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In my own words: Why I walked away from the spotlight

Why I walked away from the spotlight - Simon Law PC

I never thought I would ever leave journalism – especially the incredible team at KSDK....

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5 years

DNA leads police to suspect 25 years after murder of 9-year-old Angie Housman. Story by me and @kbellpd via @stltoday

DNA leads police to suspect 25 years after murder of 9-year-old Angie Housman

A DNA sample from a piece of evidence from the crime scene had previously gone undetected. St. Charles County Prosecutor Tim Lohmar is expected to announce charges against the suspect,

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10 years

Police sources tell me more than a dozen witnesses have corroborated cop's version of events in shooting #Ferguson

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4 years

Sources tell me one St. Louis police officer has been shot in the head and another has been shot in the leg.

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Would-be robber dead in St. Louis shootout after victim, 74, pulls own gun via @stltoday

Would-be robber dead in St. Louis shootout after victim, 74, pulls own gun

Men shot each other Sunday afternoon at address near Calvary Cemetery.

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6 years

Mug shot of Gov. Greitens

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3 years

Missouri Supreme Court upholds judge's decision to remove Kim Gardner from McCloskey case via @ksdknews

Missouri Supreme Court upholds judge's decision to remove Kim Gardner from McCloskey case

Special prosecutor Richard Callahan will now oversee all decisions in the case after Missouri Supreme Court ruling

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BREAKING Judge says quo warranto lawsuit against Kim Gardner can proceed to trial |

Judge says Kim Gardner will go to trial over allegations of willful neglect of duties

Judge John Torbitzky determined there is enough evidence to proceed to trial on seven of the 10 counts of willful neglect.

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Starting to look into records related to St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's statements. She claimed her office opposed continued GPS monitoring for Daniel Riley. Not so according to transcript from August hearing (Phipps is last name of her prosecutor on the case):

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SLMPD officers who were gathered at a nearby district substation for the funeral of a fellow officer who died of suicide last week rushed to the school today to respond to the shooting.

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10 years

Darren Wilson's statement regarding grand jury decision #Ferguson http://t.co/zAsOPMZSTm

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The I-Team wanted to know how often St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's Office files motions to revoke someone's bond. She did not file any motions to revoke Daniel Riley's bond after he violated it more than 90 times before causing the crash that injured Janae Edmondson.

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4 years

St. Louis County Police Board meeting presentation on de-escalation training was just interrupted by porn on the Zoom interview screen.

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BREAKING

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Grand jurors who indicted one of St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's investigators three years ago have written a letter saying she should be indicted, too, instead of being given a reprimand for her actions during Greitens case. Story TK @ksdknews

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From a source:

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Nothing in CAO Kim Gardner's statement addresses why her office said a robbery victim was dead when he wasn’t. And nothing in the statement answers why it happened again less than 24 hours ago letting a SECOND armed robbery suspect walk free. That story tonight on @ksdknews

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey just told me St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is violating a state statute that requires an elected prosecutor to devote "all" of their time and energy to their office by taking nursing classes St. Louis University. Story tk @ksdknews

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4 months

Well done STL.

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4 years

The St. Louis Officer who died today is survived by his wife and three children: Two sons and a daughter, all younger than 10 years old.

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7 months

Department policy requires toxicology policy which states there has to be reasonable suspicion of impairment so there is no toxicology report on these officers

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Just saw a beautiful white draft horse pulling a carriage full of people along 7th Street in downtown St. Louis. The temp in my car says 94 degrees. Why is this allowed to happen?

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Mother of victim just told judge she and her husband have to tell their daughter today that she no longer has her legs. She’s been on a ventilator and doesn’t know what has happened to her legs. Defense attorney just entered not guilty plea.

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1 year

PSA for all of the people out here on the Twitterverse who keep asking where the media has been when it comes to covering St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's Office. All of us have been reporting on this office for years. Every. Single. Outlet.

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St. Louis Blues' @patmaroon visits children, family of slain police officer via @stltoday

St. Louis Blues' Pat Maroon visits children of slain police officer

The hometown hockey hero Pat Maroon made a house call to visit the children and family of another hometown hero — slain North County Cooperative Police Officer Michael Langsdorf.

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10 years

Of the 106 people arrested in St. Louis County between Monday and Tuesday, 12 gave #Ferguson addresses

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5 years

Here is series of columns @tonymess just won a Pulitzer for: Jailed for being poor is Missouri epidemic: A series of columns from Tony Messenger via @stltoday

Jailed for being poor is Missouri epidemic: A series of columns from Tony Messenger

Tony Messenger has written about Missouri cases where people were charged for their time in jail or on probation, then owe more money than their fines or court costs.

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4 years

Full story quoting the ruling can be found here: Judge dismisses St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner from Mark McCloskey case via @ksdknews

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Chad Morris just walked out of jail

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Court records show St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly Gardner was officially served today at 12:15 p.m. with the Missouri Attorney General's quo warranto petition seeking to remove her from office. Now, the clock starts ticking on all of the motions AG Andrew Bailey has made.

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University City police officer has been shot in University City. Injuries unknown. Enroute to hospital now. Unknown if related to #Ferguson

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7 months

Even Republican Gov. Mike Parson is questioning why SLMPD isn’t releasing body camera footage from Bar:PM incident.

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6 years

No known connection between gunman and victim who was sexually assaulted and shot inside Catholic Supply store in St. Louis County via @stltoday

Gunman on the loose after fatal shooting, sexual assault at Catholic Supply store in St. Louis...

It appears the attacker did not know the victims, police said.

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My standing desk arrived today...

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3 men were accused of robbing a man in 2020. One just cost a teenager her legs in a crash after Gardner’s office told me 2022 trial fell through bc victim died. He’s alive. A 2nd suspect is a free man bc prosecutors still thought victim was dead Tuesday.

2nd robbery suspect walks free after St. Louis circuit attorney's office erroneously lists victim...

Elijah Graham was supposed to go to trial for a 2020 robbery but walked free with after prosecutors told his attorney the victim was dead.

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Sources tell me there is a mandatory staff meeting the St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s office at 3:40 pm today.

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7 months

HAPPENING NOW Gabe Gore announcing his candidacy for STL Circuit Attorney.

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8 years

Sources tell us a Ballwin officer was shot in neck during traffic stop. Suspect in custody after foot chase. Story TK @stltoday

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4 years

Little survival tip. No bread at the stores? ⁦ @jimmyjohns ⁩ always has day-old bread for 50 cents a loaf

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Watch AG live press conference regarding latest developments on removal proceedings of St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner. "Every minute she remains in office puts lives and property in the City of St. Louis at risk" -- AG Andrew Bailey

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Another St. Louis judge has given three days to St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner to appear before him to show why she should not be held in contempt on another trial her assistant prosecutor did not show up for due to an unverified medical reason. Story TK to @ksdknews

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4 years

When the overnight police summary of crimes in St. Louis is blank, it's worth a headline: No one was shot, robbed or carjacked in St. Louis last night. Story by @notkelsi via @ksdknews

No one was shot, robbed or carjacked in St. Louis last night

In a city that has reported at least 149 homicides this year, a night without violent crimes is rare

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INBOX: "The ongoing failures of the CAO's office...are unforgivable." -- Greater St. Louis, Inc.

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Gardner staffer Katib Waheed blamed media for driving away her attorneys. I asked him numerous times who would handle the dozen cases assigned to prosecutors who no longer work there. He said he didn’t know and then asked me to answer. I told him “I’m not the Circuit Attorney”

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2 months

My last piece for ⁦ @ksdknews ⁩. I’ve chosen to leave journalism for a new career opportunity, stay tuned. ‘It's eerie when you have to sit in a room with the person who murdered your husband' St. Louis police widow reacts to verdict, new heartache

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Catch me on ⁦ @kmoxnews ⁩ at 12:30 p.m. today! I’ll be talking about my journalism career and my next chapter here as Dirextor of Marketing & Communications here ⁦ @SimonLawFirmSTL ⁩

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5 years

Some news:

Award-winning journalist Christine Byers joining 5 On Your Side

Byers holds numerous journalism awards for breaking news, beat reporting, feature writing, and spot news

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6 years

STL Post-Dispatch makes cameo in Ozarks!

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Coming up at 6 p.m. tonight, the mother of a 12-year-old girl police say fatally shot her 14-year-old cousin before she was shot and killed while playing with a gun during a live stream speaks out. Only on @ksdknews

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@tre4cox @steveNnoco @WhatchaDonnaDo Hello, we are reporting the murder of a human being and talk to those who knew her. This is what newspapers do. It would be irresponsible and disrespectful to write about a victim without trying to reach those who knew and loved her.

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9 years

Police source says both officers are expected to live

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2 years

Beautiful show of solidarity with Ukraine at the St. Louis Civil Courts tonight. Photo by Jimmy Kruckow ⁦ @ksdknews ⁩

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'Yes, it is a miracle': Father of St. Louis police officer updates son's condition days after shooting via @ksdknews

'Yes, it is a miracle': Father of St. Louis police officer updates son's condition days after...

Colin Ledbetter, 25, was one of two officers shot following a pursuit with a homicide suspect.

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10 years

STL County police chief Jon Belmar says Rams Chief Operating Officer Kevin Demhoff apologized for Hands Up gesture. Story to come

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EXCLUSIVE: 'St. Louis has let you down': Father of robbery victim reacts to volleyball player's injuries after repeat bond violations go unchecked via @ksdknews

'St. Louis has let you down': Father of robbery victim reacts to volleyball player's injuries after...

One of the robbery suspects was supposed to go to trial in July 2022 but didn't after Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner's Office tells the I-Team the victim was dead.

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Kim Gardner announces resignation as St. Louis circuit attorney, effective June 1 Gardner’s office has faced mounting pressure after a 17-year-old girl was critically injured in a crash caused by a suspect who was supposed to be on house arrest.

Kim Gardner announces resignation as St. Louis circuit attorney, effective June 1

Gardner’s office has faced mounting pressure after a 17-year-old girl was critically injured in a crash caused by a suspect who was supposed to be on house arrest.

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SLMPD says it’s now reviewing body camera footage Driver expressed remorse to owner of bar he admits to getting distracted while using in-car radio Reports about high rate of speed not true. Black box shows officer was traveling in low 20s at time of impact No toxicology done

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From Janae Edmondon's GoFundMe page

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St. Louis city police officers to get raises |

St. Louis police to get largest raises in 2 decades, new union contract

St. Louis Police Officers Association leaders estimate raises will cost the city at least $16 million.

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In a handwritten memo dated day before her abrupt resignation, Kim Gardner tried to appoint Wesley Bell "to act as an interim." The order was never signed by a judge. Story coming soon @ksdknews

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Bailey: Gardner was at clinicals during contempt hearing |

Attorney General says St. Louis prosecutor was working on nursing degree during her contempt hearing

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey accuses St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner of working on clinicals during a contempt hearing.

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8 months

Wesley Bell announces run against Cori Bush for Congress St. Louis County Prosecutor is ditching a long-shot race for Senate for Missouri's 1st Congressional seat Story by ⁦ @MarkMaxwellTV ⁩ and me

Wesley Bell drops his Senate bid to challenge Cori Bush for Congress

The St. Louis County prosecutor is ditching a long-shot race for Senate for Missouri's 1st Congressional seat.

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1 year

Here’s my question, how is it possible that a prosecutor who has just resigned can appoint another prosecutor to handle the office? That negates the law, which requires the governor to appoint the replacement. Hoping to get more clarification soon.

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Gov. Parson: “If you've got body cam footage I don't know why you wouldn't release it." “with body cam footage in the old days, it will help you as much as it will ever hurt you." “Be transparent and get it over with.”

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6 years

At least two women were taken to hospitals following attack

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4 years

Today is my one-year anniversary @ksdknews ! So thankful for all of the opportunities that have come my way and looking forward to growing even more. Award-winning journalist Christine Byers joining 5 On Your Side via @ksdknews

Award-winning journalist Christine Byers joining 5 On Your Side

Byers holds numerous journalism awards for breaking news, beat reporting, feature writing, and spot news

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10 years

On FMLA from paper. Earlier tweets did not meet standards for publication.

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Another prosecutor leaves St. Louis circuit attorney's office, leaving 3 to handle 470 cases Natalia Ogurkiewicz was working on the controversial case involving a suspect who was in a crash that left a volleyball player without her legs.

Another prosecutor leaves St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office, leaving 3 to handle 470 cases

Prosecutor Natalia Ogurkiewicz was working on the controversial case involving a suspect who was in a crash that left a volleyball player without her legs.

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5 years

First day @ksdk in the books! Email me at cbyers @ksdk .com with any story tips.

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8 years

Former St. Louis cop arrested, charged with first-degree murder for 2011 police shooting via @stltoday

Former St. Louis cop arrested, charged with first-degree murder for 2011 police shooting

Jason Stockley has been charged with murder following the on-duty police shooting death of Anthony Lamar Smith in December 2011.

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St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore began his second morning in office granting one-on-one interviews with reporters who have not been allowed to question the Circuit Attorney for years. Our coverage coming soon to @ksdknews and at 4, 5, 6 and 10!

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7 years

Jason Stockley found not guilty. Story to come via @stltoday

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1 year

Salud to the man, the myth, the legend, the one and only @Frank_Cusumano on 30 years @ksdknews The energy he brings all day every day is truly inspiring. I definitely look to him on how to bring it every time on camera! Photo credit @Scanoozle

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4 years

So thankful to have been learning from one of the best in the biz — the one and only ⁦ @kayquinn ⁩. Check out my first live report tonight at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. regarding the Beau Rothwell case. And, of course, you can always read it ⁦ @ksdknews ⁩

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The consummate professional ⁦ @CaseyNolen ⁩ working under pressure and in deadline right up until his final hours with ⁦ @ksdknews ⁩. Gonna miss you friend. Hope D.C. is ready for you and the equally as impressive dynamo ⁦ @AbbyLlorico ⁩!

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STL County Officer Matthew McCulloch is now facing 11 criminal charges for allegedly firing shots in the air during Trunk-or-Treat event

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Dorian Johnson has been arrested by SLMPD for drug related charges and interfering with arrest. Story coming soon to @stltoday

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Happy three-year anniversary @ksdknews to me🤗

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So happy I got to work with St. Louis TV’s first female photographer yesterday on our coverage of the cold case before she retires after an incredible 41.5 years! Bravo @photogal5

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Governor’s office just confirmed Kim Gardner is resigning today. She sent an email about it to the governor’s office today.

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Source tells me 14 of the 16 had already started - with guns, badges and in court and jail St. Louis judge: 16 sheriff's deputies are 'unauthorized hires' |

St. Louis judge orders that 16 'unauthorized hires' with sheriff's department must stand down from...

The order said the deputies were hired without following standard procedures, including receiving background checks and approval from a majority of circuit judges.

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4 years

Sources tell me the St. Louis police officer who was shot in the head last night was in stable condition following surgery.

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3 years

Important to remember when officials say crime is down, that means reported crime is down.

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The ending is masterful ⁦ @erinheff ⁩

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Riley rejected a plea deal that could have got him 17 years. Daniel Riley sentenced to nearly 19 years in prison for causing crash that left Janae Edmondson without her legs

Daniel Riley sentenced to nearly 19 years in prison for causing crash that left Janae Edmondson...

"When you see [Janae] smile, it hides her sadness, it hides her pain," Janae's mother said before the sentencing.

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St. Louis County man uncovers long-forgotten grave of officer killed in the line of duty via @stltoday

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Ferguson cop who called Michael Brown memorial "trash" to WaPo blogger suspended w/out pay until further notice. Story coming soon @stltoday

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I have now confirmed the Assistant Circuit Attorney of record on this case had his wife present in the courtroom for this hearing. She is the Chief Misdemeanor Officer for the Circuit Attorney's Office. Still no explanation as to why the attorney of record was not present.

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I’m told the officer who has the head injury is married with several children. The situation is critical, but we’ve seen two officers with life-threatening injuries pull through before. #mikeflamion & #ryanoconnor . Follow @ksdknews and @JustinaCoronel for the latest

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Wearing the bracelet Officer Tamarris Bohannon’s family gave me after my last interview with them. Wearing it today bc today his killer will be sentenced before a judge. Life without is expected. And deserved.

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It’s not often I get to be in the presence of God’s grace on this job. Today was one of those days. Don’t miss our story on two @SLMPD officers who survived a shooting — one them against all odds.

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Chief Hayden says the critcally injured officer is "not out of the woods" but is doing better than he was when he first came in.

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Don't miss my story tonight at 6 p.m. on @ksdknews 'We saw him try to take a breath' | Medical team relives rescue and revival of St. Louis police officer now defying the odds in his recovery. via @ksdknews