Point Washington Manhunt Over

[beachmu]

I am so glad that he has been caught . Now we can all get back to enjoying our beautiful part of the world !!

 

[potatovixen]

THAT would be GREAT!!

how tacky.

Agreed, aggieb.

"No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manner of thine own
Or of thine friend's were.
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee."
~John Donne

 

[Groovegirls]

I learned alot about my neighbors this weekend. For example if I ever wanted to start a militia, I live in a great neighborhood to do so. Also, No one has to be out of cigarettes and alone... Seriously though, thanks to everyone for coming together to share information it has been incredibly helpful to us all. Finally we can all put down our booze and guns and relax. It will be nice to see everyone out walking and biking again.

 

[rheffron]

Let's have a block party starting at 5:00!

 

[MindfulVeg]

"....Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.."
~John Donne

I live around the corner, and I have three children. It is good that a threat is gone, but I do not relish in the death of a man. We will remember him in our prayers, along with the police officers that, in the course of doing their job, took another man's life. The same if they simply witnessed him taking his own.

May all be at peace.

 

[DuneAHH]

Found this confirmation from news 13 that Pitikas is dead by his own hand. Sorry I was unable to link it... hard enough just getting on SoWal these last coupla days.

wmbb.com - Pitikas Cornered By Authorities; Turns Gun on Himself

Nominating Kurt as Man of the Hour for providing the site with the most up to the minute local news available.

Thanks to all the neighbors and posters.

Heartfelt Thanks to all our Law Enforcement Agencies.
Good Job!!!


Found this confirmation from news 13 that Pitikas is dead by his own hand. Sorry I was unable to link it... hard enough just getting on SoWal these last coupla days.

wmbb.com - Pitikas Cornered By Authorities; Turns Gun on Himself

“Armed and Dangerous” suspect Matheos “Matthew” Pitikas turns the gun on himself after being cornered by law enforcement.
Walton County authorities tell News 13 they received a call from citizens in the Point Washington community at 11:29 this morning saying they saw Pitikas.
Sheriff’s Deputies patrolling the area undercover quickly located him in a residential area.
Five deputies cornered Pitikas behind a shed in a residential backyard. Sheriff’s Officials tell New 13 Pitikas realized there was no way out and turned the gun on himself.
This ends what Walton County authorities called the largest ever manhunt in Walton County.
Pitikas was wanted for a bank robbery which took place earlier in Houston, Texas. Friday afternoon, a Walton County Deputy stopped Pitikas because his pick-up truck matched the getaway vehicle used in the robbery. Pitikas fired a handgun at the deputy and after exchanging gunfire a high speed pursuit began along Highway 98.
With speeds exceeding 90 miles per hour, Pitikas exchanged gunfire with law enforcement officers before crashing his Dodge pick-up truck off Walton County Road 283 in the Point Washington Community.

 

[Here4Good]

Found this confirmation from news 13 that Pitikas is dead by his own hand. Sorry I was unable to link it... hard enough just getting on SoWal these last coupla days.

wmbb.com - Pitikas Cornered By Authorities; Turns Gun on Himself

Nominating Kurt as Man of the Hour for providing the site with the most up to the minute local news available.

Thanks to all the neighbors and posters.

Heartfelt Thanks to all our Law Enforcement Agencies.
Good Job!!!

Watch WMBB at 5:30, they say they have a reporter on the scene.

 

[potatovixen]

I live around the corner, and I have three children. It is good that a threat is gone, but I do not relish in the death of a man. We will remember him in our prayers, along with the police officers that, in the course of doing their job, took another man's life. The same if they simply witnessed him taking his own.

May all be at peace.

I'm definitely glad the threat is gone, and I certainly don't feel any sympathy for the man. I do, however, feel some pity for his parents, who, I'm sure, will be heartbroken to hear the news of their son's wrongdoings and eventual death. They are in my prayers, as are the families of everyone involved in the drama of the past couple of days.

 

[ShallowsNole]

Watch WMBB at 5:30, they say they have a reporter on the scene.

They do; she tried to interview ShallowsSquirt. I had to get out of the car and intervene as he was spilling the beans. Thankfully Sheriff Mike came up the street about that time and confirmed it for her.

 

[bayoulife]

I'm definitely glad the threat is gone, and I certainly don't feel any sympathy for the man. I do, however, feel some pity for his parents, who, I'm sure, will be heartbroken to hear the news of their son's wrongdoings and eventual death. They are in my prayers, as are the families of everyone involved in the drama of the past couple of days.

No, I don't feel any sympathy either. Simply glad he's off the streets and innocent citizens are safe again.