*IN THE LINE OF DUTY* OFFICER DOWN

[HairOfTheDog]

^ Officer Charles "Charlie K" Kondek served the city of Tarpon Springs, Florida as a sworn law enforcement officer for 17 years, many of which were on the midnight shift. Originally from New York, he previously served for more than five years as a New York City police officer before moving to Florida.

Investigators say the suspect was banging on doors in the community about 25 miles northwest of Tampa last night, looking for a neighbor who he said "dimed him out" to police. Kondek was in the area responding to a call about loud music.

When Parilla saw Kondek, he fired multiple rounds at the officer, striking him once above his bullet-proof vest.

In a statement released Sunday, Florida Gov. Rick Scott said, "We are saddened by the death of Officer Charles Kondek who was killed in the line of duty early this morning. Ann and I pray that God provides comfort to his loved ones and all those who have been affected by this terrible tragedy." Officer Kondek leaves behind a wife and six children. RIP.


^ Marco Antonio Parilla Jr., 23, is the suspected killer. He tried to escape the scene, backed over fallen Officer Kondek, hit a pole and crashed into a vehicle. The piece of shit was then apprehended while fleeing on foot. He was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/natio.../20723027/