CayMar Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 This happened about 15 miles from my home. I feel so horrible for the bus drivers family and the family of the child being held hostage. Just wanted to make you guys aware of another case of a lunatic with a gun. This is becoming all to common. Something has got to change. Quote
Super User Teal Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 Prayers sent to AL. Thanks for the notice. Quote
endless Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Man I'm sorry. Is the child safe? It doesn't say. Nor is the man in custody? Quote
Super User Darren. Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 Absolutely awful. Hope/pray for safe/quick resolution. Quote
CayMar Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 No man this is an on going thing I guess they r negotiating with the suspect now. He is still held up in his home made bunker with the kid as we speak. They haven't released anything yet but I'm praying the kid is okay. Its a 6 year old little boy. Quote
endless Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 No man this is an on going thing I guess they r negotiating with the suspect now. He is still held up in his home made bunker with the kid as we speak. They haven't released anything yet but I'm praying the kid is okay. Its a 6 year old little boy. I didn't know this was ongoing. I'm sorry. Please keep us posted if are willing. Thank you Caylub for posting. Quote
CayMar Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 Yea the news articles aren't very clear sorry I didn't clarify that this is happening now. I will definitely keep you guys updated. Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 I hope all turns out OK. The gunman is a nut case. I hope the snipers don't miss. Keep us updated. Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 WTVY reports: A negotiator is on the scene. UPDATE: The Dale County Sheriff’s Department has established a command post location at the intersection of 231 North and Private Road 1539 in Dale County, Alabama following a shooting. Multiple agencies are present assisting with the incident. Authorities say a call was received regarding a shooting involving a Dale County School Bus at 3:36 p.m. At this time limited details are being released however the Sheriff’s Department has confirmed one adult male was shot and the suspect is not in custody. Further details will be released as they become available. School System Authorities have confirmed that all Dale County and Ozark City Schools will be closed on Wednesday January 30, 2012. Sgt. David Dothan Police Department on behalf of Sheriff Olson ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authorities report that a hostage situation is ongoing. Witnesses say they heard gunshots and saw students running off of a Dale County School bus. Witnesses also say that they bus driver was shot and killed. At this point, it is believed that a child is being held by the shooter. Police are not releasing further details at this time. They are expected to release more information in an official capacity shortly. Quote
CayMar Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 Update : no resolution. The police have made contact with the child he is okay. He is autistic. The suspect has been given him his medication. I agree Sam it Is a mental health issue. Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 All I can say is wow, unbelievable. Quote
Super User rockchalk06 Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 · Hidden by J Francho, January 30, 2013 - Politics Hidden by J Francho, January 30, 2013 - Politics It's not gun control - it is mental health control. Don't get me started. I hope all turns out OK. The gunman is a nut case. I hope the snipers don't miss. Keep us updated. Agreed 100%
Super User J Francho Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 Let's keep politics out of the discussion, and pray for a safe resolution. Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted January 30, 2013 Super User Posted January 30, 2013 Why? Prayers for the childs safe return. Quote
CayMar Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 The guy was due in court today for menacing his neighbors.That is the only thing the police can come up with as a motive. I guess he was trying to delay the inevitable, but he as made things much worse. The man is still held up in the bunker with the boy. They are saying it could go on for days. Quote
CayMar Posted February 2, 2013 Author Posted February 2, 2013 In case you guys are wondering the hostage situation is still at the same place it was last time I updated you. I think its made national news now though so your probably already caught up on this. Quote
Super User Darren. Posted February 2, 2013 Super User Posted February 2, 2013 Saw it (the update) on the news. Really feel for the boy and his parents. Praying he's released safe-n-sound ASAP. Quote
CayMar Posted February 4, 2013 Author Posted February 4, 2013 The child is safe now and the suspect is dead. When I know more I'll update you guys more thoroughly. Quote
Super User Raider Nation Fisher Posted February 5, 2013 Super User Posted February 5, 2013 Hopefully the "suspect" caught a sucking chest wound and went slow. Im so happy the child is back with his family. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 5, 2013 Super User Posted February 5, 2013 Hopefully the "suspect" caught a sucking chest wound and went slow. Im so happy the child is back with his family. I read negociations went downhill as of yesterday and the FBI felt it time to act appropiatly, but it didn't say what transpired. I guess better late than never, but maybe they should have acted much earlier. They knew he was a whackjob from the start. Quote
preach4bass Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 The kid's alive. The bad guy's dead. Good job FBI. Quote
Super User Raider Nation Fisher Posted February 5, 2013 Super User Posted February 5, 2013 I read negociations went downhill as of yesterday and the FBI felt it time to act appropiatly, but it didn't say what transpired. I guess better late than never, but maybe they should have acted much earlier. They knew he was a whackjob from the start. When I first heard it was over and the mark was deceased. They said they had seen him holding a gun and felt the child may be in danger so the took the mark out. I figured a Fed sniper had pinged off his head. About an hour later the news down here said. When they saw the mark holding the gun, they tossed in a flashbang and a team went in and took the mark down. Quote
Super User slonezp Posted February 5, 2013 Super User Posted February 5, 2013 The kid was in danger from the moment he was snatched Quote
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