Austin officer killed on duty at Wal Mart

[A-R]

Just happened. Few details. Suspect in custody.

Prayers to officers family.

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[RoyGBiv]

The officer leaves behind two daughters, ages 10 and 6, and his parents.

Awful.

Godspeed officer.

[Oldgringo]

You just never know...

[Tbucher1218]

Prayers for the officer and his family.

[goose]

Very sad. Prayers for the officer's family.

[threoh8]

“You are at Walmart. You think you are safe.”

[Beiruty]

Is it revenge killing?

[RPB]

Officer Down Memorial Page

Austin Police Department, Texas
Senior Police Officer
Jaime Padron
Austin Police Department, Texas

End of Watch: Friday, April 6, 2012

Officer Padron was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Austin Police Department for three years. He had previously served with the Austin Airport Police Department and the San Angelo Police Department for 14 years. He is survived by his two young daughters and parents.

Read more: http://www.odmp.org/officer/21219-senio ... z1rH71vzNi" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Glenn61]

My condolences go out to this officer's family and the entire law enforcement community for their loss. I hope this guy pays the ultimate price.

[OldCannon]

My condolences go out to this officer's family and the entire law enforcement community for their loss. I hope this guy pays the ultimate price.

Makes you wish burning at the stake was back in vogue.

[A-R]

Memorial fund set up here

http://www.austincopsforcharities.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Superman]

Here's fox's article on it:

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/04/06/of ... p=trending

Padron was responding to a call about a drunk man inside the store around 2:30 a.m...

I always wonder what the people who think violence will end if we get rid of guns...there will still be drunken idiots who will find a way to hurt and kill people (yes, I know this drunk guy had a gun, I'm taking it a step further).

Two Walmart employees tackled and held the suspect and locked down the store until another police officer arrived to arrest him. Acevedo praised their actions, saying they did all they were supposed to do. He said store video captured the entire incident.

These two guys truly are awesome. I'm very glad to hear the police chief give them praise for their actions instead of chastise them.

[74novaman]

Two Walmart employees tackled and held the suspect and locked down the store until another police officer arrived to arrest him. Acevedo praised their actions, saying they did all they were supposed to do. He said store video captured the entire incident.

These two guys truly are awesome. I'm very glad to hear the police chief give them praise for their actions instead of chastise them.

Considering what an anti Acevedo is (Kali transplant), him praising citizens for any sort of action at all is surprising.


This is a very sad story...T&P for the officer and his family.

[A-R]

Two Walmart employees tackled and held the suspect and locked down the store until another police officer arrived to arrest him. Acevedo praised their actions, saying they did all they were supposed to do. He said store video captured the entire incident.

These two guys truly are awesome. I'm very glad to hear the police chief give them praise for their actions instead of chastise them.

I agree

but the cynic in me wonders if theyll be fired for violating Wal Mart employee policy (in back of my head seem to remember cases of Wal Mart employees being fired for apprehending theft and/robbery suspects)

[sjfcontrol]

Two Walmart employees tackled and held the suspect and locked down the store until another police officer arrived to arrest him. Acevedo praised their actions, saying they did all they were supposed to do. He said store video captured the entire incident.

These two guys truly are awesome. I'm very glad to hear the police chief give them praise for their actions instead of chastise them.

I agree

but the cynic in me wonders if theyll be fired for violating Wal Mart employee policy (in back of my head seem to remember cases of Wal Mart employees being fired for apprehending theft and/robbery suspects)

Umm, I'd guess the policies might be a little different in confronting a man with a gun that just shot a cop. But you never know...