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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/

Sorry. I think it works now.

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

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!

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.

The original link no longer displays the story.

Here is a link from The VI Daily News:

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

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.