Firefighter shot and killed while responding to a medical emergency

[Ex Lurker]

The homeowner was coming out of a seizure, and mistook him for an intruder. Good grief.

http://cbs12.com/news/local/volunteer-firefighter-killed-in-morning-shooting

[enough]

1. This is the world we want, isn't it? (nt)

[HassleCat]

2. Have to protect the home against paramedics. (eom)

[JI7]

3. WTF ????? the person who shot him was the one who had the seizure ?

this is fucked up in so many ways and i hope they are charged with murder.

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. It was less of an issue when I was a volunteer in TJ

but here is a piece of trivia. The most dangerous rooms in any home are the master bedroom (see reason for this story) and the kitchen. The latter has a LOT of weapons.

[Matrosov]

5. Strange story

I've seen news reports that say this was a pediatric emergency. In other words, a child was having a seizure. Regardless, the homeowner woke up and shot the firefighter through the door.

What's also strange is that while the homeowner is now in custody, the rest of the family is refusing to cooperate. Police asked if they could search the home for evidence, but the family insists they won't let law enforcement enter without a search warrant.

[CBGLuthier]

7. They shouldn't. Nothing strange about it. Don't let them search without a warrant and never

talk to the police. Not much point in having rights if people are going to be stupid and ignore them.

Bear in mind I am sure the homeowner is in the wrong here but whether you commit a crime or not cooperating with the police is a bad idea.

[laundry_queen]

6. Good lord. nt