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Two officers deceased, one flown to lubbock for emergency care... standoff started 4 hours ago
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Subject: In Line of Duty Death - Cpl. Abel Marquez, Odessa Police Department
It is with deep sorrow that we advise you of the death of Cpl. Abel Marquez of the Odessa Police Department. Please join us in sending sympathy to the family of Cpl. Marquez and members of the Odessa P. D.
The following article appeared in today's issue of the Odessa newspaper:
Cpl. Abel Marquez has died
BY CASEY FORAN
© Odessa American
September 13, 2007
LUBBOCK Shortly after laying two slain officers to rest, Odessa police officers are having to prepare for another.
Cpl. Abel Marquez died Wednesday afternoon in Lubbock.
"We heard about it right after the funeral," Sgt. Pete Marquez said, his voice soft with grief.
Pete Marquez and his brother Cpl. Phillip Marquez were back in Odessa attending the funerals of corporals Scott Gardner and Arlie Jones Jr., who were killed in the same incident that eventually cost Abel Marquez his life.
University Medical Center's public information officer Greg Bruce confirmed the death Wednesday.
Marquez suffered four days in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries. He, Jones and Gardner responded to a domestic violence call Saturday night in western Odessa, where all three were shot in the head.
"He went to be with Scott and Arlie," he said. "He went to be with the Lord."
Cpl. Phillip Marquez, another of Abel Marquez's brothers, said the family was waiting until "a miracle or a sign" to say they "were not killing him."
Even though Abel Marquez was pronounced dead Wednesday afternoon, Phillip Marquez said he knew it was eventually going to happen.
"We were expecting it," he said. "I think we came to terms with it."
Texas Rangers Capt. Barry Caver said he was notified Wednesday afternoon that Marquez had died at 3:10 p.m.
Pete Marquez said while it was a sad day, it was better that his brother died on his own instead of the family "letting him go."
Meanwhile, District Attorney Bobby Bland said he doesn't know how soon the paper work will be filed, but he plans to charge Larry Neil White, 58, with a third count of capital murder in connection with Marquez's death.
"I heard it as I was leaving Arlie's funeral," he said. "He will be charged with a third count of capital murder. I will file to deny him bond."
White is currently charged with two counts of capital murder in connection with Gardner's and Jones' deaths. He's also charged with three counts of attempted capital murder. He's being held without bond in the Ector County Detention Center.
It is with deep sorrow that we advise you of the death of Cpl. Abel Marquez of the Odessa Police Department. Please join us in sending sympathy to the family of Cpl. Marquez and members of the Odessa P. D.
The following article appeared in today's issue of the Odessa newspaper:
Cpl. Abel Marquez has died
BY CASEY FORAN
© Odessa American
September 13, 2007
LUBBOCK Shortly after laying two slain officers to rest, Odessa police officers are having to prepare for another.
Cpl. Abel Marquez died Wednesday afternoon in Lubbock.
"We heard about it right after the funeral," Sgt. Pete Marquez said, his voice soft with grief.
Pete Marquez and his brother Cpl. Phillip Marquez were back in Odessa attending the funerals of corporals Scott Gardner and Arlie Jones Jr., who were killed in the same incident that eventually cost Abel Marquez his life.
University Medical Center's public information officer Greg Bruce confirmed the death Wednesday.
Marquez suffered four days in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries. He, Jones and Gardner responded to a domestic violence call Saturday night in western Odessa, where all three were shot in the head.
"He went to be with Scott and Arlie," he said. "He went to be with the Lord."
Cpl. Phillip Marquez, another of Abel Marquez's brothers, said the family was waiting until "a miracle or a sign" to say they "were not killing him."
Even though Abel Marquez was pronounced dead Wednesday afternoon, Phillip Marquez said he knew it was eventually going to happen.
"We were expecting it," he said. "I think we came to terms with it."
Texas Rangers Capt. Barry Caver said he was notified Wednesday afternoon that Marquez had died at 3:10 p.m.
Pete Marquez said while it was a sad day, it was better that his brother died on his own instead of the family "letting him go."
Meanwhile, District Attorney Bobby Bland said he doesn't know how soon the paper work will be filed, but he plans to charge Larry Neil White, 58, with a third count of capital murder in connection with Marquez's death.
"I heard it as I was leaving Arlie's funeral," he said. "He will be charged with a third count of capital murder. I will file to deny him bond."
White is currently charged with two counts of capital murder in connection with Gardner's and Jones' deaths. He's also charged with three counts of attempted capital murder. He's being held without bond in the Ector County Detention Center.
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Justin, Lou and others: Thanks so much for the posting of this horrific tragedy in Odessa a few weeks ago. I've been away from this forum for quite some time and am just now getting back online again.
That Saturday night I had just left my church in Odessa, headed for my home which is just south of I20, about 4 mi. south of MAF. I had my scanner on and it was really buzzing with traffic; but nothing of what I was hearing indicated that three officers had just been shot! What really alerted me to something being serious was when all the different agencies started responding. As I was on my way eastbound on I20, I happened to see Midland Co. Sheriff Gary Painter responding Code 3 west on the Interstate. By then, I really new something was up. I turned up my other radio with Midland channels and listened as Gary gave his people directions. At that point he mentioned the shootings and how serious they were. I was absolutely stunned!
All of the local media did a terrific job in the way they carried this story and all of the follow ups that ensued. I was really surprised, however, that nothing reached the national media. It's not everyday that cops are killed in West Texas.
Thanks again, guys, for keeping this situation updated!
That Saturday night I had just left my church in Odessa, headed for my home which is just south of I20, about 4 mi. south of MAF. I had my scanner on and it was really buzzing with traffic; but nothing of what I was hearing indicated that three officers had just been shot! What really alerted me to something being serious was when all the different agencies started responding. As I was on my way eastbound on I20, I happened to see Midland Co. Sheriff Gary Painter responding Code 3 west on the Interstate. By then, I really new something was up. I turned up my other radio with Midland channels and listened as Gary gave his people directions. At that point he mentioned the shootings and how serious they were. I was absolutely stunned!
All of the local media did a terrific job in the way they carried this story and all of the follow ups that ensued. I was really surprised, however, that nothing reached the national media. It's not everyday that cops are killed in West Texas.
Thanks again, guys, for keeping this situation updated!
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