Pittsburgh Loses 3 Cops
- PITTSBURGH (AP) — A man opened fire on officers responding to a domestic disturbance call Saturday morning, killing three of them, before barricading himself in the home, a police official said.
Three officers were killed, said a police official at the scene who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
At least five officers were wounded, police spokeswoman Diane Richard said. It's not clear if that included the slain officers.
Thoughts and prayers for Pittsburgh only in this thread.
UPDATE: Thoughts and prayers ONLY - we had to delete a lot of stuff that wasn't really appropriate for this remembrance thread. Please, we have hundreds of other open posts - use those to rant.
UPDATE: Thoughts and prayers ONLY - we had to delete a lot of stuff that wasn't really appropriate for this remembrance thread. Please, we have hundreds of other open posts - use those to rant.
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posted by SCC at 10:54 AM
88 Comments:
I am not a police officer. I am a firefighter, but the deaths of these police officers really breaks my heart. I know it sounds like a cliche that the police are the only line between us and these criminal savages, but it is true. The horrible murders in Oakland and now in Pittsburgh drive this point painfully home. I dont need to explain to you that someone who has enough balls to shoot a police officer, would shoot anybody. I work in the southern suburbs east of I-57 and I have a good idea what happens when people don't respect law enforcement. The complete and utter respect for life is astounding and frankly frightening at times. I will close by expressing my sincere condolences to all members of the law enforcement family who lost three of their members today.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pittsburg Police Department today.
May God hold them in the palm of his hand.
To all officers: Please be careful out there. God Speed.
God bless you brothers, rest well and be at peace.
That terrible! Back each other up, no matter what the call is. We all know we can go on multiple domestics each day and not think twice, Don't ever be the big man and handle things by yourselves. Stay safe and God bless. Rip Officers.
WTF! Brothers and sisters of CPD please remember there are no routine calls out here. My heart goes out to the families of the officers.
Just senseless. My condolences to Pittsburgh PD and their families.
The three Pittsburgh P.D. officers were slain during a 4 hour standoff which began as a "domestic" at about 7 AM (EDT) this morning.
An estimated 75-80 shots were fired. This occurred at 1016 Fairfield St. in the Stanton Heights neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
The shooter, Richard POPLAWSKI (M/2/23) is now in custody at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center with unknown injuries. His weapons included an AK-47 assault rifle.
For updates, GOOGLE local news at local TV stations WTAE and WPXI.
Pittsburg, you remain in our thoughts and prayers.
This May 13-16, when Chicago's Finest appear in Washington DC for the National Peace Officers Memorial, we will stand in behalf of ALL our departed Brothers and Sisters in Law Enforcement.
May God Bless You One and All
St. Michael usher them into heaven......
Rest in the Arms of the Lord......
Retired in 2003....and thanking the Lord every day.........
rest in peace brothers... a sad day
RIP!
To the brothers and sisters of the Pittsburgh PD. Mu deepest sympathy!!!
CPD K9.
What is this world comming to...Oakland, N.C., N.Y., now Pittsburg.
R.I.P. Brothers.
This shits getting crazy folks, remember there is no "routine" call or traffic stop! Stay safe. RIP Pittsburgh officers. 004
It's time to be the police again. There has been far too many Officer deaths of recent to not alarm people. It will only get worse as it gets warmer.
My heart felt condolences to the families of these brave men. May God welcome you on His watch.
Sad, very sad day-
Our hearts go out to the families and Philly officers.
God Bless The Officers and their Families!
My deepest sympathy to family and friends of the Pittsburgh officers who were killed. Positive thoughts for healing to those who were wounded.
Horrible, so sad, be careful out there lets always back each other up and never let your guard down, . May God bless those officers and their families!
Well, that sucks.
From a local paper:
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At least three Pittsburgh police officers were killed and possibly two others were wounded after a heavily armed man began firing at them as they responded to a domestic call this morning at a home in Stanton Heights.
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http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09094/960660-100.stm
Thoughts and prayers to their families.
Rip Brothers!
BLESSED ARE THE PEACE MAKERS,
FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED,
THE CHILDREN OF GOD
MATTHEW 5:9
RIP BROTHERS
From The St Of Ct, Thoughts & Condolences To The Bereaved Families Of Our Slain Brothers/Sisters
Stay Safe Out There Brothers & Sisters, Back Each Other Up ALWAYS!!!!
Oakland was bad enough...now this. Please treat every call as though yours and other officers are on the line. My heart is broken.
Very very sad. Best of Luck to the Pittsburgh PD in dealing with this tragic loss, as well as the families of the victims.
God please watch over us.
My prayers to the families. Looks like things are gonna be real bad this summer.
I am absolutely sick. This has been such a bloody year and it's not even close to being over. God Bless each and every police officer.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the officers and their families.
Stay safe and be alert brothers ....its a war out there!
My thoughts and prayers go out to the officers' families and the Pittsburg PD.
"God Bless", my fallen brothers!
Again...what can you say to the families, friends, co-workers and the Pittsburgh Police department? I am so sorry for the loss of your loved ones. This is starting to get out of hand...the law enforcement community is starting to lose officers 3-4 at a time. It can happen anywhere and at anytime. Stay on your toes and be aware. The problem is, that if someone is hell bent on hurting the police, they can be waiting for an ambush on the police and you may never see it coming. This is not an office job(for most of us at least) and obviously has the potential for very bad things to happen. You never know when your card is coming up, so, give the family a kiss or hug before you leave for your tour and maybe a phone call so that they know you are thinking about them...you never know when the opportunity for that might end. I hope that the Heroes families and the Pittsburgh Police family can recover and somehow find the strength to move forward, yet always remember the sacrifice that these officers made as well as their families. It is a sacrifice for any officers families everytime they put on the uniform because even though they don't always think about it, they know deep in their hearts that a tragedy like this is ALWAYS a possibility. Be strong Pittsburgh Police family, we will help you mourn in this time of pain. God Bless!
God Speed Pittsburgh. Find comfort in our strength and please know they will never be forgotten. God Bless.
Rest In Peace Brothers!
Wow... That's SAD.....That makes 7 (at least ) killed in the line of duty in 2 weeks!!!!! ( Oakland & Pittsburgh ) .... STAY SAFE everyone!!!!!
RIP Officers
Heartsick at the news. In several visits to Pittsburgh, I've found the police to be unfailingly helpful and genuinely nice people. And that was BEFORE they knew I was the police.
Godspeed.
My heart goes out to the Department & the Families . A tragedy and great loss. I'll keep you all in my prayers.
Rest in Peace, Brothers.
I cannot imagine.
My deepest sympathies, tears, and prayers are with the families of the officers.
R.I.P. brothers. Our prayers are with you.
God bless our brothers in Pittsburg & their families
God bless those coppers and their families. Be careful everyone!
http://www.wpxi.com/news/19095654/detail.html
Leave Your Thoughts, Prayers For Slain Officers
Posted: 4:20 pm EDT April 4, 2009
Pittsburgh police said a man wearing a bulletproof vest opened fire on officers during a domestic disturbance call, killing three of them in Stanton Heights on Saturday.
The officers killed were Eric Kelly, Paul Sciullo III and Stephen
"Eternal rest unto them O Lord, may they rest in peace. May their souls and the souls of all our brothers rest in peace " Amen
Your families and loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers.
R.I.P. Brothers & Sisters.
This POS is still alive. Very Sad.
God Bless those Officers my thoughts and prayers for the families who lost those Brave men who did not retreat when called. The ultimate sacrifice was made to protect those who need our protection.
Thoughts and prayers to the families of the officers and to the Pittsburgh PD.
This could have been any one of us. Always remember your tactics and approach, the fatal funnel, and that no call is routine even with the frequent fliers(regulars).
RIP. Very, very sad. God bless those officers, their families and friends and the entire Pittsburgh PD.
Today in Chicago, we woke up to bright sunny skies and the promise of Spring in the air. Early into our day we hear this heart breaking news of tragedy in Pittsburgh.
My best friend is a Chicago police officer. Every day, I pray for them to get thru their shift and make it home safely.
What happened there in Pittsburgh really makes me see that life can change or be yanked away without warning, in the mere blink of an eye.
My heart aches for hte friends and families of these fallen officers.
Rest in Peace and prayers for the loved ones left to grieve.
RIP Brothers
When God made the police officer.
When the Lord was creating the police officer, he was into his sixth day
of overtime when an angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of
fiddling around on this one."
And the Lord said, "Have you read the spec on this order?
A police officer has to be able to run five miles through alleys in the dark,
scale walls, enter homes the health inspector wouldn't touch,
and not wrinkle his uniform."
"He has to be able to sit in an undercover car all day on a stakeout,
cover a homicide scene that night, canvas the neighborhood for witnesses,
and testify in court the next day."
He has to be in top physical condition at all times, running on black
coffee and half-eaten meals. And he has to have six pairs of hands. < BR>>
" The angel shook her head slowly and said, "Six pairs of hands... no
way."
"It's not the hands that are causing me problems," said the Lord, "it's
the three pairs of eyes an officer has to have."
"That's on the standard model?" asked the angel.
The Lord nodded. One pair that sees through a bulge in a pocket before
he asks, "May I see what's in there, sir?"
(When he already knows and wishes he'd taken that accounting job.)
"Another pair here in the side of his head for his partners' safety.
And another pair of eyes here in front that can look reassuringly at a
bleeding victim and say, 'You'll be all right.'
when he knows it isn't so."
"Lord," said the angel, touching his sleeve, "rest and work on this
tomorrow."
"I can't," said the Lord, "I already have a model that can talk a 250
pound drunk into a patrol car without incident and feed a family of five
on a
civil service paycheck."
The angel circled the model of the police officer very slowly,
"Can it think?" she asked.
"You bet," said the Lord.
"It can tell you the elements of a hundred crimes; recite Miranda warnings
in its sleep;
detain, investigate, search, and arrest a gang member on the street in
less time than it takes five learned judges to debate the legality of the stop...
and still it keeps its sense of humor.
This officer also has phenomenal personal control.
He can deal with crime scenes painted in hell, coax a confession from a
child abuser,
comfort a murder victim's family, and then read in the daily paper how law
enforcement isn't sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the
officer. "There's a leak," she pronounced.
"I told you that you were trying to put too much into this model."
"That's not a leak," said the lord, "it's a tear."
"What's the tear for?" asked the angel.
"It's for bottled-up emotions, for fallen comrades, for commitment to
that funny piece of cloth called the American flag, for justice."
"The tear... God you're a genius," said the angel.
The Lord looked somber. "I didn't put it there."
RIP friends.
I am a P.O. who just retired. I thank the Good Shepard for keeping me safe for all of those 29 years.
Now my son is a patrolman in Tampa, Florida. In my day, people may have not liked the police, but they at least gave you a little bit of respect. And people thought twice about fighting you too.
Now, people don't care. To some people that badge and gun doesn't mean squat. They will KILL YOU and not even think twice about it.
Whatever call you go on, be careful, and if you need another car, then for God's sake, get on the radio and ask for another car. That is what your brothers are there for. To my police family in Pittsburgh, I send my deepest sympathy and God speed.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of our fellow officers from Pittsburg. I pray that the Lord, God, receive these brave men. Please be careful out there and stay safe.
Pittsburgh P.D. Officers:
ERIC KELLY
STEPHEN MAYHLE
PAUL SCIULLO
REST IN PEACE, OUR BROTHERS.
Unlike the quadruple police homicides in Oakland, it's only a 460 mile, 7 hour Interstate tollroad trip to Pittsburgh. I'm sure someone is planning a respectful showing of officers in marked CPD squad cars at the funeral services for our murdered PPD brothers.
Regardless of distance, this should be SOP in all MULTIPLE officers KIA as well as lone officers KIA within 6 hour driving time from Chicago.
God bless!
Rest in peace brothers... see you on the other side.
may God grant them eternal peace... R.I.P. my brothers. God Bless their families and the Pittsburg PD.
stay safe out there officers.
My condolences to the Pittsburgh Officer's families and colleagues.
It breaks my heart to think of what they all are going through.
Rest in Peace.
Rest in peace brothers Please be careful out there guys and gals i want to see you all at the retiree breakfasts
Brothers and sisters in Pittsburgh, I share my prayers and sorrows with you. It is never easy to lose one of your own. May God bless them, their families and all of Pittsburgh's finest.
Ladies and gentlemen of CPD, please be careful. How many times during our tour we think a call is bullshit or routine. Let this be a sad reminder to all of us who work the streets, never, never, never, let your guard down.
For the love of your families, your friends and for yourself, be careful.
I am deeply saddened and shocked by the murdering of Police Officers in Oakland as well as Pittsburgh. My prayers for the families and co-workers of the slain officers, as well as my brothers and sisters in blue here.
Be extra careful out there.
This is so sad. Right after 4 of our brothers killed were killed in Oakland. To the Pittsburg Police Department, my thoughs are with you. May these 3 Officers Rest in Peace and may God watch over them in Heaven. My deepest sympathy to their families. What is happening to this country. There is no respect or fear of police anymore.
This story left me with such a sick feeling I can't even describe it. The line between routine police work and death is so thin. God bless & protect the souls of the falles Pittsburgh P.O.'s and their families.
boys and girls in blue
be carefull , do not respond to assignments as a 10-99 unit
wait for your back up
force city to hire back at time and a half or hire more police officers
God Bless and again be carefull
God has given those P.O's last assignment and As the P.O's answer thier last call (His call to them) that night I imagine Him at the gates of heaven greeting them... As thier thoughts and prayers are with thier families and friends.... Rest in peace my brothers...It's the end of your shift....
My prayers to the family....a 008th District P.O.
Prayers! Rest In Peace!
God Speed Brothers! I will Pray for your families,and keep a spot open for us!
Anonymous Anonymous said...
Pittsburgh P.D. Officers:
ERIC KELLY
STEPHEN MAYHLE
PAUL SCIULLO
REST IN PEACE, OUR BROTHERS.
Unlike the quadruple police homicides in Oakland, it's only a 460 mile, 7 hour Interstate tollroad trip to Pittsburgh. I'm sure someone is planning a respectful showing of officers in marked CPD squad cars at the funeral services for our murdered PPD brothers.
Regardless of distance, this should be SOP in all MULTIPLE officers KIA as well as lone officers KIA within 6 hour driving time from Chicago.
4/04/2009 08:03:00 PM
I believe there were a couple of CPD marked cars that drove out to Oakland for the services.
My heart felt condolences go out to the families of these three brave officers of the Pittsburg Police Department. May the wounded officers recover quickly.
Rest in Peace my brothers!!! I will pray for you.
Bomb & Arson Detective
a very sad day, my condolences to our brothers out in Pittsburgh god speed, may god heal your pain our prayers out to you and our brothers in Oakland.
Heartfelt condolences sent to the family and friends of the the Pittsburgh officers. Condolences extended also to the Pittsburgh Police Dept.
After Oakland, I prayed nothing like this would ever happen again. It's just so sad and senseless.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE be safe out there, and always wear your vest. The city needs you to protect them, but the most important thing is that you all go home safe to your families after every shift.
Kate (aka Daisy)
My heart bleeds for them and their families, as well as the entire city. Oakland as well. So tragic. It could have been any one of us.
God bless them and pray for their families especially this Easter. I guess they are not allowed to carry carbines also.
For us, Police Officers, working midnight shifts, we 've responded and heard the most BS Domestic calls whether it's 3am or 7 am. I know that sometimes we let our guard down going to these calls i.e. tucking our hands inside our vest, standing in front of the doorway, and not controlling the Subject. We sometimes assumed that this is another " Babby Mamma Drama", but please, keep in mind that Domestic Disturbance is considered one of the most dangerous call.
Our deepest condolences goes out to the slain Pittsburgh, PA, Oakland, CA and Binghampton, NY Police Officers families and keep them in your prayers. And May these BRAVE Police Officers' souls Rest In Peace.
GOD Bless the Chicago Police Department..
Signed,
017th District P.O.
What a tragic event for the city of Pittsburgh and the famlies of the fallen Officers that signed on to serve and protect. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the Officers and their brothers and sisters of the Department. May God Bless You and your families.
My condolences to the Pittsburg P.D. I would of shown my respect if I knew there was a group of CPD going to Oakland, Ca. So if there is another group of CPD planning a trip to Pittsburgh to show respect please post so any officer wishing to go can.
To our brothers and sisters of the Pittsburgh PD, Our Deepest Sympathy.
R.I.P Brothers
You will NEVER be Forgotten.
015 Tact
MY FAMILY'S THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL THESE OFFICER'S FAMILY AND POLICE FAMILY. STAY STRONG AND STAY SAFE.
Is there info on the services yet, I am on furlo and would like to pay my respects
Unlike the quadruple police homicides in Oakland, it's only a 460 mile, 7 hour Interstate tollroad trip to Pittsburgh.
You can take a train from Union Station straight to Pittsburgh
I was one of the POs who went to Oakland. It was an incredible opportunity and I thank the powers that be for allowing me to be a part of it.
I am planning on going to Pittsburgh, even if the City doesn't allow us to use cars this time. With such a short distance to drive to PA, I highly recommend anyone who can take the time to do it.
The Chicago Police are revered nationwide as one of the best (if not the best) law enforcement agencies. The POs, the families, and every person who saw us in our blues constantly repeated how meaningful it was for us to make the drive and could not stop thanking us.
Again, I highly suggest anyone who has the time to make the trip. You will not regret it.
Michael Carroll
we are planning another trip to show respect to our fallen brothers in Pittsburg, but this time around we were told to do it on our own time and no squad cars. this doesnt matter to us... we will still be present in the funeral!
PLEASE OVERLOOK THE TYPO IN MY INITIAL POST. HERE'S THE CRRECTED VERSION:
This story left me with such a sick feeling I can't even describe it. The line between routine police work and death is so thin. God bless & protect the souls of the fallen Pittsburgh P.O.'s and their families.
RIP officers-------please remember to wait for backup on ANY call. too many times i hear a 99 unit being sent to a 10-4 call like an alarm and the 99 officer usually says ,"if i need back up, ill call" or something to that effect. wait down the block until an assist unit arrives.
To 017 P.O. who posted at 0853 HRS re the dangers of domestics and how P.O.s sometimes are too lax on these f-ed up calls, you are 100 PERCENT right. BE SAFE!!!!! Please, please, please, let's not lose any more P.O.s!
With deepest sympathies....May those officers rest in peace. District 001 Chicago Police
As a police wife, I am wondering if it is realistic to wait for a back up. With the manpower the way it is and the department the way it is, how many of you truly will wait for a back up? Also the stigma that goes with asking for a back up needs to stop. Before you go to that next call 99, step back and think "Is going 99 worth losing my life over, or is asking for a back up and waiting for one worth me living?" Please do not go on these calls alone. Don't leave more what if's than necessary in the event of your tragic death. The department does not care about your safety. All of you need to stick together and care about each other, no one else will-not the public, not the media, not anyone but your family and each other. The people you are trying to save are sometimes just not worth dying for. I never thought I would feel like this as a police wife but I wish my husband would do the minimum except when it came to a fellow officer. Stay safe in numbers.
God Bless...So sad! My heart aches. R.I.P.
Hey F.O.P.
Did you forget members of the P.P.D. are F.O.P. members.
My point is get a bus and transport a crew over to honor our brothers. It does not matter PPD is FOP, they are like kin to us.
Skip the b.s. picnic, & fishing b.s. and do the right thing already with OUR $$$ !!!
Fuck our brass if we are not allowed to send a squad there. In this city, millions are stolen and not a word of condolances from our idiot mayor to the PPD.
He is to busy up Oprahs ass !
To the liberal left, we in L.E. are worse then dog shit to them.
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