Local Man Killed on St Thomas

verjoy · Post by **verjoy** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:23 pm

We hope to find out more about this. Do not know the family though. Scroll down past the saddle maker story.

http://home.centurytel.net/westplainsdailyquill/

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:06 pm

The link doesn't work.

verjoy · Post by **verjoy** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:04 pm

Sorry. I think it works now.

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:28 am

Works now! Bizarre story! Keep us posted!

tjwgrr · Post by **tjwgrr** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:53 am

Sounds like the ATF agent intervened in a domestic dispute between the victim Sukow and his girlfriend. I'd theorize Sukow then must have somehow gone after, or threatened the ATF agent who drew his weapon and shot Sukow.

mrscaptainjay · Post by **mrscaptainjay** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:41 am

tjwgrr wrote:Sounds like the ATF agent intervened in a domestic dispute between the victim Sukow and his girlfriend. I'd theorize Sukow then must have somehow gone after, or threatened the ATF agent who drew his weapon and shot Sukow.

That's exactly what we've heard here. Nothing has been confirmed, though.
Deb

Nic in KC · Post by **Nic in KC** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:48 am

I agree with tjw. Most police officers I've worked with have said that some of the most dangerous calls to go out on are domestic violence and a couple of years ago one of my friends had to use his weapon to defend himself against the abuser. Sad story. Will be anxious to see more details if they come up.

Thanks for posting!

Lulu76 · Post by **Lulu76** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:52 am

I have a friend who is an ATF agent, and those guys are always on duty. Sounds like he went to investigate a domestic disturbance, and it got out of hand.

It's unfortunate for everyone involved.

RonUSVI · Post by **RonUSVI** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:32 pm

Story I've heard is not a good one. There were 5 shots. Apparently the ATF officer was sweet on the same girl. I heard he was huge and the guy he shot rather small. Nothing else as yet other than he is in Federal custody until the local police finish their investigation.

bayer40601 · Post by **bayer40601** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:58 pm

The original link no longer displays the story.

Here is a link from The VI Daily News:

http://www.virginislandsdailynews.com/i ... d=17628417

verjoy · Post by **verjoy** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:06 pm

Thanks for the info Ron. I haven't seen anything saying Sukow was armed. If all five shots were fired by the ATF agent, it seems like overkill to me. Very sad.

Lulu76 · Post by **Lulu76** » Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:54 am

This whole situation gets more disturbing. If anyone hears anything, please keep us posted here. I really want to see what happens with this one. So senseless...

VI RESIDENT · Post by **VI RESIDENT** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:45 pm

Once again the rumor mill is churning. The facts are that the couple has had multiple visits from the PD to break up "domestics" and the agent in question was attacked by Sukow after trying to help Sukow's girlfriend from the scene. 5 shots fired may seem overkill to non-law enforcement personnel, but police officers, federal agents etc are all trained to keep firing until the threat is removed. Not like a tv show where the assailant gets shot in the arm and gives up. Word has it that Sukow may have been under the influence of alcohol or narcotics at the time. Toxicology results will show either.

captainjay · Post by **captainjay** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:23 pm

The dumb arse wife beater brought a sledge hammer to a gun fight. Note to self don't get in a knock down with the wife, again then charge the ATF agent next door with a sledge hammer. The outcome won't be good.

For those of you that don't know me, I feel for everyone involved and there are no winners in this one
Jay

PS I have the sledge hammer thing ok very goog authority.

verjoy · Post by **verjoy** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:13 pm

Thank you for the info, VI Resident and CaptainJay.

The threat removal policy has been in effect a long time. One of my best friends father was shot to death by St.Louis police in his own home. He was a one armed man swinging a bed slat.

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