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Mr. Blonde · 11-06-2007, 05:22 PM

Did no one see this last week? I don't know why I didn't post it earlier...pretty funny if you ask me. But a certain Northridge alum/ex wasn't too happy with my humor on the situation bc I guess she lives there...oh well. I didn't even read the article, the title holds all the hilarity I need.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (AP) -- A police officer shot in the head during a robbery in a doughnut shop died Thursday morning, the police commissioner said, and his killer remained at large. He was the third city officer shot in the span of four days.
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Officer Charles Cassidy walked in on a robbery and was shot in the forehead, police officials say.

Charles Cassidy, 54, was shot in the forehead Wednesday at a Dunkin' Donuts when a hooded robber spun from the counter and fired at him as he walked in the door, according to an employee.

The 25-year police veteran died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Commissioner Sylvester Johnson said.

"This is a sad day for the city of Philadelphia," Johnson said.

The gunman went into the shop and demanded money just before Cassidy opened the door, according to witnesses.

Police released portions of a chilling videotape that shows the hooded robber pushing aside two customers and waving a gun as he approaches the counter.

It also shows him grabbing Cassidy's pistol as he fled.

The suspect hadn't been found Thursday. Johnson said video showed the gunman running through the shop's parking lot with a distinctive gait, almost as if he had a limp.

"We still have an armed and dangerous man out there in the streets of Philadelphia," Johnson said.

In a statement Thursday, Cassidy's family said they were "deeply appreciative of all the support and prayers from the police, the clergy, the community and many folks we don't even know."

The officer came in twice a day for a large coffee with cream and sugar, shop employee Sandra Kim said. "He's always nice to all the employees," she said. "The officer was just coming in for a cup of coffee like normal."

Johnson said the officer was doing a routine check on the shop, which had been robbed September 18. He said he didn't think the robber got away with any money.

The shooting came about 12 hours after a masked gunman shot traffic Officer Mario Santiago in the shoulder during a chase downtown.

Santiago was responding to a report of a gunman in a sport utility vehicle shooting at another car, injuring two men and a woman, police said.

He was chasing the SUV when the gunman eventually got out of his vehicle and approached the squad car, firing twice through the window. Santiago was hit once in the right shoulder, police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson said.

Santiago was in fair condition Wednesday.

The gunman in that shooting apparently jumped into the Schuylkill River, where searchers later recovered a body. Police said Wednesday morning that they had not determined whether it was the suspect's body.
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Early Sunday, an officer responding to a melee at a West Philadelphia nightclub was shot in the ankle. More than two dozen bullets were fired, police said. One suspect was fatally shot and another was arrested.

A prayer service for Cassidy was scheduled for Friday morning at City Hall.

source.

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 11-08-2007, 03:11 AM

I like "how much cops like donuts" jokes, GOOD WORK BLONDE!

Beebs · 11-08-2007, 05:44 PM

We don't have any Dunkin Donuts in Indy, fucking blows.

Orgazmo · 11-08-2007, 07:01 PM

Actually, there are a lot of Dunkin Donuts opening up very soon. Not sure why...something about a deal with Crispy Creme expiring. Either way, I know I've seen a couple with the "Now Hiring" and "Coming Soon" signs newly erected. The one that comes to mind is on 86th just east of Michigan.

Ugly Bastard · 11-08-2007, 07:11 PM

Dunkin Donuts is awesome. I don't know why they're not as popular as Starbucks.

11-06-2007, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Blonde Spice Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 17,969 Internets: 284106	Philadelphia officer dies; police hunt doughnut shop gunman Did no one see this last week? I don't know why I didn't post it earlier...pretty funny if you ask me. But a certain Northridge alum/ex wasn't too happy with my humor on the situation bc I guess she lives there...oh well. I didn't even read the article, the title holds all the hilarity I need. PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (AP) -- A police officer shot in the head during a robbery in a doughnut shop died Thursday morning, the police commissioner said, and his killer remained at large. He was the third city officer shot in the span of four days. art.cassidy.ppd.jpg Officer Charles Cassidy walked in on a robbery and was shot in the forehead, police officials say. Charles Cassidy, 54, was shot in the forehead Wednesday at a Dunkin' Donuts when a hooded robber spun from the counter and fired at him as he walked in the door, according to an employee. The 25-year police veteran died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Commissioner Sylvester Johnson said. "This is a sad day for the city of Philadelphia," Johnson said. The gunman went into the shop and demanded money just before Cassidy opened the door, according to witnesses. Police released portions of a chilling videotape that shows the hooded robber pushing aside two customers and waving a gun as he approaches the counter. It also shows him grabbing Cassidy's pistol as he fled. The suspect hadn't been found Thursday. Johnson said video showed the gunman running through the shop's parking lot with a distinctive gait, almost as if he had a limp. "We still have an armed and dangerous man out there in the streets of Philadelphia," Johnson said. In a statement Thursday, Cassidy's family said they were "deeply appreciative of all the support and prayers from the police, the clergy, the community and many folks we don't even know." The officer came in twice a day for a large coffee with cream and sugar, shop employee Sandra Kim said. "He's always nice to all the employees," she said. "The officer was just coming in for a cup of coffee like normal." Johnson said the officer was doing a routine check on the shop, which had been robbed September 18. He said he didn't think the robber got away with any money. The shooting came about 12 hours after a masked gunman shot traffic Officer Mario Santiago in the shoulder during a chase downtown. Santiago was responding to a report of a gunman in a sport utility vehicle shooting at another car, injuring two men and a woman, police said. He was chasing the SUV when the gunman eventually got out of his vehicle and approached the squad car, firing twice through the window. Santiago was hit once in the right shoulder, police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson said. Santiago was in fair condition Wednesday. The gunman in that shooting apparently jumped into the Schuylkill River, where searchers later recovered a body. Police said Wednesday morning that they had not determined whether it was the suspect's body. advertisement Early Sunday, an officer responding to a melee at a West Philadelphia nightclub was shot in the ankle. More than two dozen bullets were fired, police said. One suspect was fatally shot and another was arrested. A prayer service for Cassidy was scheduled for Friday morning at City Hall. source.
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11-08-2007, 03:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
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