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cop414 · 19 August 2017, 10:45 PM

Kissimmee Officer Matthew Baxter died last night after being shot as he and his partner were working a drug detail. Baxter's partner Sam Howard is in critical condition.

Two other Jacksonville Officers were also shot last night and are expected to survive.

Two Pennsylvania State Troopers were also shot last night and are expected to survive.

A dark, dark weekend for US law enforcement.

Godspeed Officer Baxter, may your friends and family find peace.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/19...nsylvania.html

RichM · 19 August 2017, 10:50 PM

Terrible night for law enforcement. RIP Ofc. Baxter. A speedy recovery to the others.

BBL · 19 August 2017, 10:50 PM

Mind numbing all the way around... so sad. God Speed RIP

cop414 · 20 August 2017, 12:42 AM

Updated information,

Police Officer Matthew Baxter was shot and killed while responding to reports of three suspicious people in the area of Palmway Street and Cypress Street.

He and the patrol sergeant were speaking to the men when a fourth subject opened fire on them, killing Officer Baxter and gravely wounding his sergeant.

The subject who shot him was taken into custody the following morning.

Officer Baxter served with the Kissimmee Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Sgt Howard still in critical condition.

locutus49 · 20 August 2017, 12:47 AM

Were these attacks coordinated, or just a trend in violence against the police?

RichM · 20 August 2017, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locutus49

Were these attacks coordinated, or just a trend in violence against the police?

Haven't heard anything that connects the three incidents. I think it was just a bad night for LE

crew · 20 August 2017, 01:56 AM

Saw this on the news when I got up this morning.
Tragic, disgusting, unbelievable....

As D M said above, mind numbing.

cop414 · 20 August 2017, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locutus49

Were these attacks coordinated, or just a trend in violence against the police?

John, no they weren't, three unrelated incidents, each one involving two officers.

subtona · 20 August 2017, 02:16 AM

Unbelievable.
Rip.

Gharddog03 · 20 August 2017, 03:11 AM

RIP

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SemperFi · 20 August 2017, 04:27 AM

Rest in peace Officer Baxter and wishing for a speedy and full recovery for those who were wounded.

EE33 · 20 August 2017, 05:09 AM

Tim, why does this kinda stuff happen so frequently in the US? I often see your posts here in the open forum stating 'Officer down'.
It's somewhat unheard of where I live.

RichM · 20 August 2017, 05:49 AM

Update: (Sorry Sarge)

Sgt. Howard has also died as a results of his injuries. RIP

Headshrinker · 20 August 2017, 07:29 AM

My nephew is with the Sheriffs Dept close to where the officers were killed in Florida; my sister is terrified for her son's safety. The respect given the police has just vanished. It must be taught to all people, beginning with our children, that police officers are there to protect them and their only responsibility toward those officers is to listen and obey their commands during a stop or during questioning. It is never personal; they just enforce the laws the people have given them. Compliance and a good attitude will never get anyone shot. Police just want to go home to their families each night just like you and I.

cop414 · 20 August 2017, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Update: (Sorry Sarge)

Sgt. Howard has also died as a results of his injuries. RIP

Yes I saw it Rich, Godspeed to the fallen.

Sergeant Sam Howard and Police Officer Matthew Baxter were shot and killed while responding to reports of three suspicious people in the area of Palmway Street and Cypress Street at approximately 9:30 pm.

They were speaking to the men when a scuffle ensued and both officers shot. Both were transported to Osceola Regional Medical Center where Officer Baxter was pronounced dead. Sergeant Howard passed away the following afternoon.

The subject who shot him was arrested approximately two hours after the shooting by members of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Two handguns were found in his possession when he was arrested.

Sergeant Howard had served with the Kissimmee Police Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and one child.

cop414 · 20 August 2017, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EE33

Tim, why does this kinda stuff happen so frequently in the US? I often see your posts here in the open forum stating 'Officer down'.
It's somewhat unheard of where I live.

Des,
So many reasons, pretty much of which any postings on the subject will get this thread locked.
God Bless the fallen.

77T · 20 August 2017, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Officer Baxter served with the Kissimmee Police Department for three years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Heartbreaking for all the families. I am especially sorry to have heard that Mrs. Baxter also serves with the KPD.

Prayers for the families and friends of these officers.

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EE33 · 21 August 2017, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Des,
So many reasons, pretty much of which any postings on the subject will get this thread locked.
God Bless the fallen.

Sure Tim, It's absolutely heartbreaking when one or more attends to their duties and not come home. Bless the fallen in their line of duty. (Respect)
99% of cops here don't carry any form of leathal weapons nor do members of the public.
Get caught here and you're literally 'Gone'! Forever! Period!
Having lived in 5 different countries over 47 years and this is the safest country I've lived in for many reasons......sincerely hope and wish that things improve over there. Keep up the good work and moral Sir.

vitalsignsrn · 22 August 2017, 12:03 PM

Rest In Peace. :-(

breitlings · 22 August 2017, 01:33 PM

Not good. Prayers for the families and officers.

brandrea · 22 August 2017, 01:41 PM

Terrible. Rest Easy to to the fallen and speedy recovery to all others.

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RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,781	Terrible night for law enforcement. RIP Ofc. Baxter. A speedy recovery to the others. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

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crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,307	Saw this on the news when I got up this morning. Tragic, disgusting, unbelievable.... As D M said above, mind numbing.

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EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	Tim, why does this kinda stuff happen so frequently in the US? I often see your posts here in the open forum stating 'Officer down'. It's somewhat unheard of where I live. __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

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RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,781	Update: (Sorry Sarge) Sgt. Howard has also died as a results of his injuries. RIP __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

20 August 2017, 07:29 AM	#14
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	My nephew is with the Sheriffs Dept close to where the officers were killed in Florida; my sister is terrified for her son's safety. The respect given the police has just vanished. It must be taught to all people, beginning with our children, that police officers are there to protect them and their only responsibility toward those officers is to listen and obey their commands during a stop or during questioning. It is never personal; they just enforce the laws the people have given them. Compliance and a good attitude will never get anyone shot. Police just want to go home to their families each night just like you and I.

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vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Rest In Peace. :-(

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breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Not good. Prayers for the families and officers.

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brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,136	Terrible. Rest Easy to to the fallen and speedy recovery to all others.

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