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Trooper injured in shooting ID'd; gunman still sought


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"A white dude shooting at another white dude for no good reason? What do you think?" NotUrTypicalAmerican

Could be one of those crazy tea partiers.
4Strikes
February 19, 2013 10:08 a.m.
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I have a great deal of respect for Officer Potts and will hope for a full and fast recovery. Prayers for him and his family.
Click to view my profile Just Once
February 19, 2013 10:06 a.m.
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white people are becoming increasingly violent...

Are you kidding...Against popular opinion white people has always been violent....
jaecee452
February 19, 2013 9:56 a.m.
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We do not pay these Troopers enough. Best wishes to him and his family.
granville93
February 19, 2013 9:49 a.m.
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Info and picture of suspect:

http://www.wcax.com/story/21238540/vt-man-sought-for-shooting-nc-police-officer
livinginapex
February 19, 2013 9:46 a.m.
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Just heard from a person with links to the SHP that they've caught the gunman. Hope it's true.
prodigalrn
February 19, 2013 9:46 a.m.
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description of suspect and his vehicle:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=480352825346225&set=a.254739201240923.56281.238818532832990&type=1&theater
livinginapex
February 19, 2013 9:45 a.m.
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If there is a gag order, why is it in the news in Vermont? (The suspects home state)
Firegal
February 19, 2013 9:45 a.m.
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"Anytime you have anybody that has a weapon and has shot an officer, that's always a danger to the public," Gordon said.

Because if they had shot someone else it would have been less of a danger to the public. - awr117

Actually awr117, I think it has to do with the fact that anyone willing to shoot at an officer during a traffic stop clearly has something to hide and nothing to lose. Shooting an officer means you are shooting someone you KNOW is armed and trained with their weapon (not to mentioned, potentially wearing a bullet proof vest) and will shoot back without hesitation.
Pepe Silvia
February 19, 2013 9:43 a.m.
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"Smells like a sovereign citizen type to me." NotUrTypicalAmerican

"Really...Why? Because he is white? LOL" - 4Strikes

^ Do not underestimate the power of the WRAL super-sleuths. They can jump to a conclusion based on the scantest trace of information better than anyone I've ever seen.
Hans
February 19, 2013 9:41 a.m.
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