Officers Killed

(Birmingham, Alabama) This story saddens me to no end. Three police officers were killed today after going to a house in a low-income neighborhood known for drug dealing. According to Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale and Police Chief Annetta Nunn, several suspects have been arrested, including Nathaniel Lauell Woods.

Of note is that this is the third time in just over a year where two or more Alabama police officers have been gunned down.

My sympathy is with the family and friends of the officers.

[Update] The slain officers have been identified as Harley Chisholm III, 40; Charles Robert Bennett, 33; and Carlos Owen, 53.