New York Firefighter Shooting was a Trap !!!

	New York Firefighter Shooting was a Trap !!! WEBSTER, New York — At least two firefighters were shot and killed at the scene of a fire that engulfed multiple houses in upstate New York on Monday, police said. During a news conference, Webster Police Chief Gerald Pickering said the incident appeared planned. "It does appear that it was a trap that was set for first responders," he said. Two other firefighters were treated for gunshot wounds, police said. Authorities believe one or more shooters took aim at the firefighters after they left their vehicles. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo described it as a "horrific shooting" and a "senseless act of violence." "Volunteer firefighters and police officers were injured and two were taken from us as they once again answered the call of duty," he said in a statement. Chief Pickering said the suspected shooter was killed at the scene, adding that he died of a gunshot wound, but it was unclear if it was self inflicted or from return fire from police. "He was found dead outside in proximity to the home," he said. At one point during the news conference, Chief Pickering became emotional. Fighting back tears he said it's "very difficult." For hours, gunfire stopped firefighters from working to extinguish the flames and forced police SWAT teams to evacuate homes in the area. Firefighters first arrived before 6 am, said Rob Boutillier, Webster's fire marshal. By 9 am, flames had engulfed three houses and a vehicle, he said. "It's still an active crime scene," Pickering said. "We have <b>...</b>	From: T0PV Views: 1 0 ratings
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