Philadelphia cop killed while interupting Game Stop robbery

[BehindBlueI's]

Game Stops are frequent targets for robberies. Cash and game systems are the usual targets.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/22401-police-officer-robert-wilson-iii

The officer moved away from patrons in the store and immediately engaged. Apparently about 50 rounds were fired between the 3. The officer continued to fire after being hit.

Philadelphia Officer Slain at GameStop Wanted to Reward Son for Good Grades | NBC 10 Philadelphia

This shows the importance of training, the ingrained ability to act on instinct, and the will to keep fighting even when injured.

 

[Hop]

 

[2001FZ1]

Sad story for sure.

 

[SSGSAD]

One had six arrests, and was on parole, and the other had two arrests.....

WHAT a WASTE .....

I am sure, that they were just turning their lives around .....

 

[ticktwrter]

The waste is they are both still alive. Rest in Peace good and faithful servant

 

[Denny347]

The officer was there to buy a game for his 9yr old son who did good in school. Damn.

 

[Bfish]

Such a sad story, I have a lot of respect for the man. I will try to pray for his family and friends as well as his partner. Sad to see such a thing with guys that were obviously criminals and using weapons bought illegally.

 

[yeahbaby]

That really sucks. Prayers out to officer, and his family.

 

[Woobie]

Just so sad.

 

[Dr.Midnight]

Heartbreaking.

 

[ModernGunner]

R.I.P. Officer Robert Wilson III. Thank you for your service, and your ultimate sacrifice. You will not be forgotten.

 

[bart1533]

That's a sad deal. Prays go out to his family.

 

[Birds Away]

Another tragedy. Prayers to the family and for the safety of all who serve.

 

[Trigger Time]

A **** hole city. For obvious reasons

 

[mrortega]

What's with these punks these days? Do they think they're invincible? They take on cops and don't seem to think about the consequences. Maybe they saw officer Wilson and weren't worried. The badge doesn't seem to be worth much any more. I'm truly sorry both of them left the store alive. God bless Officer Wilson. No greater love hath a man than to lay down his life for another. He is most certainly resting in Jesus' arms now.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

What's with these punks these days? Do they think they're invincible? They take on cops and don't seem to think about the consequences. Maybe they saw officer Wilson and weren't worried. The badge doesn't seem to be worth much any more. I'm truly sorry both of them left the store alive. God bless Officer Wilson. No greater love hath a man than to lay down his life for another. He is most certainly resting in Jesus' arms now.

Forethought usually isn't the violent criminals' strong suit.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Thoughts and prayers with Officer Wilson's family and friends.

 

[actaeon277]

Officer Wilson's death dims the light a little more.

Prayers to his family.

 

[funeralweb]

Godspeed Officer Wilson. Whatever that tertiary growth is on Hipps' forehead would make a nice entry point for some hot lead. I was busy this week and missed the violent protests that must have occurred and the promise of a proper US DOJ investigation into this discriminatory act. Someone please post some video of that. Oh, wait.....nevermind.

The world would be a better place if every Gamestop robbery ended this way: http://www.wthr.com/story/26822322/2014/10/18/police-confirm-shooting-on-citys-south-side

 

[wtfd661]

RIP prayers for the Officer, his family, co-workers, family and community