Instead of commending the officer, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave her condolences to the suspect.
BOSTON, MA - What went from a casual family dining experience at a
popular Boston Chick-fil-A restaurant turned into horror for customers,
staff, and onlookers alike.
It was reported that a crazed suspect brandishing a knife was chasing
people around the restaurant, causing panic and chaos amongst most
people inside. One customer happened to be an armed off-duty Boston
police officer.
“[The suspect] was trying to stab the two individuals in the store, and
the off-duty officer identified himself as a police officer, instructed
him to drop the weapon, at which point the individual did not comply.
The officer discharged his weapon to stop the threat and the individual
was struck,” Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox told the press.
The situation that could’ve easily turned into a mass casualty event had
there not been anyone with the means to stop a violent suspect with a
knife and an intent to kill people.
It was also reported that the onlookers and those inside the restaurant
were shaken after witnessing the encounter – a reasonable response to
such an event.
The off-duty officer should be hailed as a hero by the mayor and other
political figures. Instead, Mayor Michelle Wu spoke to the media during a
press conference to give her condolences to the suspect. There was no
specific mention or praise of the heroics of the police officer who was
sent to the hospital as a result of the incident.
“My condolences and all of our thoughts are with the family of the
individual whose life has been lost,” Mayor Wu told the press.
Retired NYPD detective, LEO advocate, and radio personality Rob O’Donnell wrote of the incident, “Unbelievable. This city cares more about protecting criminals than residents.”
Barry Morgenstein,
America’s premier head-shot photographer, true patriot, and strong
supporter of the LEO community also wrote on his social media page,
“What about offering condolences to the people who were terrorized by
this lunatic? What about praising the off-duty police officer for
putting his own life on the line? There could have been a mass casualty
incident last night in Boston had it not been for that brave officer.
Yet another reminder that Democrats always believe that the criminals
are the true victims.”
Indeed.
Mayor Wu wasn’t the only one “feeling sorry” for an apparent violent suspect.
Kevin Hayden, Suffulk County District Attorney, told the media, “In
tragic circumstances like this – always, as always our thoughts and
prayers, um, are with the family and friends of the individual whose
been lost.”
Commissioner Cox, who somewhat toed the line and said, “We don't look
for loss of life and our condolences go out to the family of the
individual. We are also proud of our police officers, whether on-duty or
off-duty, who activate themselves to help save lives."
However, the Boston police union is supporting the officer by making a more assured statement.
"Last night, an 'off duty' member of the Boston Police recognized a
threat, activated himself and took decisive action to end that threat,
likely saving countless lives in the process," the union said. "It is a
testament to the commitment your officers have to their beloved City and
a reminder that they are never truly 'off duty.' We are thankful that
the officer and countless innocent civilians are physically safe," a
union rep said.
The case is still under investigation and we at Law Enforcement Today thank the officer for his service and wish him well.
1 comment:
It is a damn shame that the city that was in many ways a cradle to our republic is now more interested in being kind to criminals and their families than in recognizing officers of the law.
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