Memphis Police ID Murder Suspect, Tremaine Wilbourn, Responsible for the Death of Officer Sean Bolton (Update: Suspect Surrenders, Charged With Murder)

MEMPHIS POLICE ID SUSPECT WHO MURDERED POLICE OFFICER SEAN BOLTON …

So why aren’t the Black Live Matters folks clamoring that police lives matter?

29 year old Tremaine Wilbourn has been identified as the person responsible for the fatal shooting of a Memphis police officer, Sean Bolton. This pathetic cowardly cop killer was a passenger in a parked 2002 Mercedes Benz on Saturday night when he opened fire on Officer Sean Bolton. This piece of human waste was reportedly in the process of a low level drug deal when Officer Bolton approached the vehicle. As Memphis Director of Police Services Toney Armstrong said as he held up a picture of Wilbourn, “He’s a coward. You gun down, you murder a police officer for literally less than 2 grams of marijuana.” U.S. Marshals have posted a $10,000 reward for information leading to Wilbourn’s arrest and the Memphis’ city government is expected to add another $10,000.

Cop Killer … Tremaine Wilbourn

A “coward” who was in the midst of a small-time drug deal is the prime suspect in the killing of a Memphis police officer, the city’s top cop said.

Tremaine Wilbourn, 29, was a passenger in a parked 2002 Mercedes Benz on Saturday night when he opened fire on Officer Sean Bolton, fatally wounding the Iraq war veteran and family man, authorities said.

“When you look at this individual, you’re looking at a coward,” Memphis Director of Police Services Toney Armstrong said as he held up a picture of Wilbourn. “He’s a coward. You gun down, you murder a police officer for literally less than 2 grams of marijuana.”

Bolton spotted the Mercedes parked illegally shortly after 9 p.m. and pulled over to investigate, apparently interrupting a drug deal, Armstrong said during a news conference. A brief struggle followed, and Wilbourn unloaded on the 33-year-old officer, hitting him multiple times.

UPDATE I: Police recovered a handgun in fatal shooting.

Police recovered a handgun Sunday morning from a field next to the Cottonwood Apartments near the scene of the crime. The suspects’ car was recovered Saturday night. They are believed to have fled on foot.

Also, police surrounded a different apartment complex in nearby Hickory Hill on Sunday morning and pleaded with an unidentified person to surrender. Police confirmed that this standoff was related to the officer’s slaying.

Heavily armed TACT officers were on the scene with an armored vehicle at the Hickory Pointe apartments just west of Mt. Moriah and Ridgeway. Neighbors said they were awakened by officers banging on their doors around 5 a.m. Sunday.

“They were beating down the doors, ” said resident Aaron Calvin.

UPDATE II: Manhunt under way for killer of Memphis police officer.

A manhunt was under way on Sunday in Tennessee for a parolee suspected of fatally shooting a Memphis police officer who apparently interrupted a drug transaction when he stopped to investigate an illegally parked car, police said.

The slain policeman, Sean Bolton, 33, was confronted by the gunman and shot multiple times during a brief scuffle after the officer pulled up to the parked car and shined his spotlight on the vehicle, Memphis police said in a statement.

The gunman and another man who was in the driver’s seat of the car then fled on foot, and a citizen who found Bolton shot a short time later called for help on the officer’s radio, according to police.

UPDATE III: Memphis Police Officer Shooting Suspect Surrenders.

UPDATE IV: Suspect in killing of Memphis police officer charged with murder, held on $9M bail.

The man accused of murdering a Memphis police officer was being held on $9 million bail early Tuesday after turning himself in the day before.

Tremaine Wilbourn, 29, was charged with first-degree murder of officer Sean Bolton. Wilbourn is accused of killing Bolton after the officer interrupted a drug deal on Saturday night. Wilbourn managed to evade police for two days and had a few words for the Memphis department’s director when he turned himself in.

Will Vice-President Joe Biden Challenge Hillary Clinton with a 2016 Presidential Run?

RUN JOE, RUN!!!!

Will he or won’t he? Will Vice-President Joe Biden run for the Democrat 2016 presidential nomination? Will he dare cross Hillary Clinton and actually pose a real threat to the presumptive Democrat party nominee? As a sitting VP, one would think he would make a run. According t the NY Times, Biden has been making inquiries regarding a possible presidential run. More importantly, Biden makes his decisions from the gut and feeling, rather than long, drawn out decision making.  According to reports upon his son’s death, it was Beau Biden’s wish that his father run for White House.

Imagine if Biden does run, what will Democrats do? Biden is the polar opposite when it comes to the dishonesty and trust factor that plagues Hillary Clinton.

Vice President Biden has not closed the door on a presidential run, according to NBC News sources — but it is far from clear whether he will enter the 2016 campaign, with much of the Democratic Party already behind Hillary Clinton.

These sources confirmed a New York Times report published Saturday that suggested Biden could still enter the presidential race, and that Biden allies have talked to party activists about the viability of a campaign.

The Times account suggested Biden’s late son, Beau, had pushed his father to wage a third campaign for the White House.

In a statement, Biden’s press secretary Kendra Barkoff did not rule out a Biden campaign, instead sidestepping the issue.

“As the Biden family continues to go through this difficult time, the Vice President is focused on his family and immersed in his work,” Barkoff said. “In recent weeks, the Vice President has worked on the nuclear deal with Iran, traveled across the country to highlight the administration’s economic priorities and more.”

The challenges for Biden to enter the race would be considerable. Hillary Clinton has raised more than $45 million already, while Biden struggled to raise funds in 2008, when he ran for president but didn’t win a single state.

Donald Trump Surges in New NBC News/WSJ Poll in GOP Primary Race

Just ahead of the first Republican primary debate this week, according to a recent NBC News/WSJ Poll, businessman Donald Trump has surged into the lead. Trump garnered 19% of the vote, while Jeb Bush was second with 14% followed by Ben Carson – 10%, Ted Cruz – 9%, Mike Huckabee – 6%, Rand Paul – 6% and Marco Rubio – 5%. Trump has bewildered the pundits and so-called political experts with his strong polling efforts. However, like him or hate him, the reason why Trump is resonating with so many Americans is because of his unfiltered, no-PC commentary. However, at some point he is going to have to present actual solutions and how he would do things, not just ripping the current political establishment.

Days before the first Republican debate, Donald Trump has surged into the national lead in the GOP primary race, with Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush following, a new NBC News/ Wall Street Journal poll shows.

Trump is the first choice of 19 percent of GOP primary voters, while 15 percent back Walker and 14 percent back Bush. Ten percent support retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson.

All other Republican candidates earn single digit backing. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is favored by nine percent of primary voters; former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul are tied with six percent support; Florida Sen. Marco Rubio clocks in at five percent;

Memphis, TN Police Officer Sean Bolton Shot and Killed During Traffic Stop … Rest in Peace

POLICE LIVES MATTER!!!

As I have always said, for the police, there is no such thing as a routine traffic stop.  33 year old Sean Bolton, who had been with the force since October 2010, was shot and killed Saturday night during a traffic stop.  As Officer Bolton was conducting the traffic stop, he was shot by someone inside the vehicle he had pulled over. The incident took place at approximately 9:18 PM local time near Cottonwood and Perkins Roads Saturday night. Officer Bolton was taken to Regional Medical Center in critical condition, and later passed away. Bolton had been with the force since October 2010. The murder suspect is still on the run. Our prayers go out to the family and friends of Officer Sean Bolton and to the Men and Women in Blue of the Memphis,m TN police.

A manhunt was underway for a suspect who fatally shot a Memphis police officer during a traffic stop on Saturday evening, according to officials.

Memphis Director of Police Services Toney Armstrong said police were notified at around 9:18 p.m. local time (10:18 p.m. ET) that an officer had been shot. The officer was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but later died from multiple gunshot wounds.

“The suspect responsible is still at large and officers are in the area attempting to locate him,” police said in a statement.

The slain officer was identified by the police department as 33-year-old Sean Bolton, who had been with the force since October 2010.

Armstrong said Saturday’s fatal shooting was the third time an officer has been killed in the last four years.

WMC Action News 5 – Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis police officer shot, killed during traffic stop:

Bolton, who graduated from White Station High School in 1999, served a tour in Iraq. He studied political science at the University of Memphis.

Bolton served as best man at his brother Brian’s wedding at Woodland Presbyterian Church on Park Ave. on June 20. Less than two weeks after that wedding, Bolton’s father died on July 2, according to his Facebook page.

Wrestling Legend Rowdy Roddy Piper Dead At 61, RIP

The Hot Rod has passed away and far too young …

Wrestling legend “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has died at the age of 61.   Roddy Piper, born Roderick George Toombs, died of an apparent cardiac arrest in his sleep at his home in Hollywood on Thursday night. The “Hot Rod” Piper was one of professional wrestling’s true icons who participated in WWE’s Wrestlemania 1 in 1985 where he squared off against Hulk Hogan and Mr. T.  Back in my youth when I used to watch wrestling, Piper was one of my favorites. His actions were off the charts and he could go from bad guy to good guy on the wrestling mat with ease. Of course we know that professional wrestling is sports entertainment, but Rowdy Roddy Piper was a master of entertainment and during his era of wrestling was truly the Golden Age. Piper was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. Roddy Piper is survived by his wife Kitty and their 4 kids, including 3 daughters and son Colton who’s pursuing a career in professional wrestling.

Shawn Michaels vs Roddy Piper from 1992

Wrestlers Sean Michaels and Roddy Piper, Announcers Gorilla Monsoon and Bobby the Brain Heenan, and Manager Sherry Martel. Sadly, 3 of 5 have died.

TMZ:

Wrestling legend “Rowdy” Roddy Piper has died at the age of 61 … TMZ Sports has learned.

Piper — born Roderick George Toombs — died from cardiac arrest in his sleep at his home in Hollywood on Thursday night. He was discovered on Friday.

Piper was a wrestling icon — one of the biggest stars in the WWE back in the ’80s, and even wrestled in “Wrestlemania I” back in 1985 … squaring off against Hulk Hogan and Mr. T.

Roddy’s rep tells us, “I am devastated at this news. Rod was a good friend as well as a client and one of the most generous, sincere and authentic people I have ever known. This is a true loss to us all.”

Piper had been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2006, but last November he said he was cancer free. A family source tells us he was “cancer free” at the time of his death.

A family member tells us, “Our family is saddened by the sudden passing of our father and beloved husband, Roderick Toombs aka Rowdy Roddy Piper.”

Roddy Piper makes his entrance at WrestleMania I