abwsco Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 are all OK. shootings in West Cumbria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Its just terrible isn't it. I saw it on the Mail online but that said 4 people. What gets into somebody's head that they could go and do this? I hope they catch him soon before he kills anybody else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 It's pretty scary tbh. I heard two police cars go by over an hour ago and wondered what on earth was going on - nothing, absolutely nothing, ever happens here. The helicopter has been flying too. Local radio is reporting that he's abandoned his car in Boot (Eskdale, the next valley to us) and is now on foot. What's really worrying is that it's half term and Eskdale is a popular valley for campers and walkers. They'll be hundreds of families out enjoying the weather who will have no idea what's going on. Please let them catch him before he does any more harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 just read on the bbc that they may have found his body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Really awful news, my thoughts are will everyone involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 This is dreadful, 12 people now dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Shocking, terrible news . 25 people injured too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I don't know what to say; Seemingly normal man goes berserk. Awful for the poor families. OH is out with other Mountain Rescue teams looking for other possible casualties. We were in Boot camping and taking a ride on L'al Ratty last year; utter disbelief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Just horrible - I have felt sick since hearing this news earlier today. Life is so fragile....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I only heard this on the 5 pm news bulletin. Such a waste. Those poor poor people I also thought about all the omleteers who live in the area and just hope you and yours are all okay. OSH - hope your hubby is okay. I don't envy him having to look for such grim things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Unimaginably awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 I can't imagine the despair that makes you take your own life, but why destroy all those other lives first? That is so selfish it makes me angry, I remember Hungerford and Dunblane particularly. Poor people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 There are people who have been reported missing by their families. Hubby just phoned to say he will probably be out all night. Just awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 There are people who have been reported missing by their families. Hubby just phoned to say he will probably be out all night. Just awful. big hug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Tilytinkle Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Many thoughts & prayers with you all in WhiteHaven, Cumbria, surrounding all families & friends. Can't comprehend such horrific senseless murders . Cumbria is in our hearts & prayers during such absolute devastation. Abundant heartfelt blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 There are people who have been reported missing by their families. Hubby just phoned to say he will probably be out all night. Just awful. I imagine the waiting will be unbearable for the families. Here's hoping everyone turns up safe and sound and that Mr OSH gets home at a reasonable hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Hope your OH is ok Dani... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Thanks Lewis, he'll be fine. I'll make him pull a sickie from work tomorrow I just hope to God they find nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I hope he is home now OSH all safe and sound. How awful for all those involved, you just can not imagine what it is like to be in those communities that have been affected. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGirlsMum Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Really don't know what to say still shocked. Hope OH is ok OSH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 DH came home at 1 am and out again at 4 but at least he got home. The team members with search dogs have kipped in the vehicles. The problem is that they don't know exactly what route this guy took so they have been searching undergrowth for 20 metres each side of all the roads. A daunting task. My heart goes out to all those families. It's as if West Cumbria has come in for a huge hammering in the last few months. The trouble is that there is no gun law ever that could prevent such a random massacre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 The trouble is that there is no gun law ever that could prevent such a random massacre. yes, there is a lot in the media about the need to reform the gun law. Unfortunately these freek situations will happen whether there is gun law or not. What turmoil he must have been in to get himself into this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Yes I often wonder what sort of world we live in where people in such turmoil have nowhere to turn. But there is worse.......... One of DHs MR team mates lost both her parents, shot yesterday. Horrible horrible, I am in tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 that has made me shiver OSH. Huge hug to you. Be thankful for every moment we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 I was so hurt by yesterdays news. What ever makes a human being do such a horrendous thing? Innocent lives taken. Hubby & myself have just said that the gun law needs re assessing. Once you have a gun license, you have it. I think it needs looking at every year - look at your criminal record ( if you have one), have a psychiatric check etc. My brother in law has a gun license on his farm & we are always saying there is an accident waiting to happen there. He forgets to lock the gun(s) away in the cabinet & leaves them standing in the utility room. We are disgusted by this, especially as he has a 10 month old baby who is nearly crawling! I can just see the poor love losing an eye or worse, as I think they have air triggers don't they? It makes me shudder - oh & they leave the door unlocked too! It only takes a mad man or someone with a grudge to walk in the house. Totally irresponsible! My heart really truly goes out to Cumbria. Not just those involved, but all who live there - it will be in their minds forever. This is getting too much like the streets of America. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
