Since first reading about this tragedy and this shooter, I have been wondering whether in cases like this one would there have been some policy in place for how to best respond to such calls.
Specifically, this bad guy had a history of assaults against law enforcement officers (more than once) and was a convicted felon who is not supposed to possess any firearms. So if there's a call to respond to that guys house where it's alleged that he shot a neighbor's cat (a felon with a gun), then this guy has a lot to lose; he's probably facing some hard time - likely making him that much more desperate and dangerous.
Who knows how much of this info they may have known ahead of time? I'm sure the authorities will be examining all facets of how this horrible event went down and if any measures can be implemented going forward to make responders less vulnerable.
here's a video of the growing memorial and the arraignment of the shooter:
http://www.wfla.com/news/highlands-...s-as-vigil-in-his-honor-is-planned/1166312864
I have to agree with ctyhntr that with this guys history and if FL allows it, I hope he gets the death penalty.
best,
brian kc