RTF Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 This makes two police officers killed this week in NY March 1, 2006, 11:47PM N.Y. Trooper Shot to Death in Gun Battle © 2006 The Associated Press BIG FLATS, N.Y. — A state trooper was shot and killed Wednesday in a gun battle with two suspected bank robbers, authorities said. Both were wounded and later captured. Trooper Andrew Sperr, a 10-year veteran, came upon the men about an hour after the midday bank robbery, Major Steven White said. When Sperr approached their truck, the men opened fire and Sperr managed to shoot both of them before dying of multiple gunshot wounds, White said. Sperr, 33, "did his job but it cost him his life," he said. The suspects, Anthony Horton, 33, and Brian Adams, 45, were in satisfactory condition at hospitals. Both were charged with first-degree murder, White said. Authorities said they were searching for at least one other suspect Wednesday night. Adams showed up at an Elmira hospital with a gunshot wound, White said. Horton, who had retreated to a nearby hotel, turned himself in when authorities arrived. About 20 police units were mobilized in the area after Sperr's body was found. All schools in the Horseheads and Elmira Heights school district were locked down. The trooper was reportedly killed about 1:30 p-m after an armed bank robbery. But state police Lieutenant Glenn Miner said he could not confirm that, saying details were still sketchy. Police and the F-B-I are investigating a noontime bank robbery at the Chemung Canal Trust Company in Big Flats, about 10 miles north of the Pennsylvania state line. Bank president Jan Updegraff said no one was injured during the robbery. He said he could not discuss how much money was taken or how many robbers there. Helicopters were circling and about 20 police units were in the area of Big Flats, near Interstate 86. All schools in the Horseheads and Elmira Heights School District were on lockdown and parents were told to pick their children up at the end of the school day. The shooting comes two days after a Town of New Hartford police officer near Utica died from a gunshot wound to the neck suffered while chasing a robbery suspect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted March 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down Third arrest made Updated: 3/2/2006 5:05 PM By: News 10 Now Staff Police made another arrest in Wednesday's bank robbery in the Town of Big Flats, near Elmira. Wayne Adams is behind bars at the Chemung County Jail, charged with robbery in the second degree. Police say he was a lookout, waiting in his own car, while his brother, Brian Adams, and Anthony Horton robbed the bank. They say those two then killed Trooper Andrew Sperr after making their getaway. Adams and Horton left in a white pick up truck. They were driving to Lowe Road to switch cars, getting into a green Ford Taurus. That's when Trooper Sperr approached them. Gunfire was exchanged by the two men, and the trooper returned fire wounding them. But police say Sperr didn't know the men just robbed a bank. "We're pretty confident at this point that our trooper was simply executing a vehicle and traffic stop without knowing that the robbery just occurred moments before," said Major Steven White, the Troop D commander. Sperr was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Horton is expected to be released from the hospital and arraigned. Adams is still in the hospital. Both are charged with murder in the first degree. The Taurus was found in a river. Police say they have their key players, but their investigation continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullfan Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down Being a Trooper myself I hope they both die a slow painfull DEATH. Like being skinned alive, scummm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down [ QUOTE ] I hope they both die a slow painfull DEATH. Like being skinned alive, scummm..... [/ QUOTE ] Couldn't have said it better myself. Ranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Andrus Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down Thankfully they got the last man. No respect for nothing is what these boys had. I would say what I think on this but it wouldnt be pretty. Being a NYS correction officer and son in law to a NYS tropper I can only send prayer to both officers families and hope the parties will rot in jail. tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down [ QUOTE ] Being a Trooper myself I hope they both die a slow painfull DEATH. Like being skinned alive, scummm..... [/ QUOTE ] I have to agree with this statement also... Prayers sent to the families of these brave officers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down Thoughts and prayers go out to the the family and friends of the officer. I hope that they get what they deserve for killing that officer. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down Archerjg- the Constitution guarantees they won't get what they deserve... HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down prayers said for the two of our finest. as for the 3 scumbags, ... this is a family forum. hats off to all our protectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODH Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down sorry to hear this, prayers said for the officers family and friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down My brother-in-law is an Lt in the NYPD so I always dread reading stuff like this. My thoughts and prayers go out to the officer's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down This stuff is so sad. I hate hearing this stuff although it seems to happen so frequently anymore that it is not a suprise when you do. Here is a link to fallen officers, it is update daily and tells you almost up to the minute as officers are killed. One of the guys from my department that was killed in the line of duty is in there. Officers Down Memorial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QDMAworks4me Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down My fiancee is a police officer and I do not even like to read stories like these it makes me nervous. I sure wish the best for the families involved and wish the worst for the criminals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughboy1956 Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down My prayers go out to the family. A police officers live is on the line even when it seems like a simple traffic stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 Re: Another NY Officer Down Really hate to hear stuff like this. Good they caught those responsible. Prayers go out to the troopers family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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