NEW INFO: Shooting Suspect Dies

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Posted: 5:57 PM May 11, 2008
Last Updated: 5:56 PM May 12, 2008
Reporter: Susan Nicholas
Email Address: susan.nicholas@wsaz.com

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A nursing supervisor at Cabell Huntington Hospital confirmed to WSAZ.com that Rashawn Harless died Monday afternoon. He was the man shot by police late Sunday during a chase near 7th Avenue.

Sunday, neighbors told WSAZ.com that some customers at the Speedway on Hal Greer Boulevard spotted Rashawn Harless with a gun. Two MUPD officers were nearby and customers told them about Harless.

Huntington Police Chief Skip Holbrook says just before 5pm Sunday, the MUPD officers and some Huntington Police officers found Harless in the 1500 block of 7th Avenue carrying a gun. A chase started and Harless ran toward the train tracks. He ducked behind a trash dumpster and began firing shots at the officers. Chief Holbrook says MUPD officers returned fire toward Harless.

The Chief says HPD SWAT officers were called in as well as other local agencies to help in the situation. Neighbors and media were asked to move about a block away for safety reasons.

After nearly two hours, police got close enough to Harless to see he had a gunshot wound to his head. An ambulance waiting a block away moved in and took Harless to Cabell Huntington Hospital.
Both MUPD officers have been placed on paid administrative leave, a standard procedure following an officer involved in a shooting.

Court records show that Huntington Police arrested Harless last Wednesday during a city wide drug sweep. Harless was charged with possesion of a controlled substance. On Friday, he was released from jail on $5000 bond.

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Posted by: Mike on Jun 16, 2008 at 07:19 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Rashawn and the officers involved in the shooting as well.....people you have to realize that the last thing an officer wants to do is take a life......no officer wakes up in the morning and says "I want to shoot a 19 yr old young man in the head today" it is tragic what happended. obviously rashawn lived by the streets and consequently died by the street life....our lord and savior loved him as much as anyone else.....we need to get to the real root of the problem because tragically there are Rashawn like deaths everyday....Father forgive us for we not what we do.....GOD BLESS ALL

Posted by: one of many friends on Jun 3, 2008 at 08:43 AM
yea you should regret what you say. if one of your family members got in trouble you wouldnt want a hole bunch of nobodys like you with no life just on the internet judging him and they didnt even know him. get a life or a job or something. go talk about your usless family problems.

Posted by: Rachael on May 27, 2008 at 01:08 PM
First off i just wanted to say KAYLA & KAMARI my heart goes out to you both!!! Now i just want to say that all you people on here that are saying all these bad things about Rashawn need to grown up! You people saying he was such a bad peoson cause he did drugs and he did this and he did that well you know what no one is this world is perfect!!! If you think you are or your kids are then you are crazy!!! This just makes me so angry when i read some of these comments you people left and some of the hurtful things some of you people said! Well R.I.P. Rashawn and again my heart goes out to all of your family and friends!!!!!!

Posted by: alexis williams nd jhamaia murphy on May 22, 2008 at 01:53 PM
♥♥♥♥we r both srry that this happened to him. I was his cuzo i miss him very much nd i hope tha our whole family can feel better because i rlly do understand nd i hope kamri has a goo life to ebven though she has to live it without her wonderful daddy nd i dont believe he shot eitha so whoeva said dat he did nd whoeva encoraged the police needs to go to hell.R.I.P. RASHAWN HARLESS...I MISS U CUZO.♥♥♥♥ILY

Posted by: Regretlol on May 21, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Nobody on here is going to regret what they are saying. I can tell by your weak arguements that you don't truely believe he was a good law abiding citizen. You want to change opinions of Rashawn? Your opinion has nothing to do with it. The facts are all the matters. He had the gun. He shot at the police and he is now dead. That is the facts. Nobody cares about Rashawn. Dozens more will take his place on the streets.

Posted by: Aussie on May 21, 2008 at 04:00 AM
When someone is placed in jail, it is not so that they can recieve therapy. Who cares why he had a gun, he had one and he shouldn't have. Let's say that he didn't shoot first. Why was he running? My heart goes out to his family because they where not the ones who went out with a gun shooting at police. They do not deserve the heartbreak they are forced to deal with now. However, I think that this just goes to show that he should have been in some sort of hospital. By the way, you can not be turned down for treatment when you can prove that it is neccessary, so he more than likely never tried to seek professional help. This situation is unfortunate, however I do not think that the police are to blame, they where only doing there job. Would his friends and family feel better if he had killed a bystander, he could have killed a small child who really did have the rest of their life ahead of them and who's only crime was being in the wrong place at the wrong time with a criminal.

Posted by: one of many freinds on May 17, 2008 at 10:04 AM
i think all you people are rude and should regret what you are saying. yea he had a gun but you have no idea what for. what if he felt threatend by someone or the area and felt safer wit one or like they said before you cant trust the police anyways. and the jail keeps letting people out without treating them for there problems. how are you just going to lock someone up and expect them to get better on there own. if they felt he had problems why didnt they treat him. No they let him lose and a couple days later find an excuse to kill him. and im not racist but you know if it was a white man it would have not went down like that. they wouldnt have felt threatend by him. but scared that the blackman might do something. how long do you think he had that gun? when do you think he found out about drug?.i beat he prolly had that gun for a while and all teens experiment wit drugs(even yours). he has not done anything wrong before that what makes them think he was just going to go out killing

Posted by: Jason on May 16, 2008 at 02:08 PM
Janet!!! You're going to move to Detroit or Columbus where it's safe, huh? Check the crime rate, honey. It doesn't get much safer than small town, simple minded West Virginia. If the "hard core crime" is too much for you to handle here, you'll not be able to handle it ANYWHERE!

Posted by: anon on May 15, 2008 at 09:18 PM
I do feel sorry for the family...especially the sweet baby who will never know her father. I cannot imagine that the police would shoot him if he was not a threat to the safety of others. I think that he showed all of the signs of being in trouble emotionally though...he had been recently arrested for drugs...needed psychological help...and they did try to seek it. So..if he had a gun...chances are he was either suicidal or homicidal. He could have taken the lives of many of the innocent officers or bystanders...and how sad would that be for all of their families? People need to be accountable for their actions...you go out and start firing shots...you deserve to be stopped at all cost. It is sad that there are people who are actually blaming the police for trying to save their own lives and the lives of other residents. Their job is to keep HTN safe. He was the one who had the gun..and no one forced him to trot around town with it. Sorry to the family..My prayers are with you.

Posted by: Tim on May 15, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Well, I don't know why I am bothering to comment. Because I can't change people's opinions. But I will say that if you had met Rashawn once, you would have had only good things to say about him. I also went to middle school and graduated with him. You folks shouldn't say he deserved it, because the simple fact is, the majority have no idea who he was. I don't know what happened, and I can almost guarantee nobody who has posted here, was there at the time. Don't always believe everything you hear, and don't be so quick to deal out judgment.

Posted by: Hillary Shay♥♥♥ on May 15, 2008 at 06:22 PM
Ok first of all some of you are just cold hearted to sit and say some of the things your sayin i mean come on! if it was a member of your family or a friend you wouldn't want people talkin bout it ! he did not deserve to die regardless of wat any of you all say ! Yeah he may have done some things he shouldn't have but come on now he is human WE ALL make mistakes! But he was still a person in this world that mattered maybe not to you but to his family! he has a BEAUTIFUL baby girl that is only a few months old now that will have to grow up with out a dad! Now does she deserve that? i think not! He also had a wonderful wife that loved him with her heart and soul and now she dosen't have her husband! he has family, and friends that will miss him and they love him dearly! You need to realize just because he did something wrong didn't mean he deserved to loose his life! Put yourself in his families shoes! how do you think they feel? and wat you think they will feel when they read ur comment?

Posted by: J on May 15, 2008 at 03:11 PM
You know my heart does go out to this family. Stop making excuses for what has been done. He had a gun. There are people on here making posts who have members of their own family who have beaten women, brandished weapons, used and sold drugs, had the swat team called on them, stabben a man in the throat. This man is 36 years old and has still not been forced be accountable for his actions. My point is that to those of you making excuses for this boy how would you feel if you had your child in your car or outside playing and saw him with a weapon knowing he was involved in drug use?

Posted by: Peter on May 15, 2008 at 09:52 AM
To Kayla & Kamari: I am very sorry for your loss, and my prayers are with you. To MIKE: The HPD MUST be busy doing something, they sure have made you upset in the past.....otherwise you wouldn't be posting comments on almost EVERY story about them. And calling them donut gang is simply ignorant. The police officers who patrol my neighborhood do an exceptional job; one which offers little compensation and even fewer "thanks". Perhaps you, MIKE, should find something more constructive to do besides eating donuts behind the computer, e-griping about our police department.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 15, 2008 at 09:46 AM
Kayla- I am so sorry for your loss. I am pregnant right now and i couldnt imagine raising my child without a father because of some stupid mistake on police forces. I am truly sorry and may God be with you and your little girl..

Posted by: KellyMarie on May 15, 2008 at 08:40 AM
just like his baby mom said... he was a thoughtful, and caring man. i knew rashawn since 8th grade. i dont believe either that he shot first. and people on here, the news and in the news paper are trying to make it look like he was gonna rob the speedway. Rashawn is not that stupid. i lived around him. if you seen where he lived, everyone around there carries a gun. an just because someone says something, they want to make a big deal out of it like they never heard of such a thing. but thats what people in huntington do. they carry guns. so if you dont like guns, get out of huntington...

Posted by: Amanda on May 15, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Ray Ray, i love and miss you so much. i wish you were still here. its so hard knowing that your not. but i know your up in heaven looking down on all of us. your prolly up there with chris and bobby having a big party.. save me a stop up there. see you when its my time. i love you ray ray.

Posted by: wondering on May 15, 2008 at 06:17 AM
Why was he carrying a gun and why did he run if he was such a nice and polite person...and why did he get arrested the week before???

Posted by: Bob on May 15, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Blah Blah Blah, Why did the cops shoot, why this and why that. I have friends and family in law enforcement and they are trained by guide lines set forth by state and federal governments on lethal force. Why didnt they spray him or use a taser. Well lets see, its a one plus scenerio that says you can use force one step higher than your threat. Um, suspect with gun firing at police!!! Hmmm, officer only has one choice, his gun. They dont have a higher option. If you dont like the rules police have to go by then take your opinion to Charleston the next time the Legislation is in and let them know. The police dont make the law they only enforce it. Period. The lawmakers make the law and that who has to change it. So cry to them and stop bashing the men and women who protect your streets. People want to know why when they call for the cops it takes forever for them to get there. Well, it takes numerous cops to patrol a city, but when you the citizen dont tell your city council then shut up.

Posted by: KAYLA & KAMARI on May 14, 2008 at 11:41 PM
♥♥♥YOU PEOPLE ARE UNBELIEVEBALE. MY DAUGHTER KAMARI WILL HAVE TO LIVE THE REST OF HER LIFE WITHOUT HER DADDY. SHE ONLY GOT TO SPEND 3 MONTHS WITH HIM.HE WAS SO GOOD TO HER AND ME. I KNOW THE GOODNESS IN HIM. MY FIRST MOTHERS DAY WAS MY WORST. HIS MOTHER AND SISTER ARE SO TORN UP OVER THIS.CAN YOU IMAGINE WHAT WE ARE GOING THROUGH? MY BABY DID SEEK HELP AND WAS TURNED DOWN. THE AUTOPSY CONFIRMED IT WAS NOT SELF INFLICTED---BUT HOMICIDE FROM THE POLICE. I HONESTLY BELIEVE HE DID NOT SHOOT, AND YOU WILL ALL FIND OUT THE TRUTH SOON. HIS FAMILY AND I KNOW MORE THAN ANYONE SO FOR ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO "THINK" YOU KNOW---YOUR WRONG. HE WAS NOT A THUG. HE WAS THE MOST POLITE, RESPECTFUL...2007 HUNTINGTON HIGH GRADUATE. WE HAD A LIFE AHEAD OF US AND NOW ITS DIMINISHED. I LOVED THIS MAN WITH ALL MY HEART. WE NEVER EVEN HAD THE CHANCE TO MARRY AND HAVE MORE CHILDREN. BUT HE WILL NOW REST IN PEACE LOOKING DOWN ON HIS DAUGHTER, WHILE I SHARE MEMORIES OF HIM SO SHE CAN KNOW WHAT HE WAS LIKE.♥♥♥

Posted by: FRANK on May 14, 2008 at 11:26 PM
FOR EVERYONE SAYING THIS IS A RACE ISSUE THAT IS THE BIGGEST COP OUT YET.ITS TIME TO STAND UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR ACTIONS AND QUIT BLAMING STUFF ON EVERYONE ELSE.FIRST OFF I GET TREATED LIKE THE SAME TRASH AS A WHITE MAN AS ANY BLACKMAN SO DONT GO THERE.SECOND HE SHOULD HAVE NEVER HAD A GUN AND FIRED AT POLICE OR ANYONE FOR THAT MATTER.BUT AS I STATED EARLIER THAT DOESNT MAKE IT OK TO USE LETHAL FORCE AS A FIRST OPTION.NOR DOES IT MAKE IT OK TO LEAVE HIM LAYING THERE HELPLESS BLEEDING TO DEATH FOR TWO HOUS WATCHING HIM.I KNOW THEY COULD SEE HIM I LISTENED TO THE WHOLE THING ON THE SCANNER.BUT AS FAR AS THE POLICE GO IN THIS TOWN THEY ARE OUT OF CONTROL AND I SAY THAT FROM PERSNAL EXPERIENCE AND WHAT I HERE AND SEE EVERY DAY.

Posted by: ACE on May 14, 2008 at 10:50 PM
Sorry but if you are being shot at what would you do,i`d shoot back. I believe the officers where in the right,and yes he was hit and suffered,but they had to make sure it was safe to approach the victim or maybe we would be talking about the officer who had been shot and maybe killed. Yes i feel for this guy`s family. I wish they did`nt have to go through this. And i don`t think it`s racial thing, i`m so tired of people playing this card...

Posted by: Raven on May 14, 2008 at 10:47 PM
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Posted by: Frankthewarrior on May 14, 2008 at 07:14 PM
Who do you think you are going to impress or convice on here? I never did study the rules of ingagement? First of all I do not know what ingagment is. I do know what an MOS is. I am willing to bet you claim to be an 11 Bravo. Anyway your description of combat is hilarious. Save your whole defend the freedoms speech for the women in the bar you lie to. A real combat vet that you claim to be would never monday morning quarterback a gun fight. You of all people would know no plan survives first contact. As far as lethal force: what military were you in where you use lethal force as a last measure when being fired at. Oh thats right you had ROTC in high school. New training memo to cops: use pepper spray or asp when being shot at and if they do not work you can then use a firearm. No combat vet has to get on blogs and brag about his expierence/knowledge. Go away Frank you have been punked out.

Posted by: miss priss on May 14, 2008 at 06:00 PM
I think that all the people that are on here making remarks about a person that you do not know should be ashamed of yourselves How would you feel if it was someone that you knew or someone in your family ( you would be thinking a lot differently). My prayers goes out to his family and friends. Knowing now that he is in a better place would ease the pain. Again, people think before you speak cause next time the tables could be turned

Posted by: shorts on May 14, 2008 at 04:31 PM
wow all these comments well first off what i think comin from a white girl.... i think it is a race issue cuz ive seen it happen before to alot of my friends where they attacked on the black n not the white. maybe he had a gun so what lots of people have guns now a days but you dont see them tripping over a white man having one!!!! the way i see police officers now im scared to even call on them anymore there acting out in the wrong way!!! i dont know the kid real well but maybe if huntington had more for people to do and more jobs maybe we wouldnt have to be drug dealers!!! and you people say what if he hit a young child well what if a police officer did? i seen them one time before act out on some friends and they did it right in front of kids and nobody had a gun there. but yet since my friend was black the police beat my friend sooo bad she lost her unborn child thanx officers!!! and one more thing maybe you guys should of taken him to the hospital sooner then let him lay

Posted by: a friend on May 14, 2008 at 03:46 PM
i no rayshawn and i was really good friends with his sister. i dont understand how everyone can talk all this about him when half you people didnt no him. u no everyone make bad choices. but he was never no thug. he was a good brother as well as father and if everyone to sit here and talk all this i hope something like this happens to someone u no and maybe you will understand.. god be with breona and trickie.. god bless rest in peace RayShawn

Posted by: Long Time Resident on May 14, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Excessive Force. Just Like they Shot the Vet. on 28th Street a while back for having a bottle of water. And like they are showing on news now about a suspect that had already been aprehended and cuffed. From the News chopper they showed the officer kick this man in the face. Better investigate the TRUTH not what PD says to cover themselves.

Posted by: nlj on May 14, 2008 at 03:34 PM
people are accusing others of not having a heart,let me say this I probably have the biggest heart,but this situation was started because a person was running the streets with a gun and he could have started shooting at anyone,I'm not saying he deserved to die,and I do feel very bad for his family but,if he had problems he needed his family to seek him help.I know that the Prestera on rt.60 would have helped him,and they do have a crisis unit on site,money or not he would have been helped.so please give us a break and see it if it was not your family member,we all know that you would have felt the same way.he did make a very bad decision and it cost him his life.once again sorry for your loss.

Posted by: an officer on May 14, 2008 at 03:25 PM
I see this is a tragedy for all sides. I do not know any of the parties involved or the situation leading up to this incident other than what I have read. I will say that in the past 14 years as an officer I have been involved in a few gunfire exchanges and once while in the military. In my opinion, once you are fired upon race is not an issue. It is a very nerve racking event and you don't wonder who is on the other end or how nice. As an officer my gun fire exchanges have been with white men but I am certain if another ethnic group fired on me I would shoot back if still capable. As far as the young man goes, I don't know him, I don't know why he made the choices he did. He may have been a friend to some but to fire upon an officer makes me question his character and his influences in recently. Now he leaves a grieving family. Our society is decaying around us and it is disheartening. Our morals have deteriorated to a point that I wonder if we will ever get them back.

Posted by: FRANK on May 14, 2008 at 01:37 PM
TO FRANK IS FAKE...LET ME JUST SAY I HAVE A DD214 THAT SAYS I AM A DISABLED VET NEVER CLAIMED I WON THE SILVER STAR JUST STATING FACTS. THAT NON LEATHAL FORCE SHOULD BE A LAST RESORT NOT FIRST OBVIOUSLY YOU NEVER WAS IN THE MILITARY AND HAD TO STUDY THE RULES OF INGAGEMENT. ALL I SAID IS THEY COULD HAVE HELPED THIS YOUNG MAN NOT LET HIM BLEED TO DEATH AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN PROFESSIONAL AND USED LETHAL FORCE AS A LAST OPTION. BUT FOR YOU TO QUESTION MY MILITARY BACK GROUND WELL YOU ARE PROBABLY ONE OF THOSE COWARDS THAT SIT HOME AND BEAT PEOPLE WITH BLOGS AND PENCILS CAUSE YOU DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH BACK BONE TO DEFEND THE FREEDOMS YOU SO OFTEN TAKE FOR GNATED AND ABUSE.

Posted by: Meg on May 14, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Rashawn will be really missed, and no matter what you think is right, you are really heartless to call him horrible things right here where his family can read. you know nothing about them and still think you have the right to do this. people make mistakes, and his was a big one and i would never want anyone else to be in harm for these actions, but people need to realize that this friend is not the "thug" everyone thinks he is. i have known him since middle school and he was always a kind person to me

Posted by: ..... on May 14, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Good job MUPD!! You make the city proud. HPD probably wouldn't have even investigated this. MUPD put their lives in danger to protect and they should be applauded. Although, aiming for somewhere that would have caused more pain and wouldn't have been fatal wouldn't have been a bad idea. Let him suffer then send his pathetic self to jail. Try that one next time. Shooting at officers would get him the time he deserved. One criminal down. Keep up the good work guys!!

Posted by: maddi on May 14, 2008 at 11:45 AM
It has nothing to do with race and its so crazy that some of you people think it does. If it was a white man shooting at the police the police would have done the exact same thing so get over yourselfs. Sorry the guy died and may god bless the family in this time of need but one thing the guy should have thought about what he was doing to bring a gun into a store what are people suppose to think when they see that? Thats why they called the police anyone in their right mind would. The police are here to protect the community and the officers and if someone decides that they want to be a big boy and shot at the police then its his fault for being stupid. And its everyones fault who decides to open gun fire in the community and at the officers if they get shot and killed no one is to blame but themselfs. So back off the police they were doing their job and they did a great job by protecting everyone. Give them a break. Good job HPD.

Posted by: Frankisafake on May 14, 2008 at 11:41 AM
Frank is a fake. He has never served in no army. Maybe the Salvation Army. A real soldier never gets on here claiming he is a five time silver star special forces vet. He he watched too many episodes of the Unit.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 14, 2008 at 11:14 AM
i love how people on here are just like thanks for making are street safe..But not to inform you that there is still a a person out there who killed leah hickman. I dont care if it was just for leah and no one else. But still there still on the street. Yes this young man who died was into drugs. Who in huntington isnt anymore everytime you go by a street you see your crack girls who are all small and nasty looking. Yea this young man should not of ran and shot at the police maybe he would still be here today and would gets his stuff straight to make a life for him and have kids and a wife one day but it was to late for him. But did anyone stop to think so many people are getting gun permitts now so. your going to see alot more people with guns after leahs accident..

Posted by: Sally on May 14, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Why I would want to be a policeman: Let me see, the pay is great, NO You are appreciated by everyone, NO You can shoot back if you are shot at, NO You are on call 24 hours a day, NO Oh well, I think I'll take that job at Walmart after all!

Posted by: Ari on May 14, 2008 at 10:42 AM
derek your an idiot along with freind and alwayd b on his side. Isaac you are right on!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 14, 2008 at 10:07 AM
he could have killed a police officer does anyone here remember the last officer to die like that in huntington aman doing what he could to protect our lifes and property well i do his name was paul harmon officers you all done what u had to do may god bless all of you and keep you safe

Posted by: John on May 14, 2008 at 09:07 AM
One less dirtbag on the streets.

Posted by: Randy on May 14, 2008 at 08:56 AM
Its a shame this young man is dead,however he made that decision to fire at the cops.In turn he lost the fight. I do not know the the young man or any of the cops involved. If you shoot at a cop chances are your goning to get shot at. These men and women of lawenforcement have families they want to go home to. Some kid with a gun doing things he shouldn't paid for HIS mistakes. NOW AS FOR THE POLICE OFFICERS involved in the shooting.This goes to not only the MUPD officers but to the HPD officers. They have to live with what happened. They did not go to work that day and say "hey lets kill someone." They did their jobs and did it good. They still have to live with what happened.They are going through things with their families and maybe explaining to their kids that some bad guy tried to take away their mommy or daddy. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THOSE OFFICERS AND FAMILIES

Posted by: A MOM on May 14, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Im so sick and tired of this race issue...THE MAN HAD A GUN A SHOT AT POLICE OFFICERS....ASK YOURSELFS WHY HE HAD A GUN IN THE FIRST PLACE AND WHY WAS IN ARRESTED FOR DRUGS THE WEEK BEFORE...THIS YOUNG MAN WAS ON THE WRONG PATH....IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH RACE BUT EVERYTHING TO DUE WITH FACTS...COME ON PEOPLE, BLACK OR WHITE...YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS..LETS COME TOGETHER AND GET THESE DRUGS OFF THE STREET..THEY ARE KILLING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE!!!

Posted by: Why? on May 14, 2008 at 08:47 AM
To those complaining and wanting WSAZ to take the comments down because the family members and friends are reading the comments... It is their choice to read the comments. They don't have to. Really... who is forcing them to type in wsaz in the addy bar and then click on this story and scroll down and read the comments? It is called personal responsibility. If I were a family member, personally, I would have taken the gun away from him. If the family and friends say he needed help, I would have gotten it for him. I am thankful that the police protected me from someone who had a gun and was not supposed to be carrying one since he was out on bond. Let's all remember he is the one who decided to shoot. It does not matter why. Even my 7yo son knows not to shoot at anybody because if they have a gun, they will shoot back. Some of you other posters are wacked out also... you complain when the police don't do their job. Now, they have and you still complain. Grow up!

Posted by: JT on May 14, 2008 at 08:27 AM
I am amazed as I sit here and read these comments. This man had a gun, he fled from the police, he fired shots. Why in the world should everyone elses life be put at risk for this gentleman who passed. It is the duty of the police department to protect the community. Hooray they did their job because obviously whomever called this in to the police felt threatened. I am truly sorry this man lost his life. To all of you who are claiming foul or playing the race card would you be applauding if he had shot a child in this ordeal? In my opinion maybe he should have thought twice before becoming involved in drug sales and maybe he wouldn't have had to be packing a gun to start with.

Posted by: BILL on May 14, 2008 at 06:37 AM
HE IS DEAD, GET OVER IT NOW.. GET SOMETHING WE CANT CHANGE. THE POLICE DID THERE JOB. THE OFFICERS WENT HOME TO THERE FAMILIES AND ALL CITIZENS ARE SAFE AND ONE SUSPECT WAS FATALLY WOUNDED DUE TO HIS HORRIBLE DECISIONS. ITS NOT A BLACK THING PEOPLE, THATS OLD NOW, FIND SOMETHING ELSE. THAT IS WORE OUT IN DAY AND AGE. DO YOU HEAR THE WHITE PEOPLE SCREAMING AND GOING TO PICKET LINES OVER MISS.BLACK USA. HOW IS THAT FAIR? COME ON IF WE HAD A ALL MISS.WHITE USA, LORD HOW MERCY YOU ALL WOULD GO BALLISTIC. NOW THINK ABOUT THAT FOR JUST A MINUTE. THIS YOUNG MAN MADE A HORRIBLE DECISION AND HE PAID DEARLY FOR IT. I HAVE SEEN PEOPLE ON HERE SAY HE DIDNT HAVE TO DIE OVER THIS. YOU ARE RIGHT HE DIDNT HAVE TO DIE THIS WAY, IF HE WOULD LISTENED TO THE OFFICERS AND DID NOT RUN FROM THEM. QUIT MAKING BLAME WHERE THERE IS NO BLAME. THE BLAME IS THE BLACK MALE SUSPECT, NOT THE OFFICERS.

Posted by: Isaac on May 14, 2008 at 05:31 AM
I am glad none of you people are law makers on here saying this man didn't deserve to be shot! He had a gun and shot at police, he was just arrested for drugs so what other crimes should he be invovled in before he is considered deserving. You know every serial killer including Charlie Manson had family that loved him. Just because a man has children, a wife and is a good person doesn't mean he can get away with breaking the law! The police did a good job and we should be thankful none of them got hurt! This man had it coming he was just doing to much wrong,you play you pay !!! Also good job WSAZ for a web site that allows voices to be heard,this is a good outlet tool for comments on stories you print. Keep it up!!

Posted by: jimbo on May 14, 2008 at 01:25 AM
facts: before any shooting, cops give suspect chance to put down gun, he doesn't; suspect shoots at cop; cops fire back. How did the cops do wrong? also, the cops only returned fire when fired upon. So where did the cops do wrong come on people

Posted by: FRANK on May 14, 2008 at 12:49 AM
HEY TOM BEFORE YOU TELL ME ABOUT MY SPELLING CHECK YOURS.

Posted by: ANON. on May 14, 2008 at 12:35 AM
All you dumb people need to understand, that as a police officer and in the event that someone is shooting at you, you are bound by law to subdue the suspect in ANY manor necessary. Maybe some of you people need to be staring down the barrel of a loaded gun in the hands of a person on drugs and then wonder what you are going to do... Kill or be killed?

Posted by: derek on May 13, 2008 at 11:51 PM
the real bad guys here are the H.P.D

Posted by: MT on May 13, 2008 at 11:35 PM
I cannot believe how people think it is ok to be a drug dealer or user, and to shoot at police officers, and not be shot back at. DUH! We need to get back to the idea that crime does not pay. We need to bring back parents and schools rights to spank, and for the big kids and adults, we need to build more jails and have manual labor for the prisoners. Thank you Marshall PD and Huntington PD, thanks for making our streets safe.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Rashawn was on his knees with his hands on his head. The gun was found 20 feet away from him and he was shot through his hand and then the bullet went inside his head. You tell me how a man who got shot in his head also has been shot in the hand???? These cops play it wrong and most of you only know what the newspaper and news tell you. This is a white man's world and they just got away with murder again.

Posted by: Local Resident/Student on May 13, 2008 at 10:48 PM
This is really getting out of hand! Do not get me wrong - I do not want this man to be dead right now. BUT, it does not matter how nice of a person this man was in the past. He pulled a gun and shot at officers. I heard it over the scanner. He shot first. An officer has a duty to protect himself and those around them. As a resident and Marshall student who lives in the area and goes to the Speedway in this area, I am glad that there is one less threat to my personal health in the area. The choices a person makes are their choices. There are millions of people with a rough life that DO NOT shoot at people and DO NOT use drugs. That is no excuse. I feel for his family, as I have had a family member make some bad decisions with tragic results myself. In the end, however, this decion lies in their own hands, not those of anyone around them. My prayers are with the family and friends of this young man.

Posted by: Hannibal on May 13, 2008 at 10:22 PM
He should not have been bonded out ! Let's see he must be yet another innocent victim, because he was black ? I'm so sad this young man is dead, but maybe he would have taken some REAL innocent lives down the road, who knows. It does sound like he was going down the wrong road, but as I said I'm really sorry he's dead. He should have not fired at the police or anyone for that matter, unless it was in self defense ! What a waste of life.

Posted by: To the DUMB ones on May 13, 2008 at 10:20 PM
This goes out to BUCKY...this has nothing to do with black people you ignorant fool..this happens to people of all races everything just in different cities..we wont get on any racial bases cause that is where you are wrong..last time i checked there are more whites causing these types of problems so check ya status Mr.BUCKY and get a life...

Posted by: Race not the point here on May 13, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Let’s see here. Black/White, Kid/Adult, Hood/Not in the Hood, Drugs/No Drugs. Who cares? He pulled a gun and fired upon Police Officers that you (tax payers) pay to protect you and you kids and now all you can do is complain about them. Grow-Up! If I was a Police Officer and someone fired at me guess what? I am going to fire back and Hope and Pray I get to go home and see my family. I would not care of Race, Sex, Age, Gang etc. You’re going down. You’re paying me to keep you stupid people safe. He wanted to act big by carrying a gun. Well as the saying goes you play you pay. If he wanted to care a gun and act big then he should have joined a the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force or got hired as a police officer and he would have been a live and has some of you had made the comments He could have been a part of the Donut Gang waiting on Crispy Creams at Speedway waiting on the daily delivery of the Chocolate Glaze. Way to go MUPD for protecting the MU students Keep it the good work......

Posted by: sadly on May 13, 2008 at 10:09 PM
My heart goes out to the family,may your loved one rest in peace.I will personally apologize for all of these negative comments left by all of these hurtful people.greatest sympathy

Posted by: jimbo on May 13, 2008 at 09:53 PM
to comments posted earlier.... I was there before he started shooting, the cops told him to lay the gun down and he would be fine. layed it down then hesitated after a second and picked it up and shot at them while he ran away. Maybe he was on drugs at the time, who knows. but still it's his own fault it happened but it is a tragedy that it took that long for the cops to realize he was seriously injured.

Posted by: concerned citizen on May 13, 2008 at 09:48 PM
Why was an 18 year old walking around with a gun??? Why did he run??? Why did he shoot at police in a populated area??? It don't matter what color he is, or which police dept was involved. It matters that a 18 yr. old had a gun, endangering the lives of innocent people, and the lives of officers who put their lives on the line for our safety.

Posted by: huntington on May 13, 2008 at 09:40 PM
WSAZ take these comments off! Don't you realize that the family and the young man's friends are reading some of the trash talk on here? They are grieving for crying out loud! I hope each one of you who have been nasty never have to go through with what this poor parent is enduring.

Posted by: resident to accident on May 13, 2008 at 09:38 PM
If this thug thinks he can carry a gun and show it off and not think that the police would not be interested. Come On. This person made a stupiud mistake!! police are trained to respond to people like this, especially when they shoot at the police. I guess you could say, You make your grave, you sleep in it. HPD,MUPD,WVSP good job and keep up the good work!!

Posted by: Bev on May 13, 2008 at 09:31 PM
I have nothing but sympathy for this man's family. I can't imagine how bad I would feel to lose my son any way let alone this way. I have to say that some people are trying to make this look like the cops just chased him down and killed him. HE SHOT AT THEM FIRST! They were doing what they were trained to do. Now his actions are hurting his loved ones and his child is fatherless. Put the blame where it belongs. We all make choices every day in our lives. Unfortunately he made some wrong choices and they cost him his life. Now we have to pray that his child will learn to make the RIGHT choices. God be with his loved ones.

Posted by: satisfied citizen on May 13, 2008 at 09:12 PM
There is one less drug dealer in Huntington. The police did their job. He was carrying a concealed weapon(without a permit), he fired shots at the officers, I guess I totally missed the part that makes him the victim and the Police the bad guys. I am truely sorry for his family but the cops are definately nott o blame.

Posted by: Conway on May 13, 2008 at 08:37 PM
If you are referring to the State Police yeah they showed up just as the cameras appeared, they contributed nothing

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 08:16 PM
you can do anything in life......if your willing to pay the consequence!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 07:47 PM
WHAT DID HE DO TO THE COPS TO COME AFTER HIM JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE CAME UP TO THEM AND SAID A MAN GOT A GUN HE WASNT DOING ANYTHING TO ANYONE

Posted by: BOBO on May 13, 2008 at 07:24 PM
To anonymous. Go back to HHS. You apparently did not attend English Class. If you did you were not paying attention. I undrestand why you did not sign your comment. I would be ashamed too if i had Butchered the English Language as you did.

Posted by: Mike on May 13, 2008 at 07:17 PM
Everyone wants to know why he laid there before Police Approached. Well the answer is simple. The real police was not there yet. Also the H.P.D. Donut Gang was waiting on Crispy Cream to deliver the Daily Chocolate Glaze.

Posted by: Rhonda on May 13, 2008 at 07:03 PM
My heart goes out to his family. I cannot imagine losing my son at the age of 19! May God be with his family.

Posted by: dumb people on May 13, 2008 at 06:26 PM
Last time I heard when you shoot at the police they will shoot back. Thats what they are trained to do. And if he did not shoot at them we would still be alive today.

Posted by: sicken on May 13, 2008 at 06:09 PM
i buried a friend in which the police shot and killed.yes this was partialy due to drugs.this mans family i feel your pain.dont get me wrong i think that they police dept done what they felt they had to do..i wonder why it is everyone says these kids getting killed should be more educated.Maybe the law enforcement should be more educated.i have friends on the police dept. and im sure the truth will never be told as it wasnt with my buddy..its life we have to deal with it people should use these deaths as lessons.stop doing what your doing.leave the drugs alone if your buddy is messing with them or your family turn them in..they will thank u in long run when they r still alive but burying their buddies..im not innocent i used drugs, i sold them,thought about robbing.to be honest sometimes i wished someone wouldve killed me.PEOPLE GET CLEAN DONT STOP TILL U FIND HELP.i was one of them no matter the sitution theres no wrong no right way to handle such things? I will pray for both sides....

Posted by: Bucky on May 13, 2008 at 05:52 PM
Black people need to take control of their own community. Raise your children right, to respect the laws. That is the only way things will change.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 05:38 PM
I DON'T THIS IS RIGHT NO MATTER IF HE HAD THE GUN OR NOT WHY KILL HIM RAYSHAW WAS MY FRIEND WENT TO HHS TOGETHER.THE MAN JUST HAD A KID AND A NICE GIRLFRIEND BUT NOW WE GOIN TO HAVE TO PUT HIM 6 FEET UNDER CAUSE POLICE JUST WANT TO KILL AND OT HELP... TO ME I DON'T THINK THIS IS RIGHT EVERYONE WANT TO PUT THIS STORY OUT TO BE THAT RAYSHAWN WAS THE BAD ONE LET'S LOOK AT THE POLICES THEY REALLY THE BAD ONE...

Posted by: Liz on May 13, 2008 at 04:47 PM
My heart goes out to the Harless family, I know Ray and he loves his Family. He was a good man and a good FATHER. You who say that its right he died , you are all wrong, do you think your family dserves to die?? My thoughts and prayers are with the Harless family and also with Kayla and the baby.

Posted by: HURT on May 13, 2008 at 04:29 PM
I'm appalled at how people can say the nastiest things about a person who has just lost their life and not knowing what the real circumstances are. You only know what the news has aired and it looks like they are partners with the police dept. Only one side of the story has been told but I sincerely hope that other side is told. RaShawn was a very respectful person but when a person ask for help and the whole city turns their back on him, he probably felt like there was no where to go. I hope that the hospitals that would not accept him because of insurance feels the pain that the family feels because this all could have been avoided. There are so many negative comments on here that are so hurtful. WSAZ you really should proofread them more carefully because some people just sit behind a computer and say the most outrageous things that come to mind. The police are going to try to cover their behinds but I sincerely hope that the family and the community stand together on this issue.

Posted by: Conway on May 13, 2008 at 04:26 PM
To anon (5/13/08, 1:07 pm) you say that you are tired of cops killing young black men in Huntington. Just how many have they killed? Feel free to speak, but don't make yourself look stupid. Name one other young, or old black man that the police have killed in Huntington. Please enlighten us with your knowledge.

Posted by: Hmmm on May 13, 2008 at 04:21 PM
Derek, How do you know that the cop who shot him isn't black? I don't remember seeing that information.

Posted by: HHS Student on May 13, 2008 at 04:05 PM
I went to high school with him...like Derek said below me...if you knew where he lived, you would have a gun too. This guy was a HHS graduate so I don't know why all of you are saying he didn't have an education. He left behind a son, girlfriend, mother, sister...and he will be missed. RIP Rashawn Harless

Posted by: Mike on May 13, 2008 at 04:04 PM
I see a lot of people who need some English 101. Most people know to capitalize the start of a sentence. Tom, you should not tell people how to spell when you can't spell yourself.

Posted by: friend on May 13, 2008 at 04:03 PM
rashawn was a best friend of my brothers and i treated him as if he were another little brother of mine. he was a polite, sweet young man who sadly got caught up in the wrong things. people make mistakes and choose to do wrong things sometimes, but that does not make them a bad person, and it certaintly doesn't mean that they deserve to die. whats wrong with trying to help these young people out there that actually have a chance to turn their life around? rip rashawn, you will be greatly missed- we love you!

Posted by: Really on May 13, 2008 at 03:59 PM
WSAZ!!!! TAKE THESE COMMENTS OFF OF HERE, THEY ARE HURTFUL. LET THIS FAMILY GRIEVE IN PEACE!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: derek on May 13, 2008 at 03:21 PM
i kno him and he is a good man. and for all u sayin he shouldnt have a gun. if u lived where he did u would have one too. u have no idea. and i guess for some of u, u didnt hear he was surrendin. he had his hands on the back of his head, thats why tho bullet went in his finger first. so just stop talkin trash. and if the polce is trained so good they could have took better procedures. jus some racist cop wanted to be cool. my hearts out to the family

Posted by: Tom on May 13, 2008 at 02:57 PM
to Frank who spelled your name for you? I know someone elese did it because one of those land mines messed your spelling up!!!

Posted by: jlp on May 13, 2008 at 02:53 PM
I am not trying to be mean but in response to friend and always will be, I see the problem is very few in the community take responsibility for their own actions. Education early in life is key and it is a free education so use it. To play and act "thug" is stupidity. The way it appears to me is that some areas and people are stuck in a vicious cycle. If you don't want to help yourself how on earth will any help that may be provided in the future be of any use if you refuse it? That goes for life in the hood and life in the back hollows. I grew up in a bad area of Charleston, got my High School degree. I wanted to go to college and could not afford it right away so I joined the Army. After that, I took advantage of programs offered to me and went to college. Is this a formula for everyone? No. But I did it myself. I did not try the easy road of instant gratification or instant money. Don't blame others if you are stuck. Blame yourself then do something about it.

Posted by: Huntington on May 13, 2008 at 02:27 PM
I feel terrible for his poor mother. Come on! She had to spend mother's day grieving by the side of her child. Some of the people who put comments on here have no heart. What if it were legal to kill everyone who ever made a bad decision, a mistake? None of us would be here. To the family, I sincerely send my sympathy. He only lived a short 19 years and just because of an error in judgment, he is gone. Love his heart and yours. And for the rest of the comments who think I am a bleeding heart, at least I have one!!!

Posted by: Michael on May 13, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Ray was a good young man i attended high school with. His death is tragic but the responce from the community is the worst. A Human Life is A Human Life. PERIOD. and a great one full of potential was stole. as for police protecting themselves, the SWAT team was called in for one shooting suspect, are those not slightly drastic messures? Oh well most of Huntington sees it as one more thug off the streets, and to those who knew Ray, let them think what they want. Ray's family and friends know the truth, and so does GOD, other then that Who Matters. R.I.P. Rashawn Harless..You Are Missed

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Why is it when someone shoots at the police, it's a mistake. It is a bad choice that he choose to take. If you want to have a better place to live, stop making excuses for those that make bad choices. Each person should be held accountable for their actions. Very few people that commits a crime stands up for their actions. Most run and hide and cry foul play once caught. I been to war and when an INSURGENT shot at me I shot back. It did not matter whether he ran out of bullets or not, I shoot to kill. I been through the stress but still did my job. Before you judge the police, put the badge on and show them how it is done. Vote out the judges that are afraid to put criminal in jail for a long time. Stop making excuses for the criminals. They make choices like everyone else. Good or bad take responsibility for your actions and stop crying.

Posted by: Lionel on May 13, 2008 at 02:16 PM
A lot of you minorities want the police to get tough on crime in your areas, but when it comes down to it, you all can not be satisfied. Either the police dont care, or they are too tough. In this instance, the police got shot at by some gun toating thug and he got what was coming in the life he had created. If I was the police I would just stay out of the hood, it aint worth the retribution and racial tensions.

Posted by: WOW on May 13, 2008 at 01:57 PM
PEOPLE.......HE SHOT AT THE POLICE. HE FIRED A HANDGUN RECKLESSLY, ENDANGERING MANY LIVES. MOST OF YOU WRITING IN, SOUND LIKE LIBERAL IDIOTS.

Posted by: JC on May 13, 2008 at 01:48 PM
I especially like the comment about how this guy tried to get help for his drug use, but was turned away because he had no insurance. Then, the blog discusses how he had a gun. You know, quit making excuses, the guy could have sold his gun to pay for help!!!! We are all offered the same opportunities in life, there is no excuse for this type of behavior and I don't feel sorry for weak people who are too lazy to see the opportunities. Just because the rest of us aren't so dumb from drugs doesn't mean we were given a better life - it means we desired to do better. This guy lost his life through what I would consider suicide. Do you think he didn't realize he would get killed by shooting at a cop? What if your kid was playing and ran through the line of fire and got shot, would you feel sorry for the drugdealer thug then? What if your kid didn't die, but was paralyzed for life, the child's opportunity taken away for the selfishness of a thug? Would you still feel sorry for this guy?

Posted by: Ray Boy on May 13, 2008 at 01:26 PM
R.I.P RaShawn Harless

Posted by: Chad on May 13, 2008 at 01:23 PM
"I couldnt even picture him shooting anybody but maybe he was just scared i really dont know." You're right - you don't know. The fact is, he did shoot at people - people with guns, charged to protect you and I. They did not just defend themselves, they defended your family, your child who might have been sleeping soundly on the other side of an apartment wall. "when I saw him Saturday afternoon, he didn't look right...come on people. Something wasn't right." Where are you people when it counts? Who did you expect to help this man? The people at whom he's shooting? Not logical, folks. I can buy that he needed help. There are apparently a few of you on here that feel he did. Where were you? Don't blame law enforcement for protecting those of us who never knew this man and, quite honestly, really don't want people running around who are willing to initiate shootouts - with anybody. If they need help, help them. Don't wait until they get shot, then blame the police.

Posted by: My heart goes out to his family on May 13, 2008 at 01:15 PM
How many of ya'll have a life? I mean you sit on here and blog all day about negativity. I think that the cops everywhere, not just here, all need to be retrained. They suck! Just like in PA, those cops suck as they had to beat those men. Who walks around huntington anymore without feeling as if they need to be armed just to protect themselves. If the cops were doing such a good job he wouldnt of died. Laying there until it was toooo late. Good job? Like the prev person commented have they not heard of tear gas or k9 dog? It was drug related right? Did they find any drugs on him? Or is this a assumption because he was black? Who is buying the drugs? White people? Like I said he didnt deserve to die because he wanted to go to the store and had to be harrassed while leaving~ if the cops were effective in doing there job he would still be alive to get help that he needed and take care of his family. Have a heart. Bigger probs in huntington to worry about, u think?

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 01:07 PM
THE WAY I SEE IT THE POLICE IN HUNTINGTON DON'T HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO THEN SHOOT AND KILL.I WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND IT.THEY THINK ITS RIGHT TO SHOOT SOMEONE WITH A GUN,ARE THEY GOING TO START SHOOTING EVERYONE WHO CARRIES A GUN? THEY SHOULD THEN,IF THEY ARE GOING TO SHOOT ONE PERSON WITH A GUN,THEY SHOULD SHOOT THEM ALL. MY BIG ISSUE WITH THIS,IF HE WOULD HAVE BEEN WHITE WOULD THEY HAVE SHOT HIM,I HONESTLY REALLY DON'T THINK SO,I'M SO TIRED OF THE POLICE KILLING THE YOUNG BLACK MEN IN THIS TOWN,WHAT DOES IT PROVE? THAT YOU ALL ARE RACIS,THAT FIXES THINGS HOW. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY.

Posted by: Jay on May 13, 2008 at 01:04 PM
Have you folks voted today?

Posted by: anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 12:54 PM
To "friend and always will b": How on earth did you graduate with the grammar skills you displayed in your post? At least use spell check! I also knew Rayshawn, but on a different level. I was one of his teachers and it saddens me that he chose this path for his life. He was always respectful to me, smiled, and shook my hand in the hallways. Peace be with him.

Posted by: hood rat on May 13, 2008 at 12:32 PM
in response to the question "No one in my community (9th Ave.) owns a plane or boat. How are the drugs getting here????" by car and bus apparently.

Posted by: RUSerious on May 13, 2008 at 12:17 PM
I think that perhaps the comments from this story need to be removed. Some of those comments are very hurtful to his family and friends. I wouldn’t think that WSAZ would want to disrespect his family any longer. Herald-Dispatch removed theirs finally and its time for this one to be cut off as well

Posted by: Jay on May 13, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Looking @ the situation if u can pick up a gun and start shooting then u can expect to get shot @. now thats the american way. point and simple, simple and point.

Posted by: Concerned Citizen on May 13, 2008 at 12:02 PM
I am not aware of all the circumstances surrounding the incident on Sunday, but I do know that I am tired of turning on the television and hearing about the deaths of such young people. Huntington has had a problem with drugs and crime for many years. Until the quadruple murders in 2005 took place, law enforcement didn't seem to care about what was going on. How many bodies do we have to mourn over before something is done? My prayers go out to the young man's family as well as the community.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Wow. I dont care who it is or what he did, death is a tragedy either way you put it.. To Ray Ray's family, keep your head up.. i didn't know him but 21 years olds and it hits close to heart. Everyone will be in my prayers..

Posted by: Annoyed on May 13, 2008 at 10:59 AM
I JUST WANT TO SAY TO ALL OF YOU PEOPLE WHO THINK THIS IS 'OH, JUST THE SADDEST AND MOST HORRIBLE THING FOR SUCH A NICE YOUNG MAN' WHAT THE *#%@ EVER--HE WOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN IN THIS SITUATION IF HE HADN'T BEEN CARRYING A GUN IN THE FIRST FREAKING PLACE. DON'T BE AN IDIOT - WHY WOULD HE THINK HE NEEDED TO CARRY A GUN IF HE WEREN'T INVOLVED IN SOMETHING 'DANGEROUS OR CRIMINAL' I KNOW I HAVE NEVER FELT LIKE I NEEDED TO CARRY A GUN FOR ANY REASON. HE ASKED FOR IT - CARRY A GUN -- SHOOT AT POLICE = SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES. I KNOW IF ONE OF HIS 'RANDOM SHOTS HE WAS FIRING AT POLICE' HAD HIT ONE OF MY KIDS - A GUNSHOT WOUND TO THE HEAD WOULD BE THE BEST THING THAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO HIM CAUSE I WOULD HAVE MADE HIM PAY MUCH WORSE!!!!!! I DON'T FEEL SORRY FOR HIM ONE BIT AND I THINK THE POLICE DID WHAT THEY WERE TRAINED TO DO AND DESERVE A MEDAL!!!

Posted by: .. on May 13, 2008 at 10:58 AM
Cute, JT. Blame Huntington for a person's bad decisions.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 10:54 AM
a few weeks ago i made a comment on another story and it was what will happen when hpd has to kill one of theese people well now we see

Posted by: Melissa on May 13, 2008 at 09:18 AM
My heart goes out to his family and new born child. You never know just what will happen one minute you have them to hold and the next they are gone. Take time to cherish everyone you love. R.I.P. Reshawn Harless.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 09:12 AM
wsaz is irresponsible by letting these blogs on here. i have called and complained but they must enjoy the neg comments! when we have a riot in huntington over this maybe then wsaz will take this trash off! i will never watch there news again!

Posted by: Jessica on May 13, 2008 at 09:06 AM
I didn't know RaShawn, but it looking at this story, it looks like a terrible tragedy. Obviously this young man didn't want to go back to jail & felt like he needed to defend himself. I'm a little confused with the story though, because I thought they had originally said that they had shot him and now they are saying it didn't seem to be self inflicted & they didn't come out & say that he was shot by a police officer. Why is this?

Posted by: bill on May 13, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Ok lets get this straight! He was arrested for drugs tried to kill police officers, Im so tired of hearing he made a mistake. He had plenty of time to give up and didnt! Why should they have to keep the streets closed till this thug desides to run out of ammo?

Posted by: chris on May 13, 2008 at 08:50 AM
This comment is to Friend, He is a bad person he shot at police! Geez what is with people these days? I dont care if he was a close friend he tried to kill people!

Posted by: Plain and simple on May 13, 2008 at 08:47 AM
It's easy folks. If you don't want to get injured or die, don't shoot at a police officer!!!!!!

Posted by: Huntington Resident on May 13, 2008 at 08:47 AM
So if he's just "gone down a bad road in life" the rules do not apply to him? And there should be more mercy? I don't get it.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 08:35 AM
Just because a person lives in the "hood", doesn't mean the person should behave in an ill mannered way or partake in illegal activities. I am suffering from the economy as much as the next person. I don't pack heat. I don't sell drugs. I do feel sorrow for his family. No matter what the person does, he's still someone's brother, son or nephew.

Posted by: Citizen on May 13, 2008 at 08:31 AM
This is address to friend. I am sorry for your lost but I am not responible for your choices that you have made in your life. People like you glorified the "hood" instead of doing something about you are the problem. So grow up, clean up your neighbor and be a man.

Posted by: Miss Jones on May 13, 2008 at 08:20 AM
Although this kid (and yes, I consider him a kid) killed someone to begin with,. I pray for his soul. He had to be a very troubled young man in order to take someone elses life. And to think how scared he must have been. Just to think of his last conscious moments. I hope he asked GOD for forgivness. I praay for the victim, that family of the victim, this young man as well, as this young mans family. We need to come together as a community, that is the ONLY thing that will save this town.

Posted by: Anon. on May 13, 2008 at 08:12 AM
I keep seeing comments like, "you have no idea what it's like in the hood," and "the police don't care about us" (because we live in the hood. I have a terrific idea, they do build houses and apartments in other places MOVE OUT. Stop complaining about the crime in the area and find a new area. And don't say you can't afford to because you can find rent as cheap other places. Get HUD if you have to. There's no reason for people to have to live in fear when they can go somewhere else.

Posted by: Another one bite the dust on May 13, 2008 at 08:11 AM
It is better that he dies then the police officers who set out to keep the City safe. The policer Officers has wifes, husbands and kids. The guy must have not cared if he shot at them first. I was a police office at one time I am for the Police Officer. Good job HPD and MUPD

Posted by: EMTchick on May 13, 2008 at 08:11 AM
You people wonder why the officers let him lay for an hour or so before getting him medical atten. And how long would he have let an officer lay there if it was one of them that he had shot. Do you think he would have had an ambulance staged a block away to assist when all was clear, I don't think so he would have shot and ran. At least the cops stuck around.

Posted by: anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 07:52 AM
Why was he shooting at the Police? Why did he run from the Police? I have no pity on anyone, regardless of their race or gender that has the audacity to shoot at the police and expect to get away scott free. Common sense would tell you that you should surrender and not run and definately not shoot at the Police. I don't understand why people can't get that through there heads. THE POLICE DID THEIR JOB! If you don't like how the Police are doing their jobs then YOU go, go ahead and you make it through the training an become a Police Officer and you make a difference instead of sitting on your lazy welfare butts and complain about it. Someone made a comment about the hood. You have no idea what the hood is. You would never make it in Philly, New York, Chicago, Detroit, and LA. Their is no hood in Huntington. All it is is people who can't find more constructive things to do with thier time, but complain about how others do thier job. (The guy didn't die on scene he died the next day)

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 06:31 AM
Looking at this situation I see a tragedy. Everyone in the community should realize that there is a problem in society. Locking up those drug users and pushers in the community is not going to stop the drug trade. As long as there is a user someone will be supplying them. No one in my community (9th Ave.) owns a plane or boat. How are the drugs getting here???? As long as the economy continues to decline and racial tension rises crime will also continue. We as a people (West Virginians) need to look into ways to better the community by starting programs which help those troubled in the community by rehabilitation, not by shooting the down or locking them up.

Posted by: friend and will always b on his side on May 13, 2008 at 05:25 AM
for all those people talkn bad stuff bout ray u can die. i graduated with him last year and he was a very close friend. to his mom im sorry and devistated this shouldnt have happened. and for alll u people talkn bout thug this and thug that y dont u come to the hood and were show u thug. u people have no idea what its like livin in the hood so dont talk bout it. r.i.p. ray and i will never forget u.

Posted by: Just Me on May 13, 2008 at 05:11 AM
When I posted my earlier comment, there had just been a stand off with the boy having been shot. He had not passed away then and I was under the belief that he was hurt but not that badly. I really do hate it that he passed away. I hate it for his family and his friends. It is very sad. But, he should have thought before he pulled the trigger on that gun. The police have to protect themselves. He must have known that they would return fire. It was a sad, stupid mistake that he paid the ultimate price for. I do feel for the family (especially that baby). Hopefully someone will learn a lesson from this. It would be easier to surrender than to let a situation go to extremes. As for What is wrong w/ u people on May 12, 2008 at 08:18 PM learn how to read dates and times. The remark was made before anything tragic was released.

Posted by: JT on May 13, 2008 at 04:31 AM
The public sees another thug off the streets; I see another young man who lost his life maybe because of the few options that are available to a young man in Huntington West Virginia.

Posted by: JT on May 13, 2008 at 04:17 AM
Looking at this situation I see a tragedy, this should let people know that society has a problem that we all should take responsibility for. Reading these comments I see people speaking of this young man as if he were a hardened criminal. Im sorry I knew the young man and hes not. Locking those men and women away who are out on the street using and selling drugs is not going to stop the drug market(no one in my neiborhood "9th Ave" owns a plane or boat). How is the product getting here???? Point is as long as someone is using it, someone else will be supplying it. As our economy worsens and racial tension rises crime will only increase.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 04:10 AM
Irregardless of what he did or didn't do...he didn't deserve to die, period. I just know I'm tired of people I've known since elementary school dying senselessly. God bless his friends and family.

Posted by: JT on May 13, 2008 at 03:55 AM
We all know and understand that a crime was committed by the deceased in this situation, however keep in mind that police are trained to shoot at targets. I believe that the man could have been wounded and disarmed. Theres no question in my mind that the policeman who fired at the deceased where attempted to kill him, they should've been using non lethal force.

Posted by: FRANK on May 13, 2008 at 02:13 AM
YOU PEOPLE SAY WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF HE SHOT AT YOU. WELL I HAVE HAD CHILDREN 12 YEARS OLD TRY TO HAND ME LAND MINES I WASNT ALOUD TO SHOOT THEM. I HAVE BEEN PINNED DOWN FOR HOURS AND LET THE ENEMY RUN OUT OF AMMO THEN TAKE THEM INTO CUSTODY DID NOT KILL THEM. HE HAD A HAND GUN WITH ONE CLIP THEY HAD COVER SO WHY WAS LETHAL FORCE USED. I MEAN OUR SOLDIERS EVERYDAY GET SHOY AT AND WAIT INSURGENTS OUT AND TAKE THEM INTO CUSTODY. NOW LETS COMPARE WHO IS UNDER STRESS I BELIEVE MU/HPD HAVE A CAKE WALK COMPARED TO THEM AND THEY STILL PERFORM THEIR JOBS HOW THEY WERE TRAINED.

Posted by: FRANK on May 13, 2008 at 02:07 AM
YES HE WAS ARRESTED FOR A MISDAMEANER. HE ALSO TRIED TO GET HELP AND WAS TURNED AWAY BECAUSE OF NO INSURANCE.LIKE I SAID HE SHOULD NOT OF HAD A GUN BUT THAT IS NO EXCUSE TO LEAVE A MAN LAY THERE AND BLEED TO DEATH. PEOPLE SAY TRY TO WALK IN THE POLICE SHOES I HAVE 10 TIMES WORSE THAN THEY COULD EVER IMAGINE. IF THEY CANT HANDLE THE STRESS AND PRESSURE OF THEIR JOBS THERE IS ALWAYS BARBER COLLEGE.FOR THE PEOPLE TO TELL ME TO SHUT MY MOUTH WELL WHILE YOU ARE SETTING HERE ENJOYING THE FREEDOMS I FAUGHT FOR YOU TO HAVE I HAVE EARNED THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN OPINION.YOU PEOPLE DONT HAVE THE FACTS AND HAVE THROWN THIS YOUNG MAN TO THE WOLVES AND ITS SAD CAUSE IT COULD HAVE BEEN YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW

Posted by: ash on May 13, 2008 at 01:51 AM
I am rather unhappy with the comment that was made by Susan Nichols about that particular area being safe. Just because Hillary Clinton made a recent appearance there. I have lived around that area for 3 years and it is nothing close to being safe or crime free. I have nothing much to say about this particular incident, except I am deeply sorry for all who were put into such a dangerous situation and even to the man and his family who lost a loved one. The amount of crime in that area is very high and I feel that it was falsely addressed. That is all.

Posted by: mom of two on May 13, 2008 at 01:26 AM
Just want to say I am sorry for the family, the police did what they had to do, but that doesn't make it easier on his family. If he had a drug problem, I feel your pain. My husband is in jail and I am raising 2 kids 2 and under on my own, but if he wasn't in jail the same thing was going to happen to him. Maybe not by cops, but overdosing or in a bad drug deal. I am not assuming anything, I didn't say that to affend anyone. I am truly, truly sorry for his family. God Bless you all!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 13, 2008 at 01:22 AM
The Police did what they were trained to do. People want to invent things to complain about. That boy was just arrested last week on a drug charges. If he was kept in jail where he belonged then he wouldn't have been shot for committing another crime. He should have learned the first time. If he wanted to better his life in any way then he wouldn't have been shooting at the Police, he would have surrendered instead he put others in harms way. I am sorry that his family lost a son and a father, but if he cared anything about his little baby then he wouldn't have been doing what he was doing. The Police are trying everything they can do about crime and about drugs and it's hard because there are limited numbers of Police in Huntington. The sad thing is, is when the Police actually take care of business the public complain, so there is nothing the Police seem to be able to do right in the publics eyes. I just know that if I was being shot at I would certainly shoot back!

Posted by: Marshall Student on May 13, 2008 at 12:53 AM
Why does everyone make this out to be about race? Black people are blaming cops and white people are blaming back people. This is ridiculous! I guarentee you that if I was a police officer and a white, black, purple, green or any color person took off running with a gun and tried to shoot me and put the lives of innocent people in danger I would most definately return fire. The police in Huntington have received a bad reputation for past incidents, some of them rightfully so (for example the block parties). However, this is one example where people need to get a grip. I live not far from this area and go to school a few blocks away. I do not want people getting away with shooting guns near me. The people that said they waited too long to get him medical help are ridiculous too. I would love to see those people step up and stick their head around a dumpster where someone has a gun and see if he is ok. Seriously, get a grip! Good job HPD and MUPD. You guys finally got it right.

Posted by: scared mom on May 13, 2008 at 12:09 AM
I was forced to move out of Huntington, wv couple hours away to Ohio due to heavy drugs. The drugs has really got worse and breaking people down in Huntington area. Something has to be done soon as possible before it gets out of control.

Posted by: Amy on May 13, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Rashawn had a good heart...i hope his family sues the police dept and gets every cent thats been put into the drug task force. his daughter will never remember her daddy. how can u shoot someone and not know it?! y did u allow him to b in pain? did they not call out to him that they were getting him help? he didnt even know there was an ambulance there for him! hpd just wants to make some kind of "example" out of this and its BS bc this is a human life...not a ploy for the public media to say "dont sell or do drugs" Rashawn doesnt feel or have to deal w any of this hell on earth anymore. he's in heaven and feels no sorrow or pain, even if we could beg him to come back he wouldnt...so he is where god wants him to be. i love you rashawn and we'll c u when we get there

Posted by: ???? on May 12, 2008 at 11:49 PM
This is sick. The boy just had a daughter a few weeks ago, lost his father around the same time, and turned away from his mother who was trying to help. This man was going through something that wasn't right. when I saw him Saturday afternoon, he didn't look right. I'n not saying what he did was a good thing, but come on people. Something wasn't right. And to EVERYBODY ON HERE saying that he was a 'drug dealing thug from detroit' you are so wrong. get your facts together. RIP Ray!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 11:41 PM
NONE OF THiS iS TRUE!!! RASHWAN MAY HAVE SHOT FiRST BUT THEY COULD HAVE TAKEN BETTER ACTiON THEN WHAT THEY DiD HE DdID NOT HAVE TO DiE!! NOW FAMiLY MEMBERS AND FRiENDS ALSO HiS BABY MOM SUFFERS

Posted by: OLE FRIEND OF THE FAMILY on May 12, 2008 at 11:35 PM
well 'thankful citizen' i guess you & the rest of the ignorant small minded people will sleep sound tonight knowing that Rashawn has moved on to the next life. RIP Rashawn. its sad to see the ignorance of people today w/such a tragady at hand. no one wins here. The child attempted suicide while in jail because he had never been in trouble before,didnt know how he got where he was & didnt know what to do about it. this child was not your everyday criminal. He was crying out for help (small minded people cant see that)& now may GOD have mercy on his Soul. one day you all will be faced w/some type of heart renching tragady & one can only hope that the people passing judgement today will be a little more sympathic towards you tomorrow. Ignorance is a bondage & only you hold the key...TO THE HARLESS FAMILY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU ALL, STAY STRONG & IN PRAYER & KNOW THAT GREATER THAT HE THAT IS IN ME THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD!!!

Posted by: A Citizen on May 12, 2008 at 11:29 PM
It is very sad that this troubled young man chose to be a residient offender, and yes that was his choice. He may have been a victim of addiction and drug abuse, but he made a concious choice at some point to start the abuse. He also made a concious choice to carry a fire arm which is a clear violation of his bail. Once again he made a choice. He could have chosen to put his weapon down and surrender to law enforcement. Instead, he chose to open fire. Perhaps the officers should have kept their weapons holstered and waited to be shot by this young man who was making very poor choices. Please forgive me if I hold this young man accountable for his criminal behavior, and yes he chose to engage in criminal behavior. Perhaps if we start holding young people truly accountable, with real consequences, at a younger age, we might prevent these tragedies. Or we can keep teaching out youth that there is little or no consequences for being a youth offender, and then wonder what went wrong later.

Posted by: Chelsea on May 12, 2008 at 11:25 PM
First of all my prayers go out to his family. I will really miss Rashawn. I went to middle and high school with him and never thought of him as a THUG. I couldnt even picture him shooting anybody but maybe he was just scared i really dont know. I know he was in the wrong for shooting first but for someone to say he deserved to die is just heartless. And i dont give any props to HPD because there are more dangerous people on the street then him. Because to this day leah hickmans killer and the 4 teens guned down on prom have yet be found. So somebody saying there is one less thug is funny and ignorant because he was far from that. Yeah he may have done drugs but there are business people who do that as well. So for all of you all who have no class or respect please dont write nasty messages about somebody you dont know where his family can see because it could easily be somebody in your family.

Posted by: Jamie on May 12, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Why did it take them 2 hours to get a look at him ? If they would have looked at him sooner then maybe he would still be alive .They could have went around something to get a better look . Was he still shooting at them as he was dyeing ? No one deserves to die but he did deserve to go to jail !

Posted by: BILL on May 12, 2008 at 10:46 PM
IM SURE THE POLICE DID NOT HAVE THE INTENTIONS WHEN THE SHOOT OUT STARTED TO KILL HIM.. THEY ARE TRAINED TO SHOOT TO STOP THE THREAT. THE YOUNG MAN PUT HIMSELF IN THE SITUATION HE WAS IN THAT PARTICULAR DAY. NOBODY MADE HIM DO IT. ALSO, IF YOU WERE A POLICE OFFICER AND WAS AWARE OF THIS PERSON BEFORE DEALING WITH HIM AS A DRUG DEALER AND OUT WAVING A GUN AROUND. YOU WOULD APPROACH THE SITUATION THE WAY OFFICERS DID. THAT OFFICER HAS TO LIVE WITH THE FACT THAT HE TOOK A LIFE, BUT HAD NO CHOICE IN THE MATTER. IT WAS IN SELF DEFENSE. ITS TYPICAL FOR THE BLACK SOCIETY TO WANT TO BLAME THE POLICE. ITS ALWAYS SAID THAT IT WAS A RACIAL THING. PEOPLE THAT IS GETTING OLD NOW, YOU NEED TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING DIFFERENT. QUIT USING THAT TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL SORRY FOR YOU, CAUSE NOT MANY PEOPLE DO FEEL SORRY FOR HIS ACTIONS. IN ONE OF THE COMMENTS, IT WAS SAID HE HAD A DAUGHTER. WELL THAT DOES NOT TAKE TALENT, AND WHAT IS THE POINT? HE SHOULD OF BEEN HOME WITH HER. NOT PLAYIN GANGSTA, GRAND THEFT.

Posted by: JM on May 12, 2008 at 10:45 PM
One more dirtbag off the street, he deserved everything he received. Actually he saved the taxpayers money by dying on the streets. how much money do you think it would cost to take him to court over a 6 month period and then pay to keep him locked up in prison for a few years? I'm it would cost a hell of alot more than that .02 bullet that ended his life. Justice served in my opinion. For the record, you have to be 21 years of age and take a required 8 hour pistol course before applying for your concealed pistol permit. How was he....19? Stop trying to defend this poor little boy from 'hood. He was a grown man the day he decided to pick up that gun and fire at the police. If that police had not have killed him, someone would have because he sold them fake crack in the past. Let this be a lesson to all the thugs and criminals in the huntington area...your days are numbered.

Posted by: Elizabeth on May 12, 2008 at 10:36 PM
First of all, someof you are extremely ignorant!I was a friend of raeshawn andifu knew him the way that I did and many other friends, teachers, and adults did you would not say some of the things that you have said. I'm in no way justifying him shooting at the police, it was wrong. As far as the posession of the gun, it is what it is. In our neighborhood the police dont care about protecting and"serving" us they could care less; therefor we must protect ourselves. It's loife and every man is for himself, you have to do waht you have to do in order to survive. So no mattter what occured another young person-someones child brother and father- is dead. So next time one of you ignorant people decide to post something showihng no care for his family or friends, reconcider and pretend that it your son, your brother, or even your father. Imagine that are now going to have to grow up without a father. Its not right, and i believe that the poilce could have used other means to stop him.

Posted by: angry on May 12, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Please take this trash talk off of here! WSAZ you are disappointing alot of people to allow this to go on.

Posted by: anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 10:30 PM
no one deserves to die.. the cops knew he was shot and he wasnt armed anymore. but still they didnt help help. ray was a great and loving person and he will be greatly missed. i lov you bro..

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 10:09 PM
How sad Kathy NOONE deserves to die. I am all for our law enforcement, but NOONE deserves to die. I hope Karma doesn't bite you.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Actually to everyone that is happy hes dead. You need to be considerate of his family. He just recently had a daughter, and no one deserves to be killed. To all of you that think he deserved that, hopefully one day it will happen to someone you love and care deeply for, and maybe then you wont think people deserve to die.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Good work mupd...the Gangster wanabes in the hood better start paying attion, people are getiing sick and tire of their actions ....

Posted by: Bobby on May 12, 2008 at 09:16 PM
I hate the fact that someone lost their life, but I believe the local police, just like the local residents, have had enough of the drug problem in Huntington. I hope this sends a message to those who feel the need to carry a gun and shoot at police. Huntington is tired of it and I applaud the police for doing what they had to do to help win our city back.

Posted by: ?? on May 12, 2008 at 09:14 PM
I submitted a comment earlier regarding this, but it wasn't posted. The MUPD has jurisdiction in most of the city as well as on campus. In fact, they have jurisdiction between the Huntington campus and the Charleston campus. They have just as much training as other officers in the state. I am assuming those of you who are criticizing them have never met an MUPD officer. These people are some of the most helpful individuals you will ever meet and you should be thankful that they were in the area Sunday night. Lord only knows what the individual would have done with his gun had they not intervened. I can also assure you that the officers were not wearing protective vests: what would YOU have done if you were being shot at?? And to the family member saying that the police shot at Mr. Harless first: How exactly would anyone know that?! Good grief. I am sorry for the familiy's loss and for the effects this will have on the officers. But what do you expect when you shoot at the police?

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 09:12 PM
THIS BOY NEEDED HELP, HIS MOTHER TRIED TO GET HIM HELP THE DAY BEFORE AND HE WAS TURNED AWAY BECAUSE HE DIDN'T MEET CRITERIA??? NOW WHO DO WE BLAME HIS DEATH ON? PLEASE FOR ALL OF YOU WHOM ARE TALKING TRASH PLEASE STOP AND THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE SAYING. IF YOU DID NOT KNOW HIM NOR HIS FAMILY PERSONALLY, YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING. HE CAME FROM A GOOD FAMILY AND WAS RAISED WITH MORALS. YES, HE WAS ARRESTED LAST WEEK, BUT LIKE I SAID FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DO NOT KNOW HIM YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE WHOLE STORY IS. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD SHOW SOME SYMPATHY. TO THE DOCTORS THAT TURNED HIM AWAY, HE IS GETTING THE HELP HE NEEDS NOW. WILL YOU TURN HIS MOTHER OR SISTER AWAY?

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 09:05 PM
First of all my sympathy goes out to Rashawns family and no matter what anyone has to say about the situation, he was still someones son,brother,father & friend. as with everything else that goes wrong in huntington igornance has once again taken presidents. Rashawns arrest last wednesday COULD have been a result of him in the wrong place at the wrong time, clearly if the boy wanted to kill someone he would have at speedway. yes he was wrong for having a gun, yes he was wrong for running & yes he was wrong for shooting at the police, but did he deserve to die like an animal, NO, to lay there for over an hr and bleed to death, NO. Im not justifing Rashawns wrong doing but yet most of you want to justify MU's rent a cops, HPD, SWAT & whom ever else that showed up for their role in this. their job IS to protect & serve and im sorry but their job could have been done more efficient w/out shooting him in the head. had it been your son im sure the ignorant comments would NOT be appreciated

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 09:03 PM
Kenya, I am sorry for the loss of your Brother In Law, but you say that he did nothing wrong? Apparently he was carrying a concealed weapon and I am guessing he did not have a permit or he would have had no reason to run when they questioned him. Actually since he was just arrested last week I am positive he would not have been allowed a permit. Still don't be and idiot and run from the cops and none of this would have happened. For everyone saying MUPD are security guards, muppets, or whatever else you are also idiots. Campus police go to the same police academy and go through the same training as other cops, and most have been other cops before.

Posted by: Jay on May 12, 2008 at 08:59 PM
I think that people should understand that MUPD are trained officers just like any other.Those guys do a great job on campus. Besides its illegal to carry a gun around with out a permit and if your brandishing a weapon with cops around then your taking big chances regardless if your a drug dealer or just a normal citizen. And besides when you become a cop you on duty 24/7 whether your in uniform or not. We have some good cops and some bad. But these guys were protecting themselves. The guy shouldnt have ran and put himself in this situation. He should have just layed down and talked to the cops. Now his mistake is making his family hurt. I must say I dont feel sorry for him but I do for his family. The cops done what they had to do to stop him. Sorry to the family my prayers are with you.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 08:48 PM
Ok first of all some of you are just cold hearted to sit and say some of the things your sayin i mean come on! if it was a member of your family or a friend you wouldn't want people talkin bout it ! he did not deserve to die regardless of wat any of you all say ! Yeah he may have done some things he shouldn't have but come on now he is human WE ALL make mistakes! But he was still a person in this world that mattered maybe not to you but to his family! he has a BEAUTIFUL baby girl that is only a few months old now that will have to grow up with out a dad! Now does she deserve that? i think not! He also had a wonderful wife that loved him with her heart and soul and now she dosen't have her husband! he has family, and friends that will miss him and they love him dearly! You need to realize just because he did something wrong didn't mean he deserved to loose his life! Put yourself in his families shoes! how do you think they feel? and wat you think they will feel when they read ur comment?

Posted by: Pam on May 12, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Until one has walked in anothers shoes, there is no room for judgement. I have known Rashawn for a few years. He and my son, Josh, were friends thru Cammack and Huntington High until we moved during their 11th grade year. Rashawn was a good kid, always respectful and polite. I don't know what may have happened to him lately, but being well behaved is what he knew. My thoughts and prayers to his family. Pam Blair Kennedy

Posted by: Kyra on May 12, 2008 at 08:40 PM
Another perfect example of our lax judicial system. Rashawn was arrested on Wednesday for possession. On Friday, he was released. Now, I don't know how guilty Rashawn was, but if the judges and the prosecutor would do their job, and sufficiently punish drug crimes, he would still be in jail, not lying dead in the morgue with his family in mourning. Would being in jail longer have made him change his ways? I don't know, but this time, it would have saved his life, at least for now.

Posted by: n/a on May 12, 2008 at 08:34 PM
This man wouldn't be dead if he wouldn't have ran or shot at the cops. It is sad that he had to loose his life, but what did he think would happen. And YES he did shoot first. How do you think the cop feels knowing that he killed someone. Regardless of what some people think cops don't go out looking for someone to kill. He now has to live with this the rest of his life, wondering what he could have done different, not only to save his life and the other officers, but the life of the man he had to kill to do so.

Posted by: What is wrong w/ u people on May 12, 2008 at 08:18 PM
To Just me: You are a brainless and must not have a soul or child. You don't know anything about that child however, I have never since boy bother anybody. He was just a kid. Another thing who are any of you ignorant people to judge. Every black person who leaves here isn't a thug. AND WHAT KIND OF GUN WAS HE CARRYING BECAUSE THE PAPER AND THE POLICE HAVE FAILED THE MENTION THAT? I guess we all need time to cover are butts when were wrong!! Get Me. 1st was he was arrested for a controlled substance or was a ten dollar bag of whatever that said like he was a king pin. I have seen the police treat guys from Detroit like they workin for them and guys from Huntington like an example. So, WHAT WAS THE POLICE OFFICERS EXCUSE ON WHY THEY LET THE CHILD BLEED TO DEATH? Sounds like somebody wanted him to die and hoping and praying no one come forward. My prayers go out the boys family and the mother of his child.

Posted by: CONCERNED on May 12, 2008 at 08:18 PM
What would you do if someone fired a gun at you? Would you return fire and protect yourself or just do nothing? He had a gun in the gas station....why?.....who knows. He may have been young but he was old enough to know that you DO NOT open fire at police because you DO NOT win!!!!!!!!! My prayers are with his mother. What a terrible mother's day she must have had.

Posted by: Shawn on May 12, 2008 at 08:05 PM
I was reading the comments below about the Marshall University Police Department and how people think they are not police officers and they are somehow not qualified to carry firearms. I am a graduate of the Police Academy Basic class 125 and my two roommates were Marshall University Police Officers. They graduate the police academy just like Sheriff's deputies and city police do. They ARE REAL COPS. THEY ARE NOT SECURITY GUARDS. I hope this clears things up.

Posted by: Jeff on May 12, 2008 at 08:04 PM
Good shootin'. Another low life drug thug off the streets. Kudos to the MU Police Department!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Marshall Employee on May 12, 2008 at 07:50 PM
I can't belive someone has the nerve to question how much experience and training the Marshall Police have to carry a gun? How much experience did this young man have. I assure you, the MUPD has to have training, a degree, and the ability to use and care for their firearm. They are trained. Face it, as much as I hate to say it, this young man was a bad seed. He had only been out of jail for two days. Evidently, he did not learn his lesson.

Posted by: Kathy on May 12, 2008 at 07:15 PM
This is one guy who got what he deserved. Much of the criticism of the police is ill placed. If you want someone to blame, it can be placed squarely on the shoulders of our county prosecutor Chris Chiles and his cronies the judges. Just recently how many times have you heard on the news about this criminal or that criminal being allowed to plead a serious crime down to a slap on the wrist?? My best friend was murdered and the killer allowed to enter a plea of involuntary manslaughter. Where's the justice in that? You get more time from embezzling or tax evasion than for killing a human being. Its time to put the blame where it belongs. I'm glad that this man didn't get the chance to murder someone then walk away after six months or so in jail. I do feel sorry for his family for their loss. I'm very glad that the police officers were not injured or worse.

Posted by: Resident on May 12, 2008 at 07:10 PM
for your info jay the muppets have got to go to the police academy for 13 week just like HPD cabell co sheriff ect. the only ones that have more trainng is the states and there training is about 24 weeks.and non leathal fore is only used when someone is not shooting bullets at your head.and one of the mu cops that was there is US MP.and if you were in detroit or cleveland the police would have shot him from the air from a chopper HPD done what they had to do to stop a moron shooting a gun at them. I would have shot him also if he is brave enough to shoot at the police Im sure he would shoot you. and if a stray bullet from a idiot would have hit one of my children HPD wouldnt have to show up because that guy would have already been swiss cheese I would have filled him full of holes myself.put yourself in the police shoes and what would you do. the same thing.

Posted by: Lee on May 12, 2008 at 07:10 PM
I can't believe how some of you people think. maybe one day a member of your family will be killed....

Posted by: annoymous on May 12, 2008 at 07:09 PM
There was a reason this guy was carrying a weapon. He was arrested last week for selling fake rock. He was doomed from the start, truth be known. If the cops hadn't shot him, someone he ripped off would have. Where's all this sympathy coming from? This guy was clearly on a collision course with disaster and it was all of his own making.

Posted by: Shawn on May 12, 2008 at 07:03 PM
What do you mean he wont be shooting at police anymore what if that was youyr family or someone close to you no matter what he did you shouldn't say things like that if you have that opion then what about all these police that are doing the same stuff like j.t. combs being indited on drug charges huh what about quit blaming being that get caught blame the ones supporting it and raise your self esteem and wake up to america in 2008

Posted by: disgusted on May 12, 2008 at 06:51 PM
This is what makes me sick!! Mike expressed his opinion and a "me" person more than likely a cop leaves a wonderful reply to meet him behind the police dept and you'll shown him you gut? What are the police doin these days besides beating the innocent just like someone I know a little while back. We need some real cops. There is abully law in school but what about the bully happening every day activated through our guys that are supposed to protecting and serving? A mother has lost a son and a child has lost its father. Please remember this family and hopefully stop the trend thats happenin here in Huntington.

Posted by: enough on May 12, 2008 at 06:45 PM
Ok guys, I think that this is enough. Yes, he was wrong in his actions, but let's be respectful and let his family grieve. STOP ALREADY!!!

Posted by: Condolences Sent on May 12, 2008 at 06:41 PM
So sorry for his family but it appeared to be suicide by cop. He knew the outcome of the matter or he was really too drugged out to even know the possible outcome. My thoughts also goes to the police who were placed in a situtation that they too will be changed by this event that resulted in a death.

Posted by: KENYA DUNFEE on May 12, 2008 at 06:22 PM
You sit there and critize like you have the right. We'll Now my brother in law Rashawn Harless is dead. He didn't deserve to die. He was a good person. He did nothing wrong, THE COPS SHOT AT HIM FIRST. I hope all you choke on your words because it will come back around to you ten times harder. RIP RASHAWN. WE LOVE YOU & MISS YOU ALREADY BRO.

Posted by: Tyler on May 12, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Why is the Marshall University police involved in this to begin with ? Who gave them the authority to police off campus ? Two of the MU officers are on paid leave until the investigation is complete, Alot of people on campus were talking today that the two SECURITY OFFICERS should be fired.

Posted by: a friend of his friend on May 12, 2008 at 05:31 PM
Put it like this--- its not his fault or the polices fault. I believe that Columbus is worse than huntington, i know that because i just moved from there to get away from this stuff. Whos the one who told on him??? cause i mean like the point that is being brought up "there was a high fence and he was behind a dumpster". Someone was lookin to get him in trouble. Whats with you ppl always wanting to say its about drugs?!?!.... Is it cause hes an african - american?.... I mean seriously--- I didnt know that african - americans were the only ones that do drugs--- im pretty sure on that drug raid wednesday that i seen a white female gettin cuffed away! So before you all go pointin fingers make sure you know what your talking about. You guys sound stupid. Also, put yourself in his situation---- he was on 7th ave. more than likely going towards 9th and was lookin to protect himself from the GROWN MEN FROM DETROIT!!! but im done ya'll need to stop runnin the mouth and think before you speak!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 04:25 PM
good job donut crew!!!!

Posted by: John on May 12, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Re: "What were thr muppets doing with a gun to begin with? Its not like theyre real cops by any means." - First of all, MUPD are real cops, secondly, one of the cops is also a Military Police officer, he knows the fracking rules of engagemet. Since you think they aren't real police officers, you be sure to tell them not to help you if they ever witness you being attacked.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 03:55 PM
Harless HAS GONE TO THE LORD NOW MAY HE REST IN PEACE 05-12-08

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 03:53 PM
i had this boy in class he was a big trouble marker but he never did have a home life and this is what they do when they don't have a home life either in jail or get shot hpd is doing a fine job and skip holbrook is the right man for that job keep up the good work

Posted by: ? on May 12, 2008 at 03:44 PM
To those wondering: The MUPD officers receive the same training as every other officer within the state. The area around the Speedway is within their jurisdiction. Their job is to "Serve and Protect" and you should be thankful that they were there last night. It is unfortunate that this individual received a wound and did not receive medical treatment immediately. I have no doubt, however, that there is perfect reasoning behind it. To those commenting on the MUPD, I have no hesitation in saying that you must not know a single one of them. They are the most helpful officers you will ever meet. Again, be thankful that they were in the area last night. Lord only knows what this individual was planning to do with his gun. I do not believe I am incorrect in assuming that he wasn't planning something honorable. I hope he recovers so he can spend some well deserved time in jail. Prayers to the officers involved and to Mr. Harless' family.

Posted by: Concerned Citizen on May 12, 2008 at 03:41 PM
FRANK: he was arrested on wednesday last week in the drug sting so i'd say that theres a 99.9 % chance this was in some way or other drug related.. he was either robbing someone w/ the gun to feed his drug habits, maybe going to kill someone who ratted him out, or had drugs on him and didnt want to get busted.. i bet if you did research you'd find that more than 3/4 of the main crimes in huntington is drug related. its really getting ridiculous around here. I felt safe in huntington when i first moved here in 2000, it was safer than charleston and now im questioning which city is actually worse.

Posted by: FRANK on May 12, 2008 at 03:11 PM
HPD NOR MARSHALL PD SHOULD EVEN BE ALOUD TO CARRY GUNS. I WAS IN THE MILITARY IN THREE COMBAT ZONES SO I DO NO WHAT THEY GO THROUGH EVERYDAY. I SUFFER FROM POST DRAMATIC STRESS. SO I BELIEVE I AM QUALIFIED TO GIVE MY OPINION. WHEN IT COMES TO STATE POLICE AND SHERRIFF DEPUTIES THEY DO THEIR JOBS WELL. THE OTHER TWO NEED TO QUIT WATCHING THAT SHOW SHEILD. THIS IS THE REAL WORLD NOT TV AND CARMA WILL BITE YOU BACK. I HAD MY RUN IN WITH HPD WHEN I SURRENDERED AND WENT TO MY KNEES THEY CUFFED ME AND THEN SPRAYED ME WITH MACE ABOUT 1/2 INCH FROM MY EYES SO THAT IS WHY I FEEL THAT WAY.

Posted by: herdfan on May 12, 2008 at 02:58 PM
Hey Frank why don't you shut your big mouth I am glad that the police did what they did because my mother-inlaw and father-inlaw live a half a block from where it had happend they kept this guy from possibly harming my family how would you feel if your family was only a few yards from a Idiot with a gun. As far as him getting shot that is the risk you take when you decide to carry a weapon and try to be a big man and fire at police. IF you read also he was arrested in a drug raid last week and was charged with possesion.

Posted by: Natalie on May 12, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Criticizing the police does no good. They were doing their job. If this idiot wouldn't have done wrong he wouldn't be in this situation. Everyone is quick to judge the police on this matter. Don't forget he could of killed a loved one of yours. But that's how it goes. He is getting great care while our tax dollars pay for his care. Lord knows he probably has no insurance. Most people like him don't. Instead of getting a job to pay for things they commit crimes. This is why our country is the way it is. Leave him in the hospital then arrest him. Get the thug off street!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 02:48 PM
it would be nice to know if this young man was on medication or had he been in foster care so many of these kids once they turn 18teen are put out on the street with no money and have to fend for ones self but then again if he had a gun he would of had to have money RIGHT

Posted by: MIKE on May 12, 2008 at 02:37 PM
GOOD JOB M.U.P.D. IF U GUYS GET A CHANCE SHOW THE H.P.D. DONUT GANG WHAT TO DO. THAT IS IF U CAN GET THEM OUT OF THE DONUT SHOP.

Posted by: sam on May 12, 2008 at 02:32 PM
to frank and brad. he shot at police officers! after they shot back in self defence they tried nonlethal means, they just didnt let him lay there long enough. now law abiding hardworking taxpayers will have to pay to patch this thug up and for his room and board if he even gets any punishment out of it.!!!!!!

Posted by: Mike on May 12, 2008 at 02:25 PM
I respect the right to freedom of speech, but come on! The Police is faced with many challenges, and some are very dangerous. Thank you to all local Law enforcement Officers, keep up the good work, and my prayers will be with you. Oh, and to JAY! You are an idiot!! Marshall Police has just as much arrest powers as do the Sheriff Office, State Police, and Local PD.

Posted by: friend on May 12, 2008 at 02:09 PM
he has passed away so let him rest

Posted by: FD on May 12, 2008 at 01:59 PM
sure he was black, had a gun, and might have had a reason to run, but when are people going to start talking about these white people who kill their own families??? do we forget about them or choose not to talk about them???

Posted by: AA on May 12, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Red Cross, it didn't have anything to do with drugs to begin with. and to the rest of you who don't know the facts, go find them before you start saying something. The boy was a new father and a son to his mother that just went down the wrong path in life. Of cousre there is a chance he could have hurt someone else in this madness, but who knows because it didn't happen that way. If he would have shot the police then good. They don't do enough anyway to "protect and serve" anyway. He may have had a gun on him to protect himself because the fact that he is a young black man, chances are they wouldn't offer him much help anyway. And to Janet, he is a Huntington man you fool. Move to Detroit or C/O and you'll really be dead in a few days. My heart goes out to his mother and his new daughter.

Posted by: Bev on May 12, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Idiot should have stayed in jail. Our cops did an excellent job because NOT ONE citizen was harmed and THEY went home alive. That is their job people. I'm not a big fan of most cops but come on. They did it right this time. Give them kudos when they deserve it. As for the gunman he's lucky to be alive. In New York the cops don't stop shooting until they empty their guns. Drug dealer shot=no big loss.

Posted by: nlj on May 12, 2008 at 01:54 PM
I listened to the whole thing unravel over the scanner,and he fired first,the police were yelling"hes cracking rounds off at us"hes cracking rounds off at us"and he was moving and moaning around the dumpster,they could not tell if he still hand the gun in his hand until he moved again and laid on his back with his hands where they could be seen.the police was trying to talk to him and then he didn't respond to them.s.w.a.t. arrived and took control,askin for a ladder from the fire dept.then they got a better look at him and knew he didn't have the gun but didn't see the gun either,the cops that were behind the fence could not get a real good look because of the lattice fencing,but they were trying to talk with him.yes he was behind the dumpster for quiet awhile but he was also moving around until he laid on his back,then he had shut his eyes and they could see his hands,I believe they handled this situation fairly well,they made sure nobody else was hurt.it could have been much worse.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 01:24 PM
we really shouldn't take anyones side. all you people that say the cops did the right thing, what about all of them cops that are dirty. have any of you thought that maybe a cop could have killed someone in your family. harless is not the only one who have killed some else, the cops have could to. you have to look at this from the cops eyes, and his. and no i am not sayen i am taken his side, but i am not also taken the sops side. so don't go and judge other people ans say that if your a thug you should be put in jail, cause not everyone is perfect and if we was, we wouldn't be who we are today. so next time when you want to say something about this, look at it from both sides. that day anyone could have been hurt and the either Harless or the cops could have killed someone that day!!!!

Posted by: SQ on May 12, 2008 at 12:54 PM
the police here are jokes! they dont care about helping anyone, this kid grew up around playing sports with all of us and even went to huntington high, might i add mike dillon? dante ward? meghan and edrick?

Posted by: me on May 12, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Mike why did'nt you show are you scared of a donut eater?

Posted by: Jennifer on May 12, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Maybe poor Rashawn would not be laying in a hospital in a coma if he had not been "packing" a gun. And if everything was on the up and up with him, why did he flee? Sorry folks, your friends was messed up in trouble. I think it is a shame that the Marshall police are on leave considering they are out there earning an honest living as opposed to what these "poor young men" are doing.

Posted by: friend on May 12, 2008 at 10:58 AM
seriously nonne of you no what ur talkking about, he was the most sweetest guy and yea he made alot of mistakes but he is trying to get his life back together so dont judge him he is a loving caring person and ihope everyone who cares continues to pray for him

Posted by: A friend on May 12, 2008 at 10:52 AM
What if he was sick and tried to get help but the place he went for help sent him away IT WASNT OVER DRUGS HE JUST NEEDS HELP

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 10:42 AM
FYI: Yes, MUPD and all armed Security Officers receive the proper training on how to use their weapons and how to handle situations like this.

Posted by: TRP on May 12, 2008 at 10:41 AM
TO: DO WHAT.. I AGREE WITH YOU. EVERYBODY ON HERE NEEDS TO LISTEN TO YOURSELVES. SOMEONE THAT IS CARRYING A GUN IS PUTTING EVERYONE AT DANGER!! I DONT WANT ANYONE TO BE HURT OR SUFFER UNNECESSARILY, BUT A CRIMINAL IS A CRIMINAL. AND A GUN IS A GUN !! THE SHOTS THAT HE FIRED COULD HAVE HIT ANYONE AND THAT INCLUDES THE OFFICERS. THESE ARE MEN AND WOMEN THAT ARE HERE TO PROTECT US !! GIVE THEM SOME RESPECT. WE CAN ALL MAKE JUDGEMENTS AND ASSUME ALOT TO WHAT HAPPENED AT THAT EXACT MOMENT WHEN ALL OF THIS WAAS GOING ON.. BUT YOU JUST CANT DO THAT !! SAY YOUR PRAYERS AND INCLUDE EVERYONE IN THIS SITUATION.

Posted by: new mike on May 12, 2008 at 10:37 AM
you people realize that it is legal to carry a concealed weapon in wv? something to think about

Posted by: name less on May 12, 2008 at 10:15 AM
uhm wow. they left him there for over and hour? knowing that he was no longer a threat. this is rediculous. who shot first? some one needs to deal with all the crime in huntington. this is a big deal. its sad to know what his baby will go through not having a dad. and his girlfriend. he was a nice boy. this is sad.

Posted by: anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 10:10 AM
What was this man doing with a gun? these type of drug dealing wanna be thugs need to get their act together or else they are gonna be in these type of ordeals! HE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN WITH A GUN BY A COLLEGE WHERE DECENT LAW ABIDING CITIZENS ARE TRYING TO GET THEIR EDUCATIONS AND WORK HARD FOR ALIVING IN A LEGAL MANNER!

Posted by: dave on May 12, 2008 at 10:10 AM
LL I wasn't being ungrateful.All I was saying it shouldn't take that long to catch a man that is out in the open with a swat team.I could understand if he was in a house or was holding someone hostage.

Posted by: His mentor an cousin on May 12, 2008 at 10:02 AM
You people have no clue about my cousin. He was no thug an he did have problems. He attempted 2 seek mental care for depression an was turned away by St Mary's hosptial because they said he wasnt depressed enough!! He didnt derserve this weather he was carryin a gun or not. He is fightin 4 his life right now an u cowards have nothin better 2 do then hide behind a computer an talk down on him!

Posted by: Cindy on May 12, 2008 at 09:59 AM
He has no rights, he is a crimnal. He had no right with a gun in the city of huntington this is not the wild wild west and he should serve time for shotting at cops..Get a grip people before your family if effected by these nuts running loose with guns..

Posted by: His Little Sister on May 12, 2008 at 09:54 AM
To everybody that criticizes the so called "hood" and "ghetto" they need to realize not everybody is prefect. I know what he done was terrible. Just think it was Mother's Day would u want your son to get shot or killed by police on Mother's Day your day of thanks and appercaion. I love and care about him dearly. He needed help and nobody care about him besides a few people. If they had somebody out there trying to talk him out of it he wouldnt have shot police. Done deal! Just because you give the Marshall Police or any police a gun and a badget they think they are GOD! My heart goes out towards him and all his friends. and the people who think nevgative about the situation they can just get a life and mind their own business.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 09:53 AM
FYI Friend & Jay: Marshall Police Officers go through the same exact training at the Police Academy that every other police officer in the state of West Virginia go through. So yes, they have the necessary training to carry and use firearm.. MUPD isn't a "security agency" like everyone thinks. So, get over yourselves.

Posted by: Truth Teller on May 12, 2008 at 09:42 AM
WOW!!! First of all everyone knows that Rashawn shouldn't of had that gun. To all the people that care for him why didnt they stop him!!! I am so deeply sorry that it ended this way. He really is a good person and I am tired of seeing our young black men end in tragic situations like this. But in this situation he was not the only one in fault. To the family I hope you secure the video fotage from Speedway fast because that store is basically a little HPD station and those cameras do need to be seen. Also listening to this actions unravel on the police scanner leads to a whole different story then what the police are trying to tell. There is no reason, criminal or not, that this man should not have recieved medical attention in a timely manner. Also why was he shot before swat team arrived? Please Internal Affairs show some justice on this case. Regardless of how much stress our police officers are under you have swore to PROTECT AND SERVE EVERYONE not just the rich white!!!!!

Posted by: Thankful Citizen on May 12, 2008 at 09:40 AM
I personally know one of the MU police officers that was involved in this shooting. This officer has served our country in Iraqi and is now in the reserves and knows exactly how to defend himself and others and certainly is trained to do so. Huntington should be thankful that we have officers like this in our area ready to risk his own life to save innocent bystanders. Since this young man was running from the police, had a gun and was ready to use it, do you really blame the officers for defending themselves? This criminal should be thankful to even be alive because trained offices of the military or any other law enforcement are trained to shoot to kill.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 08:58 AM
You know what? MUPD officers are certified police officers with the State of West Virginia. They are every bit as much of a police officer as any other that goes through that academy. I used to work at MU. Any time that they were needed, they were Johnny on the spot. You folks should be thankful that MUPD, HPD and the other local law enforcement agencies are there to help when YOU need it.

Posted by: No Sympathy on May 12, 2008 at 08:56 AM
I agree, and do not have any sympathy to this man or should I say boy? He's 19? Why would we feel sorry for him when he's carrying a gun in broad daylight and able to be seen by multiple people. Then runs through Huntington - in an area populated with students - shooting at cops?? What if a stray bullet had killed someone? Would you still be feeling sorry for him and his family? Obviously more force is needed since crime is just getting worse. If he hadn't have run, this wouldn't have happened. I commend the HPD for cracking down on people like this. Enough of it. Why feel sorry for those who break the law or think they are above the law? Thanks HPD! Keep it up, you've taken another criminal off the streets!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 08:50 AM
first off Rashawn isnt this thug drug dealer.an second did anyone stop to think maybe he hit a bad time in his life. i mean they left him lay there for almost two hours yes he did have a gun an they need to make sure that they can move in whithout being shot or harmed. but he was bleeding for two hrs. an i agree does marshall police have enough training for a situation such as this? all we can do now is pray that Rashawn pulls threw this. my prayers are with is family an his lil baby

Posted by: Former Htgn Resident on May 12, 2008 at 08:43 AM
First of all, he ran from the police w/ no reason. Did they say, "Hey you, want to have a foot race?" NO. It is not illegal to have a gun, but did he have a permit for a concealed weapon? How can anyone defend this man? He fired a gun AT POLICE, with the intent of killing them. Why else would you shoot at someone? One of the 10 commandments of owning a gun is 'Don't ever point a gun at something, you don't intend to kill!' It is that simple. And FRIEND, grow up. He brought this entire situation on himself. I know the HPD isn't the best, but you gotta give them credit. They got another loser off of the street. Too bad it wasn't in a body bag! BRAD: Did he use non-lethal force against the police. I think this boy got everything he deserves. If only he'll live, so they can prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law. He has no regard for life, so let him spend the rest of his rotting in jail. He should have thought about his family and newborn baby, before he acted like a fool!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 08:42 AM
once again my question is why did he lay there so long without help. I moved back to my home town from Columbus wish I hadnt. I have many friends on the Columbus PD but Huntington's PD is a joke. OK he was armed measures were taken but there is also suppose to be another side to policing its called compassion and I seriously doubt anyone on the Huntington PD has that trait.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 08:30 AM
so did it last an hour or two if you listen to the clip the reporter says it was about an hour so why did he lay there that long that is the question

Posted by: Mike on May 12, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Good job guys. Don't worry about the negative comments and keep up the good work.

Posted by: What if... on May 12, 2008 at 08:21 AM
Could the gunshot wound have been self inflicted?

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 08:15 AM
For the record for the uneducated ones in this group. The MUPD is as much a police department as the Huntington PD. They are as skilled and trained as them. They treat Marshall as if it is a city in itself. We ought to be commending them for their bravery, for preventing this gentlemen from harming some innocent people. As for the pitty party for this guy. He had a gun, and was shooting at police....I'm sorry he has a family and all, but maybe he should have thought about that a little sooner.

Posted by: Long Time Resident on May 12, 2008 at 08:15 AM
I’ve seen the drugs increase tremendously over the last 45 years. Everybody makes mistakes. My guess is that possibly this kid has seen how bad it is over there near crackville and was packing for protection. MU cops probably fired first and then the boy returned fire for fear for his life. MU Cops has probably changed story to make it look like this child fired first. These wanna be cops are always wanting some serious action in their Area of Operations. It is no different with the Saint Mary's wanna bees, & the Cabell Huntington Wanna Bees. I am not defending this boy but I have also witnessed the widespread wanna beism Huntington has to offer. Anyone that cannot make the police force is a rent a cop. This really needs a good thorough investigation of what has really happened.

Posted by: BIRDEYE on May 12, 2008 at 08:14 AM
THIS IS THE REASON I WONT GO TO HUNTINGTON I WOULD LOVE TO COME UP TO THE HUNTINGTON MALL BUT AFRAID TO .WAY TOO MANY NUTS OUT THERE.

Posted by: anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 08:01 AM
This so called innocent person was arrested last week on DRUG charges and is out on bail. NOT SO INNOCENT

Posted by: Bryan on May 12, 2008 at 08:00 AM
If he fired on Law Enforcement and he is alive he is lucky. People tend to forget how little these guys are paid and how much they have to deal with. The same individuals you do all you can to avoid are the ones these guys have to deal with on a constant basis. If it were me, I would have left him lying over night to set an example of what will happen if you make the same decision. Police Officers have a dangerous and important job to do and God Bless them for doing it. Anyone can get shot at, the ones that choose stay and fight rank at the top of my book. Keep up the fight to clean this area up.

Posted by: Trainer on May 12, 2008 at 07:59 AM
Marshall Police must have been properly trained. They defended the public by pursuing an armed gunman & returning fire after they were fired upon first. If the public did not fear being in danger they would never have had someone report him to the police. It doesnt matter why Marshall Police pursued the man. If you are a sworn law enforcement officer you take an oath to protect the public especially in a felony situation such as a armed man. Kudo's to the Law Enforcement involved. A concerned citizen from south central Ohio.

Posted by: Anon on May 12, 2008 at 07:47 AM
It stands, without question, that if someone points a gun at police officers or fires upon them, that the police officers will return fire!! Every law enforcement officer has just as much right to return home to their family and loved ones each day, just like anyone else who works in any other profession.

Posted by: JOe on May 12, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Rope off crack avenue and let them kill each other. When it is over, bull doze it and let good citizens take over.

Posted by: Christine on May 12, 2008 at 06:59 AM
stay strong rashawn. we all love you&&are praying for you. youll make it through it. chris and bobby are on your side. we love you!

Posted by: Sick of It on May 12, 2008 at 06:48 AM
If this "young boy" is so innocent and has a new baby then why was he out with a gun? Why wasn't he at home with his baby? Why wasn't he visiting his Mother on Mother's Day? Face it all of you defending him, he was up to no good...as for using tear gas, he was outside wouldn't help much would it??? As for MU Police...they are a Police Dept and do a fantastic job in their jusisdiction...so instead of critisizing all the police from every department..try saying " geeez my friend sure did the wrong thing and the police had to do what they did to protect a lot of people in the area". Your friend was up to no good and YOU need to fess up, he was in the wrong, not the Police

Posted by: Just Me on May 12, 2008 at 06:30 AM
Bet he won't shoot at the police next time....What did he expect? A cookie???

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 06:22 AM
Marshall Police are well trained through the WV State Police Academy. It is one of the reason why Marshall's campus is the safest place in Huntington.

Posted by: Hmm on May 12, 2008 at 06:14 AM
Re:The post from "me" @ 8:13 am Looked like a threat from a policeman directed toward a citizen named Mike.I'm surprised that a threat was allowed to be posted on here in the first place.Thought they had guidelines. Betcha they won't post my comment.

Posted by: Rick on May 12, 2008 at 06:10 AM
If your gonna shoot at police then be prepared to get shot at. MUPD has the exact training as any other city or county officer in this state. Good job to all officers involved.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 03:50 AM
I love how everyone criticizes the police department when you will not do a thing to change the way things are happening right now in our town. A lot of the crimes we are seeing right now is not as a result of our police not doing their job, but our judges. The police can only do what they are supposed to do. These judges are the ones that are turning a lot of these criminals back on the street to continue the pattern we are seeing. Wake up. Stop voting for these slackers.

Posted by: Red Cross on May 12, 2008 at 03:46 AM
His wellfare or health is the least of my worries. Good thing he didnt kill anybody. If the thug even lives....send him to prison!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 12, 2008 at 03:44 AM
People writing in.....what if one of those bullets would have killed someone in your family? People always come to these bad guys defense and bash the police. Its a very dangerous job, and they did the best they could in the situation the shooter created.

Posted by: DO WHAT? on May 12, 2008 at 03:42 AM
HE WAS SHOOTING AT THE POLICE!! UNPROVOKED, CARRYING A GUN, AND SHOOTING IN A POPULATED AREA. HE COULD HAVE KILLED A POLICEMAN OR EVEN A CHILD.

Posted by: JUSTICE on May 12, 2008 at 03:39 AM
FRANK....YOU SAY "DEFEND HIS SELF". YOU IDIOT, HE WAS SHOOTING AT THE POLICE. HE WASN'T GETTING ATTACKED BY SOME DRUG DEALING THUG....WHAT DO YOU MEAN, DEFENDING HIS SELF? FROM WHO? HE WAS THE BAD GUY AND GOT WHAT HE DESERVED.

Posted by: John on May 12, 2008 at 02:22 AM
Re: "get a life for real..this is going to be a hard time for his family and his newborn baby that has to deal with this the rest of her life.." That punk should have thought about that before he shot at my little brother, it's no ones fault but his.

Posted by: Jay on May 12, 2008 at 01:46 AM
What were thr muppets doing with a gun to begin with? Its not like theyre real cops by any means.once again thanx to the WV state police!!!!

Posted by: Jennifer on May 12, 2008 at 01:29 AM
Seems to me this gentleman was just arrested a week or so ago as well.

Posted by: Steve on May 12, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Actually he wasn't in the "open" he was in behind a dumpster against a bulding with a high fence around it -- was hard for law enforcement to even see the suspect yet alone safely extricate him safely.

Posted by: MOTHER on May 12, 2008 at 12:37 AM
Im so tired of these kids getting into trouble...cant they see that this is a road they shouldnt travel...get an education and stay out of this drug and gun corruptness. What a mothers day for his own mother...come guys ...WAKE UP

Posted by: Find out the truth on May 12, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Why did he have a gun?Marshall police? what did they do 2 him b4 the real cops got there? what agency shot him? and again, WHY DID HE HAVE A GUN?

Posted by: me on May 12, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Mike you are a stupid putz. Meet me behind the police station at 900am and this donut eater is going to show you my donut gut

Posted by: Unknown on May 12, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Man you people are so pathetic..get a life for real..this is going to be a hard time for his family and his newborn baby that has to deal with this the rest of her life..and for Janet..your really stupid because things life this happen everywhere and are worse in bigger cities like Columbus and Detroit..

Posted by: FRANK on May 11, 2008 at 11:47 PM
FOR ALL THOSE WHO WANT TO CRITISIZE WHAT IF IT WAS YOU LAYING THEIR THE POLICE LOOKING THROUGH THE FENCE AT YOU BLEEDING TO DEATH AND STILL DID NOTHING TO HELP KNOWING YOU WERE NO LONGER ARMED OR COULD DEFEND YOURSELF. YES HUNTINGTON IT WAS ALL ON POLICE SCANNERS THE WHOLE THING THEY DID NOTHING FOR THE YOUNG MAN AND COULD SEE HIM AND KNEW HE COULD NO LONGER DEFEND HIMSELF.NO IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH DRUGS.SO IF YOU WANT TO MOVE TO DETROIT OR COLUMBUS THEY WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU.JUST THINK IF IT WAS YOUR BROTHER FATHER HUSBAND BOYFRIEND LAYING THERE HOW WOULD YOU FEEL. NO HIM HAVING A GUN WAS NOT RIGHT BUT I SHOULDNOT HAVE COST HIM QUITE POSSIBLY HIS LIFE.

Posted by: shane on May 11, 2008 at 11:40 PM
holbrook is only interested in drugs

Posted by: BRAD on May 11, 2008 at 11:37 PM
FIRST AND FORMOST WHAT HAPPENED TO NON LEATHAL FORCE. THE MAN LAYED THERE FOR TWO HOURS BLEEDING UNRESPONSIVE.THE POLICE COULD SEE HIM AND DID NOTHING TO HELP HIM.REGAURDLES OF THE SITUATION WITH THE GUN HE HAS A RIGHT TO FAIR TREATMENT AND MEDICAL CARE.ITS HARD TO BELIVE THEY HAD A MAN ON A LADDER 1.5 HOURS INTO IT COULD SEE BOTH HIS HANDS AND HE WAS LAYING THERE UNRESPONSIVE AND THEY DID NOTHING TO HELP HIM.THE PROFESIONALISM IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENTS HERE IS GARBAGE.THE POLICE HERE CONSTANTLY USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO DO THERE JOB. LIKE HAND CUFFING PEOPLE AND THEN SPRAYING THEM WITH MACE. OR BEATING THE CRAP OUT OF THEM ITS JUST OUT OF HAND.NO WONDER SO MANY PEOPLE RUN FROM THE POLICE THEY CANT BE TRUSTED TO BE A PROFESSIONAL AND GO BY THE SAME RULES THEY ARE PAYED TO ENFORCE.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 11, 2008 at 11:37 PM
Are you serious? Detroit is where all these problems are coming from... You need to do a little research on the safest cities before you move.

Posted by: Truckin with Casey Jones on May 11, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Huntington is becoming more crazy by the day.

Posted by: friend on May 11, 2008 at 11:19 PM
For your information it didn't involve drugs. Everything that happens here isn't always about drugs. He was a young boy a maybe if people would stop a think before they speak maybe he had alot of problems. My concern is how much experience does the Marshall Police have to be carrying fire arms. Have they went through the proper training like the police have to. Do they know how to really handle a situation like today? Why doesn't people react to that. What if it was your child a they did it to them? How would you feel then. My deepest simpathy goes to the family tonight as they wait in the hosipital wondering if their son is going to make it.

Posted by: friend on May 11, 2008 at 10:59 PM
This young man is not from detroit or columbus! He is from huntington. Rashawn is in a coma. Also why did it take 1 1/2 hours to transport him to a hospital!

Posted by: LL on May 11, 2008 at 10:43 PM
Dave - I'm sorry - did you go through the police academy? Or are you just blessed with knowing it all? And to Mike, I hope you never need the assistance of law enforcement but like most of the public you bad mouth law enforcement but when you need them for something it's different. I would love for all of those who bad mouth law enforcement to spend a week in their shoes let alone experience all the stress of not being able to spend time with their families - all to protect ungrateful people like you.

Posted by: Anonymous on May 11, 2008 at 10:25 PM
ok why did it take so long for the swat team to show up?do they live in huntington? who came first the swat team or the latter?

Posted by: CURIOUS on May 11, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Why was the guy packing a gun to begin with?

Posted by: Janet on May 11, 2008 at 09:13 PM
That's it. I'm outta here. I'm not sure what the whole story here is, but we can all be pretty certain it involved drugs. What else is there in Huntington? I'm moving to Detroit or Columbus where it is safe. All the thugs that used to live there are here now.

Posted by: MIKE on May 11, 2008 at 08:36 PM
How in the world did someone get the H.P.D. Donut Gang to show up? Oh yea thats right the State Police did all the work. As usual. Did this guy get shot because he had a dozen Chocolate Glazed.

Posted by: dave on May 11, 2008 at 08:12 PM
I find it hard to believe it took them long to do this.I know the man had a gun,but he was in the open behind a dumpster.Have they not heard of tear gas,rubber bullets or a K-9 dog.It would have been a lot fast and the people would not have to worry for so long.

Posted by: sarah on May 11, 2008 at 07:30 PM
police have captured "an" armed suspect...

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The Yell: Comments for the Week of 6/28

Posted By: news bias: i saw video of people protesting coal.I DIDNT SEE people protesting being taxed into poverty,THE TEA PARTY.this is why more and more people are realizing the left wing so called news are being found out about their socialist agenda.where would t.v.stations get their power from ,if not coal.they can talk the talk,but can they walk the walk.all talk,no substance.liberal thru and thru...
Posted By: nurse: cps says young kids can't use a weed eater or so i hear. so then why can these same kids put on football pads during the summer and have the coaches w/ parents approval run til they puke or get sick from heat exhaustion. and yes if your kid wants to play football then you do have to allow your kid to go through all that or they wont get to play. so why cant the same child weedeat.
Posted By: buck: why is it w/ summer sports it seems the parents make it all about them instead of the kids. am i wrong or do alot of these parents seem to want to relive life again through the kids. or even worse make a claim to being so good at whatever the sport the parent did that they push the kid all because of what they did 'or never did'. These parents also seem to be the really high ego type person. funny thing is if the parent was so good then why arent they pro or at least a great college player. what i have noticed is the the kids w/ the parent who did play college or was on the verge of being pro does not press the issue. they allow the kids to play ball. just my opinion
Posted By: Kerry: I would just like to give the city of Huntington a great big THANK-YOU!!! for the wonderful fireworks show. Despite the slight drizzle we had a great evening out. Also had an amazing dinner at "5 guys". Thank you!!!!
Posted By: ProudAmerica: On this holiday, I want to send out thanks to all the soldiers, veterans and their families. Without your service, this holiday would not be possible. Please know that you are very much appreciated.
Posted By: Anonymous: My comment is about the WV Unemployment office. The people who work there must be the most incompetent baffoons imaginable because it seems that they can never get anything right. It is bad enough that you have to wait in line for hours with all the other people who were unfortunate enough to lose their jobs due to the bad economy but when you finally get to see someone, they always manage to completely mess things up. As if to add insult to injury, they also seem to take great pleasure in denying someone because of their mistake which forces you to appeal their "decision" and go through it all over again. These people are far worse than your typical state employee, they are morons.
Posted By: Eve: Has anyone had people soliciting at their homes for "Cabell County schools"? Had a female come to the house this morning (on the July 4 holiday) from "University of Georgia" on behalf of Cabell County to talk to local parents. She had no list of student names and made the assumption that we had kids by the toys/bikes in our yard. She had a notebook with "local parents" names that she had talked with, but I didn't recognize any of the names. She asked about the neighborhood and if any other kids lived there. I didn't disclose any info except that lots of kids live in the area. Didn't let her in the house. Just suspicious because of the holiday and local home robberies. Called Huntington Police to inform them. Wanted to post to get more info out to other families. Have a safe holiday and if anyone else has similar info, please call the Huntington Police Dept. @ 696-4470.
Posted By: : To By?? Sounds to me like your doing some bashing too. Let's keep our feelings about each other to ourselves.
Posted By: : Seems to me the more than one person has too much time on their hands. I don't understand why people get on here and bash each other's comments. Why don't you all get jobs. WOW, don't think I will return to this section of the webpage anymore.
Posted By: Big Earl: Hello working people of WV this is Big Earl and people there is nothing wrong with eating good wholesome foods like bacon sausage eggs lard flour and the like all these PETA types are ganging up on our good food like you cant go to a baseball game now and get a hotdog without a PETA nut bothering you boo hooing about the poor little pig that turned out as a hotdog. Now my favorite restaurant in the world Kentucky Fired Chicken has thrown in twith these nuts and is grilling chicken now. Chicken was never meant to be grilled only fried regular or extra crispy. So people I say get busy we have work to do they is two states in front of us we in WV have to reclaim our top spot as best fed in the whole country go down to the foodland or kroger and get a cube of regular mountain dew a sack of Lays chips and some good ball park big red smokeys with a big bowl of chili and have a grill out tomorrow to celebrate the fourth of July in style and may I say God bless the USA and coal miners too.
Posted By: food for thought: Yes I am a Christian. I do need to understand the book of Revelation more and the end time prophecy. Like most I have the concept of it. Just to make it short, government dependence(happening more than ever) and is almost being forced for the citizens of this country to rely on. Cap and trade?(sign of the mark of the beast?)I don't know. I am ready. You that believe in science is fine, I do too. I do not go as far as to believe every report they give out. I pose this question. if you are so worried about global warming that means you don't like heat or burning:correct? Hmmm, think on this of what in Revelation I do understand. The lake of fire is where the worm dieth not and the fire is never quenched. Eternity is forever, on this Earth we are just passing through.
Posted By: to why: no ,hetrosexuals wont go to hell any slower than gays.adultry fornication,stealing lying murder etc,are all sins.every one sins,it just that you cant say you want to be a christian,and keep on with bad habits or not want to change and expect god to say thats all right.life is a struggle for all of us.we are expected to repent and try our hardest to do whats right.god respects that.you are not in any more danger than any other sinner.i know that homosexuality is a sin but so is adultry.would we tell an adulter that its all right to keep on hurting their marriage and spouse and thats alright,no.i would rather live beside an honest caring,productive gay person than a dishonest evil selfish nosy buissybody any day.we are only responsible for our own sins and actions.you sound stressed,lighten up.but homosexuality is a sin,like adultry and fornication,nobody gets a free pass.
Posted By: Patty: Good points, Htiek, but the status quo with coal mining, which is a dirty business, no matter how it is marketed, i.e., "clean coal" (coal is dirty, period), will remain till the resources are depleted, the land and environment of the coal fields are destroyed, which is pretty much the case at present.
Posted By: bonn: One more thing and I really will stop. Why does the weather cycle? I do not know everything-no one does. But everything has its purpose. Sometimes, more cold is called for. If we don't have hard winters snakes and mosquitoes thrive, for one. Mosquitoes are a large part of fish diet. And snakes keep rodents in check. But too much cold hurts other things that call for warmer temps. Quail is one thing that comes to mind that suffer in the frigid temps. We just don't understand all of the workings of these things. But it is all to keep a balance-many times in things we ourselves have killed off, such as bear and wolves. Even if we don't like some species, they all serve a purpose and nature helps keep that balance. Our world really was wonderfully made. With all the changes in temperature, we still have seasons. You can know it will be cold in winter and hot in summer. The excesses serve a purpose we sometimes can not see. Strive to learn of all of her wonders, not follow blindly.
Posted By: bonn: I would like to apologize if I have been short and critical. I really am sorry. It is no excuse, but I have a very sick child who may be dying and I get so upset at the state of our world. I do have to quit reading these comments. But I hope I have caused a few people at least to think with their own common sense instead of blindly following whatever. Some theories may be correct. But many ARE for monetary purposes. We each were given a mind to think with. Question everything before taking it as it appears. And be sure and thank a veteran for the freedom we celebrate this weekend. Too many have died to protect it to just give it up willingly. And whether or not you are religious, lets try to love one another. Love can fix so many things! Try to keep our world clean, But that doesn't have to bankrupt us. We can all do our part in whatever ways we can. The old saying "Give a hoot, don't pollute" should not have gone out of style. And use your wikipedia to read "Ice Age" to see cycling.
Posted By: Follow up on cap and rape: CNSNews.com) – The 1,400-page cap-and-trade legislation pushed through by House Democrats contains a new federal policy that residential, commercial, and government buildings be retrofitted to increase energy efficiency, leaving it up to the states to figure out exactly how to do that. This means that homeowners, for example, could be required to retrofit their homes to meet federal “green” guidelines in order to sell their homes, if the cap-and-trade bill becomes law. The bill, which now goes to the Senate, directs the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and implement a national policy for residential and commercial buildings. The purpose of such a strategy – known as the Retrofit for Energy and Environmental Performance (REEP) – would be to “facilitate” the retrofitting of existing buildings nationwide.In other words all your appliances-heating-stove -fridge-windows-would have to meet green standards before we sell SOCAILISM HAS ARRIVED YESWEDID
Posted By: ANOTHER YES WE CAN: First you paid to insure your car. Soon you may have to add health insurance premiums to that stack of monthly bills as well. In a revamped health care system envisioned by senators, people would be required to carry health insurance just like motorists must get auto coverage now. The government would provide subsidies for the poor and many middle-class families, but those who still refuse to sign up would face fines of more than $1,000. The details were unveiled Thursday in a health care overhaul bill supported by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.SOCAILISM IS HERE The Congressional Budget Office estimated the fines would raise around $36 billion over 10 years. Senate aides said the penalties would be modeled on the approach taken by Massachusetts, which now imposes a fine of about $1,000 a year on individuals who refuse to get coverage. Under the federal legislation, families would pay higher penalties than individuals
Posted By: bonn: Good grief! The brain washing has gone so far it will never get better. Some of this way of thinking makes me physically ill in my stomach. All of one mind! Mindless devotion to whatever is contrary to common sense and whatever theory is being passed around. Most families have both parents working, some two jobs, just to make it now. Soon you won't even be able to work enough to carry your family, the government and the ones who won't work. Then you will be disposable and they will start killing you off because you can't give them enough money. But you will blindly keep following. It is easy to see how Hitler took control and how it is being set up for the antichrist to take control. I quit. I will never read another comment. And Kris, did that nut not know the sky has always appeared blue? Hahaha Goodbye. I know you will reply, but I won't be reading it. Never again. Either you believe God or the scientists. I choose God. And freedom!
Posted By: cap and trade: world net daily has an informative article on home ownership and all buildings in u.s.it is about total government control of everyone.you will have to answer to the gov.or else.
Posted By: Jane Doe: To Pearl: Thanks for the comment. I try to be an adult and make the usual comments and complaints, But how would you feel if every time you wrote something, Someone would respond back with their own opinions and say that you are wrong! Just the other day I wrote how my child was injured at Camden Park! Of course RoaneCo. had to write something and attack me about my decision to get angry about the situation. Yes, I agree that I should just turn the other cheek but I was raised to stand up for myself!! Why I'm a target I'll never know but I think that I have a right just like everyone else on here and to say my opinion on things whether people agree or not.
Posted By: Why?: EVERYONE SINS! Why is being gay the worst sin that sends you "straight" to HELL? Heterosexuals can do all the "sining" they want and still go to heaven but LGBT can't.
Posted By: Justme: Coal mining has been around for years and years. I'm sick of all these nuts that are griping about mining. You nuts are always griping. Maybe you need to get a life. If your so against it.. Then turn your lights out. And stop using the power. Move on, and stop taking jobs away from our miner's.
Posted By: Htiek: What always amazes me about people in WV is their slavish devotion to coal mining even though it is killing the planet, costs more jobs than it creates, poisons the water, destroys the mountains, scars the land, kills the snail darter, and other horrible things. Things are all so backwards in this country why dont we switch over to something that lasts and is free like the sun and wind? Even if the president said that stuff and I doubt he did and even if he did you are misquoting him or taking him out of context he is right if there is one sure way to get people to stop turning their air conditioners down to 76 it is to raise the price, just like gasoline. People we can learn to ride bikes and walk again, just like they did in the old days, that will help give us exercise and decrease the obesity rate in WV. Food is another area, the slop that people eat like MacDonalds, trans fats, regular soft drinks, anybody with half a brain knows the intelligent thing to do is tax regular soda pop.
Posted By: Gandalf: A tea party? Oh my! I must relay this information to my friend Alice and the Mad Hatter. Door Mouse and Rabbit too. They will be thrilled! Oh my bad, must have picked out the wrong book today. Ta Ta!
Posted By: Pearl: Roane Co why dont you and Jane pursue your romance elsewhere the yell is for complaints.
Posted By: Kris: Just throwing this out there. I'm sitting on my couch wearing sweat pants and short sleeve shirt. I'm thinking about shuting my windows and turning on my heat. Shouldn't I be turning on the air conditioner instead? It's the 2nd of July. Not saying it's global warming but it doesn't seem right. Haven't heard of any heat warning anywhere is the US so far this summer. Great for us but doesn't feel right.
Posted By: Kris: Hi Bonn, it is true that these cycles do occur over time. Scientists have taken core samples from the earth and the ice to show these cycles. However, none of the samples show such a dramatic change in such a short period of time. I am a smoker and I will admit that my second hand smoke can and probably will effect the lungs of a non-smoker. The tons of carbon monoxide and other pollutants that we release into our atmosphere HAS TO have an effect on our atmosphere. True story: there was a scientist that day after day after day couldn't figure out why the sky was so blue and clear. Then it struck him, there hadn't been ANY planes in the air for three days. That was 911. What you put out, is what you get back. If you put love out, you will get love back. If you put out negativity, you will get negativity back. For every action, there is a reaction whether it's good or bad. It's in our hands to do our best not to cause an adverse impact to our planet. Peace to ALL!
Posted By: Big Earl: Hello again good working coal mining people of WV this is the coal miners friend Big Earl with news of yet another hippie plot to stick there big noses further into our business now some of these people in Congress has throwed in with the tree huggers they are trying to make it so you cannot sell your house without some nut from the hippie EPA coming in and inspecting it to make sure you are green enough to suit there tastes. This so called cap and trade bill that these busy body do gooders are pushing on us will destroy our jobs and run up the electric bills so that everybody will have to live like the Waltons with 27 people under one roof just to keep warm. Now the average hippie longhair don’t care noway because they would have us all living in mud huts riding mules wearing sandals and weaving baskets to load down with califlowers and arougalas tofu and alfalfa to take up on some worthless mountaintop as an offering to there windmill god instead of having nice homes, cars, a job and cool air in the summer and heat in the winter ALL THANKS TO THE COAL MINER. Anything to bother people attracts these hippies like flies to a cowpie.
Posted By: to hteik: hteik has 2 comment .the global warming one was hillarous.it was june 30.he must not have gotten the same public education i did,he was taught that we had satellites in colonial time.but then again he think algoe is really smart,he doesnt know al didn,t really invent the innernet.i think fox news and conservative talk radio would do him a world of good,he,d be shocked at what he doesn,t know.
Posted By: Amy: Hey Keith, I must have missed that interview because I was busy clinging to my guns and religion. No, really, I did see it. It's kind of strange how people become so shocked when this stuff is introduced in the House of Reps. Obama outlined every plan he intended to get pushed through and a lot of people just didn't listen. Next time I hope people vote for the best candidate not the best slogan. Yes we can....bankrupt the nation!
Posted By: Patriot1: Tea Party: There will be a tea party in Grayson, Ky on July 4th. It will be held at the City Park from 4:00-6:30PM
Posted By: Dave: The seat belt law is no law. Its nothing but a deliberate attempt to extort money off the American people,use communist law and control the populace. THE PEOPLE HAVE NEVER VOTED ON IT, BUT THEY ARE TRYING TO GET YOU BELIEVE THAT IT WILL SAVE LIVES. TELL THEM TO GIVE YOU THE FIGURES ON ACCIDENTAL OPERATIONS.And if that doesn't satisfy you then why are we allowing our young brave soldiers to be killed,and for whom? WHY AREN'T THESE NEWSPAPERS BRINGING THIS INFORMATION TO THE PEOPLE? Because the nations 96% are owned and controled by the WEALTHIEST.
Posted By: bonn: I was trying to make a point. Perhaps not in the best way. I get so discouraged seeing what is happening around us. One group of scientists call for us to spread soot on all the snow up north to absorb heat to counter the coming ice age. Another (more popular) group calls for painting our roofs white to reflect the heat that is melting our ice caps. Which group is right? Neither. Our earth is doing exactly as it has been doing all along. Cycling naturally. Did it plan it all on its own? Hardly. But no one wants to hear that. It reminds me of "chicken little" yelling "the sky is falling". Only this is not so funny-this is control. And what is even sadder is-people seem to WANT to be controlled. This earth will continue as always until one preplanned day it all comes to a screeching halt. Then a new earth will be created. I will not be caught off guard. I read The Book. I know where I will be. Do you? And do you really enjoy giving those schemers your money that much? I hope one day...
Posted By: Keith: A few questions for the Yell audience: Does anyone remember when Obama gave that interview in SanFran Cisco and said that he would not prevent the construction of a coal fired plant, but his policies would bankrupt anybody that tried to build one? That policy was cap and trade. I heard O say that energy prices, under his administration, would "necessairly skyrocket." Is this the hope and change you guys voted for? How will you afford your electric and gas service under this man who cares so much for the poor? Obama said once that he was not bothered that the price of gas had risen so high, just that it happened so fast. How does everyone feel about the gas price? Obama raked John Pablo McCain over the coals for suggesting health care benefits be taxed as income, now he is going to do the same thing to pay for "free" care to illegal aliens, deadbeats, etc...but union workers will be exempt from this tax. How does that make you feel if you work for a living and are not in a union? H&C
Posted By: Amy: Hteik, "all is well" because people like us! Give me a break. If all were well, we would not have the largest unemployment rate in 26 years. The stimulus package would prevent it from going above 8%, remember? How is Iran not our business but Honduras is? The people of Honduras have a Constitution very similar to ours and we should support the people not an extremist who is trying to take over their country. The 22nd Amendment does a great service for our nation. IF it would be reversed that would be O.K too. At the rate Obama is going W. could beat him in 2012. At least I would sleep better at night.
Posted By: Just Me: Wow Jane Doe, give it a rest. I really don't think God would be please with this going on and on and on...healthy banter is fine, but this is not healthy banter. Christians absolutely can and do get angry, it's what they do with that anger that counts. It doesn't matter where, when, or even IF you go to church...what matters is that you have accepted Christ into your heart and asked for forgiveness of your sins. God didn't save us to judge others, he saved us to lead others to him. I've said many times...what if the person you just yelled at, told off, or whatever showed up at your church on Sunday? Would you be proud of your behavior?
Posted By: Sophie: Roane County is a beautiful place. The country roads snake along past fields, farms and old homes we wish could talk. Looneyville is indeed named after the Looney family, so is Gandeeville. My father was from Roane Co. & graduated from Walton High School in the 40's. He told me tales of his school days, friends, boyish pranks, old cars and the fun they had at the 4-H camp. Spencer was a big place to them. Roane Co. gave us many war veterans and kept distant family & friends together with the annual "Roane County Reunion". I don't even know if they still have it, but we used to go. I remember seeing Sen. Robert Byrd play his fiddle there. The Black Walnut Festival in October(?) is a good time to visit Spencer. They usually have a parade, arts & crafts and a museum. You can enjoy a slice of Americana, along with a slice of homemade pie.
Posted By: Craveontruth: The great Dale Carnegie once said "You never win an argument".Most of you know he wrote" How to Win Friends and Influence People'.Some of you should put this on your Christmas List.I think I will dust it off and revisit this old classic.
Posted By: cap and trade: welcome to ''before tax and tax'bill going thru the powers that be.look at your electric bills this monthe there is an enviornmental tax at 2.2cents for every kilowatt you use.can we even imagine what our electric bill will be,not to mention every thing we consume,food water ,every necessity that cant be done without.we in easternky have good reps.in washington,every one in surrounding states should put your so called reps a lot of pressure to defeat this tax and tax bill that is being pushed by a few people to make them richer and control every aspects of productive peoples lives.look at your gasbill also,you will see only a very small portion for gas but the rest in fees and taxes.look at your phone bill you will see a 100percent markup in taxes and fees.its time to put pressure on politicans to protect the citizens and not the lobiest.
Posted By: justanotherfly: sounds like jane doe is looking for an easy way out ie a lawsuit
Posted By: to bonn: i couldn,t have said it better myself.some things have to be explained like you are talking to a 5year old.but like some 5year olds that are stubborn and spoiled rotten they dont listen.wait till the cost of every thing sky rockets and they will be the first to rant and rave that nobody told them.
Posted By: Jane Doe: To my biggest fan, RoaneCo: Ummm! It's sounds to me like you have a lot of anger. You have to pick on everyone's comments! I think I speak for everyone when I say (Get a Job)!! Cause you obviously have none! You have all this free time on your hands! Why don't you spend this free time helping others instead of puttin them down! You know..WSAZ has job postings...Maybe you could find one on there!!!!I'm not a negative person. Maybe I'm just like everyone else that has a job and three kids and a lot of things to do! I get stressed out, I know that goes way over your head,You don't get stressed. But because you go to church doesn't mean you can't get angry about stuff!!LOL My father-in-law is a Deacon at my church and even he has a temper!! Look out craveontruth! Looks like RoaneCo. has found someone else to pick on!Good Luck!! Have a perfect day ( I know you will)!!
Posted By: RoaneCo.: Yes Craveontruth, there is a place named Looneyville.(no Jane Doe that isn't where I live) It is on Rt.36, nothing there but the Looneyville Post Office, and I am not joking. There is also a Lefthand Post Office on Rt.36, always wondered why there wasn't a Righthand also. Our County seat is located in Spencer, (middle of nowhere) which for years was only known for its State Mental Institution. (no Jane Doe this isn't my Alma mater) It was closed years ago and now a Wal-Mart is on that location. I guess the only other thing to speak of would be the Black Walnut Festival which is held in Spencer every October.
Posted By: bonn, the simpleton: Don't we have a smart earth? She formed herself from a dust cloud, they say and planted herself just the right distance from the sun to support the life she would create. She also filled her insides with molten heat to maintain the right temps and if that builds too much she decides to blow some out holes (volcanoes) to keep from exploding. She makes her own rain, knowing whether she needs a gentle soaking rain for her plants, or a gully washer to cleanse the filth. It pours down the mountains, into the rivers and out into the ocean which she just happened to fill with salt (her natural sanitizer). And she knows if she doesn't have ice she will over heat, but too much and she will freeze, killing her life she so carefully made. So she melts some, then as it heats up, she freezes more. All just coincidental happenings? She is brilliant! But not so smart as the humans who are making a fortune controlling the other dumb humans by convincing them THEY are causing her to do these things!!!
Posted By: passing by the yell: I met someone from Looneyville once. It's named that after a person's last name from what I was told.
Posted By: Hteik: Well it is nice to see that the war in Iraq is ending under President Obama. Who would have thought, it seems the world is backwards right now, huh? Obama gets elected, the world understands our good will, and all is well. Just like history, Republicans start wars, Democrats finish them. Hate to say we told you so but we told you so, I just get fuzzy inside thinking about all the people that love us now that hated us because of that old Bush. Another thing too, leave this Iran thing alone, that is none of our business. I dont recall anybody from Iran coming over here to help us in 1776 so why should we stick our nose in their business? When you get a strong leader like in Honduras, a good strong leader with a military background, everybody goes nuts because the guy takes things over well I support him and Obama. In fact, some people are so needed we better start now to get rid of the 22nd Amendment, it was only put in by jealous radical extremist crazy Republicans to hurt FDR.
Posted By: Craveontruth: I don't think I have ever been to Roan County.Nothing against the good people of that neck of the woods.I did enjoy looking it up on wikipedia.Is there really a Looneyville there? If there is then I must visit!Who's with me?
Posted By: food for thought: 2-10 years for almost killing a child? Where are our priorities? I know they are nestled in the mountains or wait lying deep in the ocean waiting for anoother person to adopt them and claim rights to the next whale that is proclaimed Shammu or Willy. Get real people lets protest these laws that allow some cook to wanna kill his child and only have to pay his debt of 2 - 10 years. Oh and Kris your right our God won't kill a 1 yr old or a 100 yr old just do to it. He would do it for his glory and maybe take them from being around a half heartened sadistic person that would do this to a child. Oh i love the lights and the A/C and my car, but most of all I love my GOD "Jehovah God" whom i think first and foremost for all I have, then i thank a coal miner and an AEP worker and a so on and so on.
Posted By: Kimberly: Raising the WV Toll price? I see a lot of arguments coming from this. Where is all of this money going to? Mansion might be a good governer, but when it comes to things like this, it needs fixed. WV roads are awful and I know after all of these years, surely the toll money has added up to more than enough to fix these roads!!! What an awful awful idea!!
Posted By: RoaneCo.: Bonn, people like you are the very reason I have stated that I respect ones right of freedom of religion. Although I have different views, I have no issues with anyone going to church and trying to live according to their interpretation of the bible. I think that is wonderful. I also thank you Bonn for being open minded and seeing the point I was trying make. And for Anonymous on Jul 1, 2009 at 03:11 PM, no Craveontruth and I are not the same person. We do agree on some issues, and disagree on others. And when we do disagree (speaking for myself of course) we do it without anger. Also, for Bob... sorry, it isn't working. I have a two year old that comes up with better jabs than you. But I respect your right to try.
Posted By: Sophie: Just a few comments on current Yells: Big Earl - I just can't read you anymore because it's the same things over & over. Yeah, we're with you - there are a bunch on weed-o's coming around these days trying to shut us down for the sake of some owl...We get it. We all hate it. Roane Co/Jane -It appears Roane has been very hurt in their lifetime by family conflict involving belief. Many people get hurt because of superstition & misinterpretation and overzealousness. It has been this way since time began. I hope Roane can someday get past the hurt & retoric to work out his/her own salvation. Simple belief in Jesus Christ is where it starts, the rest as I put it, is just "gravy". Jane: I'm sorry your child was hurt. This indeed must be reported. I got hurt @ CP one time too on "The Whip". It beat me so hard against the side I had a major bruise on my hip. I strained my arms trying to keep from slamming into the side. A fun thing was not so fun. No rides for me, anymore. Not there.
Posted By: : I think RoaneCo. and Craveontruth is the exact same person? Who's with me?
Posted By: Big Earl: Hello good people of WV this is Big Earl and I for one am sick and tired of all these out of state know it all nosey people bothering us if it is not these smelly hippies trying to run our jobs off or rename the WVU mascot now they are calling the good citizens of WV fat. Well people I am here to tell you that this bunch at the so called CSPI and no you hippies I don’t mean the TV show calling us fat should look in the mirror they look like something off night of the living dead pasty faced scarecrows and beanpoles and what is so great about that. WV has some of the best staple foods anywhere in the world I have eaten paotatoes beans meat flour and corn meal all my life cooked in lard and I am not one bit worse off for it and can mine coal with anybody. People all the good foods we eat are natural growed in the garden or on the farm so it should even make a tofu eating hippie type happy. I am more bothered that two states beat us out in the race for the top so I tip my hat to the people of the great states of Alabama home of the best country music band ever and Mississippi but people of WV get busy we have to reclaim our title to best fed in the USA I recommend the Kentucky Fried Chicken with gravy and biscuits as a good place to start our comeback.
Posted By: RoaneCo.: Actually Jane Doe, growing up I did attend church and read the bible. Being subjected to religion for many years I would not consider myself "confused" or uneducated. If one looks at organized religion with an open mind it isn't hard to see who is confused. For example, you have one bible yet there are numerous religious groups ( methodists, baptists etc...) that believe their interpretation is the only correct interpretation. This is understandable because the bible itself is very contradictive. In my opinion the the bible and organized religion is nothing more than a tool created to control the masses. Yet this tool has pitted man against man, brother against brother, state against state and country against country, not to mention the wars, death and destruction it has caused. I have witnessed in my lifetime many family fueds, broken marriages and busted churches at the hands of organized religion. I have heard the words of hate spoken by christians. I am not confused.
Posted By: To Fat Earl: You're losing! Ha,Ha!
Posted By: Kris: God does not control the weather!If so then he would be responsible for killing hundreds of innocent people every year in America alone! If that's your God, you can have it! My GOD is loving and compassionate. He would never take the life of a one year old nor a hundred year old just because he felt like creating a tornado that day or a hurricane the next. Get a brain and use it simpletons!
Posted By: bonn: To Jane Doe: I am afraid RoaneCo's common sense is more attractive than your comments. Read your last post at 8:58 and see if it shows the Light you are suppose to give. We are suppose to control our anger. Yes, we are forgiven, but it is not a license to keep repeating our faults. It is mercy so we can improve. Viciousness does not become a child of God. RoaneCo., may God forgive us for driving you and others away from Him with our failure to shine the Light of Love. And Jane Doe, I am the one you called ignorant just because I was showing compassion (another expectation of a Christian). It is scary about your child. But that person was not attacking your child, nor joking about it, only disapproving of your outburst. Not very attractive in anyone, especially one called to set an example for others to follow. If you must get angry, use it to accomplish something good. Christians are hated enough WITHOUT cause. Love is the answer.
Posted By: Bob: I think we might need to contact someone in state govt.about inspecting our amusement parks to many in the public simply dont care if kids get hurt this could have been something really really bad but I guess there is always a few who would crack jokes at anything even a child getting injured.
Posted By: cap and trade bill: you wont hear on liberal obama mania news reports whats in the cap and tax bill.only conservate talk radio and conservative news are telling the contents of this country destroying bill.liberal dont want you to be informed,it would be to dangerous for their so called news networks.did you know that,as i somewhat understand it,that every house in the country will have to be at gov.standards before it can be sold,they will be allowed to change therules in mid stream if they want.even if you dont like conservative news,remember only a well informed person can try to stop tyranny.look for facts,have you heard 1 liberal news tell you whats in this bill thats detrimental to this country and freedom.i challenge wsaz to look up whats in this bill and report accuratly whats in it.i dont think thats going to happen.
Posted By: food for thought: AMEN Bonn I could never have said it any better, being a Boone county coal miner and all. We do no get a very well reputation anyway.
Posted By: Craveontruth: RoaneCo.can hurt but often the truth does hurt.I support RoaneCo.To Jane Doe,I believe RoaneCo.does know quite a bit about Christianity and is not confused at all.
Posted By: Jane Doe: Thank you everyone for your support!!You know RoaneCo. Nobody is perfect, That goes for Christians too! Are we allowed to get mad??Yes! But are we forgiven everyday? Yes!Obviously you don't know much about Christianity! That's why you critize so much!!You're confused!! We are not perfect! I guess you are!!
Posted By: VOTE NO ON CAP AND TRADE: I know its a repost but i think its Worthy 'Liberty Or Tyranny?' House Passes Cap-And-Trade Republicans Warn Bill Gives Federal Government 'Virtual Control' Over 'Every Aspect Of The Lives Of The American People. Thank the Dumbocratic controled house as it will raise the average consumers power bill $175.00 This on top of the energy companies already asking for an inctrase will put such a burden on the American people that only the wealthy will survive.Please write or call our Senators they are the only life line we have left and ask them to VOTE NO on cap and trade. Republicans were overwhelmingly against the measure, arguing it would destroy jobs in the midst of a recession while burdening consumers with a new tax in the form of higher energy costs.And there was plenty to work on in a House-passed measure that pointed toward higher electricity bills for the middle class.Budget Office and the other from the Environmental Protection Agency — that suggested average increases would be $175.00 a year.
Posted By: cap and trade survey: against cap and tax,85percent.people who work and are productive.15percent for cap and tax,,,people who work for government or live off the fat of the land and dont mind other people being taxed into poverty....
Posted By: : If new drivers would slow down and actually pay attention to what they are doing, then maybe WV would'nt have these new laws for teenage drivers. Personally myself I believe that all states should have this law. It would make the roads a little safer to drive on.
Posted By: bonn: About global warming- our temperature is (and always has been) constantly changing. GOD controls it. Anyone who thinks we can are puffing themselves up bigger than we are.Are we suppose to believe we are responsible for the Ice Age thawing that is suppose to have happened way back when as well? How did that happen? Certainly not carbon emissions. Use some common sense and realize people are using this to line their pockets and gain support for their pet projects. I know- you don't want to hear this, but it is not realistic. Don't let America be controlled with this, PLEASE!! Let us remain free!
Posted By: Bob: Dont worry Jane Doe I have notice RoaneCOs posts are generally always on the rude side I am sorry to hear about your daughter.
Posted By: Just wondering: the 3 people that was killed on alt rt 10. 2 being st. joe's students. Did they ever release the cause of the accident?
Posted By: RoaneCo.: I do care about the safety of our children Anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 at 09:01 AM, no matter where they are or what they are doing. Our children are our future. What I don't care for is someone like Jane Doe on here week after week preaching her little sermons all the while calling people ignorant and showing her hostility toward others. It has always amazed me how most christians will belittle someone else but the minute you catch them being unchristian like they always come up with the old "we christians ain't perfect". Well I know they are not, but by golly they are the first to judge everyone else. These hyporcitical self proclaimed christians are one of the reasons I turned away from organized religion years ago. I just don't agree with these people shoving religion on everyone else. I respect Jane Does right to religion and I would even fight for her to keep that right, but she, like so many others need to keep their religion in their church and their home.
Posted By: Big Earl: Well hello again good working coal mining families in WV this is Big Earl and I for one am very disappointed that this cap and trade bill got passed into law the other day no thanks to our good representatives from WV. People all I can say is get a woodpile and a bunch of cow chips because your electric is going to get real expensive real quick. These hippies has run up to Washington DC and boo hooed to them tree huggers and longhairs in the EPA until they got even worse done to our jobs but then again what do you expect from a bunch that has a leaf from a dope plant on there sign like the EPA does if you don’t believe me look on this very website I seen a picture of it. Birds of a feather flock together that’s why the good working people were kept out and not allowed to talk at that hearing and the hippies let in. People these hippies has slandered our great state and coal miners first they bring in professor moonbeam from NASA to insult us then he tucks his tail and runs back to NASA and wont debate Mr. DB then they attack our state university mascot the WV mountaineer. Well people I Big Earl have a solution to this lets call WV the “Ivory Soap State,” make our mascot a bathtub that’s a sure fire way to get rid of these smelly hippies and longhairs and keep them out forever.
Posted By: ME: We christians are most always judged by our actions and that is to be expected since we are not perfect in any way. We all make mistakes every day,we get angry,we say things we shouldn't and act out our frustrations sometimes to those closest to us and our friends. We try to do better and ask forgiveness when we do stumble from our christian path. Actions speak louder than words at times, good or bad. Yes we adults act like children at times and children try to act like adults all too soon. We never know who we are influenceing with our actions and words so we need to always try to act,say and do what is right. As long as we are on this earth we will stumble but we should strive to be the best we can be and treat people with love and respect no matter how we are treated. I have turned the cheek many times and been slapped alot and will keep on doing it as long as I breath. My time will come soon enough to be judged as to the way I have lived and treated people.
Posted By: Jane Doe: I love people on the Yell!!! They give me a chance to laugh everyday. Thanks guys!!
Posted By: just looking: UMMMM do you people think that christians are perfect??? Do you think we dont get angry?? Only one person is perfect and that is Jesus Christ...And if a christian says they are perfect, then they arnt a very good christian. We all have faults. Alot of you people cant wait to get up and look at the faults of others and criticize what they believe in....
Posted By: Patriot1: Tea Party. There will be a "Tea Party" July 4th from 4:00-6:30 PM at the City Park in Grayson,Ky
Posted By: Donna: Please! enough of Michael Jackson. He died, now he will appear before God and face his punishment for his sins against children. He was a morally bankrupt person who the media has presented as an icon. It's no wonder children are so messed up today,too much TV and not enough parenting. You too, are responsible for making him appear as a person to be looked up to. He and others in entertainment and sports are not what the children need, they need moral examples to look up to, please stop the glorification of immoral and indecent individuals.
Posted By: food for thought: To those of you telling me to watch out for Fox news, please go back and read carefully what I said about the media and the government. I thank each of you for your information. I am not out to attack anyone whether acclaimed or the average joe. I just know what I have read from reports and from different sites. This information is what our scientists, meteorologists and so forth use in reference to report the records of weather and temperatures. Again thank each of you, and at last Fox news was the channel the fine people at our local (American made) dealership had channeled on the tube, personally I just watch WSAZ, at the local level.
Posted By: : Roane Co., why are you not concerned about the safety of small children at amusement parks?
Posted By: Htiek: Right on Kris you tell em about Fox News. Everyone that watches knows that the dependable networks are ABF, Anyone But Fox. I am just like everyone else in the know, they lie all the time but please dont press me to cite anything specific as I am having coffee right now. I am new to your side, so pardon me if I get something confused. Those photographs of the ice caps are proof positive as far as I am concerned, these flat earth types that dont believe global warming should compare them to the satellite picutres from the colonial period and over the years since for comparison purposes. I once heard the hottest year on record was in the 1930s but what does that prove. And before one of you know it alls talks about Al Gore riding everywhere in a private plane and having such a huge house and running a company that profits from selling carbon credits, some people in life earn their special privileges simply by showing up and enlightening the rest of us, so there.
Posted By: polar ice caps: the weather is always changing.sometime it freezes sometimes it melts,thats gods doings,not mans.wasnt it the great mind of ted danson many years ago that explaind that in 15 or 20 years that the oceans were going to raise so many feet that it would destroy and overflo inward to apolipicate level.i guess the people that live on these coast lines dont know they are under water.we americans are so silly.let me explain what a great creator said,it rains but the oceans are never full.ice melts but the oceans never overflo.i think i,ll believe him instead of a.gore or ted danzen.p.b.s last week on a travel show,,i think,,,,the guide said the glacier there had been melting 150years.that was certainly before the industrial revolution.as for fox,world net daily,newsmax,etc.the liberal press has lost it monolopy on liberal so called news.
Posted By: RoaneCo.: After you finish showing your true colors, go back and read my post again Jane Doe. Better yet let me cut and paste it for you. "I do hope your little girl is ok. I have children of my own, I know how precious they are." And just for the record, I would never "make fun" of a child, but don't think for one second that I won't point out an adult being hypocritical. Are you not the same Jane Doe that three weeks ago was preaching about God, then in the same breath calling someone "IGNORANT"? So let me say it one more time, I hope your little girl is ok. As for you, thank you for proving once again how kind, loving, patient and understanding some of you fine christians can be.
Posted By: Kris: This respectfully goes out to "food for thought" for what they said about fox news and global warming.FOX has great movies and tv shows but their view when it comes to the "news" is so far on the "right" way of thinking that it totally obscures reality in their opions of the subject at hand. They'll twist their views to make sure that it is opposite of "liberals" or people on the "left" and how they feel about the subject.Asf or global warming, we have actual time lapsed pictures of the polar caps melting at an alarming rate. You can actually see it happening. If things are cooling down, then why are the polar caps and icebergs melting at an alarming rate? The evidence is right in front of our faces. I sure do hope you're right because if I am, our planet is doomed. Sincerely, Kris
Posted By: Jethro: WHATS WRONG WITH YOU ALL UPDATE THE YELL!!!!!!!!!!WAKE UP!!!!!!
Posted By: Keith: Never thought I'd sit around and miss Bush...well the wrecking ball has appointed a racist to the supreme court, one that is inept and incompetent too. Did you notice her latest ruling was overturned today? The economy is not getting better, those of you out of work have my sympathy because this clown is not doing anything to make it better. He never held a real job, never ran a business, just a rabble rouser and agitator. How do you feel about cap and trade energy tax? All over a phony problem that doesnt even exist; WV will wither away to nothing but hey we can all get jobs in the windmill factory, cant we? How do you feel about having your health benefits taxed to pay for Obamacare? How's the hope and change working out for everyone? What do you think card check is going to do the economy? Check out an article about Obama the African Colonialist on the American Thinker Website, dated June 25th. It explains him to a "T." Obama is a wrecking ball, and he's gonna roll over everyone.
Posted By: Big Earl: Well hello again good working coal miners of WV this is Big Earl and people I have come to the conclusion that we need some friends in Washington DC that has got some clout. Some people up there has got big names but nobody apparently listens to, that is if they show up at all in court to help you out, those who are sick are excepted. Then there are some people in Charleston who should be in Washington who shall remain unnamed because nobody in Gov. Joes office asked me to say that. But remember who had that bunch from FEMA down here handing out checks before two weeks after the flood water hit and figure out who has clout. You people that went up for the hearing last week should be thanked but the good people never got to say a word but these hippies did, they are apparently now running around the creek with microscopes looking for fish that cant be seen with the eye, something called a microbe, now they are blaming the coal miner for killing off this worthless animal and I sincerely hope Captain D or old Long John will never put some slop like that on my plate when I want good seafood. If you dont see it it cant be of no good use anyway, sort of like a certain US senator with a big rich name who was nowhere to be seen last week.
Posted By: Jane Doe: To RoaneCo. How dare you critize my comment. This isn't just some fun arguement!! My child is hurt! Do you think that's funny? Do me a favor, Next time I write about my kids, Don't comment! I hope you don't have any kids because you don't see the harm and worry in my comment, You just want to fight and make fun of someone!! This is really serious!! I don't see the humor!!!
Posted By: Big Earl: Did any of you people see those PETA nuts on the TV 3 news last night boo hooing about having to tie there dogs up hello again working people of WV this is Big Earl and I don’t know about you but I always thought it was rude and inconsiderate and just being a bad neighbor to let your dogs run wild all over the neighborhood digging up peoples backyards rooting around in garbage cans and doing there business all over the place. Have any of you people in Huntington ever lost a chicken to a wild dog. Even these back to nature types and hippies up here in Boone County tie up there dog to guard there dope patches but they don’t have no sense anyway if they aint going to Washington DC to try and rook us out of our jobs by carrying signs and yelling about some invisible fish that is no good to anybody they are screaming about the coal miner killing polar bears and other animals that don’t even live here. Apparently this bunch had the bright idea to go down to the park on Sunday down in Huntington when people was out with there families trying to walk around and enjoy things and they chained themselves to trees with real dog chains trying to get people to sign a protest petition to of all people a mayor named Wolf now I don’t know about you but that mayor better forget the beware of dog sign he needs to put a beware of the PETA nut sign up in that park.
Posted By: The Seeker: @food for thought: It is indeed important to check facts, and it heartens me to see that you're of the type that actively seeks them (even thought I fall on the side of the debate that believes in climate change, as it has solid science behind it). However, I caution you on taking anything from FOX news at face value. This is an organization that in 2000 won a case in Florida appeals court in which the court ruled that FOX has no obligation to tell the truth to it's viewers, and can misinform the public under the first amendment. This is also an organization that has been proven to have an agenda, and frames every bit of it's coverage to favor one political party over the other. My advice is to seek out less obviously biased news sources, especially in cases such as global warming, which is an issue that transcends political parties and affects every being on the planet.
Posted By: Hugh: Hey WVa. Checkin out the YELL. Kind of quiet today. Enjoyed my visit there. Met John Henry at the Big Ben Tunnel,saw the big bridge. Stood at Hawk's Nest and viewed the scenery. If I wasn't so old and crippled, I'd bungee jump from the New River Gorge Bridge. Have folks who live in the Talcott area and some around Hinton. Well won't take much of your time today. Just wanted to check in.
Posted By: what is foor for thought?: foor?? for thought, you do know Bush made those he commissioned to study it alter their reports when he found out it supported global warming, don't you? Anyone who just sees pictures of the ice caps 30 years ago and now would have to be mentally handicapped not to know there's global warming, the only thing that's possible to debate is the cause of it. Wonder why Fox didn't mention the Bush fiasco? Well I don't really wonder.
Posted By: more p.c at wsaz: gays in usa sounds like it was written by a gay person,so it was printed.it was,nt written by a gay person.it was a second thought,after i commented on other sins,such as adultry,but plainly written by a heterosexual person.it was not printed because im straight and not gay.so goes our country and freedom.
Posted By: Lou Ann: Ive had a similar bad experience at camden park several years ago. Havent went back since. The pricing is just another deterrent to doing business locally. I love this area but am very discouraged by the lack of pride in our appearance in several of our towns, the prices of doing business, the attitude towards the customer , the lack of merchandise. I could go on. We definately are not tourist friendly in the great ohio valley area.
Posted By: foor for thought: Looks like my comment on June 24th may be right. I have done some reading about this Global warming fad the government is putting on. I was sitting in a local car dealership and FOX news was reporting on the government sitting or "burying" studies by two of the highest ranking EPA officials contradicting this myth. Some of the comments from their studies proves the Global temperature if anything has decreased. Although, you should be skeptical about anything the media reports especially when it involves the government these are facts that have been recorded over time. I ask how come when these bozos as Dr. Hansen whom is from NASA(which has done innumerable amounts of damage to our air with their testing) never mention facts as these when trying to prove things they are claiming is a fact. People we in America have became lazy in seeking the truth, I am not disputing anything these scientists and the government tells us, but as we learned in elementary school check facts of both sides.
Posted By: gays in u.s.a.: another reflection on gays.if you think god doesn,t care about you because you,re gay ,he must love you more than you can comprehend,if not you could have been born ina muslim country.islam has no homosexuals ,they are not rehabilitate,just beheaded.as a loving and compassionate god says"GO AND SIN NO MORE".that doesnt mean just you it means all of us.yes god allows you to choose,he must really care.
Posted By: City of Milton: I'm glad that the City of Milton has so much money to spend and that they spend it wisely. Every time I drive through town on a nice day it never fails that someone is washing their personal vehicle at the VFD. Good to see that they budget personal car washes into the city budget. I think I'll stop in there today and see if I can wash my car as well...should be a nice day!
Posted By: Valorie: About four weeks ago, I sent a letter to Camden Park with a friendly suggestion to open the park to the casual visitor again. As of today, I still haven't had a response from them. There used to be a small fee for admission to anyone who just wanted to visit. Once inside the park, a visitor could buy a corn dog or pay to play a few games or ride a few rides. Now people have to pay a full admission price for all day rides, even when they don't plan to stay all day. A lot of people are grandparents who just want to watch their grandchildren ride for an hour or two. Some are young parents with small children who tire easily. As empty nesters, my husband and I would like to drop by to get a bite to eat, play some games or just walk around. Everyone I have spoken to said they would visit Camden Park a whole lot more if they didn't have to pay the full admission price. I challenge everyone to contact Camden Park and ask them to give the people a choice!
Posted By: to gay question: god is not a cruel and unfair god.we all have our faults.is homosuxality a bigger sin than adultry,pornography,lying,stealing, and the list goes on.the clue to these behaviors is wanting to make our lives better.we cant blame anyone but ourselves for what we do.if anyone doesnt change its what they want to do.but as long as it doesnt affect me thats between you and god.but it is wrong,just as cheating on your spouse is sin.would we tell the adulterer that its not sin and not to try being a better person,i think not.celibacy would be better than the same old behavior.these have been struggle since creation.
Posted By: RoaneCo.: Losing your religion Jane Doe? What happened to "turn the other cheek"? I do hope your little girl is ok. I have children of my own, I know how precious they are. But next time you read of someone else being "furious" or commenting on their personal issues, maybe you should keep your bible quotes to yourself.
Posted By: Jane Doe: I recently went with my church and my family to Camden Park this past weekend. Me and my 6 year old daughter rode the Spider, We thought it was going to be lots of fun, we were wrong! It was a nightmare! It went on for 10 minutes and was going way too fast! My daughter was terrified and was screaming! I was furious when the man that helped us off asked if she was okay and I said what do you think and he laughed!! I have rode this ride for many years and loved it, But this time I could tell it was different! But then it gets worse, A friend of mine that stayed at the park longer than us informed me that after we left, The spider closed down and said they had crossed wires and the ride was malfunctioning!!! My daughter can't hardly walk today and has a four inch bruise down her back! I'm taking her to the doctor in the morning. If there is something seriously wrong, I will be speaking to the owner and this situation will be takin care of!!!!!

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