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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCaught on virtual railfan cameras, shooting at the Tucson, Az. Amtrak station 10/4/2021
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ItsjustMe
(11,165 posts)But these days I rarely view the videos.
ThoughtCriminal
(14,009 posts)And occasionally check in on the Flagstaff and Tucson cams during scheduled Amtrak arrivals. But missed this event.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,563 posts)A Drug Enforcement Administration special agent was killed Monday when a passenger, who also died, opened fire as officers were doing a routine inspection for illegal contraband on an Amtrak train in Tucson, authorities said. A second agent and a Tucson police officer were wounded.
"It's very horrific and we're all just coming to terms with just how terrible a loss this is," Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus said. "But I also want to reflect on the really heroic actions of the officers at the scene. They literally ran towards the danger, into the car, where there was an active shooting situation going on."
Magnus spoke outside the hospital where the agent and Tucson officer had been taken. The agent was listed in critical condition while the officer was in stable condition. He said authorities would not be releasing their names.
More at the link:
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2021/10/04/shots-fired-amtrak-train-tucson-1-custody-no-one-hurt/5994554001/
jpak
(41,741 posts)That was horrible.
Blue Owl
(49,902 posts)Hearts go out to all involved and to the officer and their family...
mnhtnbb
(31,316 posts)more people weren't killed or hurt.