360 days ago I took a life. My partner and I went on a domestic call at 11.33pm. We arived at the home "blacked out". Walking up the sidewalk an individual came running from the home with an object in his hand. I drew my weapon and three times ordered him to drop the weapon. As he closed in on me I again ordered him to drop the weapon. I shot five times, striking him twice, once in the chin and once in the chest. I am the one that silenced his life. HE WAS TWELVE, DEAF and the weapon? A HAIR BLOW DRYER. I quit the Police Dept, cry uncrollably, have turned to alcohol, my wife divorced me. I continue to have nightmares about taking a childs life and vomit when I do think about it. If there is a God, I sure wish he would come to my rescue. I would like to know if there are any other officers out there that have had the same experience and what they have done to overcome the pain.
2006-12-31
13:55:47
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bugger_nsox
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