Moonman
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He'll be in my Prayers.
Local Deputy shot while investigating
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gunlovingirl
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My prayers for the officer and his family, friends, and fellow LEOs.
It is a shame.
What I cannot understand is why the officer decided to go back to the house after receiving information about the plants being there, by himself. I think that a tactical team would have been the way to go.
There were forty some spent rounds on the ground, which means they probably both emptied their weapons.
I thank God that the officer was not killed.
Please keep us informed of the auction, etc.
What I cannot understand is why the officer decided to go back to the house after receiving information about the plants being there, by himself. I think that a tactical team would have been the way to go.
There were forty some spent rounds on the ground, which means they probably both emptied their weapons.
I thank God that the officer was not killed.
Please keep us informed of the auction, etc.
mg357
Absent Comrade
may god watch over the deputy and his family.
as for the bad guy who shot him i say this.
death penalty today death penatly tomorrow death penalty forever!!!!
as for the bad guy who shot him i say this.
death penalty today death penatly tomorrow death penalty forever!!!!
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bitstream
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I can't find any story online with this much info, what's your source?
The couple of stories I did read said that the Officer rolled back up the street in an unmarked car and was just peering over the fence. So, maybe he was just figuring on doing a quick recon to decide if the story had merit before calling in the cavalry. Unluckily, the perp saw him taking a peep and decided to start shooting.
We are a fairly rural, fairly poor county and don't have a "tactical team". Unless there have been recent changes at any given time there is ONE manned cruiser patrolling the whole county. Based on which other officers arrived on the scene my assumption is that the Deputy requested shadow back-up when he called in that he was returning to the property. Most likely the shadow back-up would have been the State Highway Patrol, who have a sub station only a few miles from where the shooting took place.
The Deputy I talked to said Deputy Moore "Emptied his Glock and managed to hit his attacker twice". One Glock magazine and one AK magazine can add up to 40 cases on the ground pretty easily.
I've been shot at and cannot express how impressive to me it is that the Deputy functioned so well not only after being shot at but after being hit.
sheriffoconee
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I have always said it isn't the Task Force, the Tactical teams, the Big Deals that make a difference in a community, it is that patrol officer, deputy sheriff working his beat, knowing the community and the people where the job gets done...
I regret this shooting deeply....I am praying for a swift recovery, but this young deputy is a true warrior, and has a warrior spirit, and I hope his community and brothers rally around him and his family...
Deputy Moore has the guts I hope I'll never need. I hope he gets
the recognition he deserves.
My hopes for a speedy recovery, and I hope this will just make he and his family stronger because of it. TACC1
the recognition he deserves.
My hopes for a speedy recovery, and I hope this will just make he and his family stronger because of it. TACC1
luangtom
US Veteran
There certainly was some Divine oversight for this young deputy. May he recover and be back on patrol when he deems it right. God bless he and his family. Our prayers are with all.
BMoore971
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Hello everyone
I was sent a link to this thread so I thought I would stop in and answer a few questions. First I want to thank everyone for their compliments, well-wishes and, especially, prayers for healing.
The question above was pretty well answered by walnutred- we don't have the resources most people are used to. Our drug detective (that's in the singular, I'm the other of two detectives) was out of state helping bring back a vehicle purchased for our new K9. While resolving a property dispute over the suspect's driveway, the farmer who was the other half of the dispute tipped me off about the grow. The suspect was acting soft enough during this resolution of the dispute that I did not perceive him as a major threat. I was wrong. The sergeant that was with me was one of two uniformed officers answering calls for service and he had three calls backed up waiting for him so we made the decision that I would try to confirm the information and leave to get a search warrant. We would have then called in a surrounding county swat team to serve the warrant. I was on an adjoining property and planned to stand on my blazer, snap a pic, and leave. I was ambushed from behind at 62 yards by the suspect who was firing a 5.56. I don't know the make and model of his gun.
I was not wearing reloads (that won't happen again) so only 16 of the shots fired were mine. It was a S&W M&P 40. I hit him as few as 3 times, as many as 5. He had a vest on and multiple rounds may have passed through his ankles/ legs so we're unsure of the number of hits.
I was shot four times from behind before I got my gun out: scrotum, left foot, left rib cage and left femur just above the knee. The femur shot nearly severed my leg and put me on the ground ending the "flight" and engaging the "fight". I landed behind cover of my vehicle and was able to maintain what felt like a drawn out fire fight but in reality was probably a minute or less. Bear in mind that I was holding my man parts together with my left hand so I was shooting one handed at 60 yards. I experienced many of the symptoms of the Gray zone as described by Col. Grossman including auditory exclusion. Luckily I went to the bathroom right before all this happened or I may have discovered the part where he describes voiding your bladder and bowels during a fight.
His ankles were taken out with my last bullet and the fight was over at which time I tried to drag myself to the Blazer to get my rifle. I couldn't make it so I stripped my gear and tied off my left leg with my belt until the medics arrived.
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I almost forgot- I didn't lose my foot but have had numerous surgeries to rebuild it. Jan. 17th I go back to have a bone graft to rebuild my metatarsals. If the surgery takes hold, i can start therapy on my foot 6 months later. I will likely be off of full time cop work for about 2 years but I expect to be back to my previous position no later than 2 1/2 years after the shooting. I fully expect it will be sooner as the healing process has been nothing short of miraculous so far.
I did, indeed, have backup that day. I firmly believe that God dispatched his angels to guide those bullets to nonlethal areas and to assist my aim such that my own rounds would end the fight. I take my training and shooting seriously- I even managed to win Top Gun in my academy, but I won't be fooled into thinking that I can win fire fights at 180' after four trauma impacts shooting with one hand. God was there in a mighty way. And just to not be ambiguous, I speak of the living God of the Christian bible. I won't harp on it here but if anyone wants more information on the God that saved my life, send me a PM.
I get to go hear Grossman in person in May and, after hearing the CD version of his seminar, I urge anyone who hasn't to either go to hear him or buy his CD and/or books. I decided years ago and have reminded myself almost daily that so long as I am conscious I will not succumb to a dirtbag who wants to take my life. I can now say from personal experience that when you smack into the ground and can taste death in the back of your throat and you're reasonably certain you may die in the next 15 seconds, you had BETTER have made the decision to fight and live LONG before the fight occurs. If you have to decide right then whether you have the strength to continue then you might just take too long deciding.
This article in the Columbus Dispatch was very well written and describes everything quite nicely.
You're pretty well hitting it on the head. It was to be a photograph and run type of thing. BTW he knew I was cop, unmarked and plain clothes not withstanding- I had just talked to him 5 minutes prior.
A huge compliment from a veteran. Thanks for serving.
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BMoore971
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You had most of it right, no worries. The benefit was awesome and really lifted my spirits. I was so glad it could be a time of celebration instead of mourning. We don't get that a lot in this line of work.
luangtom
US Veteran
Young man, your resolve and drive kept your department from having to bring the news of your demise to your family. You are a credit to the profession and a credit to the posters on this forum. Good luck and Godspeed in your rehab and your future. God bless.
I always worried of incidents like this in rural MN, too. It would have been my night-mare to have to deal with the aftermath of just such an incident.
Keep us posted as to your progress. Again, God bless you.
I always worried of incidents like this in rural MN, too. It would have been my night-mare to have to deal with the aftermath of just such an incident.
Keep us posted as to your progress. Again, God bless you.
I, as well as all the others here, wish you the best and for a speedy recovery.
Many of us know first hand the dangers officers face daily and there is no doubt that a greater Power then we realize has His hands on us all the time.
Continue with the attitude and determination you exhibit and you will be back working very quickly.
Also, thanks go to your family as they aid in your recovery.
Many of us know first hand the dangers officers face daily and there is no doubt that a greater Power then we realize has His hands on us all the time.
Continue with the attitude and determination you exhibit and you will be back working very quickly.
Also, thanks go to your family as they aid in your recovery.
Deputy Moore
Son you have the guts of a raging bull. To be able to do what you did and win. Yes my young friend our God and his Angels were there with you. You should stand tall and be proud of your self. I am very proud of you and hope someday I might have the honor to shake your hand. Hope you heal and are stronger than ever. Our country needs good men and women like you to protect us. I bet your training officer is proud of you also. Thanks for you service. We'll send some words up for you tonight.
Son you have the guts of a raging bull. To be able to do what you did and win. Yes my young friend our God and his Angels were there with you. You should stand tall and be proud of your self. I am very proud of you and hope someday I might have the honor to shake your hand. Hope you heal and are stronger than ever. Our country needs good men and women like you to protect us. I bet your training officer is proud of you also. Thanks for you service. We'll send some words up for you tonight.
Moonman
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Prayers be with you and your family Officer. May your recovery proceed with all due speed. Thank you for your service to your community and the people of Ohio.
sheriffoconee
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Deputy Moore,
I am delighted you chose to join us here for a minute or two and to learn that you are recovering well from your wounds. I don't doubt that fact that a loving God saved you that day, and that your life will have meaning that none of us may ever see.
You are a Warrior, with a Warrior spirit. I wish you well, God Bless, and many years serving the citizens you serve every day.
I am delighted you chose to join us here for a minute or two and to learn that you are recovering well from your wounds. I don't doubt that fact that a loving God saved you that day, and that your life will have meaning that none of us may ever see.
You are a Warrior, with a Warrior spirit. I wish you well, God Bless, and many years serving the citizens you serve every day.
gaucho1
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Sir
You are a true Stud and a credit to your difficult profession.
With heartfelt respect and a recognition of your faith, I salute you.
My Best
John
You are a true Stud and a credit to your difficult profession.
With heartfelt respect and a recognition of your faith, I salute you.
My Best
John
