Georgetown, Del. - Delaware State Police confirm Georgetown patrolman Chad Spicer is dead after being shot Tuesday night.Police also confirm another Georgetown police officer, Shawn Brittingham, was also shot. According to police, two men are in custody and one suspect remains at large.
Police also say the shooting happened at a traffic stop off Kimmey Street, after officers responded to a car leaving the scene of a shooting at a McDonald's. One of the suspects is reported to be Christopher Reeves, with a last known address in Ellendale, according to police.
Chad Spicer, whom lost his life today in the line of duty while protecting the community, we honor you with the golden shield of Maryland Fallen Police Officers. Shawn Brittingham, we honor you in risking your life in the line of duty in order to protect the community.
We respectfully request an minute of personal silence and reflection and radio silence occur with all law enforcement personnel, in all departments on 9/02/09 at 1200 hours to honor our fallen brother. God an peace be with you brother.
Out of respect for our fallen brother, we will not be posting any new items on 09/02/09 for the duration of the day unless it directly affects this incident or an officer safety issue. Comments on existing posts will be permitted.
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From all of us at abba our sincerest condolences to the fallen officer and his family .Our hope and prayers are with shawn brittingham and his family.
Tom mcguire
Nicole schafer
We are all saddened to learn of the tragic loss of the life of Officer Chad Spicer and the serious injury inflicted upon Sgt. Shawn Brittingham. This grim reminder of the risks we face every day should remain with us always.We will support the family of Officer Spicer and Sgt. Brittingham and his family and make sure that all know their bravery in the face of unimaginable danger on September 1, 2009. Our heartfelt condolences go out on this day.
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