Police have just released an autopsy on the New Life shooter. Although he was shot several times by Jeanne Assam, the security guard, the autopsy showed that the final shot to the head that killed him, came from his own gun (AP).
The fact that the shooter committed suicide does not make Jeanne any less a hero.
Showing posts with label Colorado shootings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colorado shootings. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Jeanne Assam: American hero
DenverPost.com has a moment by moment account of the final shootout between the gunman and the security guard at New Life Church. A combat veteran who was there said what Jeannie Assam, the security guard did was "the bravest thing he's ever seen." The story sounds like something right out of the movies.
She saved 100 lives!
According to an article on MSNBC, the same shooter killed Christians in YWAM and the New Life Church. The article says he hated Christians (ya think?). The gunman apparenlty had a lot of fire power and knew how to use it (someone speculated that he may have been in the military). The pastor of New Life Church thinks the female security guard who shot the gunman may have saved as many as a hundred lives. This woman is a genuine hero.
UPDATE: According to Shepherd Smith on Fox, evidence shows that the shooter at New Life Church was the same as the shooter at YWAM. He had once been kicked out of YWAM and had been sending hate mail to them. A woman at YWAM was trying to tell him where he could find shelter when he killed her.
When the shooting at New Life began, everyone ran away except the woman security guard. She ran toward the shooting. She identified herself and when he wouldn't stop, she "put him down."
Police discovered that the killer had over 1,000 rounds of amunition in his backpack! Like I said, the woman security guard is a hero. She may have saved many more than just 100 lives. We can only shudder at what might have happened had it not been for the fact that this brave woman was armed.
UPDATE: The security guard, Jeanne Assam is a Christian and a former Minneapolis police officer. See The Denver Channel for more info.
UPDATE: According to Shepherd Smith on Fox, evidence shows that the shooter at New Life Church was the same as the shooter at YWAM. He had once been kicked out of YWAM and had been sending hate mail to them. A woman at YWAM was trying to tell him where he could find shelter when he killed her.
When the shooting at New Life began, everyone ran away except the woman security guard. She ran toward the shooting. She identified herself and when he wouldn't stop, she "put him down."
Police discovered that the killer had over 1,000 rounds of amunition in his backpack! Like I said, the woman security guard is a hero. She may have saved many more than just 100 lives. We can only shudder at what might have happened had it not been for the fact that this brave woman was armed.
UPDATE: The security guard, Jeanne Assam is a Christian and a former Minneapolis police officer. See The Denver Channel for more info.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
New Life shootings: News conference
A news conference just concluded regarding the New Life Church shootings in Colorado Springs.
The Police Chief, Richard Myers said that the call for help was placed at 1:10 PM. Police arrived on the scend at about 1:13 PM at which time they found that a church security guard had shot the gunman and that she probably saved many lives. The Chief said one victim expired on the scene and four additional victims were taken to the hospital. Some of those have life threatening injuries. SWAT teams are now methodically clearing the buildings of the New Life campus because several suspicious devices have been identified. Other agencies are on site and assisting, including the Sheriff's department, the fire department, the FBI and the ATF.
Pastor Boyd then expressed his grief and thanked all those who were assisting.
Lt. Julie Stone from the fire department then spoke. She said the fire department had provided medical suport and that a Hazmat team was on site. The fire department is also helping to shelter those who will need to be interviewed. She requested that those who left the church please call the police to be interviewed since they may have valuable information to contribute.
UPDATE: Fox News is reporting that the suspects in the New Life shootings had placed explosives in strategic areas around the church campus.
The Police Chief, Richard Myers said that the call for help was placed at 1:10 PM. Police arrived on the scend at about 1:13 PM at which time they found that a church security guard had shot the gunman and that she probably saved many lives. The Chief said one victim expired on the scene and four additional victims were taken to the hospital. Some of those have life threatening injuries. SWAT teams are now methodically clearing the buildings of the New Life campus because several suspicious devices have been identified. Other agencies are on site and assisting, including the Sheriff's department, the fire department, the FBI and the ATF.
Pastor Boyd then expressed his grief and thanked all those who were assisting.
Lt. Julie Stone from the fire department then spoke. She said the fire department had provided medical suport and that a Hazmat team was on site. The fire department is also helping to shelter those who will need to be interviewed. She requested that those who left the church please call the police to be interviewed since they may have valuable information to contribute.
UPDATE: Fox News is reporting that the suspects in the New Life shootings had placed explosives in strategic areas around the church campus.
Youth with a Mission shooting
The Arvada Police Department just concluded a news conference regarding the shooting at Youth with a Mission. They are coordinating with the Colorado Springs Police Department to determine whether there is a connection between the shootings.
The gunman showed up at YWAM after midnight. A conversation occurred somewhere in the facility before the shooting occurrec. Police responded within one minute of the call. After several hours of searching they were unable to find the suspect. The police will continue to process the crime scene and will follow up with the living victims.
Two of the victims are still in the hospital. They other two, Tiffany Johnson and Philip Kraus (sp?) are dead.
The suspect is a white male in his 20's, wearing a dark jacket, beenie, beard, and glasses. Police are working with a sketch artist.
UPDATE: CNN just reported that Tiffany Johnson is from Minnesota and that she is the one who spoke with the gunman saying he couldn't stay there.
UPDATE: YWAM forgives after the shootings
The gunman showed up at YWAM after midnight. A conversation occurred somewhere in the facility before the shooting occurrec. Police responded within one minute of the call. After several hours of searching they were unable to find the suspect. The police will continue to process the crime scene and will follow up with the living victims.
Two of the victims are still in the hospital. They other two, Tiffany Johnson and Philip Kraus (sp?) are dead.
The suspect is a white male in his 20's, wearing a dark jacket, beenie, beard, and glasses. Police are working with a sketch artist.
UPDATE: CNN just reported that Tiffany Johnson is from Minnesota and that she is the one who spoke with the gunman saying he couldn't stay there.
UPDATE: YWAM forgives after the shootings
Youth with a Mission shooting
According to recent reports, the gunman who shot four people at Youth With a Mission (YWAM) was looking for a place to stay. The reporters at Fox News seem to be confusing YWAM mission with a homeless mission. The YWAM mission center is a training center, more like a college dorm than a homeless mission.
The administrators of YWAM could no more allow a random passerby to stay in the dorms at the YWAM training center than a state college would allow homeless people to stay in their dorms.
The administrators of YWAM could no more allow a random passerby to stay in the dorms at the YWAM training center than a state college would allow homeless people to stay in their dorms.
Breaking: shooting at New Life Church
At least four people have been shot in the parking lot at New Life Church in Colorado Springs. Fox News is reporting that one, possibly two, gunman are down in a shootout with police. There are other reports of shootings nearby. There is no word about whether this incident is related to the one in Arvada Colorado.
Breaking: Fox News is reporting that a suspect has been detained.
UPDATE: CNN is interviewing someone at a Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. She said they have three victims. One is in good condition, one is fair and one is in critical condition.
UPDATE: Fox News is reporting that the gunman was shot and killed by a female, church security guard. A second gunman was taken into custody by police.
Breaking: Fox News is reporting that a suspect has been detained.
UPDATE: CNN is interviewing someone at a Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs. She said they have three victims. One is in good condition, one is fair and one is in critical condition.
UPDATE: Fox News is reporting that the gunman was shot and killed by a female, church security guard. A second gunman was taken into custody by police.
Breaking: gunman hits Youth with a Mission (YWAM)
The Associated Press is reporting that last night a gunman opened fire on Christians at a Youth with a Mission (YWAM) training center located just outside of Denver.
This tragedy apparently took place at one of their Discipleship Training Schools (DTS). According to their website, the DTS are designed:
Most of the people at one of these Discipleship Training Centers are not professioal missionaries, but ordinary high school and college age kids from around the country. YWAM is a good organization. Please pray for them as well as the victims and their families.
UPDATE: Fox News just interviewed Susan Medina of the Arvada Colorado Police Department. She said the shooting took place at 12:30 AM Sunday and that four people were shot by a lone gunman. The victims were rushed to the hospital. The gunman is reported to have been a white male about 20 years old, possibly with a beard, wearing a dark colored jacket and dark beenie. The shooter has not yet been caught.
See 9News.com in Denver for more info. See YWAM for their statement of faith.
UPDATE: Fox News is reporting that two of the victims have died.
This tragedy apparently took place at one of their Discipleship Training Schools (DTS). According to their website, the DTS are designed:
"...to encourage students to develop in personal character, to cultivate a
living relationship with God, and to identify their unique individual gifts and
callings in God. Cross-cultural exposure and global awareness are special
emphases throughout these courses, preparing the students to reach current and
future generations and answer the call to "Go into all the world and make
disciples of all nations" Matthew 28:19."
Most of the people at one of these Discipleship Training Centers are not professioal missionaries, but ordinary high school and college age kids from around the country. YWAM is a good organization. Please pray for them as well as the victims and their families.
UPDATE: Fox News just interviewed Susan Medina of the Arvada Colorado Police Department. She said the shooting took place at 12:30 AM Sunday and that four people were shot by a lone gunman. The victims were rushed to the hospital. The gunman is reported to have been a white male about 20 years old, possibly with a beard, wearing a dark colored jacket and dark beenie. The shooter has not yet been caught.
See 9News.com in Denver for more info. See YWAM for their statement of faith.
UPDATE: Fox News is reporting that two of the victims have died.
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