Andy Biggs: “Officer Coolidge was shot in the line of duty by a convicted…”

“His death was a tragic reminder of the dangers our other officers face every day. All our officers face every day. Officer Coolidge was shot in the line of duty by a convicted felon who had many, many felony convictions. And yet he was released. They were chasing. He and his partner. Officer Coolidge and his partner were chasing this individual down. The man jumped a fence and fired at them.” (00:25–00:32)

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