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*IN THE LINE OF DUTY* OFFICER DOWN
A policeman who died in the line of fire trying to save his sergeant's life has been labeled a hero.

Officer Jonathan Schmidt, from Trumann, Arkansas, shoved his superior out of harms way when a gunman unexpectedly opened fire during a routine arrest.

He was able to return fire on Jerry Lard despite the fact he was shot in the neck and bleeding.


POINSETT COUNTY AK– KAIT Television in Jonesboro reports on a Trumann police officer who was shot during a traffic stop Tuesday night.

(KAIT) - A Trumann Police officer was shot and killed Tuesday night in Poinsett County during a traffic stop.

According to Trumann Police Chief Tony Rusher, 30-year-old officer Jonathan Schmidt was killed in front of the Cottonwood Manor Apartments around 11:30 p.m. Schmidt and Officer Corey Overstreet stopped a vehicle and were walking toward it when Schmidt was shot.

Schmidt was taken to the NEA Baptist Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Overstreet and the suspect were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The suspect is currently in police custody.

Schmidt was married and was the father of three children. He had been on the police force since 2007, and was recently commended for saving the life of a 1-year-old child by performing CPR. After Schmidt's act of heroism, Rusher had all officers on the task force receive a refresher course on CPR training.

The Arkansas State Police will be taking over this investigation.

RIP


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*IN THE LINE OF DUTY* OFFICER DOWN - by Lady Cop - 07-29-2010, 02:59 AM
RE: IN THE LINE OF DUTY - by Lady Cop - 07-29-2010, 05:20 PM
RE: IN THE LINE OF DUTY - by Lady Cop - 07-30-2010, 11:49 AM
RE: IN THE LINE OF DUTY - by QueenBee - 07-30-2010, 12:08 PM
RE: *IN THE LINE OF DUTY* OFFICER DOWN - by Adub - 03-25-2011, 11:29 AM
RE: *IN THE LINE OF DUTY* OFFICER DOWN - by Adub - 03-25-2011, 05:17 PM
RE: *IN THE LINE OF DUTY* OFFICER DOWN - by Lady Cop - 04-13-2011, 11:00 AM
RE: *IN THE LINE OF DUTY* OFFICER DOWN - by JsMom - 12-23-2011, 01:35 PM
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