Cop Killers - Original Writing
It was a hot sunny afternoon in Boston, Massachusetts. There was a
light breeze and the streets were quiet. P.C. Coleman was out
completing his rounds, down Baker Street, a right into Oaks Road and
finally a stop at Beechside Square in the heart of town. After pulling
over a young driver for speeding he parked in a lay-by opposite a
confectionary shop and began to fill in the necessary paperwork. He
called in to head office over his car radio to tell them that he had
completed his rounds and was preparing to go home. He looked out of
his window and saw a black BMW parked outside the shop. Out of the
corner of his eye he saw a dark figure cross in front of his car, He
turned suddenly and then realized that he was looking down the barrel
of a gun.
“We are investigating the murder of Police Constable Mathew Coleman.
He had called in to head office after completing his rounds when
suddenly he was attacked and ended up on the receiving end of a brutal
assault, which led to his untimely death. Forensic detectives are
currently investigating some evidence found close to the crime scene;
they have told us that he was shot four times in the abdominal area.
Police firearm experts have identified the gun as a semi-automatic,
16mm pistol, which are usually used within the United States Special
Forces. The attack took place close to Joeys Confectionaries at around
6:30 yesterday. We have a couple of leads, but a lot of witnesses have
reported seeing a black BMW near to the crime scene. If any body saw
this car or has any other information please contact us as quickly as
possible!”
Police reports were all ...
... middle of paper ...
... they believed Paterson was staying. But their beliefs were
wrong!
The three remaining cars stayed in position, waiting for any sign of
Paterson. Detective Sergeant Gary Peggs was sitting in his car when he
heard a rustle in the bushes behind him. He turned suddenly but saw
nothing, he re-focused his view on the garage. Again, he heard a
rustle but this time it sounded closer, he turned his head but again
he saw nothing. After turning back to look at the garage, he heard
another rustle on the ground near to his car. He decided to get out
and investigate, as he stepped out of his car and looked around the
floor he saw nothing. He started to move around the car as slowly and
as quietly as possible. He looked around the side of the car and
there, lying on the floor was Paterson with a gun in his hand. It was
a trap!
kicked off the car, he was left a far distance from everything. He reached a
that he go see if anyone needed help. He drove around the area but saw nothing
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