texas skeeter
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just saw it, wonder what happened????
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WOW!! a shooting at a college right down the road from me in Mckinney, and 1 dead???
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I just heard a quick blurb on Fox news...going to rewind the DVR now...
phatcyclist
Active Member
I just heard about this as well.
Gunman dead after opening fire outside McKinney Police Department
Gunman dead after opening fire outside McKinney Police Department
[SIZE=-1]11:49 AM CDT on Tuesday, August 17, 2010[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]From Staff Reports[/SIZE]
A gunman with an assault rifle was shot and killed this morning after opening fire at police headquarters in McKinney.
The McKinney campus of Collin College, across the street from the station, was locked down after the shooting. Students and staff were warned by e-mail not to come to the school.
The shooter was killed near the public safety building in the 2200 block of Taylor-Burk Drive. It was unclear whether the man was shot by police or died from a self-inflicted wound. No one else was hurt.
McKinney police Lt. Scott Brewer said the man apparently parked a pickup in front of the building and set it on fire. He also screamed in the direction of the building before opening fire.
"We know he did not enter the building, but we do not know what his intent was," Brewer said.
Asked whether the man hoped to snipe at officers, Brewer said, "That is entirely plausible."
He said police believe they know the man's identity, but would not release it.
Police searched the nearby campus of Collin College, which was placed on lockdown. It has since been lifted.
A witness told WBAP radio (820 AM) that the shooter was also wearing a bulletproof vest and was shooting at vehicles near the police station.
Following the incident, Collin College students and staff were warned by e-mail not to come to the school.
The e-mail said: "Shots fired. Campus on lockdown. Cops on the scene. Details to follow."
With police blocking off the campus, Dave Klewicki said he was unable to get to his wife, who works in the testing center at the college.
"She said they were told to stay put," Klewicki said. "They are fine. They know less than anybody."
Although fall classes haven't begun at the McKinney campus, college spokesman Mark Robinson said some students were at the college to register for fall classes.
"If they're on campus, they're being told to stay clear," Robinson said.
Gunman dead after opening fire outside McKinney Police Department
[SIZE=-1]11:49 AM CDT on Tuesday, August 17, 2010[/SIZE]
[SIZE=-1]From Staff Reports[/SIZE]
A gunman with an assault rifle was shot and killed this morning after opening fire at police headquarters in McKinney.
The McKinney campus of Collin College, across the street from the station, was locked down after the shooting. Students and staff were warned by e-mail not to come to the school.
The shooter was killed near the public safety building in the 2200 block of Taylor-Burk Drive. It was unclear whether the man was shot by police or died from a self-inflicted wound. No one else was hurt.
McKinney police Lt. Scott Brewer said the man apparently parked a pickup in front of the building and set it on fire. He also screamed in the direction of the building before opening fire.
"We know he did not enter the building, but we do not know what his intent was," Brewer said.
Asked whether the man hoped to snipe at officers, Brewer said, "That is entirely plausible."
He said police believe they know the man's identity, but would not release it.
Police searched the nearby campus of Collin College, which was placed on lockdown. It has since been lifted.
A witness told WBAP radio (820 AM) that the shooter was also wearing a bulletproof vest and was shooting at vehicles near the police station.
Following the incident, Collin College students and staff were warned by e-mail not to come to the school.
The e-mail said: "Shots fired. Campus on lockdown. Cops on the scene. Details to follow."
With police blocking off the campus, Dave Klewicki said he was unable to get to his wife, who works in the testing center at the college.
"She said they were told to stay put," Klewicki said. "They are fine. They know less than anybody."
Although fall classes haven't begun at the McKinney campus, college spokesman Mark Robinson said some students were at the college to register for fall classes.
"If they're on campus, they're being told to stay clear," Robinson said.
Tagging this one for more details. Here's an air shot of a burnt out truck in front of the police department.
The video shows three uniforms searching the trailer of it. Man, I'd be puckering wondering what's hidden in the back if I was searching though it.
The video shows three uniforms searching the trailer of it. Man, I'd be puckering wondering what's hidden in the back if I was searching though it.
Gunman Dies After Firing At Suburban Dallas Police : NPR
As this seems to be the act of one idiot who didn't harm anyone but himself I'll say it's not to early to report "He gave up on Texas Gun Trader and decided to have a fire sale." /queue drum roll.
McKINNEY, Texas — A man drove a pickup truck loaded with ammunition into a suburban Dallas police station Tuesday, set the truck on fire and exchanged gunfire with police, officials said. The gunman was the only casualty and died at the scene.
McKinney Deputy Police Chief Scott Brewer said the man was shouting as the truck became engulfed in flames and the ammunition inside began exploding. The still-unidentified gunman then began shooting toward the police station and there was a "brief exchange of gunfire," Brewer said.
It wasn't immediately clear how the gunman died.
As this seems to be the act of one idiot who didn't harm anyone but himself I'll say it's not to early to report "He gave up on Texas Gun Trader and decided to have a fire sale." /queue drum roll.
McKINNEY, Texas — A man drove a pickup truck loaded with ammunition into a suburban Dallas police station Tuesday, set the truck on fire and exchanged gunfire with police, officials said. The gunman was the only casualty and died at the scene.
McKinney Deputy Police Chief Scott Brewer said the man was shouting as the truck became engulfed in flames and the ammunition inside began exploding. The still-unidentified gunman then began shooting toward the police station and there was a "brief exchange of gunfire," Brewer said.
It wasn't immediately clear how the gunman died.
Word from a friend on scene was that he set the truck on fire as a diversion, hid in the woods either near or on the campus and waited for firefighters to get there before he started opening fire.
It all just went down hill from there.
I'm still waiting to get some more details as to what actually happened that won't make it in the news.
It all just went down hill from there.
I'm still waiting to get some more details as to what actually happened that won't make it in the news.
Always is....unless it's California, where that couple robbed a firing range and then led the police on a highspeed chase just yesterday morning! I guess they have declared firing ranges/gun clubs in CommieFornia to be "gun-free" as well
Maybe the guns at a Commiefornia gun range have to be unloaded. LOL
KIMBER_MAN
New Member
Just goes to show you, when nut jobs like that target gun free zones and defensless victims, then things turn out a lot differently. Those LEO's had the means to defend them selves.
This happened relatively close to me. I know a few LEO's in that direction. The guy was from Anna, which is even closer. Sure glad no human-beings were hurt. Good riddance to the nutjob and CONGRATULATIONS on an outstanding job to the McKinney LEO's.
This happened relatively close to me. I know a few LEO's in that direction. The guy was from Anna, which is even closer. Sure glad no human-beings were hurt. Good riddance to the nutjob and CONGRATULATIONS on an outstanding job to the McKinney LEO's.
KIMBER_MAN
New Member
What's unique about this scenerio, is the guy was targeting the DPS building. Which had armed people in side. I think the outcome of this speaks volumes about current gun free zones. He was the only casualty. In a true gun free zone, where no one has the means to defend themselves, this could have been a massacre rivaling Virginia Tech or other.
Usually these sacks of manure go after defensless victims, and the outcome is tragic. This guy went after armed people, and the only ending that could have been better is that he should have just stayed at the privacy of his own home to kill himself.
An article I saw from a reporter in the area quoted one of the cops as saying he thought it was "suicide by cop".
There are a surprising number of those. Kid in my neighborhood tried to go out that way, but was talked down by an excellent and very experienced LEO.
There are a surprising number of those. Kid in my neighborhood tried to go out that way, but was talked down by an excellent and very experienced LEO.
texas skeeter
TGT Addict
as i dont believe it was "suicide by cop"!! this guy was just another F-CKING IDIOT!! and the "IDIOT GENEPOOL" is less one DUMBA$$ TODAY!! the way it should be!!!
McKinney Sniper Identified as Patrick Sharp
According to Chief Doug Kowalski, 29-year-old Sharp was fatally shot during the assault but that it was not immediately clear if his wounds were self inflicted.
Officers found Sharp's body in a wooded area on the campus of nearby Collin College. Kowlaski said Sharp was armed with an assault rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun and a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol.
http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4417080
The only thing he ever complained about, Cheryl Cox said, was a fear the government would ban guns.
"He and Eric liked guns," Cox said. "They would set up targets and shoot out here."
They kept lots of ammunition, Cheryl Cox confirmed. She said Sharp recently bought a semi-automatic rifle.
She said when she asked Sharp why he bought it, he told her, "It's just cool."
A MySpace page now removed from the social networking site showed photos of Sharp holding a number of firearms and wearing a black vest.
Photo captions included: "anybody need security?" "u talkin to me?" and "My AR-15 with the Seals 6-24x50 scope, a 900 yard scope!"
According to Chief Doug Kowalski, 29-year-old Sharp was fatally shot during the assault but that it was not immediately clear if his wounds were self inflicted.
Officers found Sharp's body in a wooded area on the campus of nearby Collin College. Kowlaski said Sharp was armed with an assault rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun and a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol.
http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/4417080
The only thing he ever complained about, Cheryl Cox said, was a fear the government would ban guns.
"He and Eric liked guns," Cox said. "They would set up targets and shoot out here."
They kept lots of ammunition, Cheryl Cox confirmed. She said Sharp recently bought a semi-automatic rifle.
She said when she asked Sharp why he bought it, he told her, "It's just cool."
A MySpace page now removed from the social networking site showed photos of Sharp holding a number of firearms and wearing a black vest.
Photo captions included: "anybody need security?" "u talkin to me?" and "My AR-15 with the Seals 6-24x50 scope, a 900 yard scope!"
From the article above:
Less than five minutes after the attack started, Sharp was dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The Collin County medical examiner ruled the death a suicide this morning and said Sharp also had a second gunshot wound in his right arm. \end
Takes a hit to the arm.. then decides it's better if he makes it a sure thing.
Less than five minutes after the attack started, Sharp was dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The Collin County medical examiner ruled the death a suicide this morning and said Sharp also had a second gunshot wound in his right arm. \end
Takes a hit to the arm.. then decides it's better if he makes it a sure thing.
opiateofmasses
Member
I think the plan failed when he went 900 yards away to get some shots with that sweet scope.
