I will double the stated $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspected shooter of two police officers in Hilo last night on behalf of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. I will make the reward available through Crimestoppers if they are able to accept outside donations, but I will pay the reward regardless if the police verify that the information was useful. If you know, or THINK you know who shot those officers, please call the Hilo police department immediately at808 935-3311.
As a retired police officer and firearms owner, I condemn any illegal use of firearms. However, I believe a line has been crossed on the Big Island. We do not shoot police
officers and anyone who does must be brought to justice immediately. I call upon all firearms owners and other law-abiding citizens to equal my $1,000 offer.
a hui hou
Tom Burnett
Deputy Sheriff, Retired
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:52 am
Nice gesture,Tom. You are first pro-gun person to act responsibly in a month or more.
Ambushing policer or firefighters has to be intolerable in a civilized society.
January 3rd, 2013 at 9:10 am
Tom, your actions are commendable!
As for the scum bag who did this, I have but one thing to say. Your friends, your family, or any other person who know what it is you did – are far bigger pieces of human shit that you could ever be – because they are too spineless to turn in your worthless ass.
Sorry for the various words used, but I can’t come up with any other words that are more better suited.
January 3rd, 2013 at 10:10 am
Praying for our officer’s and their families! Ken – no apology needed I could not have said it better. I am sickened by what has happened in Oregon, Conneticut and now our Hilo! Auwe!
January 4th, 2013 at 5:15 pm
Here’s news that the mainstream media does not promote because of the lack of body count maybe?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/12/17/san-antonio-movie-theater-shooting_n_2315139.html