Clearly, he meant 15 seconds. The murderer was found hiding in a wooded area. An 11-year-old girl who was shot seven times survived. When they saw Freeland raise his right hand clutching a gun (one they would later learn belonged to the dead deputy), nine of the ten officers fired, hitting him with 68 of 110 shots. Despite the good work he has done, Im not sure we should be encouraging his attention-gathering tendencies. Not applicable to this case. The real trouble is just a couple of apartment complexes at the I-70 side of the town. The low-life piece of human. The more we cheerlead the state flexing its power over the public, the more we will fall victim to that power. ", In response to the Florida Civil Rights Association's complaint that the police had shown disregard for human life when they shot Angilo Freeland after an all-night manhunt, the U.S. Department of Justice asked the FBI to look into the matter. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd (@PolkCoSheriff . An unhinged ex-Marine on meth allegedly shot dead four strangers, including an infant, inside their Florida homes early Sunday morning, a report said. An unidentified reporter responded, You dont think thats a dangerous message youre putting out? Judd replied, The message is, you dont have to have a firearm. I love Grady Judd and his way of communicating to his public. ), The pOlice may not be needed once the enhanced skunk solution is employed. I dont know if your looking for anarchy by pissing off a bunch of leftists or if you are looking for people that actually think this was somehow evil cops over killing innocent civilians. Theres no easy answer and I wont pretend that I have them all, but every citizen needs to consider the ramifications of handing more and more power, including the power of violence, to the state and its agents. Naturally, the liberal media went nuts and asked why they had to shoot the poor, undocumented immigrant 68 times. What your son did was wrong. Because that is totally the exact same situation as the one in Ferguson. The next day, a SWAT team served its brand of justice, with nine of 10 officers firing 110 times and riddling suspect Angilo Freeland with 68 bullets. And if that video never existed, well, those officers were simply trying to detain him while he resisted and they would have been exonerate anyway. An argument could me made on that basis regarding Freeland due to passage of time on scene. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says his deputies shot and killed a man he described as an "active shooter" Friday night along Combee Road in north Lakeland. Robert Farago is the former publisher of The Truth About Guns (TTAG). Altogether, nine officers fired 110 times Friday at. We fight back. There was a great deal of dispute about this post being fake so lets talk about it. Polk County Sheriff's Office. Bacote later collapsed in the yard and died as a result of his gunshot wound. 9 of 10 members in the SWAT team only had 110 rounds? When Angilo Freeland handed Deputy Speirs a fraudulently obtained drivers license bearing another man's name, something about the proffered ID bothered Speirs, so he called for backup. Sounds like part self defense and party execution. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is searching for the driver who hit and killed a Lakeland man Saturday morning and fled. If we lived in a culture that rewarded free thinking as much as it claims to, it would be less of an issue. Angilo Freeland, a/k/a Dread, was a native of the Caribbean island of Antigua, and how he ended up in Florida is not entirely clear. Officers noted that the slain man's gun and ammo were missing. Further, that photo, to my knowledge, was never part of the official reporting of the injuries. Afterwards, when called upon by the media to make a statement about the manhunt and its outcome, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd explained: You have to understand, he had already shot and killed a deputy, he had already shot and killed a K-9, and he shot and injured another deputy. Stop trying to pretend otherwise. Authorities said deputy sheriff Doug Speirs, also 39, was fired at several times and shot once in the leg. As reported earlier this week, some dirtbag who got pulled over in a routine traffic stop in Florida ended up "executing" the deputy who stopped him. He radioed for help and made his way out of the woods. ", Good-Bye, Mayor Frogface! I can unload 18 rounds from my S&W M&P 9 in about 1.5 seconds and that isnt even bump firing. Deputy Speirs heard the shots from a nearby ridge, moved towards the sounds of the gunfire, and was shot at by Freeland. Every available unit and canine team descended on the area. Here is a little reading suggstion: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_projection. Actual street executions, particularly caught on camera, would not only provoke additional unrest, it would likely do so in other cities and states. Society wont have to wait 15 years for a execution. In fact, your mention of it by posting that link is the first I have heard of that photo. If its not applicable to this case, maybe this isnt the best forum for your diatribe. They were in the woods. Im young and black and not criminal. Say it aint so, Joe! Had the citizen surrendered instead of murdering a cop and injuring another he would have had his day in court. Another deputy was wounded and a police dog killed. It is said the most dangerous real estate on planet earth lies between a television camera and Sheriff Grady Judd. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A Polk County sergeant shot 27-year-old Matthew Correa following an armed robbery and vehicle chase Saturday morning. Surprisingly Missouri doesnt have a Stand Your Ground law but the legislature just authorized open carry; This is an open warning to rioting, violent criminals. I can unload 18 rounds from my S&W M&P 9 in about 1.5 seconds. then why bring it up?? An 11-year-old girl had been shot multiple times and was airlifted to Tampa General Hospital for surgery. If it does burn theres gonna be way more casualties than the first time. An illegal immigrant, in Polk County, Florida, who got pulled over in a routine traffic stop and ended up "executing" the deputy, who stopped him. to Heartland . I have the right to go to any church. But maybe someone forgot to warn Christopher Hendrix. The sheriff said in the press . 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. I remember this case, and his statement, very well. Is The NRA Fighting Shy of Bloombergs Billions? 6 October 2006 (p. B1). Maybe Ferguson will burn again, but maybe it wont. 4. Give them a break. Lighten up, man. Email: [emailprotected] Freeland shot two deputies, killing one and wounded another, and also killed the deputys K-9. If you know anything at all about Florida, you should know this: Do not commit crime in Polk County, where Grady Judd has been the sheriff for the past 15 years. Fucks sake, read the first five lines of my comment again, people. My wife wears it occasionally. Its totally irrelevant to this discussion. Your membership is the foundation of our sustainability and resilience. A suspect is dead and two people are in critical condition after a shooting that stemmed from what appears to be an argument between members of the same gang, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Heres one from snopes.com dated, surprisingly, 2006 . hotel near toronto pearson airport, 106 liz luscious power, bull dog guard pit tenacious. https://www.google.com/search?q=darren+wilson+injury&oq=darren+&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j0l4.1526j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8. A statewide manhunt ensued. 2005: Eight officers fired 43 shots at Brian . POLK CITY, Fla. A 21-year-old Polk County deputy died Tuesday at the hospital after getting shot while serving a . They are unsure if he killed anyone in Florida, but are still investigating that angle. He then fired on nearby Deputy Williams, wounding him in the right wrist, left bicep, rear left thigh, right leg, right buttock, and upper right arm. Copyright 2022 Project Saoirse | Turbocharged by AdRevv, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), 1810 E. Sahara Avenue, Ste 212 #1166, Las Vegas NV 89104. Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com, A sheriff attributed a suspect's being shot 68 times to "that's all the bullets we had. The FBI and DOJ launched the now usual investigation into the Angilo Freeland case and determined the shoot was A-OK, civil rights-wise. End of story, nothing to see, until some EVIDENCE that is not true arrives. Look, for example, as the sweeping, broad stroke generalizations posted yesterday about an 11 year old hunting. If you make the average police officer expend (his percentage of) that many rounds, that poor officer was stressing, and they were by circumstance espoused of the idea of no other option. The citizens of Polk County are just as tough as their sheriff who, by the way, has been unopposed in his past two reelections. Lightfoot Places Third in Chicago Reelection Bid, In The Mailbox: 02.28.23 (Evening Edition), In The Mailbox: 02.28.23 (Afternoon Edition). The two exchanged fire, and the deputy was wounded in the leg. Freeland was dead at the scene. "You have to understand, he had already shot and killed a deputy, he had already shot and killed a K-9 and he shot and injured another deputy," Judd said by phone Saturday. The Polk County Sheriff's office arrested 68 people following a six-month undercover investigation to find suspects selling drugs on social and dating apps. He dug in under another fallen oak tree and hid there. A Florida sheriff is gaining national attention for his strong words about using gun violence against potential looters. If it was not applicable to this case, then why the f*ck even say it? But if she really were a drag queen, one of . Detectives called for assistance and eventually called the . My favorite part of the vid is when the canines partner picks up his dog in absolute disgust after having it slaughtered by fellow (trigger happy) officers. Market data provided by Factset. It was a firefight. Freeland, who had been released on bail, disappeared before trial. Cmon dude, why would you even say some sh*t like that on a gun blog? An eye for an eye, right? They would had to use a plain ordinary van or cruiser. SWAT was called in and shot the criminal 68 times. "I want everybody to be comfortable with the results of the investigation," Irvin said. At least then the truth, if not justice, would be served. Freeland then approached the immobilized man and delivered two shots to Williams' head at point-blank range, finishing him off. Down on the southern border in Yuma, AZ is a surreal and alarming situation taking place. For all you non operational operators out there (no offense Alpo, although it is kind of funny that you go all techno babble on the guy whilst making fun of him for operating). ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Yah dont say! A fitting end for a cop-killer or excessive force by police determined to avenge the death of their comrade? Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested 30 suspects during a two week long investigation . Another deputy was wounded and a police dog killed. To begin with, yes. McCartney, Anthony. Orlando Sentinel. But please continue to avoid addressing the meat of the discussion and instead try to discredit the messenger. Another case of underestimating the ammo requirements. Heck, I havent seen ANYONE here make this a race thing, except possibly you! Just kidding. Detectives are investigating Thursday after a young woman was found shot inside a vehicle parked at an east Salem apartment complex. Later that afternoon the body of 39-year-old Deputy Williams, a father of three, was found and carried from the wooded area. Thats when Bacote opened fire on victims 1 and 2. He also was suspected of wounding a deputy and killing a police dog. It was self defense. If we are to call ourselves a free society, we need to make DAMN sure that authority is held strictly accountable. So please come take a shot at our communities and let us know how you can do better. The SWAT team members say that when Freeland pointed his gun at them, they opened fire, shooting Freeland 68 times out of their 110 rounds fired. We strive to bring our readers a balanced content, however our writers and articles are selected because of their Conservative political and social leanings. "That's all the bullets we had.". The SWAT team fired 110 shots, 68 of which found their target. Freeland was something of a mysterious figure, an enforcer for an international drug trafficking ring, and investigators believe he had killed at least 15 people in his role as a paid assassin. His criminal career ended after Freeland made the mistake of killing a Polk County deputy in 2006. Florida, fired 110 rounds at a suspect, Angilo Freeland, who had killed an officer earlier, hitting him 68 times. His investigators bungled details of one of the suspects which he crowed about and unnecessarily brought embarrassment on our small church which we did not deserve. Deputy, 21, was shot accidentally by fellow deputy while serving a warrant in Polk City. But, we dont. Deadly force dredges up too many memories of Kent State to us old enough to remember. That vehicle was being driven by Angilo Freeland, a 27-year-old Antiguan man who had been arrested on various charges in 1999 but had afterwards skipped bail. Last month, a criminal named Christopher Hendrix, who had served seven years in prison on an attempted murder charge (plea-bargained down to aggravated battery), decided to go on a rampage in Polk County. Earlier, Loman's wife called 9-1-1 (6:07 p.m.) because her husband Michael was shooting his rifle inside and outside the home . As soon as he took a shot at the SWAT team, officers opened fire on him. This snark does not become you. The Polk County Sheriff's Department released a video Monday morning showing an encounter last week in which a deputy was shot in the chest by a suspect in a domestic disturbance. He was just her son and father of 7- and 8-year-old daughters. Then Freeland shot Deputy Doug Speirs in the leg as he searched for the suspect in a heavily wooded area, and later fired rounds at two Lakeland police officers, according to police. 2. That vehicle was being driven by Angilo Freeland, a 27-year-old Antiguan man who had been arrested on various charges in 1999 but had afterward skipped bail. A statewide manhunt ensued. Officials suspect him of killing up to 15 people in Latin America for not paying their drug debts. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. I have covered Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd a lot over the years because he is a personal hero of mine. To explain what actually took place you have to travel back nearly 16-years ago when on Sept. 28, 2006, Polk County Deputy Doug Speirs pulled over a speeding rental car bearing Kentucky tags in Lakeland, Florida. In the world of zero tolerance and always seeking the lowest common denominator (or any common denominator, really)that is, seeking and defining bright line rules for judgment calls, its a fair question and discussion to have. Here is a Snope report all about it for those in doubt but a quick search will provide you will all the answers you need. I want people to be comfortable with the fact that everything turned out the way it had to turn out. They didnt want to end up *too* red faced. You guys are just being mean again. Not so in Wilsons case where he was responding to an immediate threat after receiving very significant, disabling injury. In his last To Catch A Predator style media event, he taunted his haters (people who disagree with his sex-sting tactics.) Ironically, the traffic stop that escalated into Angilo Freeland's hightailing it into the bush could conceivably have turned out quite differently if Freeland had been in possession of a key piece of information. Not applicable to this case, but whatever happened to right of trial by jury? 1. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) "If I hadn't been a girl, I'd have been a drag queen.". Freeland was dead at the scene. Sheriff Judd was variously reported as adding, "That's all the bullets we had or we would have shot him more" and "I suspect the only reason 110 rounds was all that was fired was that's all the ammunition they had. This happened in 2006 and the military did even have MRAPs yet. Angilo Freeland who was suspected of fatally shooting the deputy after being pulled over for speeding Thursday was hit 68 times by the SWAT team members' shots, the examination showed. I would think a SWAT team would carry more than an average of 12 rounds per officer. Exactly. Noah Pransky is a multiple award-winning investigative reporter, most recently with the CBS affiliate in Tampa. I seem to be wading in a sea of gray, while for others this is clearly a case of black and white. In the . Three officers fired 38 shot at a young man who had just robbed a local bank branch, and although they had a better than 50% hit rate, several rounds were fliers that struck vehicles and buildings hundreds of feet away. St. Petersburg Times. In February, Florida drivers were paying an average of about $3.50 per gallon. That would not be hard, either. 5 June 2008. Freeland briefly appeared at the perimeter of the woods to fire at the officers but then took cover again. A whiff of grape is quite effective, both in the long and short term. She was shot multiple times, according to detectives. I agree that police have a right to self-defense, everyone does. Deputy Speirs heard the shots from a nearby ridge, moved towards the sounds of the gunfire, and was shot at by Freeland. SWAT team officers fired and hit said low-life 68 times. Polk sheriff's deputies found Justice Gleason, 40, along with a 33-year-old woman and a 3-month-old boy dead from gunshot wounds in one of the houses along North Socrum Loop Road. I diagnose CogitoMaximus Extremis meaning you think too much. Gov. By Jason Lanning Polk County. Im not saying whether he was or was not injured. heres the first five SENTENCES AGAIN.. You mean theres still something left in Furgeson to burn? Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. As [police dog] DiOGi closed on the suspects hiding place, Freeland shot the dog in the chest from close range at an upward angle, killing it. The deputy was shot eight times, including once behind his right ear at close range. Wish that many more murderers would meet that end., Because of this line. Bright yellow dye. He then fired on nearby Deputy Williams, wounding him in the right wrist, left bicep, rear left thigh, right leg, right buttock, and upper right arm. MILL SPRING, N.C. (WLOS) Polk County Sheriff's Office officials have confirmed Sunday, June 20, that a man in the Mill Spring community has been shot and killed. 2:26. Woman found shot inside vehicle in Salem, investigation underway . It leaves a terrible smell on Palestinian rioters for a couple of days. And how could anyone be upset about that?". A warrant was issued for his arrest; but it sat unserved until March 2005, when the state attorney's office deemed it (along with 14 other warrants) "stale." Though police say Joyce Freeland's son probably was involved with a drug ring and kept a journal in which he described himself as a soldier on a mission who would "go out in a moment of Bezerk madness," relatives say Freeland was a boxer preparing to start school to learn how to repair airplanes. Cops shouldnt execute people, but they should have the same right of self defense as I do. Nifty at 90: Man had served as Rocky Grove fire . Ive reread the first 5 words.multiple times. But when Speirs asked for Freeland's driver's. Face to face with an armed man suspected of killing a Polk County deputy sheriff, SWAT officers riddled his body with 68 bullets. Officers noted that the slain mans gun and ammo were missing. When Judd says hes going to speak, assignment managers all across West/Central Florida stop the presses and race their crews to hear what the sheriff will say from his headquarters in Winter Haven, even though its about as remote as you can get from the newsrooms of Tampa and Orlando; you just know Judd will give you a sound bite (or six) worthy of leading a newscast. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. That threat was neutralized, and that is why your son died,' " said Tampa lawyer Grady C. Irvin Jr. last week during a news conference with the family. I think it is an excellent way of dispersing rioters. This happened in my back yard.of central Florida.less than 30 minutes from where I live. Itchy stuff Even if they hang him, the jerks will still riot, to celebrate that they won. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd told the Orlando Sentinel, "That's all the bullets we had". Authorities say a central Florida television journalist and a little girl were fatally shot Wednesday . All rights reserved. I have the right carry a gun. But did they let the other K9s urinate on the body? If his hands had been empty when the SWAT officers approached, sure, but he raised a weapon at them after proving previously he had absolutely no reservations about using it. "Ambush, Manhunt Details Revealed." Ferguson is in fact going to burn. Heres the 5-year retrospective In my little sh!thole town, Lakeland, Florida: http://www.theledger.com/article/20110927/NEWS/110929375. "Sheriff's Talk Angers Suspect's Family." POLK COUNTY, Fla. A former Marine and sharpshooter shot four people including an infant in multiple Polk County homes before turning the gun on law enforcement in what officials called. Those parts are for sure true. Especially when it comes to his officers. Who among us expected the suspect, who fled into the woods near Lakeland, to come out alive? We make no claim to be impartial. Would Freeland have run if he'd known that his 1999 case had been dropped and there was no longer a warrant out for his arrest? Deputies said they were. Twitter:@PeterSchorschFL I remember this case, the criminal apologists and so called civil libertarians pitched a fit over Judd`s remarks. One of the shots penetrated to the officers spine. Did Sheriff Judd say everything the post claims? Speirs, who was in a different area followed the sound of gunfire and also returned fire. Shoot until the perp is no longer a threat. When you live here with our boasting proud sheriff and still have the sex offenders, drug heads, murders that happen everyday thats when I think that your opinion of him counts. And with no opponent on the horizon for his 2020 reelection campaign, Judd is already building his resume for Florida Politics list of the top politicians for the next decade. Good suggestion. So Im supposed to wait for someone to make the same comment Wish that many more murderers would meet that end. John Raczynski and Jamal Lawson. This is a place where folks take public safety seriously, and criminals should avoid going there. Good work. I mean, half the state knows why Polk Co. deputies shot a fleeing suspect 68 times (they ran out of bullets). If they need more amo and are running short I can send some. An illegal alien, in Polk County, Florida , who got pulled over in a routine traffic stop, ended up executing the deputy who stopped him. He also was suspected of wounding a deputy and killing a police dog. Freeland remained under the oak tree overnight, where a 10-member SWAT team found him the next morning. Even though Administrative Assistant State Attorney Chip Thullbery has said his office will conduct a "thorough, impartial review of the Sheriff's Office findings and act appropriately," Irvin said a separate investigation should be conducted. Today we meet up with Sheriff Wilmot who brings us in with full access. pearson airport park and . There is a reason Sheriff Judd is damn near revered here. He was not wearing a protective vest, but shots hit him in his right leg and behind his right ear, among other places. Polk County Sheriff Grady. He's been less precise running for mayor. Erica Carlin is an independent journalist, opinion writer and contributor to several news and opinion sources. Another deputy was wounded and a police dog killed. Sheriff Judd sent his SWAT team after Freeland. Angilo Freeland illegal alien deserved every bullet he gotand then some. June 3, 2020 / 12:51 PM / CBS News. The comment drew considerable attention and some criticism. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Theres nothing in the pages linked that says Wilson was not injured. I guess we could have more of the quiet types that dont have near the impact that Judd has.While his county has a ways to go as far as Road law enforcement so does all of Florida .We are killing way more people on our roadways in Florida than any storm..But I think Judd has peoples attention and also that of the scum bags he wants to be rid of. Those videos were seen hundreds of thousands of times and the controversial sheriff still got more than 95% of the vote when he ran for reelection in 2016. In 1999 he was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol on charges of not having a valid drivers license, reckless driving, aggravated fleeing to elude, resisting arrest without violence, and carrying a concealed weapon. Law enforcement fired their weapons a total of 59 times, whereas Riley shot an excess of 100 times. "I don't want the black community up in arms that there's some cover-up. Keith E Whisman alleges he can shoot his semi automatic handgun almost as fast as a full auto M4 carbine (18 rounds/ 1.5seconds = 12rounds per second M4 carbine = 20).