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Ptah

(32,983 posts)
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 07:29 PM Oct 2021

Caught on virtual railfan cameras, shooting at the Tucson, Az. Amtrak station 10/4/2021

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Occasionally we catch surprising events in front of our cameras, including wildlife, weather, accidents, weddings, silliness... and some much, much more serious. This was one of those. Our hearts and prayers go out to those affected by the shooting, and we continue to assist local, federal and railroad law enforcement to not only investigate, but to help prevent such tragedies in the future. For details as they emerge, please seek out a trusted news source.



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Caught on virtual railfan cameras, shooting at the Tucson, Az. Amtrak station 10/4/2021 (Original Post) Ptah Oct 2021 OP
I actually follow this channel ItsjustMe Oct 2021 #1
Me too ThoughtCriminal Oct 2021 #6
DEA agent, gunman killed in Amtrak train shooting in Tucson; 2 other officers hurt MustLoveBeagles Oct 2021 #2
Jeebus H Krist jpak Oct 2021 #3
Terrible... Blue Owl Oct 2021 #4
Given all the shots fired, it's surprising mnhtnbb Oct 2021 #5

ThoughtCriminal

(14,009 posts)
6. Me too
Tue Oct 5, 2021, 03:14 PM
Oct 2021

And occasionally check in on the Flagstaff and Tucson cams during scheduled Amtrak arrivals. But missed this event.

MustLoveBeagles

(11,563 posts)
2. DEA agent, gunman killed in Amtrak train shooting in Tucson; 2 other officers hurt
Mon Oct 4, 2021, 07:46 PM
Oct 2021

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/

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