Sheriff deputy was ambushed. Sign the condolence book for wife and child

[greenbriar]

WICHITA — Sedgwick County Sheriff's Deputy Brian Etheridge was ambushed by a man hiding in the back yard of his house, Sheriff Robert Hinshaw said today.

Etheridge was shot twice, mortally wounded, Monday around noon while answering a call about a reported larceny at 3636 S. Rock Road.

Hinshaw said evidence at the scene indicates Richard L. Lyons, 27, was lying or sitting next to some brush and a tree with a 30-30 rifle and a cache of ammunition, waiting for the sheriff's deputy who responded to his report of a theft.

Etheridge, 26, happened to be that officer.


http://www.kansas.com/news/featured/story/991160.html

[XOKCowboy]

1. That's horrible. I don't think police body armor is effective against a 30-30

The shot to the leg probably wasn't necessary. I won't even speak about the guy who did it. I have no idea how a mind like that works.

My condolences to the family.

[greenbriar]

2. and to you heartless assholes that neg rep this

rot in hell

[mamaleah]

3. How awful!

Condolences and prayers for the family.

[greenbriar]

4. thank you

and there were 3 pos reps and now 0

what a bunch of jerks huh

[Chemisse]

5. That is really horrible

It's bad enough those cops have to be in danger on the job on a regular basis, but to actually have someone purposefully ambush them is really tragic. It's sad he was so young.

[greenbriar]

6. I did not really know this officer, but his partner and close friend was a student of mine

he is really hurting

[Chemisse]

7. I just saw from the cross post that this happened in your town

Your whole community must be reeling.

[greenbriar]

8. it was a shock

we had a candle light vigil last night

it was great for the community

[appal_jack]

9. awful crime. Condolences to Etheridge's family

Hope that the killer does not walk this land a free man ever again. I know that such a punishment will not bring the officer back, but we as a society cannot tolerate premeditated and murderous attacks upon those in public service with a mission to keep us safe.

Again, deepest condolences to Etheridge's family.

-app

[greenbriar]

10. the killer died too

.

[appal_jack]

15. my apologies for not reading the full story first

After seeing your reply, I visited the link and read of the manhunt and apprehension. Glad that the perp was stopped, but very sad for the senseless murder he committed first.

Even after reading the full link, I couldn't muster the strength to watch the videos of the candle light vigil. Too sad.

-app

[greenbriar]

16. it was sad, but very touching

it is amazing to see such a huge community coming together

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

22. Glad the taxpayers have been saved the time and expense of a trial.

[greenbriar]

11. and now this thread gets neg repped

you assholes (you know who you are) can rot in Hell

[mamaleah]

12. They are just part of the "I hate cops" brigade here. nt

[elias7]

19. I just skirmished with one on another thread...dense as teabaggers. n/t

[greenbriar]

13. Here is his picture

http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/62699242.html

[greenbriar]

14. Here is the killer...with a long rap sheet and a penchant for killing cops

http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/62749092.html

[Downtown Hound]

17. My condolences to him and his family. n/t

[tXr]

18. I am so sorry. R.I.P. Officer Etheridge.

[Leftist Agitator]

20. .

[greenbriar]

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for sadness