City Under Attack
The public is still waiting for answers on a gun battle involving Police that rocked the Cities East End.
Unconfirmed reports are that a City Police Officer fired 19 shots at a suspect connected to a spree of robberies. Nobody was injured in the incident but there was damage to property from stray bullets.
Police Chief Murray Falconer has stated that results of this incident will be made public but may take a few weeks to sort out.
The Public seems to be mixed on this incident, some expressing concern over excessive force while others side with the Officer involved.
Paul Wayne O'Connell, 37, of London, is charged with four counts of robbery, three counts of wearing a disguise, dangerous driving, possession of stolen property, obstructing police and failing to stop for police.
He remains in custody, scheduled to return to court Aug. 25
It was the second shooting by London police officers this year. On Jan. 15, Joseph Barnes, 26, was shot twice by police at an Oakville Ave. apartment complex when he pointed a replica gun at police officers who'd gone there to arrest him for a violent robbery a week earlier. The officers were cleared of any wrongdoing.
As London grows so does the crime rate and intensity of these situations. In my opinion Officers are already out numbered and out powered by these thugs and they must do whatever they can to take care of themselves out there.