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Louisville first responders aid protesters wounded by negligent discharge

Louisville first responders

(Mark Mims Facebook)

July 26, 2020
Jim McNeffbyJim McNeff
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Gunfire rang out and panic erupted Saturday during a planned protest in Louisville as three members of the heavily armed militia group calling themselves, “Not F***ing Around Coalition” (NFAC), were injured. The spray of bullets came from one of their own member’s guns, police said.

  • PANIC ERUPTS AS BLACK MILITIA PROTESTER HAS NEGLIGENT DISCHARGE INTO FELLOW PROTESTERS

The shooting took place near Baxter Square Park around 1 p.m. When the situation unfolded and order was required, members of the Louisville Metropolitan Police Department were present, even though they were the subjects of the protest. Moreover, members of the Louisville Fire Department were quickly on scene to render medical aid and get the wounded protesters to the University of Louisville Hospital for treatment.

It’s all in a day’s work; first responders doing what first responders do!

Yet what a paradox, when police are required to come to the aid of those wishing to put them out of business!

  • PRO-POLICE CROWD ATTENDS #WALKAWAY RALLY AT BALTIMORE WAR MEMORIAL 

A Law Officer reader shared a social media post, which demonstrates not only the duty of first responders, but the character that summarizes their commitment to public service.

The text below was posted by Mark Mims who is a fire captain with Louisville Fire Department.

When the shots rang out and everyone hit the deck or ran away; the bravest ran toward the victims with compassion for life, professionalism, and bravery. My crew whom I so proudly serve with, quickly triaged, treated the wounded, and quickly got the patients to EMS for treatment and transport. We talked at roll call this morning about “staying calm and having a plan”. It was impressive to see the calmness in my guys in such a intense scene. #bebraveeveryday#louisvillesbravest

Mims’ words should be shouted from the rooftops: “Compassion for life, professionalism, and bravery.” 

Law Officer appreciates all first responders who are “staying calm and having a plan” amid the chaos all around. You’re the best!

– Jim McNeff

 


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Jim McNeff

Jim McNeff

Jim McNeff is the managing editor of Law Officer. As a Medal of Valor recipient with more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and the military, Jim brings experience, insight, and a keen perspective to the issues affecting law enforcement. For nearly a decade, Jim has also served the law enforcement community as a writer and editor following the latest news, facts, and figures concerning law enforcement seven days a week, and 365 days a year. Jim is a retired police lieutenant and served a municipal police department for 28 years. Previously, Jim was a crewmember of the National Emergency Airborne Command Post—a presidential support detail. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from Southwest University, and is a graduate of the esteemed Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute and the Leadership in Police Organizations IACP course of study. Jim is also the author of three police-related books: The Spirit Behind Badge 145, Justice Revealed, and Jurisdiction.

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