UPDATE:Officer Involved Shooting In Lexington Park
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UPDATE:Officer Involved Shooting In Lexington Park

Lexingon Park, MD - 10/20/2011

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 UPDATE 10/21/2011: POLICE REPORT (Names Realeased)

On October 20, 2011, DFC Robert Gill from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to the 48000 block of Spinnaker Circle, Lexington Park, Maryland for a reported domestic assault.  During the course of DFC Gill’s investigation it was determined Kotrell Omar Newsome, age 38, of Lexington Park, Maryland assaulted and injured his wife.  While DFC Gill was investigating the crime, Newsome became aggressive towards the officer and his own family.  When DFC Gill attempted to arrest Newsome, he resisted and a violent struggle ensued.  During the course of the altercation, DFC Gill deployed a Taser and used other control methods which were ineffective.  DFC Gill was injured during the altercation and fired his handgun, striking Newsome.  Newsome was pronounced dead on the scene.

    Detectives from the St. Mary’s County Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Professional Responsibilities (Internal Affairs) continue to investigate the incident.  DFC Gill has been placed on routine administrative leave while the investigation is conducted.  Any questions should be directed to Lt. David M. Yingling. 

UPDATE 10:15PM: POLICE REPORT

UPDATE; 7:15 p.m.:

On October 20, 2011 at approximately 3:19 pm deputies responded to a townhouse in the 48000 block of Spinnaker Circle in Hermanville, Maryland for a report of a domestic assault in progress. 
Preliminary investigation reveals:
Based on visible signs of injury to the victim the deputy attempted to arrest the suspect and he resisted arrest.  A violent struggle ensued between the deputy and the suspect.  The deputy discharged his firearm.  The suspect, a 38 year old male, was pronounced dead on the scene.  The deputy received non-incapacitating injuries.
 Detectives from the St. Mary’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Professional Responsibilities responded to the scene.  The investigation is continuing and more detail to follow.
On October 20, 2011 at approximately 3:19 pm deputies were called to a townhouse on Spinnaker Circle in Hermanville, Maryland for a report of a domestic assault.
Upon arrival the deputy, a six year veteran of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Patrol Division, contacted the female victim of the assault.  The victim had sustained visible signs of injury as a result of the assault.  The deputy identified and attempted to arrest the suspect of the assault and he resisted arrest.  A violent struggle ensued between the deputy and the suspect.  The deputy discharged his firearm.  The suspect was pronounced dead on the scene.  The deputy received non-incapacitating injuries.
The deceased is a 38 year old male who resided at the residence.  
Detectives from the St. Mary’s Bureau of Criminal Investigations and the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Professional Responsibilities responded to the scene.  

The deputy has been placed on routine administrative leave pending the outcomes of both investigations.


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registered2sNot Logged In
 10/20/2011 at 9:08 PM
GOOD
One Down
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Obscure_OmenNot Logged In
 10/20/2011 at 11:04 PM
Reply to registered2s: Well.
That's mature.

I'm so glad we have such an upstanding citizen on our side.
oldchickNot Logged In
 10/20/2011 at 11:27 PM
Reply to registered2s: reply to hatestmarys...
answer me one question...WHY is it that you think because the violent, domestic, abuser..is a black man.... that he should be treated any differently than any other violent, out of control S.O.B. that abuses women? domestic situations are the most dangerous situations that police respond to. THROW YOUR BLACK CRUTCH AWAY...and frankly, I am glad you no longer live here...one less ignorant, bigoted,butthole to contend with
onetimeNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 6:03 AM
my thoughts
I'm just wondering that if the man was umarmed why didn't the cop just shoot him in the leg or something!!! You don't actually hvae to kill a person to stop them. And there was more than one cop on the scene, so u mean to tell me that two cops couldn't handle one man and they actually have to kill him.
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freefallerNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 9:31 AM
Reply to onetime: A few questions for you
I've read the above article and I have a few questions for you.

1. Where does it say the man was unarmed?

2. Where does it indicate that there was
more than one officer on the scene?

3. Have you ever been in a fight for your life? I don't know the facts yet but this man was in a violent struggle with a cop. What if he tried grabbing the officers
weapon? Did he grab a knife? Without knowing these facts, how can you critisize?

I'm willing to wait for the results of the investigation before I make further comments on the story. I suggest you do the same!
dgirl56Not Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 6:08 AM
Way to Go
This is for Mudrunner & Supermama way to go
tell them like it is . People who bash the cops make me mad .I wonder when they need help someday like when someone is breaking in their house or they are being raped or what ever the case may be who are they going to Call?
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ayeegirl23Not Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 6:11 AM
such a shame!!
its funny how yall wanna clown ppl on here. yes granted this guy didnt deserve to lose his life. there could of been a better way the officer could have handled the situation he was unarmed.Im sorry to say ive lived in SMC all my life, and some of the cops here are something else.. but that is st mary's FINEST for you. Come on here we are all grown lets get it together.
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tmb8527Not Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 6:25 AM
Where does it say a "Black Suspect"
I do not see where it sas anything about the suspect being black male or a white male for that matter.
What does matter is that the suspect resisted and gave fight about being arrested and detained on domestic violence charges. Thank you for taking the issue so out of context to what is printed.
Please leave St. Mary's Alone many fine upstanding citizens could be worse off by not having to check immigration status such as in D.C. which puts those citizens in more danger.
SO Thank you SMSD for doing what you had to protect your ownself and the citizen in danger.
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hottaterNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 1:32 PM
Reply to tmb8527: just look at the name
Who else would be named Kotrell Omar?
chickenstripNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 6:44 AM
Stupid
These kinds of things can happen if you make bad choices. You know, bad choices like beating your spouse, then deciding to fight the cops. It all comes down to self control.
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ole_GNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 7:06 AM
Unfortunately
IT'S Unfortunatley that this guy lost his life in a fit of anger, but we all have to realize that these cops have one thing in mind when they leave there homes to protect and serve the citizens of this county! and want to return to thier homes & families after thier tour alive. Weather you're Black, White or other, "if you can't do the time don't commit the crime"
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JeepersNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 7:53 AM
Schooling
Hey Hatestmarys, why don't you channel your rage into taking some English classes and learn to write. Maybe spend some of your time in the detention center improving your ability to express your thoughts much clearer. At a minimum learn how to proof read. Don't embarrass yourself. It is obvious you know the inside of the center. Did you know the loser who was shot by a deputy only doing his job? If you understood what these deputies deal with on a daily basis then you may have a little more insight. Insight plus a little schooling may lead to you being able to express your thoughts much clearer and much more intelligently. If you hate St. Marys County and our police force then by all means please leave. Believe me, you won't be missed.
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DJPRKrockNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 7:59 AM
Some help please
where in the article did it say the victim was black? Was the deputy black? I know there are a few black deputies - what if a black deputy shot a black person?
I have interacted with a few of the St. Mary's Deputies - Black and White - they all seem like pretty good folks to me. They have a tough job - and having to deal with idiots or violent suspects - just makes their job tougher. There is some saddness for the victim - it did not have to end this way - and there is much sadness for the Deputy - I am sure this is not what he wanted to do that day.
If you disagree with me - then you are a racist homophobe (courtesy of Greg Gutfeld)
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MSally1965Not Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 8:00 AM
RACE AGAIN!
Obviously you DO have experience in the Detention Center. Cudos to the person who said you need to learn proper grammar!! Also, if you're butt was on the receiving end of that violence, I'm sure there would not have been a peep from you about what took place. Stop playing the race card! YOUR people sold you in to slavery and WE freed you 200 years ago! If you don't like America, PLEASE, go back to your country!!!
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onetimeNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 10:22 AM
Reply to MSally1965: what...
I have a question for you...whose country is this?
Chris0nllynNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 8:36 AM
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I get it...police want to come home safe everynight, thats fair, but with all the forms of non-lethal protection the police have why use the gun?

It's hard to sit here and say what happened because of the typical vague police report, but it's a shame he had to be killed.
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Fish_N_ChipsNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 10:16 AM
Reply to Chris0nllyn: Just in case you missed it chris
"During the course of the altercation, DFC Gill deployed a Taser and used other control methods which were ineffective".

I will leave you to your thoughts and assumptions now.
Chris0nllynNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 11:53 AM
Reply to Chris0nllyn: you said it
I'm not going to get into another argument with you, but you said it..."I've seen news clips of very big strong men drop like a rock after being lit up with a taser"

I'm not making assumptions, because neither one of us was there, you and a few others obviously have conflicts of interest seeing as you have relatives in law enforcement, but you should also know that their training involves officers be tased and pepper sprayed. Now if the taser can take down police, CO's, "big strong men", etc....why not this guy? I've seen guys drugged out of their mind on PCP not continue fighting after a taser, and if he was pepper sprayed, how can a violent struggle still go on?

Again, before you and any others jump on the whole "cop hater" bandwagon, no one on here was there, and it's very easy to sit behind a keyboard and think about a situation after the fact. It was a very stressful and frightening altercation I'm sure, but I just can't help but think killing a man could have been avoided. I just hope this officer can continue his life without this on his shoulders.
Fish_N_ChipsNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 12:09 PM
Reply to Chris0nllyn: Fair enough chris.
Like freefaller said I want to wait and see what the final report says.
freefallerNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 3:38 PM
Reply to Chris0nllyn: To: Fish N Chips
To be fair, I think ChrisOnllyns comments made at 8:36 am were made before the updated information was released. Just like President Obama, he was making a judgement on a serious police matter without having all the facts. Hell, if the POTUS can do it, why can't he?

Chris, you also made a comment about "the typical vague police report". What we read in the press is not, nor will ever be a police report. It was a press statement, that's all. Police reports are extremely detailed. Trust me on this, this is something I know a little about. There are lots of legal ramifications to be concerned about, especially when dealing with a police involved shooting death. That's why you don't see a copy of the real report in the press.
Chris0nllynNot Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 9:19 AM
Reply to Chris0nllyn: @freefaller
Exactly my point. You and Fish said you'll wait for the full police report to come out. Well if the media doesnt get the full report, and only gets a press report, how will you make your opinion on it? How do you plan on finding out whats in the full report? If you do find it, please, post it in here for all of us to see.

The public will know what the police tell the media, and 9 times out of 10 the public will never know the full story. How are we (the public) supposed to put full trust into something that reports on themselves?

That's like going to a job interview with a great resume and listing yourself as a reference because you know no one will question it.
bustdpumpkinNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 9:04 AM
Sad situation
First and foremost, once a person chooses to resist arrest it becomes the officer who must protect his/her own life and the people in the immediate area, regardless if the resisting person possesses a gun, knife or any weapon. Secondly, everyday St. Mary's officers put their lives on the line to protect and serve the citizens of St. Mary's County. While the duputies are human and have the potential to make errors, no error was made because the officer is going home to their family. The saying of "rather be tried by twelve than carried by six" is applicable. Anyone wishing for a better Sheriffs department please apply, every day the department is looking for fine, upstanding candidates that can pass the polygraph/background check! Death of a community member is a horrible circumstance regardless if the person is a criminal or not. As a spouse of an officer it is repulsive day to day to see gossip and derogatory remarks against officers and the agency. If you think the jail is a a horrible place, don't go there. If you think the officers are horrible, don't call them. If you think they don't do a great job, become an officer. Be the change you wish to see. Stop the bad mouthing, stop the hate, support your local law enforcement and their families!

Peace to all the families involved.
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bambam3631Not Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 9:11 AM
Some Things to Consider
I think there are three important things to consider that nobody has brought up. First and foremost, YOU and I weren't there, so we don't know what happend. You can speculate all you want, but YOU and I don't know because we weren't there. Second, officer's do have non-lethal options at their disposal, but non-lethal options don't always work, especially if the suspect was drunk or high on drugs. I don't know if the suspect was or wasn't and neither do any of you because again, YOU and I weren't there. Third, what people don't realize is that there is alway's a gun available to the suspect because the police officer carries a gun. The suspect may not have a gun as he begins to resist the officer, but what's not to say that the suspect didn't try to grab the officer's gun? Again YOU and I don't know that because we weren't there. When it comes down to it, the suspect was killed because of the choices HE made. I'm sure the officer did his job as best he could. He obviously had to make a very difficult, life or death split second decision. You people that come on here and bash these officers should better educate yourselves.
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Fish_N_ChipsNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 9:45 AM
Reply to bambam3631: BRAVO!!
Best post of all bambam!
onetimeNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 10:18 AM
Reply to bambam3631: okay
I understand what you are saying, and i'm not on anyone's side. But instead of shooting the victim in the chest what about shooting him in the leg or shoulder to try and slow the victim down?
bambam3631Not Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 10:59 AM
Reply to bambam3631: Reply to Onetime
Have you ever been in a violent struggle with another person? If so, you would know that your adrenaline goes through the roof, your breathing increases rapidly, your pulse starts throbbing, and you suffer from tunnel vision among other things. Have you ever shot a gun? Shooting a handgun and hitting center mass isn't the easiest thing to do when your calm cool and collected. Throw all the factors in that I mentioned above and your accuracy with a firearm is severely diminished. When an officer shoots his gun in the line of duty it's because there is an imminent life or death situation. That being the case, you don't shoot to wound, you shoot to stop the threat. You aim for center mass because you have the best chance to hit the target aiming for center mass, thus stopping the threat. Another thing to consider is the officer is responsible for the bullets he/she fires. If you start aiming for smaller targets such as arms and legs, you have a much higher probability of missing your target. If you miss your target, the threat is not stopped and the bullet is going to hit something else. If that something else is an innocent person, you have a problem.
Fish_N_ChipsNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 11:30 AM
Reply to bambam3631: @onetime...seriously?
Did you not read the update?

...a Taser and other control methods were ineffective...

Like most people here I've seen news clips of very big strong men drop like a rock after being lit up with a taser. If this guy could still fight after that then he needed to be stopped and if a bullet just happened to hit him in a vital area then oh well! During the heat of battle I doubt (and yes I know I wasn't there) this officer had all the time in the world to take special aim and avoid a vital area and to be perfectly honest what's the point? He's trying to save his own life so you know what to hell with the perp!
SiteManagerNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 9:32 AM
Dear Readers
Some comments have been removed due to foul language. PLEASE find a way to get your point across without using the foul language or creative spelling of it. We're adults.

There will be more info up shortly about this incident.

Please do not make today a day of me babysitting you all.

Have a great day!
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iknowimrightNot Logged In
 10/22/2011 at 6:16 AM
Reply to SiteManager: Thank you
And you should start cracking down on those who choose to harass others for having a voice of their own. I'll bet you any amount of money that when I post my comment on the matter, this "Fish N Chips" character will harass me with some kind of silly and ridiculous comment. You'll notice that this individual has done this several times with many of the other stories, and watch it happen with this one too. And quite frankly, I'm sick of it. I've been a citizen of this county my whole life, so I have any and every right to voice my thoughts on what goes on around here without somebody constantly investing so much time into logging on here multiple times a day to bicker back and forth like a school girl! Yes, I know that "ignoring" is always an option, but this is getting ridiculous. Bottom line.
Homer77Not Logged In
 10/22/2011 at 1:22 PM
Reply to SiteManager: Thanks for the explanation
Some of the earlier posts seemed disconnected and referencing stuff that wasn't here. Guess those are the posts you removed.

Thank you for not arbitrarily removing posts because somebody thinks they are being picked on. It's amazing how many times I see a post that gets a response and the original poster complains about the response instead of staying on topic.

Evidently they feel they are the only people entitled to their opinion. Sad.
Fish_N_ChipsNot Logged In
 10/22/2011 at 2:07 PM
Reply to SiteManager: Hi iknowihavethinskin!!!
You are a piece of work. I would say something else but then the site manager would not post it. You have some nerve crying over my comments to you when you spew racist garbage about certain ethnic groups and sexist comments towards women.

Now that you just became public enemy #1 you better stock up on feminine hygiene products and a boat load of tissues. Enjoy my responses iknowicanttakeit because they will never stop!!!
aFTeRLiFeNot Logged In
 10/23/2011 at 1:46 AM
Reply to SiteManager: What?
Harass? Since you can voice your thought why can't others voice theirs and disagree with you? Seems like you can dish it but can't receive it, what's the deal with that? It's a public comment area, if you don't like the way people talk then simply don't read the comments nor come on the internet for that matter.
msclarkNot Logged In
 10/25/2011 at 12:36 AM
Reply to SiteManager: do your job!!!
the site manager has made a comment explaining their decisions on what to post and what to not post due to relevance or profanity...you dont do a good job. All this back and forth comments on this article are not relevant....there are several comments that should not be on here...but if you research some of the names of people commenting, they get away with what ever they want to say on any article on this site...i think you have a personal relationship with those who are on here that have diarrhea of the mouth...you are clearly about drama, this site is worse than st. marys today......but with that said..my prayers go out to both family's..
chickenstripNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 10:03 AM
Now what?
Here it is that the jerk was resisting with viloence. All you nancy's out there saying that the officer could have used non leathal methods? He did, and it didnt work. The officer was not only protecting himself from this jerk, but also the jerks family.
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GimmeabreakNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 10:48 AM
Terrible situation
I have lived here many years and I cannot recall ever hearing of an officer killing someone. I may be wrong.:)Having worked along side them in the jail and community programs, I have found most officers to be great men and women, humans, doing a difficult job. I am sorry for the officer that went through a horrible situation. He must have been terrified and will most likely need all of our support to recover. A 6 yr veteran, he is probably fairly young. What a thing to have to carry. My prayers to him and his family including his police family. As far as the deceased...God bless him and his family. I would guess he had his own problems that led to his abuse and anger. May he rest in peace.
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Homer77Not Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 11:01 AM
Hang in there Deputy
A thank you to DFC Gill and the rest of the St. Mary's Sheriff's Department. You are doing a fine job. Keep up the good work. I pray that DFC Gill's injuries heal quickly, both physical and mental.

To the friends/family of Mr. Newsome - we are sorry for your loss. I am sure you will say he was a fine upstanding citizen; maybe even the victim of his beating that caused this incident.

To the folks who think DFC Gill should have used non-lethal force, read the article. A Taser was used first. Anybody who doesn't stop when hit with a Taser is seriously dangerous to all St. Mary's County citizens.

To those folks who think DFC Gill should have fired his weapon into a leg or shoulder … ask the family and friends of Redskins Safety Shawn Taylor how getting shot in the leg isn't so bad. A bullet is lethal force just about anyplace it hits a large mass, including a leg or shoulder. Besides, deadly force is used in a life-or-death situation. There isn't time to aim for a itty-bitty leg when you are fighting for your life.

Please stop using what you see in the Clint Eastwood movies or on Call of Duty Black Ops as an example of real life.

Read the post from bambam3631 … that said it best: We were not there so we don't know what happened.


Hopefully any/all current and potential criminals in the county will learn from this and not attack our police.
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Some-folksNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 6:25 PM
Reply to Homer77: Amen Homer77
Nuff said
hotmommaNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 11:14 AM
Just a little confused
Where exactly did this happen? The report says Spinnaker Circle in Hermanville. Then the update says 48000 block of Spinnaker Circle, Lexington Park. The only Spinnaker Circle I found was in WildeWood.

NOTE FROM ADMIN: SPINNAKER CIRCLE IS IN RIVER BAY WHICH IS IN THE HERMANVILLE AREA OF LEXINGTON PARK (NEAR CEDAR COVE).
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shawnmarieNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 11:44 AM
Let's see
the article states that there was a VIOLENT struggle. The officer tasered the guy, which did not work (if you ever have a chance, watch someone get tased, they usually drop like dead flies). I'm sure that during this violent struggle, the officer did not have time to pick a spot, aim and shoot. Remember our bodies contain arteries from head to toe, sever one and you can bleed out quick. When these men and women respond to your emergency, whether accident, robbery, burglary, etc - thank them, don't critize them.
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open_mindNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 12:02 PM
Being real
I have been reading everyone's post on this sad incident that happen yesterday. And people you are not look at the big picture. There was a women her getting her a** beat by this man and this cop saved her life he could have killed her than the topic would be the "police don't do anything". That cop was the first on the scene and he got her out and the son, then went back in to arrest the guy. That's when the guy attacked the officer trying to reach for his gun and from my understanding the guy was not a little dude he could have been on something you just don't know so before you pull the race card put yourself in that officer shoes who has a family to go home to that is out here putting his life on the line to save yours. On another note please stop make this a black and white thing cause it's not plus if you step back for a minute and look it could have been your MOTHER OR SISTER getting her A** beat by this guy and your reaction to this would probably be different.
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BButlerNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 12:28 PM
Reply to open_mind: Reply to open mine
You are correct, none of us was there and neither were you. So we all should not judge anyone. Nor, should we factor in color. We should all sit and let Internal Affairs handle this situation.My only concern, is this family and her child.Did this officer call for back up? Did this officer have any pepper spray? Was this officers tazer gun working propertly? May God bless all that is involved.
Goldie12Not Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 2:06 PM
Concealed Carry Weapon would have saved woman's life.
Hello all,

If the lady had a concealed carry weapon and that weapon would have saved her life at the spot.

As you read in the article, "It was determined Kotrell Omar Newsome, age 38, of Lexington Park, Maryland assaulted and injured his wife." This warrants a lady to use the lethal weapon against her husband to defend her own life, if it was a truly life-threatening situation. I love this quote, "My 1911 is better than your 911." I would like to rephrase the quote into this, "My Glock is better than your 911 call."

Please contact your district representatives to issue the "shall issue concealed carry weapon" in the state of Maryland to help the law-abiding to defend their life from the criminals. This article is a good example of many stories.

Anyway, I hope the officer is doing alright. I am sorry for Newsome's family and I hope that they will recover from Newsome's death and move on. Please do not file a lawsuit against SMPD for this action. Newsome must have asked for his death. He assualted his own wife, he was tased by police officer, and he was countinous being violence in the room with a police officer; that warrants his death. I prays that he knows Jesus Christ and had a faith in him.
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freefallerNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 2:49 PM
Reply to Goldie12: With due respect...
... I'd like to respond to a few of your comments. First, I would like to see a concealed carry law in MD but I don't think it always solves the problem. It seems to me that the husband in this case would know his wife owns a gun and would just as easily have taken the gun and used it on her. Also, you can own a gun and keep it at home. Again, I don't think it would have helped here but who knows?

Second, you want to modify the quote ""My 1911 is better than your 911." to read ""My Glock is better than your 911 call." Just so that you know, a 1911 is a handgun made by Springfield. It was first made in 1911 (hence the name) and was made famous as a sidearm in WWII.
Jonesy904Not Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 2:55 PM
Reply to Goldie12: ?
If Mr. Newsome was beating her and they were obviously a couple. He would know the location of the gun. So therefore he would not let her get to it. Plus, they were at their house. You carry your glock around your house? Plus for the race card. One, his name is Kotrell. lol If you, like some have, looked up his name in court cases it would show is race. Which happens to be Black, african american per court documents. Also, only has traffic tickets according to the website. No violent past.
Fish_N_ChipsNot Logged In
 10/22/2011 at 5:23 AM
Reply to Goldie12: I was wondering when...
the old CCW argument would come out. Some people just don't get it.
onetimeNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 2:53 PM
won't go away
This article shows how RACISM is still a part of America and always will be!!! And i'm not talking about the cop. I'm talking about the commentors.
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Homer77Not Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 5:06 PM
Reply to onetime: Ah, yes
We have another.

Look in a mirror, commenter.
iknowimrightNot Logged In
 10/22/2011 at 6:45 AM
Reply to onetime: True and this is my perspective SO FAR!!
Some cops are racist too. That's the way the entire country is, and it's what it was built on. No big surprise there. Who knows if who was black or white and why on Earth should that even matter? People are people no matter what you may think or believe. Now, I'm gonna set a few scenes of my own. Let's say that the cop shot the criminal on purpose, but made up a fictional story to protect himself. You never know unless you were there, just like many others have mentioned. Cops are not any more special than anybody else just because they wear badges and uniforms. Just like any other group of people, you have good ones and bad ones. A question: Cops still exist in the park??? Can't remember the last time I saw one. Their "station" is always empty and I doubt if there's ever anybody in there.

The next scenario is, the cop was right for trying to handle the situation without discharging a firearm but what makes it justifiable to kill a person because he couldn't beat him up? Also, where was his backup? What kind of cop goes into a violent situation on his own? To mention that a taser couldn't stop the individual sounds weird to me. He escapes the scene with a few bumps and scratches while the criminal is shot dead. I thought cops were trained to fight, must have been a David vs Goliath type situation.

Next scenario. Maybe the criminal had a weapon after all. They make it sound like he was invincible in this report, and the only thing that I've heard of that can do that is PCP. The criminal would have to have been on that particular drug to withstand the other attack patterns. Could he have shot him without killing him? Yes. Cops are trained to hit their target, so the whole thing about missing is bogus. If he had time to whip out a gun and fire a shot, the effect could have easily been non-lethal. How can you say that he would have missed from shooting him in the leg? Sounds like he was aiming at a pretty big target if he was that difficult to take down.

Anyway, that's what I have to say about it at this particular moment. And this reply is not only geared towards "Onetime". This is just my overall perspective on the matter at this time. Even if further details are released, I will still remain skeptical. Call me all the names you want, but it's not gonna change the fact that this event took place, it's not gonna make you tough, it's not gonna make you any better than me or any of the people who were mentioned in this article/report. And don't accuse me of "taking sides", "being racist", "being ignorant" or none of the other typical slanderous gibberish that you like to use against people to make yourselves feel superior to somebody else. Overall, just another bad story for the park. What's next?
Fish_N_ChipsNot Logged In
 10/22/2011 at 2:43 PM
Reply to onetime: And now it begins iknowiwishiwasaman!
"Some cops are racist too. That's the way the entire country is, and it's what it was built on". Really? Then by your own admission you are a racist. Didn't you say you were a citizen of this county your whole life?

"Cops still exist in the park??? Can't remember the last time I saw one. Their "station" is always empty and I doubt if there's ever anybody in there". Gee iknowimgonnaregretsayingthat but could it be it's because they are on patrol? They are not supposed to sit around so you can see their vehicles.

" Even if further details are released, I will still remain skeptical". Nah ah not you iknowiwishiwasneverborn.

" And don't accuse me of "taking sides", "being racist", "being ignorant" or none of the other typical slanderous gibberish that you like to use against people to make yourselves feel superior to somebody else". Well iknowimthebiggestracistsexistcrybaby of all anyone with half a brain can see that you are all of those things just by your hateful posts.
freefallerNot Logged In
 10/22/2011 at 8:01 PM
Reply to onetime: To: iknowimright
I read your post several times to make sure I understood exactly what you were trying to say. I just couldn't believe what I was reading. It is quite obvious to anyone who reads your post that you're a world class cop-hater, no doubt about it. I love the fact taht you've made up several scenarios. Why bother to wait for the facts or the results of the investigation when you can make up scenarios and trash the cps basewd on those? I usually try to make arguements based on facts and truth but since the details aren't available to the general public yet, I'm going to comment based on what you've written. Pardon me for saying so but your post has to be the most idiotic thing I've ever seen on TBN on any subject at any time. Not only does your post show your total ignorance but it also proves to me beyond any doubt that you're to stupid to realize how ignorant you are. Incredible!

Remember the cop haters creed: Don't let the truth or facts get in your way!
aFTeRLiFeNot Logged In
 10/23/2011 at 2:16 AM
Reply to onetime: LOL @ iknowimright
So you're calling yourself racist, then you say below that you aren't? Contradict much?
Why set a few scenes of your own when the facts aren't out and you might not even get the facts. This is where you will get the "harrassment" comments against you. You have thoughts but they are bashing our law enforcement, so we have the right to harrass you back for such ignorance. Obviously you don't get out much, I see a Sheriff every day in LP. Obviously you don't do much for the community either, when I went on ride-alongs that's the main place we were at was in LP. Hey guess what, we also stopped at the station too, to do some paperwork. Police station is the officer's car, incase you didn't know. Since you know that their station is always empty I take it you live back that way?

So from your logic the officer should have just kept fighting till he knocked this dude out? Wow, what are you still in middle school? All of them go on calls like this. They might have been overloaded with calls and he didn't have anyone available to assist him. So this officer should wait 3 minutes so someone else can arrive just so this criminal could of had the chance to get away? Wow, you aren't very wise are you "iknowimwrong." That 3 minutes could have been deadly for his wife. Officer is supposed to take action and do his job not sit around. His back up was probably still on the way, this is why you shouldn't make assumptions like this.

Of course you will remain skeptical and also remain a cop hater. We already know this, facts or not. You will still see it the way you want because you're pathetic. No, I am not using these "slanderous gibberish" to feel superior. It's stating facts and as we can see the truth hurts. Common sense goes a long way, as we can see you aren't going to make it far.

Sorry for such a long reply, the kid asked for it. Bet this pathetic troll won't even respond back, idiotic.
Jeffs_WifeNot Logged In
 10/21/2011 at 11:04 PM
Agree with a few of you!
bustdpumpkin, bambam3631, and Gimmeabreak, you are right on point! I have personally known DFC Gill since he was a young boy and happen to know he is not taking this lightly. It is obvious that he did everything he could to contain the situation and apprehend the suspect within the means he had. As reported, he met with uncontrollable resistance and was met with even more violence and harm to his person. My heart goes out to him and his family as he heals from this horrible turn of events. Condolences to the family of the suspect. There are many victims in this case.
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Some-folksNot Logged In
 10/22/2011 at 10:57 AM
Reply to Jeffs_Wife: Maybe you arent so right
It is obvious you are another cop hater just by your senario post.
Here's one for ya...Ever see someone on PCP? I saw my 180 pound, 5'8" neighbor keep 5 police officers busy and they didnt have a taser back in the 80's but my point is....I would almost bet the so called victim was under the influence of more than one substance, it's only my opinion since we all seem to have one on here. I would bet that 99% of cop haters that post have had one on one contact with the bad cop. My final point....no matter what occupation everyone has there are good "cops" (employees) and bad "cops"(employees). PEACE AND LOVE Everyone.
Jeffs_WifeNot Logged In
 10/27/2011 at 12:25 PM
Reply to Jeffs_Wife: Really? Some-folks needs to read again.
Just getting back on here after a week and can't help but ask if you even read what I said? "Cop Hater"?? ME??? Read my post again. And the victims I was speaking of were actually DFC Gill, his family, and the suspect's family. Period. I'm done.
Homer77Not Logged In
 10/27/2011 at 10:14 PM
Reply to Jeffs_Wife: Easy
It was in obvious in your post that you both know DFC Gill and respect him and the department. Maybe the person who responded to you mistakenly linked to your message instead of one of the more deserving posts.
I agree and echo your hopes that Gill recovers soon. I also pray all others can heal and go on from this.
sexybusdriveNot Logged In
 10/22/2011 at 5:01 PM
To the site manager
I cannot believe that you allowed and did not delete the comment "one down" are you telling us that you are just one of the many predujice jerks in St. Mary's County


NOTE FROM ADMIN: I am not predujice, nor am I a jerk. I allow free speech. Would you like me to start deleting your comments?
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knicNot Logged In
 10/22/2011 at 6:45 PM
Tasers
In 2006 my younger brother was 17 years old. He was about 6' even and about 160 Lbs. He had drank a few beers and had a run in with the police. He punched the officer in the face when the officer tried to arrest him and a struggle ensued. He was Tazed 10 times before he dropped to the ground the officer then was able to over power and arrest him. He was a teenager not a grown man. I think being tazed affects people differently. I've seen videos of people dropping from being tazed and others seeming to handle it pretty well. if it took 10 times of being tazed for my teenage brother to drop I don't think it sounds unreasonable that this method was not useful against the gentleman in this story as well. In a life or death struggle if your non-life lethal methods don't work you have no choice but to move to more effective options to ensure you are the one that comes out alive.
My prayers go out to the victims family as well as the officer.
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iknowimrightNot Logged In
 10/23/2011 at 2:47 PM
For the last time
Look, I'm gonna make this simple because I know most of you can't control or resist the urge to act stupid as usual. Just because I don't kiss up to or agree with most of the police force like most of you are doing does not mean that I am what you accuse me of being. Who are any of you to even attempt to judge me?

Obviously, you think you're special. Say whatever you want about me, but the truth is you don't know a damn thing about me and you never will so keep that trash within your own knitting circle just like the rest of the old ladies. I don't associate with clowns like you. I'd also bet that none of you are even from this county, and this is why you think that hiding behind a screen name makes you tough.

You're nothing special, so if you have anything to say to me then say it to my face. Other than that, keep your stupid comments to yourselves because I could care less what you think about me anyway. I'm just here to do what I'm allowed to do as a law-abiding citizen. So mind your own business and shut up. You're probably whining so much because a criminal mashed your face in for being stupid, so now you feel like it's your duty to kiss up to the cops.

On top of that, you have the nerve to steal my writings in a cheesy attempt to use my own words against me? That's so corny, and you really need to grow up and get a life, you bum. Yes, that means you "fishy pits" and the rest of your low down stinking co-signers. I should have trademarked my comment so I could bust you for plagiarism.

Honestly, dude. You're nothing special, and I really don't know who told you that you were but who ever did told you a really bad lie. Like I said before: if you don't like my comments, just go on about your business and don't pay any attention to it.

But you're too stupid to do that much, so I'll just let you defeat yourselves. I'm not about to spend my whole day logged into this site just to bicker all day long like some of you. I have a life, so why don't you try getting one in the process instead of lurking around on this website 24/7 just to start arguments back and forth like a child?

Funny how you claim that I'm so "hateful" but don't know anything about me. Agreeing with the cops is NOT a law. I don't have to agree with them or anything that they do. All I have to do is mind my business and the law, and I'm just fine.

It's very funny how you can label somebody just because they don't agree with you. That is not a logical way to define who or what a person is. When have I ever said that I "hated" anybody? Tell me that. This whole "cop hater" nonsense is popping up too often, but it doesn't matter because you'll all be biased against me even if I was knocking the criminal from different aspects (which I did) and I also mentioned how I do appreciate the fact that the cop tried to use non-lethal methods. So stop desperately attempting twisting my words around, because that's all you're doing.

It's also funny how you skipped the fact that I said there are good cops, but they're just like any other group of people. DUUHHH! Convenient how you skip that point, yeah. That's how desperate you are, you're such a joke. Plus, if I'm so "ignorant" and "stupid", then how come my spelling, punctuation and grammar is more organized and correct than at least 99.5% of the rest of yours? You people make me sick, but you make me laugh even more. Keep it coming just like I know you will.

Also, since you're so up the cops butts; tell me 5 major arrests that were made this month. Like I said 5! It's the number that comes before 6 and after 4. Hopefully, that's not too confusing for you to comprehend. When I say major arrests, I'm talking about drug dealers, gang members and other scum that I still see walking free every time I take a glance at the park.

If the cops were doing such a great job, they would have found out who's doing all of the killing and gang-related activity around here. Sitting at Sheetz and Wawa until the end of your shift doesn't qualify either. If you're gonna use taxpayer's money to do a job, then DO IT RIGHT! CLEAN UP THE FILTH IN THIS COUNTY AND ON THIS WEBSITE, because I'm tired of both forms and I know I'm not the only one who is.
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hotmommaNot Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 7:32 AM
Reply to iknowimright: iknowimright......
Calm down! Your on here writing books. No one needs an explaniation. Live your life for you.
hotmommaNot Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 7:47 AM
Reply to iknowimright: iknowimright......
Calm down! Your on here writing books. No one needs an explaniation. Live your life for you.
Homer77Not Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 3:34 PM
Reply to iknowimright: Question
If they cleaned up the filth in the county and on this website ... where would YOU go?
dave1959Not Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 4:30 PM
Reply to iknowimright: Darn dude....
Calm down...You're having a real Midol moment
freefallerNot Logged In
 10/23/2011 at 9:01 PM
Don't go away mad...
...just go away!

Also, to quote you "For the last time"

Promise?
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iknowimrightNot Logged In
 10/23/2011 at 10:22 PM
Reply to freefaller: Promise what?
You're really that cocky huh? You talk like I owe you something. You're just another one of them, and I'm not worried about you because I'm sure that many of your cowardly cronies will be back very soon to keep this going on and on. But the problem is, they'll just end up wasting their own time because I'm not coming back to this particular story again. As usual, you're so predictable. So I'll just be the adult of this situation and let it go because I've already said what I had to say, and nothing that you or anyone else has to say at this point will be relevant, logical or any more reasonable than what I've said. BALLGAME! DONE! OVER! Good riddance to bad rubbish.

Well, that is until I comment on the next story when you creeps begin stalking me again. Jeez, you people are so weird. I must be doing something right if I have so many fans stalking me.
Fish_N_ChipsNot Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 6:58 AM
Reply to freefaller: To repeat.....
Don't go away mad iknowiscrewedupnow...just go away.

Oh as far as "stalking" goes I wouldn't call it that. Where you are concerned I like to think of it as an easy target to go plinking at. But the truth is you keep forgetting that this is a public forum like sooooo many have already tried to tell you. So if you comment then expect a reply but don't expect every one to agree with you. You will have to grow thicker skin and get over yourself first before you can hold an intelligent debate with anyone.

Just so we are clear iknowimwrong I want you to know that I'm enjoying this. Half of me wishes you and your racist/sexist hate really does disappear like a rancid fart in the wind but then the other half loves knowing how much we get under your skin and here's where the truth will hurt. The reason you come back and spew nonsensical rants triggered by rage is because deep down in the recesses of your tiny brain and soul (if you have one) you know you're wrong and that you need serious help. I suggest you get it!!
freefallerNot Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 7:52 AM
Reply to freefaller: To: Everyone Else on TBN
It's all over,the messiah has spoken.

"nothing that you or anyone else has to say at this point will be relevant, logical or any more reasonable than what I've said"
Chris0nllynNot Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 9:23 AM
Reply to freefaller: @free and fish
You guys going to get lunch together later? As much as you two stick up for each other and feel the need to get your points across by putting everyone else down, I'm sure you two would be perfect for each other. Maybe, one day, when your world of warcraft accounts run out, you'll go outside your bubble of idiocracy and see the world.
Fish_N_ChipsNot Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 9:44 AM
Reply to freefaller: To Chris
Since when is it unusual for two people to agree? I could copy and past your every word and say the same thing about you and thebuss but why? That was a pretty childish comment chris and quite frankly that's something I would expect from inknowimwrong. But if thebuss and iknowimatool is the sort you want to be tied to then by all means have it and good luck. You will need it.

Now for the record Chris I have never met freefaller and other then the fact that we share similar views on different topics I don't know a thing about him. And to be honest I have no interest in meeting him or anyone else on TBN but I can tell you that if I did have the opportunity to meet him I would shake his hand and say hello. If I met you or your new friend I would just shake my head. Now go back to your warcraft Chris. I have no idea what the hell that is anyway.
Chris0nllynNot Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 11:01 AM
Reply to freefaller: @Fish
I have my own views, and it just so happens that on some things, thebuss, iknowimright, and whoever else you two like to label as "cop haters" agree on those views. Honestly, if you want to "tie" me to a group of people, I'd rather be tied to a group of free thinkers rather than a group of sheep who just do what they are told, believe what they hear, and follow in line with the rest of the narrow minded public. Personally, I think people as a whole should question everything, and not just believe what you hear in the news. NOTHING is what it seems.

I could care less about your lack of social life, and I could care even less about your view on me. I'm sure IF, and thats a huge IF, we did meet, you would do just that, shake your head. Instead of being an adult, and discussing and debating in person like a real man, you use the anonymity of the internet to voice the opinion your real friends (if you have any) don't care to hear about. It just so happens that the two biggest egotistical, cynical, social rejects agree with each other, so you feed off of that. Somehow you feel accomplished by having the last word on an internet forum, only because everyone else doesn't care to take the time to show you what a tool you two really are, so please, prove my point and post another tangent completely irrelavant to the story.

Next time, atleast take the time to google what warcraft is...research is a powerful thing.
Fish_N_ChipsNot Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 1:38 PM
Reply to freefaller: The last word argument again? Hmmm I'll oblige.
Using your own words chris I'll remind you that this is a public forum and exchanges of opinions will happen. But what you seem to not realize is that just like iknowimright you have very thin skin and worse than that you want to slander an entire workforce because of what? Some personal incident you had with a police officer in the past? I told you over and over that you have a right to spew what you want but then don't cry when someone like me comes back at you with an opinion of my own.

Now regarding the police I ask you this. Just because someone respects what they do and are grateful they are out there doing it suddenly makes them sheep? How lame can you be? Furhtermore you call me cynical yet you say "I think people as a whole should question everything, and not just believe what you hear in the news. NOTHING is what it seems". You almost gave a text book definition of what cynicism is and yet you call me cynical? That's funny chris.

There are two things that are certain will happen Chris. As long as you post slanderous words about law enforcment I and others will be there so get used to it. Secondly if you want to keep coming to iknowihaventaclue's defense then once again grow thicker skin. I guarantee people will label you a racist which I don't think you are and a sexist which I don't thnnk you are either but nonetheless you will be guilty by association. That is why I said good luck. You will need it!
TheBusNot Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 3:35 PM
Reply to freefaller: @FishnChips
Thank you for explaining to all of us how online forums work; we would truly be lost without your guidance.

"You will have to grow thicker skin and get over yourself first before you can hold an intelligent debate with anyone".

Please spare me your razor wit! After all, how can a layman like myself hope to keep up with intellectual giants like yourself and the rest of the SOMD's brightest rednecks?


This may come as an enormous surprise, but just because you're one of Baynet's loudest and most obnoxious denizens, it does not automatically mean that you represent the majority opinion...
iknowimrightNot Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 8:50 PM
Lol, had to come back again to congratulate some folks.
Thanks to those who are willing to stand up and have a open mind. Those who will not be followers and are not afraid to be leaders. These are very uncertain times that we live in, and it's good to see that other people can understand my points of view. Nothing or nobody can be trusted 100% these days. Thebus,Chris and everybody else who has common sense. Nice work, let's continue to set these goofballs straight. They know there's nothing else that they can say, so they have to launch a bunch of childish insults. They played out the term "cop hater". I guess words like "doo doo head" and "puke breath" are next. The more childish, the more likely of course. Lol, let's see what they have for the next story.
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Homer77Not Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 9:23 PM
Reply to iknowimright: Uh, wrong again.
You see, while you continue to try and bait people with more examples of your childish name-calling, we have gone on with our lives. And we still recognize the real story here is the fact that one man is dead, another is injured both physically and spiritually, and multiple families are never going to feel the same again.
Now, let you and your allies try and twist that into a personal victory. Just trying will show everybody what losers you really are.
iknowimrightNot Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 10:26 PM
Reply to iknowimright: @homer/liar
How have you gone on with your life when you're still replying to a comment that I've made hours ago? Also, how am I childish when you're the one who's provoking me with your nonsense? And if it's not you, it's one of your butt buddies. You're still hung up on getting the last word, and that's fine because you can have it. Lol, another example of a liar is what you are. Since you like labeling people so much, I'm gonna do some labeling of my own. Except, when I do it it's gonna be true. So go ahead, get the last word. No sweat off my sack. lol!
freefallerNot Logged In
 10/24/2011 at 10:30 PM
Reply to iknowimright: To: Homer 77
Your comments above brought this tragic story back into the focus where it belongs. Thank You!
Homer77Not Logged In
 10/25/2011 at 9:27 AM
Reply to iknowimright: Sad
And now we know ... More name calling and attempts at "winning".

My condolences to the family and friends of both Mr. Newsome and DFC Gill. For both the tragic incident in yours lives and the posts from Charlie Sheen.
chickenstripNot Logged In
 10/25/2011 at 9:27 AM
Reply to iknowimright: Idiots!
You all are a bunch of idiots. You are on here bickering like children. Some guy beat his wife, fought with a cop, and is now dead. That is way bigger than anyone getting the last word in. All of you should grow up.
dakoNot Logged In
 10/25/2011 at 10:13 AM
Reply to iknowimright: Didn't you say?...
(10/23/2011 at 10:22 PM)

"...I'm not coming back to this particular story again."

and

"...So I'll just be the adult of this situation and let it go."

Say what you mean, and mean what you say...otherwise you lose credibility.

No. I'm not attacking you...just pointing out that you seem to be unable to heed your own counselings.
NotBornHereNot Logged In
 10/25/2011 at 10:47 AM
Reply to iknowimright: Seriously???
Your last two posts included "Lol". On an article about somebody getting killed you post "Lol"?!?!?!

It really doesn't matter what else you might have to say after that. Anybody who finds humor in this situation is beyond help or comprehension. And I also notice even the people that were agreeing with you before are gone now.

You nailed it Homer77 ... from the true meaning of the article to the persona of this poster. And if true to form, I will be attacked now.
im_me2Not Logged In
 10/31/2011 at 10:05 AM
omg
Really? With this story having it's last comment added several days ago, if anyone reads this post, I can suggest you not waste your time reading comments on this article. I was interested in knowing community opinion on this incident and looked it up on BayNet. I truly cannot believe how naive, racist, and ignorant most of the people posting on this article are.


The Officer will survive and get over this mess. He did his job. He stopped the females assault and did what he could to apprehend the aggressor. When the aggressor turned on him, he apparently started at the bottom of his tool box and when to the top, resulting in the worst case scenario.

Not only did the female suffer from an assault from her own husband, he was killed in the mayhem, and possibly in front of her and children (although I hope not).

For whatever reason this man stepped up his assault from his wife to the Police, we may never know. Drugs? Mental Illness? It is impossible to surmise. Bottom line, it ended tragically. The female and family are safe, the Deputy can still do his job and support his loved ones. I hope all involved will get whatever treatment and support they require and lets move on.

I wish people would stop looking for a bickering page or a forum to be stupid. This forum could be productive but it is full of ignorant, misplaced opinions most of the time.
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Kim50Not Logged In
 10/31/2011 at 10:02 PM
Reply to im_me2: Trigger happy police
Well Well now so it is ok to kill an unarmed man with your police gun? Well let me tell all you air head negative people something. I know this man personally and he comes from a very good family here in NC and what this officer did was beyond what he needed to do. He had a taser so use the taser as much as need why shoot Kotrell the way he did. Be mindful the next dead person is not in your family because of a fight between a husband and a wife. Where any of you people here at the funeral where she was mouring her husband????? no you were not and this trigger happy cop should not only be taken off the force but he should go to jail with all the people that love cops. He took a life over an argument between two people that loved each other and that had many many years together so you air heads go figure. Perhaps she was the one that was responsible for the domestic violence, as many of you know women do things then they call the dam cops. food for thought now if you have a family perhaps a trigger happy cop could show up at your house................
freefallerNot Logged In
 11/1/2011 at 9:15 AM
Reply to im_me2: Please accept my prayers for your family
No matter what the circumstances are, losing a family member is difficult to deal with. The grief you feel is real and I hope you have enough family to help you cope.

However, I am going to disagree with your view of the events that lead to this situation. The Police officer involved was responding to a call for help. It was determined through investigation, that Mr. Newsome had been beating his wife. The deputy went to place Mr. Newsome under arrest when Mr. Newsome attacked the deputy. Please note the article said it was a violent attack. The deputy DID use his taser and it proved ineffective. Mr. Newsome kept up his attack. The deputy was forced to use his duty weapon to defend himself. Mr. Newsome was killed because he violently attacked the deputy, not because there was a "fight between a husband and a wife." Unfortunately, none of this would have happened if Mr. Newsome had not started the entire episode. First he attacked his wife, then he attacked a police officer. All he had to do was submit to the arrest for the crime he had committed. He probably would have been bailed out the same night yet he chose to attack.

Also, please don't tell us how this was a loving family. NO MAN who truly loves his wife will beat her. That apparently was the case here. He beat his wife.

According to what you've written:

"he should go to jail with all the people that love cops."

Well, I guess that means that I should be headed to prison because I have been defending the police in this case. I suggest we all wait for the results of the investigation before we pass a final judgement.

Again, I am truly sorry that you've lost a family member. The pain you feel is real and the hate that you hold in your heart will only hurt you. I hope you find peace soon.
chickenstripNot Logged In
 11/1/2011 at 11:08 AM
Reply to im_me2: Kim50
Maybe if you would rad the article, and the police report you would see the officer used his tase, and it didnt work. If your friend would have just given up, and not fought with the oficer, he would be alive now.
Kim50Not Logged In
 11/1/2011 at 10:06 PM
I do not give a flying flipthe cop killed an innocent man.
He could have used that taser as many times as he needed, and the injury to the deputy was nothing serious, and I strictly could care less who you are defending. You nor the cops know what happen prior to getting to the house. I hope more people will get active in posting their opinion on this case, but I am sure the deputy will tell lies, and the truth will come out. trigger happy deputy, and I know for a fact the taser could have help get Mr. Newsome under control since that is what seems to have been the issue here. Cops use taser to kill people as well so why not use the taser as much as he need he was just trigger happy in killing this man. His wife I am sure will be on his side in telling what really happen between the trigger happy deputy and her husband of many years. Do you know what happen in that houose? No you do not so you can shed no more light on the case than I can. I know if Charles Manson can get a defender so can a trigger happy cop. Again to jail deputy with all the cop lovers. Mr. Newssome coming from a great family and this wife report of abuse is two different thing and a woman mouth is not a prayer book. I did not do I need anyone to tell me about what was stated in the newspaper none of you were there. I read the newspaper article as well, so let's see what happen in this case and if he get's away with it perhaps he will be proven guilty in his next killing of an unarmed man. TASER DEPUTY NOT YOUR GUN, AND THE ARTICLE STATED YOU WERE NOT HURTTTT.
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freefallerNot Logged In
 11/1/2011 at 11:27 PM
Reply to Kim50: With respect
I understand that you're still hurting in losing a family member. Your anger comes out in everything you write and that is understandable. You have my condolences. However, you have chosen to post on a public website so I feel safe in responding to the accusations that you've made.

You seem to think that the officer should have only used his taser in defending his own life. You write that:"

"He could have used that taser as many times as he needed" and "I know for a fact the taser could have help get Mr. Newsome under control since that is what seems to have been the issue here"

Are you aware of this report?

"St. Mary's State's Attorney Richard D. Fritz (R) said Monday at his office in the county courthouse. "Apparently, [Newsome] ripped the Taser wires out."

I guess that's why the taser was ineffective.

You also make this statement: "His wife I am sure will be on his side in telling what really happen between the trigger happy deputy and her husband"

Well, apparently that might not be so. The wife has already made this statement to police:

"Newsome's wife told police, "I was scared to death that my husband had killed the police officer and he was coming out of the room to shoot me and my son."

That statement from his wife sheds a whole new light on how this situation went down, wouldn't you agree? (probably not)

As I've said before, no matter what the circumstances are, losing a loved one is a terrible thing. I hope you can find a way to find peace.
chickenstripNot Logged In
 11/2/2011 at 9:33 AM
Reply to Kim50: Wrong again
It actually does say the officer, or as you like to refer to him as the "Trigger happy deputy", was injured. Once again, if he would have just cooperated with the officer instead of deciding to fight with him, he would still be here today. You are trying to put the blame on the officer, when you dont know what happenned. I dont know what happenned. No one else that comments on here knows what happenned except for what we read. So stop being ignorant a wagging your finger when you dont know any more than anyone else.
Jonesy904Not Logged In
 11/2/2011 at 6:43 PM
Reply to Kim50: Trigger Happy?
Listening to the audio of the call the officer called for help and a signal 13 was put out. An you call him trigger happy deputy, the man has been on the force for 6 years. Pretty sure he would have done some shooting before now. This would have been avoided if Mr. Newsome himself would have been a real man and not abused his wife.
im_me2Not Logged In
 11/6/2011 at 10:45 PM
Reply to Kim50: so I will reply,
You made me say this Kim50. He probably got shot because he acted like you. Shut up stupid..that is exactly how your posts sound.
End of story.

Thank you Mr. Police Officer for doing your job!!! If I ever need help I will CALL YOU.
Kim50Not Logged In
 11/6/2011 at 7:05 AM
Why the heck did she not take this chance to run
"Newsome's wife told police, "I was scared to death that my husband had killed the police officer and he was coming out of the room to shoot me and my son."

COME ON PEOPLE READ THE ABOVE STATEMENT AND THINK ABOUT IT IF SHE WAS IN FEAR WHY THE HELL DID SHE STICK AROUND WHY NOT RUN, AND FORGET ABOUT THE TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS AND JUST PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT THE WIFE SAID. RUN WOMAN RUN AND TAKE YOUR CHILD TO SAFTEY. BUT INSTEAD SHE

OK IF MISS NEWSOME WAS SO AFRAID WHY DID SHE STAY OUTSIDE OF THE ROOM HOPING THAT HE WAS NOT GOING TO SHOOT HER AND HER SON. SHE IS A LIAR. WHY WAS SHE SCREAMING AT THE TOP OF HER VOICE AT THE FUNERAL. SOMETHING IN THE MILK IS NOT CLEAN, AND FOR ONE IT WAS THAT TIGGER HAPPY DEPUTY. FOR ALL OF YOU THAT ARE SO READY TO DEFEND THAT DEPUTY BE MINDFUL WHEN A DEPUTY SHOWS UP AT YOUR DOOR WHEN YOUR HUSBAND OR WIFE SMACKS THE HELL OUT OF YOU, SO LETS HOPE IT IS NOT A TRIGGER HAPPY DEPUTY. IF NEWSOME AND THE TRIGGER HAPPY DEPUTY WAS IN THE ROOM TOGETHER WHO THE HELL KNOWS WHAT HAPPEN IN THAT ROOM. MAYBE THE WIFE NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED?
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freefallerNot Logged In
 11/6/2011 at 3:09 PM
Reply to Kim50: In response to your latest post
Once again, only because you want to come on a public website do I feel free to respond to you. It is apparent that you have not dealt with your anger. I urge you to seek help with a professional grief counselor. It will help you.

I'm not really sure what you're trying to say this time. You post this:

"Newsome's wife told police, "I was scared to death that my husband had killed the police officer and he was coming out of the room to shoot me and my son."

COME ON PEOPLE READ THE ABOVE STATEMENT AND THINK ABOUT IT

I have given it some reasonable thought. It speaks volumes to me but not in the way that you would like. This statement says to me that Mr. Newsome did violently attack the deputy and was attempting to kill him. What does it say to you?

You also post this:

"JUST PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT THE WIFE SAID." I did, this is what she said.

"I was scared to death that my husband had killed the police officer and he was coming out of the room to shoot me and my son."

Now, I realize that you don't like this statement and how it makes Mr. Newsome look. You want us to believe that this was a loving couple but you belittle the wife several times. You say: "SHE IS A LIAR." also "and a woman mouth is not a prayer book" and you finish with "MAYBE THE WIFE NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED?" So, which is it? Is she a woman "that loved each other and that had many many years together" or she is some woman who is lying to protect the deputy who shot her husband? I'm truly confused as I'm sure are many others.

Also, congratulations. You get the award for most uses of "trigger happy."

Lastly, in an earlier post you accused the deputy of shooting an innocent man. I'll remind that you posted this "I do not give a flying flipthe cop killed an innocent man."

Of what was he innocent? Attacking his wife or attacking the deputy?

Please get some help with your grief.
chickenstripNot Logged In
 11/7/2011 at 7:26 AM
Reply to Kim50: So angry
If the cops come to my house, I will let them in and talk to them. If they tell me to put my hands behind my back, I will. If they say I am under arrest, then I will go. If I did wrong, then I need to pay for what I did. I certainly wont try and fight, thats stupid. I will tell you what else is stupid, and that is how you blindly hate the law enforcement that works hard to keep you safe. This Newsome guy beat the crap out of his wife, then fought with the cop. He ripped the tazer out and continued to fight, injuring the cop. All of that DIRECTLY led to his demise.
Homer77Not Logged In
 11/7/2011 at 10:08 AM
Reply to Kim50: To: everybody replying to this loon
You are trying to have a battle of minds with an unarmed person. Somebody who can't keep their story straight and is making things up as she goes along just to incite people.

Thankfully she is in the Carolina's where evidently spouse beating is OK.

An observation to remember: Sane people do not use the shift lock key during a discussion. Sane people realize we read with our eyes and not our ears, therefore the "yelling" is all on their deluded little minds.

Keep up the good work DFC Gill.
freefallerNot Logged In
 11/7/2011 at 1:51 PM
Reply to Kim50: To: Homer77
Good Points!


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