Good Samaritan shoots, kills suspect beating wounded DPS trooper

[Peter1469]

Good Samaritan shoots, kills suspect beating wounded DPS trooper

Chalk one up for the good guys.

A suspect is dead and an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper is recovering after he was ambushed and shot early Thursday on Interstate 10, according to DPS officials.

DPS director Col. Frank Milstead said the suspect was shot and killed near Tonopah by a good Samaritan who pulled off the interstate to help the trooper.

"I don't know if my trooper would be alive today without his assistance," Milstead said.


Arizona Department of Public Safety officials have identified the trooper as Edward Anderson. They said he is hospitalized in serious but stable condition.


The 27-year veteran underwent surgery for gunshot wounds to a shoulder and arm.

[bulletbob]

Good Samaritan shoots, kills suspect beating wounded DPS trooper

Chalk one up for the good guys.

Good for him hes a hero

[AZ Jim]

Here in AZ there is no law against carrying concealed. I don't know how many are armed most of the time but I suspect it is MANY. My next door neighbor packs a big ass 45 on his hip FULL TIME while awake...

[FindersKeepers]

Here in AZ there is no law against carrying concealed. I don't know how many are armed most of the time but I suspect it is MANY. My next door neighbor packs a big ass 45 on his hip FULL TIME while awake...

A couple of years ago, Kansas passed the same law. I don't carry a whole lot, but every now and then I will.

[bulletbob]

if I leave the house I have a gun with me, either a Rugar 357 stubby with 2 speed loaders or a baby Glock 26 with spare mags full size.and sometimes I carry a back up a keltec 380.

[Cannons Front]

Here in AZ there is no law against carrying concealed. I don't know how many are armed most of the time but I suspect it is MANY. My next door neighbor packs a big ass 45 on his hip FULL TIME while awake...

Ohio has one similar in the works, not sure if it will pass though. Our CCW process is pretty straight forward, I don't know any sane person that has applied and not received a permit. We are also an Open Carry state so there is always that option as well. I have had a permit for CCW for years now, I only carry full size though so not really claiming it is very concealed. I figure if you see a full size service pistol on my hip, I am not the guy your going to try your luck with.

[Cannons Front]

if I leave the house I have a gun with me, either a Rugar 357 stubby with 2 speed loaders or a baby Glock 26 with spare mags full size.and sometimes I carry a back up a keltec 380.

Dang Bob your loaded for a gun fight....

[bulletbob]

Dang Bob your loaded for a gun fight....

Did i mention the sub 2000 with 4 30 round sticks and a 50 round drum I carry in the car in a back pack lol.
I was a public safety officer for years also took care of prisoner's in a work release camp. I took it serious when people I put in jail or watched in jail said they were going to kill me.

[donttread]

Good Samaritan shoots, kills suspect beating wounded DPS trooper

Chalk one up for the good guys.

That's one trooper who will never participate in gun confiscation!

[Peter1469]

That's one trooper who will never participate in gun confiscation!

I expect that you are correct.