State trooper loses his life in the line of duty
Keeping our highways safe is a demanding job that sometimes requires state troopers to put their lives on the line. Tragically, Trooper David Shawn Blanton Jr. lost his life on I-40 in Haywood County last night.
Blanton, a 24-year-old husband and father of one, was described by a superior as "a great kid" who was "changing the world," The Asheville Citizen-Times reports.
Unfortunately, some things don't change. The world is full of vicious people.
The person suspected of shooting Blanton after a traffic stop is in custody.
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Horrible, horrible news. I hadn't heard about this until seeing your post. My heart goes out to the Blanton family and friends. Sad news.
But after reading the linked story, I felt another emotion -- anger. Trooper Blanton was murdered in cold blood by, from the sound of things, a drug dealer.
I know the N&R doesn't believe in capital punishment. But gunning down a police officer performing a routine traffic stop? Yeah, I think the death penalty is justified here.
Posted on June 18, 2008 10:27 AM
I won't be surprised if a Haywood County jury agrees with you.
If it happened in Orange County, no way.
Posted on June 18, 2008 10:49 AM
RIP, Trooper Blanton.
Posted on June 18, 2008 10:13 PM