Houston Police Officer Killed

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howdy
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Houston Police Officer Killed

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A Houston PD Officer was struck and killed by a fleeing suspect: RIP

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/hou ... ar-BBjVwyS" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Newer report:

http://www.click2houston.com/news/break ... n/33077034" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Houston Police Officer Killed

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Properly deploying spike strips is very dangerous for the officer, due to the need to be close to the vehicle's path... A few departments no longer use the strips for just this very reason.

RIP, Officer Martin. Subject apprehended, your shift is 10-7. Rest well.
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