Pelham, AL Police Officer Shot and Killed

Another brother gone..........We all knew the risks involved when we signed up for this job, but it still hurts. The family and Department is in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace brother, we have your watch now.

This is so sad. Prayers for this officer's family and friends.

THanks for posting Sassy...another sad day for the brothers in blue...my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends and his brothers -- all of you...

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Originally posted by JOY4567:
This is so sad. Prayers for this officer's family and friends.

Pelham is in Alabama so quit pretending it is Bagdad or Vietnam

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Pelham is in Alabama so quit pretending it is Bagdad or Vietnam

Lawrence Black, you are an idiot. I mean that with as much scorn and disrespect as possible.

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Originally posted by Alphonse:

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Pelham is in Alabama so quit pretending it is Bagdad or Vietnam

Lawrence Black, you are an idiot. I mean that with as much scorn and disrespect as possible.

That is worth quoting. I agree with Alphonse.

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There was a second person taken in for questioning during the Hoover arrest. Trussville Police Chief Don Sivley has confirmed that one of his officers is the brother of the suspect in the Pelham shooting and is being questioned by authorities.

Update to Firedancer's post:

Pelham police shooting suspect and his brother surrendered without incident, authorities say
By Carol Robinson -- The Birmingham News
December 04, 2009, 10:18AM
Trussville police Officer Bill Johnson was taking his brother back to Pelham following the fatal shooting of a police officer there when they saw Hoover police and stopped, Trussville authorities said today.

"The officer picked up his brother after the shooting and contends he was carrying him back to Pelham to surrender," said Trussville Lt. Paul Skaggs. "They saw all the police cars, so our officer pulled over, they both stepped out of the car and put their hands up in the air."

Officer Johnson's brother, Bart Johnson, is being held in connection with the slaying of the Pelham police officer during a traffic stop just before midnight on Interstate 65 near the tank farm, authorities said. No formal charges have been filed.

Both the officer and the suspected shooter were taken into custody early this morning at Interstate 65 at U.S. 31 by the Hoover Police, authorities said. The men left the Hoover Police Department about 8 a.m. today en route to the Shelby County Jail in Columbiana.

A preliminary investigation shows that after the shooter killed the officer at 11:50 p.m. during a traffic stop in Pelham -- part of which was caught on video tape -- he fled to the Inglenook area in east Birmingham, police said. He was apparently trying to break into a car when someone noticed him, and the suspected shooter showed a gun and waved him back inside.

A short time later, police said, Officer Johnson picked him up in his own truck.

The witness who saw the shooter trying to break into a car gave a description of the truck and a police bulletin was issued.

When the officer and his suspect brother saw all the Hoover police cars on U.S. 31 at I-65- which had both lanes closed at the time-- they stopped and were taken into custody without incident.

Trussville police said they were notified early into the investigation about the connection of the alleged shooter and their officer and cooperated.

Skaggs said Officer Johnson is being detained in Shelby County, but is unsure whether any charges will be filed against him. Officer Johnson has been on Trussville's force for about two years and was described by Skaggs as a good man and a good officer.

"It's a tragedy. We feel for the slain officer and his family," Skaggs said. "We feel for both officers. There's not going to be a good resolution to this for anyone. Our hearts go out to the family of the slain officer and the Pelham Police Department. This is their first," officer killed in the line of duty.

Suspect and brother surrender without incident

Noone knows the deceased sure it is sad but why do we care? Peopl die and it is sad

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The Pelham Police officer slain just before midnight Thursday has been identified as Phillip Davis, 33, Pelham authorities said.

Davis had worked for the Pelham Police Department for four and half years and worked for the Calera Police Department before working in Pelham.

Bart Wayne Johnson of Kimberly is being held in connection with the shooting, Pelham police said.

The mayor of Pelham, the Shelby County district attorney and several other officials expressed sympathy in the loss of the officer.

"He will be greatly missed," Shelby County District Attorney Robby Owens said during an 11 a.m. news conference. "His family were christian people and they always brought a lot to this community. We will all miss Phillip. He was a great man."

A preliminary investigation shows that the officer was shot during an 11:50 p.m. traffic stop on Interstate 65. Part of the incident was caught on video tape. Johnson left the scene and fled to the Inglenook area in east Birmingham, police said.

Later Johnson and his brother, a Trussville police officer who was not associated with the shooting, were taken into custody by the Hoover Police Department at 1:45 a.m. today.

Slain Officer Identified

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Originally posted by Lawrence Black:
Noone knows the deceased sure it is sad but why do we care? Peopl die and it is sad

I knew who it was several hours ago. We don't release names until the family has been notified.

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Originally posted by Lawrence Black:
Noone knows the deceased sure it is sad but why do we care? Peopl die and it is sad

Just because folks couldn't care less about what happens to you doesnt mean we dont have compassion for our fellow man. We wouldnt expect a troll to understand that.

Back to your bridge, mysterymeat!

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Originally posted by Lawrence Black:
Noone knows the deceased sure it is sad but why do we care? Peopl die and it is sad

When I read trash like this that people like yourself post the term "lower than whale schit" comes to mind.

My family and I will pray for his family. That's 113 killed this year. The Officer Down Memorial Page http://www.odmp.org/officer/20...fficer-phillip-davis already has this posted. 33 years old and survived by his wife and two children. I couldn't imagine my wife getting that call...my 3 boys would be devistated.

He knew the chances going in. I feel very sorry for the children and to some extent for the wife.

A gamble was made, he lost.

I believe there is 'more' to the story than a routine traffic stop. It was a local pharmacist that killed him.

Yes, he did know the risk, I do to. And even though I made my peace with that a long time ago doesn't mean my wife and children have. This officer's family is devistated.

Think about it for once SJ, we know the risk and do it anyway. Some of us believing in fighting for and protecting people that can't fight for and protect themselves. Whatever bad experience you've had with an officer or a department in the past, please just think about what if EVERY officer treated the public with action in the way YOU treat officers with words. Some of us believe in fighting the good fight and it goes way beyond writing speeding tickets and a Friday night DUI.

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Originally posted by dntblnk:
Yes, he did know the risk, I do to. And even though I made my peace with that a long time ago doesn't mean my wife and children have. This officer's family is devistated.

Think about it for once SJ, we know the risk and do it anyway. Some of us believing in fighting for and protecting people that can't fight for and protect themselves. Whatever bad experience you've had with an officer or a department in the past, please just think about what if EVERY officer treated the public with action in the way YOU treat officers with words. Some of us believe in fighting the good fight and it goes way beyond writing speeding tickets and a Friday night DUI.

I appreciate a sincere post. Thanks. I have never had a bad experience personally. I don't drink or do drugs and believe it or not I don't speed (much).

I am not a cop now but I am closely associated with my hometown PD. I have the Chief and some officers on speed dial as we communicate frequently. I cant reveal exactly what I do so I will leave it at that.

I have high respect for 'good' cops. I have high disgust for the 'bad' ones. You know and I know they are out there. What is disheartening with what I read here is the overwhelming support for 'all' cops, the macho-ism and childlike manner of 'some' posters, supposedly cops.

You are concerned with the way I talk to them? I am concerned with the way they talk to me. Try to see the picture with with an unbiased view.

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Originally posted by dntblnk:
Yes, he did know the risk, I do to. And even though I made my peace with that a long time ago doesn't mean my wife and children have. This officer's family is devistated.

Think about it for once SJ, we know the risk and do it anyway. Some of us believing in fighting for and protecting people that can't fight for and protect themselves. Whatever bad experience you've had with an officer or a department in the past, please just think about what if EVERY officer treated the public with action in the way YOU treat officers with words. Some of us believe in fighting the good fight and it goes way beyond writing speeding tickets and a Friday night DUI.

.....THANK YOU !!!!!!!!

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Think about it for once SJ, we know the risk and do it anyway. Some of us believing in fighting for and protecting people that can't fight for and protect themselves.

dntblnk....what you stated above is what I have lived almost all of my adult life for. Thanks for putting it so eloquently.

Thank you and all your brothers SK !!!!

You're welcome, Just_

It is a honor to serve, and a welcomed duty to protect.

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Originally posted by Surreal Justice:
I appreciate a sincere post. Thanks. I have never had a bad experience personally. I don't drink or do drugs and believe it or not I don't speed (much).

I am not a cop now but I am closely associated with my hometown PD. I have the Chief and some officers on speed dial as we communicate frequently. I cant reveal exactly what I do so I will leave it at that.

I have high respect for 'good' cops. I have high disgust for the 'bad' ones. You know and I know they are out there. What is disheartening with what I read here is the overwhelming support for 'all' cops, the macho-ism and childlike manner of 'some' posters, supposedly cops.

You are concerned with the way I talk to them? I am concerned with the way they talk to me. Try to see the picture with with an unbiased view.

Trust me, I understand there are officers that should not have the honor to wear the badge. There are officers that do deserve to wear it but make poor decisions. I believe just as much as there are teachers and preachers that betray the trust of a child, there are officers that betray the trust of the public. I understand that it's not an easy thing as a citizen to feel you're being policed by a system of control. I also understand that it's not easy to police the citizens without HAVING to excercise a fair amount of control upon them. To me it's a matter of Protection, Service and Order. We (officers) are charged with Protecting the public that we Serve while establishing Order over that public when necessary. Notice I said "when necessary"...that's where some officers have a hard time with their responsibilities. I wish it were different, however it is not.

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Originally posted by Sassy Kims:
dntblnk....what you stated above is what I have lived almost all of my adult life for. Thanks for putting it so eloquently.

Your welcome. I'll be honest, it took me a few years of service to realize that this is "Why I do what I do" instead of being the rookie that thought he could make a difference all by himself. Not only has thinking that way made me a little wiser but also a little more at peace with the day-to-day duties and confrontations the job brings.

Thanks to all the cops for all you do.

My sincerest condolences to the family of this officer and may God rest his soul.

BTW, I hope none of your wives/husbands/lovers, children, parent or anyone that loves you ever get "that phone call". Please be safe out there protecting us.

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I appreciate a sincere post. Thanks. I have never had a bad experience personally. I don't drink or do drugs and believe it or not I don't speed (much).

I am not a cop now but I am closely associated with my hometown PD. I have the Chief and some officers on speed dial as we communicate frequently. I cant reveal exactly what I do so I will leave it at that.

I have high respect for 'good' cops. I have high disgust for the 'bad' ones. You know and I know they are out there. What is disheartening with what I read here is the overwhelming support for 'all' cops, the macho-ism and childlike manner of 'some' posters, supposedly cops.

You are concerned with the way I talk to them? I am concerned with the way they talk to me. Try to see the picture with with an unbiased view.

SJ.. This is the first post that you have written that I have not laughed at, Every profession has it own, As I am sure that yours whatever it may be has its share of bad apples, anyone can go thoughout the country on the web and find videos and other bad things that go against every thing that you stand for. as for being a bad cop, unless you know someone personally then how can you say that they are a bad cop or a good cop. Just like people on here say that you are not a good person, unless they know you personally no one can say that! you are doing the same thing that you are posting about. but when you come on here and talk about a living soul that has lost his/her life in a degrading way, and yes i will say it, makes you a coward. no one and i mean no one deserves to have their live taken from them in a senseless and cowardly act. the officer that was shot in pelham, not only lost his life his wife and child lost the husband and father, just like the man that shot him lost his family also. and to see someone like yourself and i dont care who or what you use to do, come one and post topic's about and making fun of the service that is provided to the people of this country, and that is what you are doing, and remember every action has a counter action, yours will come full circle.

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Originally posted by longarmofthalaw:

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I appreciate a sincere post. Thanks. I have never had a bad experience personally. I don't drink or do drugs and believe it or not I don't speed (much).

I am not a cop now but I am closely associated with my hometown PD. I have the Chief and some officers on speed dial as we communicate frequently. I cant reveal exactly what I do so I will leave it at that.

I have high respect for 'good' cops. I have high disgust for the 'bad' ones. You know and I know they are out there. What is disheartening with what I read here is the overwhelming support for 'all' cops, the macho-ism and childlike manner of 'some' posters, supposedly cops.

You are concerned with the way I talk to them? I am concerned with the way they talk to me. Try to see the picture with with an unbiased view.

SJ.. This is the first post that you have written that I have not laughed at, Every profession has it own, As I am sure that yours whatever it may be has its share of bad apples, anyone can go thoughout the country on the web and find videos and other bad things that go against every thing that you stand for. as for being a bad cop, unless you know someone personally then how can you say that they are a bad cop or a good cop. Just like people on here say that you are not a good person, unless they know you personally no one can say that! you are doing the same thing that you are posting about. but when you come on here and talk about a living soul that has lost his/her life in a degrading way, and yes i will say it, makes you a coward. no one and i mean no one deserves to have their live taken from them in a senseless and cowardly act. the officer that was shot in pelham, not only lost his life his wife and child lost the husband and father, just like the man that shot him lost his family also. and to see someone like yourself and i dont care who or what you use to do, come one and post topic's about and making fun of the service that is provided to the people of this country, and that is what you are doing, and remember every action has a counter action, yours will come full circle.

You are one of the bad ones. Your actions reflect on other good officers. Why do you want to alienate people?

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Originally posted by Surreal Justice:

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Originally posted by longarmofthalaw:

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I appreciate a sincere post. Thanks. I have never had a bad experience personally. I don't drink or do drugs and believe it or not I don't speed (much).

I am not a cop now but I am closely associated with my hometown PD. I have the Chief and some officers on speed dial as we communicate frequently. I cant reveal exactly what I do so I will leave it at that.

I have high respect for 'good' cops. I have high disgust for the 'bad' ones. You know and I know they are out there. What is disheartening with what I read here is the overwhelming support for 'all' cops, the macho-ism and childlike manner of 'some' posters, supposedly cops.

You are concerned with the way I talk to them? I am concerned with the way they talk to me. Try to see the picture with with an unbiased view.

SJ.. This is the first post that you have written that I have not laughed at, Every profession has it own, As I am sure that yours whatever it may be has its share of bad apples, anyone can go thoughout the country on the web and find videos and other bad things that go against every thing that you stand for. as for being a bad cop, unless you know someone personally then how can you say that they are a bad cop or a good cop. Just like people on here say that you are not a good person, unless they know you personally no one can say that! you are doing the same thing that you are posting about. but when you come on here and talk about a living soul that has lost his/her life in a degrading way, and yes i will say it, makes you a coward. no one and i mean no one deserves to have their live taken from them in a senseless and cowardly act. the officer that was shot in pelham, not only lost his life his wife and child lost the husband and father, just like the man that shot him lost his family also. and to see someone like yourself and i dont care who or what you use to do, come one and post topic's about and making fun of the service that is provided to the people of this country, and that is what you are doing, and remember every action has a counter action, yours will come full circle.

You are one of the bad ones. Your actions reflect on other good officers. Why do you want to alienate people?

Yep. We're bad cops because we speak out against your troll-isms. That's quite obvious.

The good cops (in your opinion) have be be subservient and agree with your drivel.

He's not alienating people...just you.

When cops like you realize you may have played a part in the innocent officers death by your alienation of people, then maybe some of this senseless killing will stop.

The person you unnecessarily bully may take it out on the next cop he encounters.

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Originally posted by Surreal Justice:
When cops like you realize you may have played a part in the innocent officers death by your alienation of people, then maybe some of this senseless killing will stop.

The person you unnecessarily bully may take it out on the next cop he encounters.

You should give a little thought to how many people you've alienated on this forum. It's quite evident that the vast majority of users on the T/D have a low opinion of you under all your current and banned aliases.

It might just scare you.

I've never bullied anyone. Haven't started yet, and never will. I just point out the facts you can't stand to see.

In the words of a wise Negro named Sly ..."Why Can't We Be Friends"

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Originally posted by Surreal Justice:
He knew the chances going in. I feel very sorry for the children and to some extent for the wife.

A gamble was made, he lost.

I believe there is 'more' to the story than a routine traffic stop. It was a local pharmacist that killed him.

Then

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I have high respect for 'good' cops. I have high disgust for the 'bad' ones. You know and I know they are out there. What is disheartening with what I read here is the overwhelming support for 'all' cops, the macho-ism and childlike manner of 'some' posters, supposedly cops.

You have no respect for anyone, not even yourself. Dont come here and try to kid yourself, no one but a newbie would believe your dribble and most of them figure you out quickly. You assume every cop is a bad cop, just as you did above, without any iota of proof or even mention of the possibility of the officer being dirty. Get a clue.

I suggest you start working your reputation up under a new id, SJ is tarnished beyond repair. I doubt you can keep your mouth shut long enough under any id. You always reveal your true self.

Kirk

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Originally posted by Surreal Justice:

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Originally posted by longarmofthalaw:

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I appreciate a sincere post. Thanks. I have never had a bad experience personally. I don't drink or do drugs and believe it or not I don't speed (much).

I am not a cop now but I am closely associated with my hometown PD. I have the Chief and some officers on speed dial as we communicate frequently. I cant reveal exactly what I do so I will leave it at that.

I have high respect for 'good' cops. I have high disgust for the 'bad' ones. You know and I know they are out there. What is disheartening with what I read here is the overwhelming support for 'all' cops, the macho-ism and childlike manner of 'some' posters, supposedly cops.

You are concerned with the way I talk to them? I am concerned with the way they talk to me. Try to see the picture with with an unbiased view.

SJ.. This is the first post that you have written that I have not laughed at, Every profession has it own, As I am sure that yours whatever it may be has its share of bad apples, anyone can go thoughout the country on the web and find videos and other bad things that go against every thing that you stand for. as for being a bad cop, unless you know someone personally then how can you say that they are a bad cop or a good cop. Just like people on here say that you are not a good person, unless they know you personally no one can say that! you are doing the same thing that you are posting about. but when you come on here and talk about a living soul that has lost his/her life in a degrading way, and yes i will say it, makes you a coward. no one and i mean no one deserves to have their live taken from them in a senseless and cowardly act. the officer that was shot in pelham, not only lost his life his wife and child lost the husband and father, just like the man that shot him lost his family also. and to see someone like yourself and i dont care who or what you use to do, come one and post topic's about and making fun of the service that is provided to the people of this country, and that is what you are doing, and remember every action has a counter action, yours will come full circle.

You are one of the bad ones. Your actions reflect on other good officers. Why do you want to alienate people?

I am one of th bad ones.....lmao! you dont know me! you only think you know me, you dislike me only because i make you look like a fool, which is what you are. again lmao!!!!!!!!!!! btw do i alienate you? If not I will try harder


and one more thing. I am still in law enforcement, which you are not, probably because you was fired or forced to resign, that is if you was in police work. again, I will go head up with you anytime you want to , you IDIOT!

Sadly, it appears that a LEO from another jurisdiction may be involved with this senseless killing. There is no such thing as a "routine traffic stop".

Does anyone know what connection, if any, the shooters brother had with the case? I read that he turned his brother in but then was detained himself.

I have not been following this story closely.

The shooter/suspect fled the scene, ditched the car that he was driving and attempted to steal another vehicle. When this failed, he called his brother, who is a Trussville Officer. The officer/brother picked up the suspect/brother and transported him to a roadblock near Hoover, where the suspect/brother surrendered. They initially took the officer/brother into custody, but I have not heard of any charges being filed against him.

The information has been released that the officer/brother made the statement that he was only transporting the suspect/brother for the purpose of surrendering to authorities.

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The Shelby County Dis­trict Attorney's office also said Monday that no charges have been filed against Bart Johnson's brother, Bill Johnson, who is a Trussville police officer. The two brothers were taken into custody Friday morning by police at a Hoover roadblock at U.S. 31 and I-65, nearly two hours after the shooting.

Following the shooting, police said, Bart Johnson drove his Acura to the Ing­lenook neighborhood in Birmingham, where he dumped it. He was appar­ently trying to break into a car when someone noticed him, and the suspected shooter showed a gun and waved the person back in­side.

A short time later Bill Johnson picked up his brother and, according to Trussville police, was head­ing back to Pelham so his brother could surrender when they encountered the road block.

Bill Bostick, chief assis­tant district attorney for Shelby County, said Mon­day that Bill Johnson was detained as part of the investigation and was re­leased on Friday. "The matter remains un­der investigation," Bostick said. ". . . He is not charged at this time."

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