Sheriff was ambushed. Shot in the back. Add condolences for family at link

[greenbriar]

http://www.kansas.com/news/featured/story/991160.html

WICHITA — Sedgwick County Sheriff's Deputy Brian Etheridge was ambushed by a man hiding in the back yard of his house, Sheriff Robert Hinshaw said today.

Etheridge was shot twice, mortally wounded, Monday around noon while answering a call about a reported larceny at 3636 S. Rock Road.

Hinshaw said evidence at the scene indicates Richard L. Lyons, 27, was lying or sitting next to some brush and a tree with a 30-30 rifle and a cache of ammunition, waiting for the sheriff's deputy who responded to his report of a theft.

Etheridge, 26, happened to be that officer.

[beyurslf]

1. This is so shocking and sad. Everyone here is shocked by the senseless

nature of this. It appears it was planned for no reason.

[Kaylee]

2. Good god. Absolutely horrible. I pray for his family.

edit to ask: Is there anything in the news about a possible motive?

[greenbriar]

4. not yet

maybe the guy might have had a suicide wish

[DangerousRhythm]

3. That's just awful.

I will check out the link, thanks. :(

[greenbriar]

5. I did not know this officer closely, but his academy partner was a former student

and he is really hurting

[greenbriar]

6. Here is his picture

http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/62699242.html

[greenbriar]

7. and here is the killer

http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/62749092.html

[Phx_Dem]

8. Sounds like a wingnut with a gun. Probably a Beck fan. n/t

[greenbriar]

9. doubt that

just someone with a lot of hate in general