bad news...but thanks.....prayers for my Brother in Blue
Small county with about 8,000 residents.
apparently looking for black male, per scanner
Dindu Nuffin again.
Been following on the scanner.
They think they have the suspect pinned in between I-24 and Lake Barkley, in a heavily-wooded area.
25 Yr-old Black male from St. Louis.
Prayers for officer who was shot and those going after the shooter.
From scanner feed:
He’s at a residence at 53 Bluegrass Heights.
Tea Party!
NRA!
Sarah Palin!
Republican party!
Christian conservatives!
all are to blame! < /sarcasm>
KSP Trooper Killed In Shooting, KSP Actively Seeking Suspect
(Eddyville, KY)- The Kentucky State Police is currently seeking a suspect in the shooting death of a KSP Trooper.
On Sunday, September 13, 2015 at approximately 10:20 P.M CST, Trooper Joseph Cameron Ponder conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 24 around the 58 mile marker westbound. After making contact with the driver, the vehicle fled from the stop. A pursuit ensued with the suspect stopping abruptly around the 49 mile marker, causing the front of Trooper Ponder’s police cruiser to make contact with the rear of the suspect vehicle. At this time, the driver of the suspect vehicle fired several shots into the police cruiser striking the hood, windshield and Trooper Ponder multiple times. The suspect fled the scene on foot.
Trooper Ponder was transported via ambulance to the Caldwell Medical Center in Princeton, KY where he succumbed to his injuries at 11:41 P.M. CST.
The suspect has been identified as Joseph Thomas Johnson-Shanks, 25, of Missouri. He is described as a black male approximately 5’5”, 140 pounds, brown eyes and black hair. He was last seen wearing dark clothing. If anyone makes contact with the suspect, dial 911. He should be considered armed and dangerous.
Trooper Ponder, 31, was a native of Rineyville, KY. Upon graduation from the KSP Training Academy in January 2015, he was stationed at Post 1, Mayfield and assigned to Trigg County.
The investigation is continuing by the KSP. Multiple agencies are assisting with the investigation. Release on: September. 14, 2015
Contact: Trooper First Class Jay Thomas Post 1 Public Affairs Officer Ph: (270) 356-6264
https://www.facebook.com/Kentucky-State-Police-103979825675/timeline/
#blacklivesmatter
Need to have a good talk with suspect’s family.
A Nashville station has picked up the story.
http://wkrn.com/2015/09/14/ky-trooper-shot-in-lyon-county-during-high-speed-chase/
Also Louisville
http://www.wave3.com/story/30021401/ksp-trooper-shot-and-killed-on-i-24-in-lyon-co-manhunt-underway
The latter story says they’ve closed a section of I-24 for the manhunt.
Shanks is a Navy veteran. Pulled a very good move by taking off and the suddenly stopping causing the trooper to rear end his vehicle. Troopers airbags went off, stunning him and blinding him and making him an easy kill. Suspect needs to be summarily dealt with. His family needs to be visited with a very serious plan in mind.
This is a hate crime that very few will hear about from the MSM. The black racists are playing with fire and have no idea how large of a $hitstorm is heading their way.
ER discussed re: suspect coming in (in future? now? I’m not sure)
Fox News confirming he was shot and killed during the arrest after refusing to drop weapon and surrender.
A hate crime with the media and the democrats as unindicted co-conspirators.
“Fox News confirming he was shot and killed”
That is the good news about all this. The rest is just very sad. RIP for the Trooper.