Police Conducting Internal Investigation After Shooting
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Updated: 10:13 PM Sep 5, 2008
Police Conducting Internal Investigation After Shooting
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A Parkersburg police officer is on administrative leave as the department investigates Thursday's shooting.
Posted: 11:29 AM Sep 5, 2008
Reporter: Kim Lucey
Email Address: Kim.Lucey@wtap.com
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Posted by: Mega Location: Parkersburg on Sep 6, 2008 at 12:27 PM

"not the druugy whos out at 1 am" First off, what is a druugy? If you are referring to a drug user, being out at 1am does not make you a drug user. I worked for year at night. If a person goes to the late evening showing of a movie, they will most likely be coming home at 1am. Although, the police were sure out at 1am...
Posted by: personal Location: personal on Sep 6, 2008 at 03:40 AM

I think what the officer did was a bit overkill. He shot the boy 3 times. I think 1 time would have been a sufficient amount to give Him the idea. The Boy was evidently messed up on some drug, or just insane to begin with, but still 3 shots fired?? The boy never even fired a shot at officers. I think 3 gun wounds to him was uncalled for.
Posted by: nancy Location: williamstown on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:59 PM

as much for the officer's sake as anyone's, why not turn this over for an "external" investigation (for instance tot the West Virginia State Police)so that when he's cleared, no one can say it was PKB PD protecting their own? I would think that would be what the Mayor would want.
Posted by: Stephers & Marshers Location: here on Sep 5, 2008 at 10:52 PM

Um at 11:39 the posted comment by unknown? Where was the person while they should have been in 6th. grade english class? WOW!!did he/she watch the news or read the paper? This is just a small exzmple of the citizens in our area! Now if you have a gun and you point at an officer, Well! Do ya think they are going to take you to Mc Donalds for some fries? or possibly take your picture to be in COPS TODAY? DORK!! And by the way where is your spell check and WEBSTER DICTIONARY? You make Parkersburg PROUD!
Posted by: Spellchecker Location: Ohio on Sep 5, 2008 at 05:57 PM

Both Unknown and Unknown personal: Please learn to spell and punctuate before leaving another post. You look ridiculous!
Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 5, 2008 at 05:12 PM

Everything is happening as it should be. The shooting is being investigated by people both inside and outside the department. When they complete their investigation we will have confidence in their findings. Until then, these are very stressful days for the officer. As for the one who was shot, he should wake up every day the rest of his life both amazed and thankful that he is still here.
Posted by: BETH on Sep 5, 2008 at 04:57 PM

ACCIDENTS HAPPEN AND YES HE HAS TO DEAL WITH THAT THE REST OF HIS LIFE........... THERE YA GO UNKNOWN
Posted by: bc Location: Belpre on Sep 5, 2008 at 04:43 PM

You dont know what the police are facing, they dont just shoot for something to do try and support your police and give them the benefit of the doubt not the druugy whos out at 1 am
Posted by: Ted Location: Vienna on Sep 5, 2008 at 04:41 PM

Posted by: UNKNOWN on Sep 5, 2008 at 11:39 AM I think he should be confiected.. if he shot that officers weather it was anthor officer or not... confict his but because--if that happened to use there would BE NO QUESTION WE WOULD BE PUT AWAY FOR A LONG TIME... so dont do specail treatment for him!!! he did the crime he does the time... but in the mean while i hope the offices thats hurt is okay... THANKS That was a waste of of time reading that! Good lord! Learn to spell before posting anything again!
Posted by: huuckd on fonix on Sep 5, 2008 at 04:22 PM

Ok, unknown. It helps to read the actual story first. An officer was not shot. An officer shot a man who was allegedly in the possession of weapons and aiming at the officer. So yeah, I think your comment just doesn't count. Thanks anyway. Play again.
Posted by: cc on Sep 5, 2008 at 03:38 PM

it was shot or be shot, a suspect has a gun, refuses to put it down and then threatens you with it...you be an idiot not to shoot him, it would be a horrible thing to have to do..however at some point people need to learn to respect authority and not act beligerent...
Posted by: Reader on Sep 5, 2008 at 02:41 PM

Unknown, I'm glad you were able to say what was on your mind. Shame we can't understand it.
Posted by: UNKNOWN Location: PERSONAL on Sep 5, 2008 at 12:44 PM

WELL I THINIK THEY SHOULDNT PROSUE THIS I THINK THEY JUST NEED TO LEAVE IT ALONE HE HAS TO DEAL WITH SHOTTING A MAN FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE....JUST KEAVE IT ALONE... THANKS FOR YOUR TIME UNKNOWN PERSONAL
Posted by: UNKNOWN on Sep 5, 2008 at 12:39 PM

I think he should be confiected.. if he shot that officers weather it was anthor officer or not... confict his but because--if that happened to use there would BE NO QUESTION WE WOULD BE PUT AWAY FOR A LONG TIME... so dont do specail treatment for him!!! he did the crime he does the time... but in the mean while i hope the offices thats hurt is okay... THANKS
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