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| Good Samaritan shoots cop-killer who is cousin of ski champ |
| 2007-05-13 |
| Edited for brevity. FRANCONIA, N.H. — A cousin of skiing star Bode Miller fatally shot and ran over a police officer, then was killed by a passer-by who grabbed the officer's gun. Liko Kenney shot Cpl. Bruce McKay four times and ran over him after a traffic stop Friday evening, state Attorney General Kelly Ayotte said. Gregory Floyd, who was driving by with his son, grabbed McKay's gun and shot Kenney when he refused to put his gun down, Ayotte said. The 24-year-old Kenney was convicted of assaulting McKay and resisting arrest in 2003. Ayotte had no other details of that previous incident between the men, and rejected suggestions the officer should have let someone else handle the traffic stop given his history with the driver. Officials said McKay pulled Kenney over for speeding on Route 116. Kenney took off, and McKay pursued him for about 1 1/2 miles before pulling in front of Kenney's car and pushing it off the road. The officer used pepper spray on Kenney and his passenger and then turned around and was shot, Ayotte said Saturday at a news conference in Concord. Soon after, Floyd arrived and confronted Kenney while his son called for help using the officer's radio. Authorities said Floyd was justified in shooting Kenney. |
| Posted by:Dar |
| #12 As a Mass resident, I'm more and more tempted to move to NH every day. As a MA resident, I'm off to NH this week. Nyah Nyah. |
| Posted by: KBK 2007-05-13 20:26 |
| #11 24-year-old Kenney was convicted of assaulting McKay and resisting arrest in 2003 Never, never, ever, ever give an asshole a second chance. "I shoulda killed 'em when I had the chance Andrew Jackson speaking of John C. Calhoun. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2007-05-13 19:03 |
| #10 No kidding. I love this state. As a Mass resident, I'm more and more tempted to move to NH every day. BKZ, could you guys use a conservative-libertarian and family to help offset some of the massholes? |
| Posted by: xbalanke 2007-05-13 18:13 |
| #9 ...Floyd arrived and confronted Kenney while his son called for help using the officer's radio. If Floyd is 49, I expect his son is in his 20s. Regardless, it sounds like both had their wits about them and took correct and measured action. They're both heroes in my book. |
| Posted by: Dar 2007-05-13 12:01 |
| #8 Forgot this - Floyd is listed in the Union Leader (a Manchester NH Paper) as a 49 year old, former Marine. Yes, I know - once a Marine - always a Marine - I'm just reporting. More of the story at Unionleader.com |
| Posted by: BKZ 2007-05-13 09:44 |
| #7 As a NH resident, I suspect there will be very little cry for Floyd's head. Yes, we have become blue, but I agree with Jim - most people will say "Yea Floyd". The cool thing about NH law, is that IF Floyd goes to court criminally, and is found innocent (which he would be) he cannot be prosecuted civily. State Law. No kidding. I love this state. |
| Posted by: BKZ 2007-05-13 09:33 |
| #6 Thank God for people like Floyd. A legacy of bravery and selfless service his son will no doubt carry with him for the rest of his life. I'd be curious to know more about Floyd. Could have been any upstaning citizen, but wouldn't it be interesting if he turned out to be a veteran of Viet or the GWOT. Just saying... |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2007-05-13 09:32 |
| #5 This guy Floyd is carrying some heavy brass. |
| Posted by: KBK 2007-05-13 09:02 |
| #4 "And so the countdown begins on how soon the moonbats start screaming for head and money of Greg Floyd." Although NH is turning "bluer" because of people moving in from Mass., the core of the state are still very conservative, gun rights, self determination oriented people who will see this as justified. |
| Posted by: Jim 2007-05-13 08:58 |
| #3 And so the countdown begins on how soon the moonbats start screaming for head and money of Greg Floyd. Start a pool, anyone? I've got my money on 28 hours. |
| Posted by: AlmostAnonymous5839 2007-05-13 08:43 |
| #2 A cousin of skiing star Bode Miller fatally shot and ran over a police officer, then was killed by a passer-by who grabbed the officer's gun. You just gotta love a happy ending. |
| Posted by: Zenster 2007-05-13 04:38 |
| #1 I saw a police car looking out a window. |
| Posted by: gorb 2007-05-13 03:08 |