'Terrorist on a mission' kills a few officers and police canine in shootout

Jenny Goldsberry

July 02, 12:59 PM July 02, 12:59 PM

A guy Kentucky law enforcement have identified as a "terrorist on a mission" killed a few officers and a canine and also wounded four others in a shootout Thursday.

Lance Storz, 49, barricaded himself in his personal home in Prestonburg, Kentucky, with his spouse and daughter in advance of police arrived on the scene. Officers meant to fulfill a domestic violence warrant when they arrived at the house. Storz opened hearth with his rifle ahead of officers could even make get in touch with with him, according to a law enforcement report.

Capt. Ralph Frasure, Deputy William Petry, and K-9 handler Jacob Chaffins ended up all killed. Four other officers and one particular civilian were also hurt in the shootout. A single deputy who took include beneath a operating patrol car or truck professional carbon monoxide poisoning, according to Floyd County Sheriff John Hunt.

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“[Storz] was a sheer terrorist. ... He was just a terrorist on a mission,” the sheriff mentioned.

"We have misplaced a very long-time friend and a 39-12 months veteran of Legislation Enforcement in Floyd County, Ralph Frasure, who has still left so numerous beloved ones," Prestonburg Mayor Les Stapleton wrote in a Facebook submit.

The Prestonburg Police Office wrote a equivalent write-up in memory of Chaffins, who remaining at the rear of a wife and daughter.

"You have devoted your small time on this earth to the assistance of the citizens of Prestonsburg and the Commonwealth as an EMT, Fireplace Fighter, and Police Officer," the article read through. "You even more devoted yourself to the protection of our state as a valiant soldier."

Storz was arraigned Friday on several counts of murder, together with murder of a law enforcement officer, and assault on a assistance animal. His bond is $10 million income, with his subsequent court day staying July 11.