Columbus, Ga. manhunt Tuesday February 1,...

Columbus, Ga. manhunt

Tuesday February 1, 2011

10:48 Hey everybody...welcome to our live chat

about the North Columbus police manhunt

10:49 Here's what we know so far: Columbus police

are currently searching for an armed suspect in

a wooded area in north Columbus and shots

have been fired.

Police are believed to be looking for Columbus

attorney Richard F. "Richie" Dodelin,

according to multiple sources. He is the son of

prominent local attorney Richard A. Dodelin,

who specializes in DUI cases.

10:50 There was an overnight homicide at 84

Lumber, which is off Fortson Road. Police

Maj. Stan Swiney said the homicide and

manhunt were connected.

10:53 [Comment From HMAC ]

Have you heard that he Dodelin is supposed to

have been Bullards attorney

10:53 We have not heard that, HMAC

10:54 [Comment From Johnson ]

Does anyone think that it is weird that the man

was shot last night, yet the manhunt that began

at 7:00 a.m. this morning was in the same

place. So a man shot somebody and stayed in

the same place and by the way, kept wearing

an orange vest?

10:54 [Comment From Guest ]

just heard shots fired Does this mean they have

him?


hmm ok. Thanks Ledger for keeping us posted

by far the best info in the media yet.

10:54 We have not heard they have him

10:55 Thanks, HMAC. Keep following for updates.

10:56 We've heard that shots were recently fired, but

we haven't been able to confirm that

http://www.coveritlive.com/


10:56 [Comment From The real Reggie ]

What were they alleged to be doing in the area

where the shooting occured? Is it known?


Guest ..what are you located that you heard

shots

10:58 We're still looking into that, Reggie

10:58 [Comment From CYarbrough ]

The search began at 7 AM. If they are

searching Pritchett Rd that is only 1 mile from

the start of the chase. After almost 4 hours he

should be atleast 7 miles from where he

started. Do you think they are searching the

right location?

11:00 Law enforcement in Harris County and

Muscogee County are involved in this search,

which covers a fairly large wooded area

inhabited mostly by estates and farms.


How close is the search for the shooter to

Northside High School?

11:01 One of the roads mentioned during the

manhunt is Almond Road, which is about 3

miles north of Northside High School

11:01 [Comment From TT ]

What is the relationship between the shooter

and victim

11:02 We're still investigating that, TT

11:02 [Comment From Ponchi ]

Dodelin lived on Hubbard road. was alledgedly

having an affair with victim's ex-wife

11:02 [Comment From worried mom ]

thanks for the updates on here my son is in

school over that way on lock down

11:03 We know lots of parents are worried.

Administrators are taking precautions by

locking the doors, covering the windows and

not allowing students to go outside.

11:03 [Comment From The real Reggie ]

Thank you.

11:03 No problem, Reggie. Thanks for sticking with

us.

11:05 [Comment From JK ]

Haven't they spotted him recently?

11:05 We haven't heard that, JK

11:05 [Comment From Dirtdiver ]

And is there any word from MCSD about

when the school lockdowns will be lifted?

11:05 That will depend on the manhunt, dirtdiver.

The lockdowns have not been lifted.

11:06 We are just about ready to post an updated

version to the main story at ledger-

enquirer.com. Three law enforcement agencies

are working the manhunt.

11:06 [Comment From Castellow ]

Do you know if a K9 Unit has been called in?

What about the Helicopter Columbus recently

purchased, is it in the sky? Hopefully we are

using the resources we pay so much for.

11:07 Helicopter unit has been called in, as well as a

K9 unit

11:07 [Comment From Granna ]

Do we know why this crime was committed to

begin with?, and is it true that there were 2

victims?

11:08 We don't know, Granna. We have only heard

of one victim.

11:08 [Comment From Ss ]

Is Harris co high on lock down

11:09 Three Harris County schools are on lockdown.

Harris County High is not one of them, as far

as we know. We're double-checking now.

11:09 [Comment From sb ]

sad when something happens like this


When was the last time he was spotted?

11:10 We don't know that, guest

11:10 [Comment From j ]

do we kow the victoms/s names? I believe it

maybe someone I know.

11:11 The victim's name is William Hugh Bullard II

11:11 [Comment From Kay ]

There are so many rumors and stories. I

recommend folks depend on the news facts

only.

11:12 Good advice, Kay. We're only posting

confirmed information.

http://ledger-enquirer.com/


11:12 [Comment From mjd ]

are all the columbus schools on lockdown

now??

11:13 We're double-checking the lockdown

information now. We'll have an update ASAP.


is there a coroner on the scene?

11:14 We just spoke with the Stan Swiney of the

Muscogee County Police Department. He said

"not to his knowledge" has a coroner been

called to the scene.

11:15 No new schools have been added to the

lockdown list as of 11:15

11:16 [Comment From Julie ]

So, we don't actually know what spawned the

manhunt?

11:17 We believe that the homicide of William Hugh

Bullard II is believed to be connected to the

manhunt


This feature on your website is amazing.

Kudos.

11:17 Thanks. Tell your friends to check it out, too.

We will post the latest as fast as we can type!


heard that all the hospitals on lock down also

11:18 We haven't heard that yet

11:18 [Comment From CO ]

Are the Double Churches Schools still under

lockdown as well or is it far enough away?

11:19 Both Double Churches schools are on

lockdown

11:19 [Comment From ET ]

Is he in Harris County ?

11:20 There were reports of gunshots in southern

Harris County about 10:30 a.m., according to

Columbus police. They did not know the

details but officers were sent to investigate.

Officers are also concentrated in an area near

Pritchett Road in northern Muscogee County.


Thank you for keeping us informed

11:21 Thanks for following our coverage, Granna.

We'll post all the most current updates here.

11:22 UPDATE! We're posting a new version of the

main story at www.ledger-enquirer.com. It has

additional information about the scene at 84

Lumber.

11:22 [Comment From KATIE ]

IS HE STILL ON THE LOOSE??

11:22 The manhunt is still under way, Katie

11:23 [Comment From Brandy ]

Thanks for all the info

11:23 Thanks for following, Brandy

11:23 [Comment From Candice ]

Where were the last shots fired?

11:24 We heard shots were fired around 10:30 a.m.

in southern Harris County, but we do not know

if it was connected to this

11:25 [Comment From joe ]

do we know why he was shot?

11:25 We're still investigating that, Joe


Is he on foot or in a vehicle?

11:26 We don't know, Guest.

11:26 [Comment From Eddie ]

This Live chat feature is awesome! Makes me

value my L-E subscription even more.

11:27 Thanks!

11:27 [Comment From Sarah ]

Is there any evidence of the suspect moving

down towards Biggers Road?

11:28 We have not heard Biggers Road mentioned,

though Biggers Road does border the area

11:30 Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson just called

us to say that Columbus Police Chief Ricky

Boren is personally searching the woods right

now. "It is a very volatile and fluid situation,"

she said.


Are the hospitals on lockdown also. I heard

West central was

11:31 We haven't heard anything about hospitals

being on lockdown

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/

11:31 [Comment From BTK ]

Great job with the chat, L-E !

11:31 Thanks, BTK. Stick with us for updates.

11:32 UPDATE: Franciscan Woods and Joyful

Journeys daycare are both on lockdown

11:33 [Comment From KT ]

IS HE STILL ON THE LOOSE??

11:33 The manhunt is still under way, KT

11:34 Metro editor Chuck Williams just interviewed

police chief Ricky Boren and is going to post

an update to the main story in minutes.


Is the mall or anything else in the north area

closed?

11:34 We're updating our list of lockdowns, guest.

Stick with us.

11:35 [Comment From j bird ]

May I suggest that we all pray for the safety of

those involved in all of this as well as those

around that area affected?

11:35 [Comment From Rae ]

Praying for the officers and those wonderful

canines that work for the police & sheriff

depts.


how many have been killed so far?

11:36 We've only heard of one victim

11:37 [Comment From Sam ]

I love the Live Chat feature. Great idea.

11:37 Thanks sticking with us, Sam.

11:38 [Comment From worriedmom2 ]

my kids go to midland academy and we just

got a lock down message

11:38 Yes, we've confirmed that Midland Academy

is on lockdown. We're updating our list right

now.


Between this and the automated calls,

Columbus has dona a great job! Thanks!

11:39 [Comment From donna ]

great way to keep the public informed

11:39 [Comment From Citizen ]

Midland? Seriously? They are not even in that

area.

11:40 [Comment From cc ]

we need to pray that other lives will not be lost

- the officers and the suspect

11:40 [Comment From shon ]

where is 84 lumber located at?

11:40 84 Lumber is off Fortson Road

11:41 [Comment From dedes ]

Who is narrating the chat room? Is this the

CPD or the ledger Enquirer?

11:42 This is the Ledger, Dedes. We've received lots

of questions and we're trying to answer

everything. Stick with us.

11:42 [Comment From Tom ]

I just got a call that they have the suspect in

custody, have you heard the same?

11:42 We haven't heard that, Tom

11:43 [Comment From JK ]

When is Chuck updated the article?

11:43 He's typing right now ... minutes away.

11:43 [Comment From b ]

is blackmon road middle school on lock down?

11:44 Officials at Blackmon Road Middle School say

they're aware of the situation

11:45 [Comment From Teacher ]

Teacher in a Locked down school sure gives us

good details!! Thank you for the peace of

worried mind!

11:46 The 11:45 a.m. update of the main story now is

live at ledger-enquirer.com. The new story

includes information from an interview with

police chief Ricky Boren.

11:47 [Comment From shv ]

doing great job with the info.

11:47 [Comment From jackson ]

Great Job Today !! Nice feature


doing great job!

11:47 Thanks everyone. We're doing our best. Stick

with us for updates.

11:47 [Comment From Chris ]


Thanks for all the splendid information!

11:48 [Comment From J1 ]

Thanks for the updates. The "live" format is

extremely helpful.


is that a heavily wooded area?

11:48 It's heavily wooded in places.


are all the Columbus schools on lock down?

11:49 Not all Columbus schools are on lockdown.

Only a small portion are on lockdown.

11:50 [Comment From Sarah ]

Can the school system keep the kids there after

school hours?

11:50 We're looking into that right now, Sarah

11:51 [Comment From Pat ]

Did they shoot at this guy last night or this

morning?

11:51 There were reports of gunshots in southern

Harris County around 10:30 a.m.

11:52 UPDATE: A helicopter is flying around the

perimeter of the wooded area.

11:52 That's a police helicopter


wow this is crazy

11:53 [Comment From guest ]

So he has not been caught as of 11:45?

11:53 He has not been caught.

11:53 [Comment From Star ]

I had planned a trip out that way. Guess I will

wait to be sure he is caught before I go.


I'm not seeing the Chuck Williams update.

But, still a great job.

11:54 Chuck had a computer glitch; he lost all he had

typed when he hit "post." He's re-typing right

now; expect the update in minutes.


Who was shot?

11:54 William Hugh Bullard II

11:55 [Comment From paige ]

Hey why are my comments not showing up?

just wondering.

11:55 We are receiving literally dozens of comments

every 10 seconds or so. We are choosing the

best to answer.

11:55 [Comment From T. ]

My son's school, Fort Middle School, is on

lockdown. I am new to the area and am not

certain if I should be concerned... is exit 6-ish

an area to be worried about?

11:56 The area of the manhunt is north of exit 12 off

I-185

11:57 [Comment From Meg ]

I hear he supposedly shot someone else by the

Medical Center. I am wondering if that is just a

rumor going on at the hospitals though.

11:57 We haven't heard that, Meg

11:58 [Comment From jill ]

how do you guys know if hes runningh on foot

or in a car?

11:59 Comments keep flowing in about an incident

near the Medical Center. We have received

NO information about any shooting or incident

near the Medical Center. The manhunt is

happening miles to the north.

11:59 He's been in a 2- to 3-mile area for hours,

which leads us to believe he's on foot

11:59 [Comment From Barbara B ]

What a great news source during this terrible

time in the city...great job!

12:00 [Comment From Another Teacher ]

I want to echo the sentaments of the previous

teacher. This is great for keeping us posted and

less distracting than the scanner on my phone.

12:01 [Comment From paige ]

FYI... local stations are not providing ANY

updates... THANKS for being on this !

12:01 [Comment From jsl ]

Is Richis Dodelin in custody?

12:02 We haven't heard that anyone is in custody

12:02 [Comment From TLC ]

I love this live chat

12:02 [Comment From CWD ]

Thank you for this invaluable feature on your

website. I reside on the West Coast and it is

allowing me to feel connected to my dear

friend involved in this tragedy.

12:02 [Comment From V ]

Many people know Richard including

myself.......this is shocking, very

shocking...........almost unbelievable....I have

heard he is held up near his home....and on

foot.....some friends spotted him, and

confirmed he was on foot

12:03 [Comment From Guest1 ]

Is there more than one victim?

12:03 We've only heard of one victim

12:04 Police Major Stan Swiney said it's his

understanding the suspect hunts those woods

regularly.

12:04 [Comment From DC ]

I keep hearing he has been caught is this just a

rumor

12:05 That is just a rumor, DC

12:06 [Comment From mom2boys ]

I, too, am a teacher but in a school that is not

on lockdown. However, I have asked several

times if my child, who is in the area of the 2-3

mile radius of where the suspect is and haven't

heard if i should get him!! Please advise!!!

12:06 The latest story now is live at ledger-

enquirer.com. It's full of new information.

12:06 Is your child in school, mom2boys? We're

trying to answer questions as quickly as

possible, everyone


What is known about Mr. Bullard?

12:07 We're investigating that right now, Guest.

We've focused our attention on the manhunt.

12:08 [Comment From mike ]

heard that someone was shot at the welcome

center?

12:08 We haven't heard that, Mike.


Are canines being used?

12:08 Yes



12:09 [Comment From L ]

What about PIne Montain area? Is it safe

there?


it's amazing the amount of rumors that are

floating around...if anything new comes out

about this, I'm sure the ledger enquirer will be

the first to let us know!

12:10 Thanks! We're working hard to get the truth

out.

12:11 The manhunt is concentrating on south Harris

County now and north Muscogee County

12:11 [Comment From Guest1 ]

I also heard someone was shot at the welcome

center

12:11 That's just a rumor right now

12:12 So far there are no changes to the

transportation schedule for Muscogee County

schools


Is there any way a photo of the suspect can be

shown,in case someone does spot him,the

authorities can be notified?

12:13 We're trying to locate a photo. Anyone have a

photo of Dodelin?

12:13 [Comment From Amazed ]

This really lets you see how quickly rumors

spread & the chaos that can result. Thank you

for such a wonderful tool to combat

unnecessary stress.


How is the connection of the 84 Lumber

murder being linked to this man Dodelin.

12:15 [Comment From ajl ]

Dodelin has a facebook page that shows his

picture

12:16 We can't confirm that this is the Dodelin we're

looking for.

12:16 Detectives investigating the overnight

homicide of William Hugh Bullard II, 42, at 84

Lumber went to a residence on Hubbard Road

with an arrest warrant, Columbus Police Chief

Ricky Boren said.

12:16 A man ran out of the back of the house, where

he encountered police officers.

12:16 [Comment From Barb C ]

Your coverage and updates are really

appreciated, thanks for keeping us informed.

12:17 Thanks. We're focusing on the facts and trying

to punch down the incredible rumors that are

flying around.

12:18 [Comment From lauren ]

will schools let out at normal time?

12:18 We haven't heard any changes to the dismissal

times


so he has still not been caught as of 12:12??

12:18 The manhunt is still under way, guest


are they going to let elem schools out at

normal times, the ones that are on lockdown?

12:19 We have no reports of changes, we'll let you

know if we get new information

12:20 [Comment From Deb ]

We're talking about Attorney Dodelin's son,

correct? Are they both attorneys?

12:21 Police are believed to be looking for Columbus


Columbus Police Chief Ricky Boren said. He

is the son of prominent local attorney Richard

A. Dodelin, who specializes in DUI cases.

12:21 [Comment From eliza ]

what about polka dots day care are they on

lock down

12:22 Polka Dots Early Childhood Developmental

Center is on lockdown

12:23 [Comment From Theresa ]

He shot at the officers, but no one was harmed,

right?

12:23 No officers or dogs have been harmed at this

point

12:23 [Comment From SpoOk... ]

I hope thay find him soon!!

12:24 [Comment From Northside mom ]

I am sick to my stomach because I know my

child is scared and I can't do anything for her.


i have been told he was killed by swat...is this

true

12:24 That's just a rumor


thanks so much. i am married to a hunter and if

he hunted those woods regularly he knows

anywhere and everywhere to hide


Great way to keep up on developing story!

Love this feature!


I heard they caught him, had him down on the

ground. True??

12:26 That's a rumor, too


WIill we be notified immediately when he is

caught? on this chat?

12:26 Yes, we're posting all the most current

information. Stick with us.


I've found more out from the Ledger-Enquirer

than any other news source. The noon day

news was very limited and informed us of

news we already know. Thanks for the

wonderful play by play updates!


Theres a rumor that he went into Publix on

Bradley Park drive and shot three people...Is

that true


12:28 [Comment From Royce ]

Is Smiths Station schools on lockdown?

12:28 No Lee County schools are on lockdown

12:29 [Comment From Tina ]

The article is confusing. Are they both

attorneys or just the dad?

12:29 Both the father and son are attorneys

12:30 [Comment From K ]

People are crazy with all these rumors

12:31 [Comment From AW ]

thanks for keeping us posted! I hope that they

catch this guy and soon!

12:31 We're tring to dispel the rumors.

12:31 [Comment From Kimmie ]

Awesome coverage feature! Keep up the great

work of keeping us informed!


rumors running rampant on social media....


His grandfather was a prominent orthopedic

surgeon here, Dr. Richard Dodelin,

12:32 [Comment From Loves2read ]

What happened at the medical center

12:32 [Comment From concerned ]

do you have someone on site?

12:32 Yes, we have a reporter on site calling in with

updates

12:32 We keep hearing this one. As far as we can

tell, NOTHING has happened at the Medical

Center.


what is your comment on the corner

12:33 As far as we know, there's no body other than

the victim from this morning

12:34 [Comment From unbelievable ]

these rumors are crazy. im so glad we have

someone to tell us they arent true


are the canines picking up his scent?

12:35 FYI: St. Anne and Pacelli are not on lockdown

12:36 A full police force is conducting the dragnet.

12:36 [Comment From Jaye ]

I never knew you guys posted like this. This is

fantastic and thanks.


would you really be able to tell us if he had

been killed

12:37 We're posting information as soon as we get it.

Stick with us.

12:37 [Comment From Drew ]

is the thermal imagery on the helicopter

picking anything up?

12:37 We're not sure if the helicopter is outfitted with

thermal imaging technology. We'll find out.

12:38 [Comment From eliza ]

what was the victums name

12:38 William Hugh Bullard II


Heard he shot someone else at the Welcome

Center a few minutes ago...Is this true?


12:39 [Comment From JustMyOpinion ]

Still no one caught?

12:39 The manhunt is still under way. We'll let you

know when there's an update.

12:40

Detectives investigating the overnight homicide

of William Hugh Bullard II, 42, at 84 Lumber

went to a residence on Hubbard Road with an

arrest warrant, police chief Ricky Boren said.

A man ran out of the back of the house, where

he encountered police officers.

"He fired at officers as he ran into the wood

line," Boren said.

Read more: http://www.ledger-

enquirer.com/2011/02/01/1442428/columbus-

police-blocking-traffic.html#ixzz1CjKCiT2U


It amazes me at the rampant rumours that fly

during an incident like this. Do people just

make these up or really hear these?

12:41 As we just posted, the manhunt began when

the suspect fled the home this morning.


Thank you, thank you, thank you for this

amazing update site. TV at noon had 5-6

minutes coverage at best, nothing of any use,

just already=old news on this.

12:41 [Comment From Grateful ]

thank you for keeping us up to date. This is

much easier than waiting for other websites to

update


This is one of those times.........don't believe

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everything you hear!! People love to start

rumors.

12:42 [Comment From Missy ]

Thanks for all you are doing! It is nice to keep

the facts straight!!!

12:42 We have more new staff members than all of

the local TV stations combined. Stick with us

for the best and most reliable information.

12:43 We meant to say "news staff members."

12:44 [Comment From JudyT ]

That area is heavily wooded, and someone

who knows the area could hide for a long time.


i thought the shoting happened last night? what

victim this morning?


what does this guy look like besides 40 yo with

ornage vest and gun? post a picture ... how

would i know if i seen him? i know if i was

running from the law i would take off my

orange vest ..

12:45 We're working hard to locate a picture of the

suspect.

12:45 There was an overnight homicide. The

manhunt has been under way since about 7:10

a.m. this morning.

12:45 [Comment From cw ]

this is the best info available!!! thanks for

squashing all the stupid rumors!

12:46 [Comment From jt ]

who is the victim this morning

12:46 We will continue to squash the rumors. Wow,

there's some crazy stuff out there.

12:46 We know of only one victim: William Hugh

Bullard II


I wonder if he has his cell phone on him. They

could use a cell tracking device.


People just need to let the news give the

updates. Lord knows you can not belive what

you here in here.


Still no details on the shooter or victim?

12:49 Police are believed to be looking for Columbus


Columbus Police Chief Ricky Boren said. He

is the son of prominent local attorney Richard

A. Dodelin, who specializes in DUI cases.

12:49 Here's the latest update:

http://www.ledger-


police-blocking-traffic.html


The rumors have got to stop. People have loved

ones out there searching for him.

12:49 [Comment From GeorgiaGirl ]

Excellent, excellent job of keeping us posted.

So many rumors flying and i know our

children are uneasy at school today. Thanks for

all you do.

12:49 [Comment From JimU ]

What is the victims last name? Is it Bullard or

Ballard? WRBL reports Ballard and you report

Bullard. Thanks for the great updates!!

12:50 It's Bullard, according to our sources. We'll

double check.


Thanks for this page. Is it necessary for me to

keep refreshing the page or will the updates be

prompted on this chat?


it is BULLARD i know the family very well

12:50 You should be able to follow the live updates

simply by following this chat

12:51 [Comment From daniel mitchell ]

why do police assume that he has not fled the

area?

12:52 Daniel, we don't have an answer for you. What

we do know is police are looking in a specific

area.

12:52 [Comment From LeeS ]

Yeah, all these rumors are insane. Maybe the

next rumor will have him whisked away by

UFO.


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will they let school out at regular time if the

suspect has not been caught or will they keep

them until he is?

12:53 We haven't heard any changes to dismissal

times

12:53 [Comment From annie ]

this feature is awesome! i hope to see it on all

big stories in the future.

12:54 [Comment From mom ]

what is going on with the schools?

12:54 We're staying in contact with the schools and

we'll post any new information we receive.


Thanks so much for keeping us updated


I commend you for updating this & repeating

yourself so many times. If people would read

the news story they would answer 99% of their

own questions.

12:55 [Comment From Jan ]

I live in North Columbus, but I am currently

out of town. It is great to still be able to get up

to minute information on the situation back at

home. Thanks so much.

12:57 UPDATE: Dodelin was renting a home from

Columbus attorney Jim Butler. He had lived

there for a long time, Butler said.

Butler said it was his understanding that

Dodelin was living there with his family.


have they or are they checking that house out?

I would hope.

12:58 We believe this was the home the suspect fled

from this morning.


What is 84 Lumber?

12:59 [Comment From bc ]

it's a lumber supply company

12:59 It's a lumber company off Fortson Road

12:59 [Comment From Walkinghead ]

This is adictive! Thanks for the great effort,

keep it up! You are doing a wonderful job

during a very tense time.

1:00 [Comment From ANSWER MY QUES ]

I HAVE BEEN ASKING THIS QUES FOR

PAST HOUR OR SO. HAVE ANYBODY

HEARD ANYTHING FROM VICTIM'S EX

WIFE, VICTIMS FAMILY, SUSPECT DAD

OR THE SUSPECTS FAMILY AND WHT

DO THEY HAVE 2 SAY

1:00 We're trying to get that information. Stick with

us.


awesome job keeping us psted even when

we're out of town at the time....Love

technology and hope this ends peacefully and

soon....

1:00 [Comment From Rob ]

Thanks for this I live in Cataula and this

uptodate option is great. I found this by

accident. Can you plublish this capability in

the paper (Weekend addition) I'm sure others

would live to know about this chat. Thanks

again.

1:01 Thanks for following our updates, Rob. We're

posting breaking news as we receive it.


I, too, cannot thank you enough (you being the

person who is keeping this feed going and

helping me while I have a child who is in the

area while i am not)!! Thank you, thank you!!

1:02 We know lots of parents are concerned. We're

trying to answer your questions as quickly as

possible. Thanks for sticking with us.


I hope everyone keeps the members of both

familys in their thoughts and prayers, how sad

for them


Any word on rather he has been caught or not

1:03 The manhunt is still under way


helicopters still circling...we live across the

street

1:04 [Comment From KATIE ]

THIS IS GREAT!

1:05 [Comment From bob ]

I have to go and I dont want to.Can i get text

http://to.can/

updates? Ive asked this fo hours!

1:06 Subscribers to our website will receive e-mail

updates as we get new information

1:07 [Comment From Jody ]

I pray for all that are involved and hope they

catch this man before anyone else is hurt..

1:08 [Comment From MQ ]

great feature LE


thanks for the continuing updates. it's very

unnerving especially since my home and office

are in the target search area.

1:09 [Comment From Sandi ]

My granddaughter is at Puddle Jumpers off

Whitesville- are they on lockdown? Do I need

to go get her?

1:09 We're calling Puddle Jumpers to find out.

1:09 Just called ... Puddle Jumpers is on lockdown.

1:10 They've made no changes to their pickup

policies

1:10 [Comment From shocked ]

i heard that he shot 3 more people at Publix on

Bradley Park, is that true?

1:11 We've head this one over and over, and it's

NOT TRUE. No shooting or activity at the

Bradley Park Publix. Folks, let's put this rumor

to bed.

1:11 [Comment From Michelle ]

Has the pick up process for getting our kids

from school changed??

1:12 We've heard no changes to the pickup process.

We'll let you know if we receive new

information.

1:12 [Comment From Laurie ]

I'm the owner of Puddle jumpers and we are on

lock down


My Daughter is in Joyful Journey and they are

locked down. They are following the same

guidence the main schools are.

1:13 [Comment From hello? ]

is my post NOT going through?! How did Mr.

Bullard end up at 84lumbar?

1:14 We're still investigating that

1:14 [Comment From quest ]

Please Lord let my kids have to stay at school

longer! Im tired!

1:14 [Comment From nm ]

Please, please, please update if the shots at

Publix on Bradley Park are true!

1:14 Again, that's just a rumor


I live on Smith Rd and this is really great.

Thank you, this keeps me from being so

nervous. I heard that he had been sighted

earlier on Smith Rd, not sure if that was a

rummor or not

1:15 [Comment From quest ]

was just at Publix over there alls calm lol

1:15 NO SHOOTING OR ACTIVITY AT THE

BRADLEY PARK PUBLIX. Folks, let's put

this rumor to bed.

1:16 [Comment From steven smith ]

im scared :(

1:16 [Comment From chris ]

Eagle Ridge just called and sy that they're

letting kids out at regular times but with extra

adults to watch over them


imagination station too on lock down???

1:17 There are a bunch of rumors out there. We're

dealing only with facts. Stay with us; we'll post

updates as fast as our fingers can type them.

1:17 We're calling right now

1:18 Cargo Drive location is not on lockdown

1:18 [Comment From Rosie ]

is my post not coming through? where is the

man at now??

1:19 We don't know, Rosie. The manhunt is still

under way.


Just heard swat killed suspect is that true or is

it another rumor

1:19 That's a rumor

1:19 [Comment From Kathy ]

This forum is a great public service in updating

the community. Great job!

1:19 [Comment From Doug ]

Hopefully they catch him before nightfall, that

will create an even bigger problem.


PEOPLE!! go back and read previous posts!!!

do not keep spreading stupid rumors!

1:20 [Comment From Luckie ]

WE NEED TO PRAY


Not getting much work done today. I have a

feeling they won't find him alive.


Come on people.. try to read all the questions

and answers that are being given instead of

beating a dead horse

1:21 [Comment From bly ]

why can't yall people understand they are only

rumors


Just contacted Creekside in Harris cty and

there are no changes to the trransportation.


If people will read the entire list of questions,

many will be answered and repetiion will not

be necessary.

1:22 [Comment From Candice ]

Just heard the police shot him down. True, or

another rumor?

1:22 That's a rumor, Candice.

1:22 [Comment From mss ]

thank you for making these calls for us- it

helps to not get bombarded with a bunch of

calls but to watch updates here.

1:24 [Comment From Toni ]

Hopefully they apprehend him before these

thunderstorms hit. It's about to be very nasty

outside.

1:24 We're getting lots of questions about road

closures. A reporter is making some calls now

and hopefully we'll have an update soon.

1:25 [Comment From KS ]

What is the location of this man? my messages

won't show up, but i saw something about him

being near exit 12 and my son is near there and

i want to know if that is true

1:25 [Comment From Lauren ]

Can the person that said the helicopters are still

circling please let us know what area they are

in?

1:26 We are receiving dozens of comments ever

five seconds or so. We cannot post or answer

all of them.

1:27 The search area is a roughly 2- to 3-square

mile area north of Hubbard Road, east of

Whitesville Road and west of I-185. The area

is just north of the Columbus Welcome Center.

There are very few homes in the vicinity.

1:28 Hubbard Road crosses I-185 about a mile north

of Exit 12. It is between Exit 12 and Exit 14.

1:29 [Comment From katie12 ]

Thank you, LE for all your hard work during

this time!

1:30 [Comment From bb ]

is there a pic of him any where

1:31 We're still trying to find a photo. Let us know

if you can help.


I heared the guy ws caught? is this true?

1:31 The manhunt is still under way

1:32 [Comment From david ]

i just drove around the area, and the police are

still posted as if there looking still

1:33 [Comment From ed ]

how will we find out which schools are leting

out on time?

1:33 UPDATE: Mayor Tomlinson said she's been

told that police feel the suspect has been

contained in the area police are investigating.

She did not say the suspect was in custody.

1:33 We haven't heard any changes to dismissal

times. We'll let you know if we receive new

information.


As one of the people living in the affected

area, thanks to Police Department notifying us

to be on the look out for this man and to you

for keeping us informed.

1:35 [Comment From HCHS Student ]

Thank you LE for the updates.

1:36 [Comment From ab ]

double churches schools will be dismissed at

reguler times, i just got the call.

1:38 [Comment From shs studnet ]

appreciate the updates we dont reall yknow

whats going on and were hearing insane

rumors

1:39 [Comment From HC resident ]

Is Harris County High School on lockdown?

1:39 The last time we checked, Harris County High

School was not on lockdown. We're double-

checking.


Thanks for the updates, I live close to 84 and

the area they are looking in. I will definitely

use caution going home tonight!


So it sounds like police have him surrounded

so either he will be caught dead or alive.

Hopefully this information will make the

parents of kids in that area feel safer at pick-

up.


Prayers for the families of these men!

1:41 [Comment From Mistah ]

the suspect lived on Hubbard road?

1:41 The 1403 Hubbard Road house where Dodelin

and his family were living is owned by

Columbus attorney Jim Butler.


harris cty elementary schools were on lock

down but they didn't say anything about the

high school.


I was not worried, i trust our Law Enforcment

because they are the best

1:42 A new update has been posted to the story

at www.ledger-enquirer.com. It's full of the

latest information. Follow it here:

http://www.ledger-



http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/





God Bless our Officers right now. If you have

not supported them in the past, you should ask

yourself where we would be without them.

Donate what you can, they protect us.


Harris County High School is not on lockdown

1:42 [Comment From JD ]

There is an update on LE at 1:36 with lots of

new info about the suspect.


If some of you would read the comments

posted and the updates, many of yout questions

are and have been answered

1:43 [Comment From karen ]

Prayer for peaceful outcome

1:43 [Comment From shannon ]

Yes - prayers for all involved - including the

suspect.

1:44 [Comment From TDJII ]

I saw all the new comments.. someone just

said he was killed. Is this true?

1:44 That is a rumor.


was he caught yes or no?

1:45 Again, that's a rumor. The manhunt is still

under way.

1:45 We'll post breaking news as soon as we receive

it. Stick with us.

1:45 [Comment From Ashley ]

pray for me...i'm leaving my house...

1:45 [Comment From Barbara ]

This is an AMAZING way to stay informed.

Thank you for your services Columbus Ledger.

1:46 Thanks for following our chat, Barbara.


Can I suggest highlighting new additions to

your ever growing story. It helps to pinpoint

the new updated information...

1:46 Thanks for the suggestion, guest.

1:46 [Comment From Northside Student ]

At Northside anyway, we've been told that the

only way to get checked out is if you have a

note or doctors appointment. With that being

said they are talking about the possiblity of

keeping us after school too? any word?

1:47 Our newest update cites local court documents

suggesting Dodelin had fallen on hard times

financially in recent years.

http://www.ledger-



1:48 [Comment From shs student ]

im pretty sure theyll tell us if hes captured or

killed

1:48 We will!


I think it is horrible that their financial

situation was posted. That is none of our

business. All they needed to say was that he

had financial troubles. Sad.

1:50 [Comment From mks ]

ironic that a lot of the speculation is being

stirred on the L-E chats. this live format is

much more productive.


I have children in Double Churches

Elementary, DC Middle, and Northside. I just

received a call from the middle school stating

that they will be releasing the children as

usual, except for children who walk home.

parents will have to make other arrangements

1:53 UPDATE: New Mountain Hill will not release

students on school buses. Parents will receive a

recorded message at 2 p.m. This could

potentially affect all Harris County schools,

including Harris County High School.

1:53 [Comment From gues ]

Double Churches Middle stated that if your

child was a car rider they would be releasing

those kids one by one.


My chat box is halfed now. Like, it has a

Newest Update box at the bottom, and I have




to scroll up to read what is being written. How

do I fix this?

1:53 Check out the news update with the link at the

bottom of this chat.

1:54 Guest, that's part of the new feature that will

allow us to post a link to the latest full story.


We all fall on hard times financially. Now,

everyone will know just how hard he did have

it. Not smart.


Sad . Yes but it is public record once law suit

was filed.

1:55 [Comment From Tina ]

I agree it is noones business who he did not

pay


IT SHEDS SOME LIGHT ON THINGS


What does the financial situation have to do

with this anyways?

1:55 [Comment From uh huh ]

Well, don't do stupid stuff and things won't get

posted about you.


He made it our business when he committed a

crime.


I disagree. He allegedly committed a crime

which makes him a person of public interest. If

he wanted to keep his private life private, he

shouldn't have shot someone.


I agree. As if nobody else is going through

financial difficulties in this economically

challenging time!

1:56 [Comment From NHS Student ]

It becomes our business when he makes the

community come to a standstill

1:56 [Comment From Scott ]

There are alot of folks with financial problems

that are not going around and shooting folks. I

agree with the statement that it wasn't needed

1:56 [Comment From Nick ]

This man made it our business when he put all

of our children's lives at stake. And the police

and people in this area.


Its public record.

1:57 [Comment From just me ]

I think it should be posted people try to make

people out to be monsters and sometimes its

just they cant take the pressure of things and

they snap

1:57 [Comment From Drew ]

The guy is now a fugitive from the law and a

threat to all society in that local area. The

public has the right to know whatever

information is postede about him. He no longer

has the right to privacy he lost that when he

killed a man and shot at our police force.


I think if anyone takes another life nothing is

private


I agree!!!!! who hasn't !


financial problems are no reason to kill a good

man! There is so much more to this!

1:58 [Comment From TDJII ]

Agreed Guest posting at 1:48pm

1:58 [Comment From bc ]

why does the news feel the need to put peoples

private information out to the whole world to

see, that's no one's business but his own, what

they owe to SunTrust and Target has no

relevancy to this situation and even if it does,

it's still not anyone's business!

1:58 [Comment From Concerned ]

I totally agree Guest! Way too much on that

1:59 [Comment From unbelievable ]

i agree. its not our business what his financial

situation was in detail. thats not right putting

his business out there like that.


All the news that fit to print...Financial records

and detail help shed light on the suspects

motives. I believe, as will many others

following this feed, this revealing information

is relevant

1:59 [Comment From mom ]

just got through to North Colubus Elementary

dismissal will be the same


thoughts and prayers going out to everyone

that is a part of the search team. I have not

lived in the Cols area for many years, but still

have many friends in that area and my heart

goes out to everyone affected by this tragedy.


My heart goes out to both the victims and the

suspects family. This is just tragic all the way

around.

2:00 A message from DOUBLE CHURCHES

MIDDLE SCHOOL

ATTENTION DOUBLE CHURCHES

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS: PLEASE

LISTEN TO THE FOLLOWING DISSMISAL

PROCEDURES FOR TUESDAY

FEBRUARY 1ST:

ALL BUS RIDERS WILL BE DISMISSED

AS SCHEDULED

STUDENTS THAT ARE PICKED UP BY

CAR WILL BE DISMISSED 1 BY 1 AS

CARS PULL UP

ALL PARENTS THAT HAVE CHILDREN

THAT WALK HOME ARE ASKED TO

PLEASE MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS

FOR TODAY

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE OTHER

ARRANGEMENTS, PLEASE CALL THE

SCHOOL @ 706-748-2678 TO GIVE

VERBAL PERMISSION FOR YOUR CHILD

TO WALK HOME

AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING AND

ATHLETICS WILL STILL PROCEED AS

SCHEDULED. NO STUDENTS WILL BE

ALLOWED TO WALK HOME

FOLLOWING AFTER SCHOOL

ACTIVITES. IF YOUR CHILD WALKS

HOME AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITES,

PLEASE MAKE OTHER

ARRANGEMENTS. IF YOU ARE UNABLE

TO MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS

PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL TO GIVE

VERBAL PERMISSION FOR YOUR CHILD

TO WALK.

THANK YOU.

2:00 [Comment From CptAmerica ]

Financial Information and other personal

information is out of bound. I know Richard

and his family and I know this has to be tough

on them as well as the victim's family. Enough

of the background information and just report

the unfolding news. The rest will come out

later in time.

2:03 We've attached new photos to our news

update: http://www.ledger-



2:03 [Comment From THigson ]

Any report of suspect having shot a woman?

2:03 We only know of one victim: William Hugh

Bullard II


Why are after school activities still scheduled

if the schools are on lockdown? What sense

does that make?

2:04 [Comment From gs ]

thank you so much for the updates

2:04 [Comment From Mistah ]

people snap when they have financial stress....


shows state of mind


Agreed it became our business when i acted

out!


Not fair to the wife that their financial business

was posted for all to read. She has done

nothing to deserve that kind of humilation. I'm

sure she's feeling humilated enough as is!

2:05 [Comment From Lexi ]

financial situation could have been a motive


Frustration with finances would definitely

contribute to motive to settle the score with the

victim. That is very relevant information.

2:05 [Comment From harris county ]

his wife didn't ask for any of this!





Great job to all the law enforcement that are

out in numbers to bring this to an end! Also to

the le for this awesome live chat!! Im loving it!


Innocent until proven guilty. Stop assuming.

You are only reading news from people who

are hearing it from other people. Nothing is

definite yet.


And it sure as heck becomes my business

when his stupid decisions affect my children

2:06 [Comment From Sandi ]

Amazing that we know how much he owes

Target but not what he looks like?? Are we not

focusing on the WRONG things???

2:06 [Comment From Wendy ]

He put himself in the public eye. If he didn't

want his business spread across the news, he

should have acted like a respectful human

being !


Still no word on road closures?

2:08 We're looking for information, NHS Student.

Stick with us.


Tired of being locked down at NHS!


very well said nick

2:10 [Comment From Laurie ]

We pick up from New Mountain Hill at PJ and

we just called again and they said they are all

being released as usual...???


Amen. Drew. Amen.

2:10 [Comment From Northside mom ]

I don't care about this guy's life/business at all.

I care about my child who is scared and hungry

being locked up like she's the criminal.

2:11 ROAD CLOSURES: All we know is that

Hubbard is closed at Whitesville Road.

2:11 Reporter Jim Mustian has just read the police

report from the early morning shooting. Details

will emerge as fast as we can type them ...

2:14 [Comment From rooma ]

raining


who cares who he owed what to. The main

question is why he did this and why is he

running.

2:15 [Comment From Grg ]

As a society we have become cyical and

without specifics the question would be asked

"Just how financially difficult is his life?" It

simply puts perspective on his situation. not

justifying, simply stating that the press is doing

their job

2:16 NEW DETAILS: The shooting happened

between 11 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. It occurred at

84 Lumber. The victim was shot multiple

times with a pistol in the head and possibly the

back.

2:17 EMTs were unable to revive the victim.


what is connection between the shooter and the

victim?

2:19 We're writing an updated article with a

roundup of school dismissal info. We'll post

the link ASAP.

2:19 [Comment From BLY ]

WHY DID HE SHOOT THE GUY.


why did the man feel the need to kill

another!???


I hope they catch him soon!


LE doing a great job! you're providing the

answers we want and need to stay informed.

Thanks again.

2:19 [Comment From Northside Student ]

The principal has just said that Northside High

School will be dismissing on time


yeah, i really don't care to know who he owes

money to


What does his financially situation have to do

with the victim and the situation at hand?


Who said he killed more than one?

2:21 Again, we only know of one victim right now

2:22 We're just about ready to post the latest update

to the main story at ledger-enquirer.com.

2:22 It has new information from the police report.


Nobody can answer why he did what he did

except for himself.

2:23 [Comment From V ]

Veterans memorial Middle releasing children

as usual accoridng to office

2:23 [Comment From mike ]

someone may have seen him we all need too

know who we are looking for


Northside will release at 3:25, the regular time.


Its called news reporting. We can't know at

this point how or if his financial stress had

anything to do with crime but info is public

record. It is LE's job to report the facts.

2:24 [Comment From SW ]

I know Richard and his family well and am

praying for all them right now, including

Richie. Also keeping the victim and his family

in my prayers. This is an awful tragedy....no

matter what the circumstances, how much

money he owed, etc., he is suspected of a

horrible crime and I feel compelled to pray for

his soul right now.

2:25 We've posted the updated story, but it's still not

live on the site. It takes a few minutes to cycle

thorugh the system.


No officers injured in gunfire exchange this

AM?

2:26 No officers were injured


Students from DCMS will not be allowed to

walk home after "extra curricular" events.

parent need to make arrangements to pick them

up.

2:27 LATEST VERSION:


http://www.ledger-



2:28 [Comment From Ashleigh ]

I still cant believe we cant catch him with all

that man power


Interesting to find out if suspect was licensed

to carry a firearm under Georgia law

(16.11.127-129).


@Ashleigh: 2-3 square mile area is a large area

to cover, especially if he knows the area. The

officers are handling the situation

appropriately and with due caution.

2:30 [Comment From LW ]

That is great news.. glad to hear none of our

policemen were injured.

2:30 [Comment From lm ]

was he found?

2:30 The manhunt is still under way.

2:31 [Comment From NHSstudent2 ]

Many students from NHS are getting checked

out, no doc appt notes required.

2:31 [Comment From close2home ]

I pray for all who are involved with this

incident, on both sides. This is an awful

tragedy that strikes a little too close to home

for me and many.


Man power has nothing to do it. Knowing the

area the way a hunter would know it, the

suspect has the upper hand.


One can only imagine they are trying to

resolve this issue without any more loss

2:32 [Comment From KJ ]

Hey LE --- a sidebar timeline would give

readers a timeline to follow easily PLUS it

would give the LE more clickthroughs

2:32 [Comment From Lynn ]

Prayers go out to all the officers involved in

this situation.


Area of search is wooded with few houses in




area.


So info about a shootout behind Willy T's is

false?


2:33 We're working on more details. Stay tuned. On

the phone with reporters and sources.

2:34 [Comment From Ganole ]

Harris County cleared to release. They must

have got him or hes dead...


the authorities are doing the best they can! you

have to take per caution in all aspects of the

situation!


what about the press release you talked about

earlier? or was this update it

2:35 We're waiting for information on that


There is no way this guy is still in the area if

they have not found him yet.

2:37 [Comment From Null ]

Wonder what makes LEO believe he is

contained. Search area of 2-3 miles sq. equals

about 8-12 miles of perimeter. Large border to

secure, even with avail man power.

2:37 [Comment From Steve-o ]

Does anyone know if they have K-9 units on

site? I would think they would be able to track

down the suspect quickly.

2:37 We are reporting what Mayor Tomlinson told

us.

2:37 We heard K-9 units were on site

2:38 [Comment From bassinround_1 ]

I live within a mile of the area where he is

suspected being. Rainning pretty hard right

now. Will make hunt moe miserable than

before thats for sure. I pray none of the

officiers or the suspect get hurt.

2:38 [Comment From Billy ]

I hope this guy is caught soon

2:38 [Comment From Leslie ]

Can anyone confirm if the suspect has indeed

been shot or killed himself?

2:38 We can't confirm that, Leslie.


Lets just keep everyone in our thoughts and

prayers!!!

2:38 [Comment From hc guest ]

call from HC Schools: Sheriff dept has cleared

all Harris County schools to release as normal.

2:39 [Comment From RM ]

the area also has abandoned older vacant

shacks, he know teh area well i am sure as I

understand he hunted it quite regularly


I hope this guy is caught soon

2:39 [Comment From armrng ]

get em

2:40 [Comment From DD ]

How do you get a comment on here?


HC released...but they advised parents to be at

home if you live in the SW corner...that does

not indicate he's caught or dead

2:40 We can't answer all of them. You should see

the screen we are looking at ... the comments

are coming in so fast it's impossible to read all

of them. A lot of people are reading and

commenting.

2:41 [Comment From 6foot6 ]

Im sure the police are doing everything they

can to handle the situation. They are trained

professionals. This guy is in HIS backyard,

probably feeling scared and very defensive. I

have the utmost respect for the guys who put

themselfs in harms way to protect all of us.

2:41 [Comment From Rosie ]

hc can't keep the kids all day - and because

they released that doesnt mean he is dead or

caught...just means its safe for kids to go

home~!

2:41 [Comment From guest33 ]

rumors about a suicide. can you confirm?

2:41 We can't confirm that

2:42 Chief Boren's press conference just ended.

Reporter Alan Riquelmy is on the scene and

will file a report shortly.

2:42 [Comment From RM ]

i say everyone needs to stop listening to

rumors and follow the LE or news

stations......geeesh...if it is not posted on these

sites then it isnt true....the wide spread panic is

unnecessary....the police are doing everything

they can ppl


From Harris County High ". We have just

received word from the Sheriff's office that we

were clear to dismiss. If you live in the

Southwest corner of the county and your child

rides a bus, we encourage you to have

someone home to meet your child."


There is alot of woods i live in that area


i agree...probably long gone from there!!!

2:43 [Comment From Barb C. ]

It is still unbelievable all the rumors that

abound . I feel sure that he is running/hiding in

these woods that he knows so well. I trust in

these well-trained officers and dogs that they

will ultimately find him.

2:43 [Comment From 1234 ]

I agree NHSstudent.


great job LE, no one else has kept up with

ya'll!

2:43 [Comment From Northside Student! ]

Yes, I agree with NHSstudent2. He's most

likely not in Columbus anymore.

2:44 [Comment From :/ ]

wow.. how many has he killed?

2:44 We just know of one victim

2:44 The press conference offered little new details

and confirmed much of what we already have

reported. We will post any new details as soon

as possible.

2:45 We will post full video of the press conference

in the next hour.


they said K-9 and helicopters are there....


Dogs are in the area but rain will not help the

situation.


Hunter's build their entire hobby around

eliminating scent. Throwing K9 units at this

man hunt will not be nearly as effective as one

might think.

2:45 Boren said the suspect was armed with either a

long rifle or a shotgun ... they weren't sure.

2:46 From reporter Mike Owen: Police are going to

let families who live in the area stay in their

homes and those who have been kept out will

be allowed to return to their homes.

2:46 [Comment From JUST ME ]

I know for a fact that he can VERY WELL

still be in this area after as few a hours as this.

(someone I know personally ran from the

police at about 9 AM and went through the

woods and wasnt caught till 1:30 AM)


is the suicide rumor true?

2:47 The suspect is a type-1 diabetic, which means

he needs access to medication. Police have

checked with local doctors and hospitals to see

if he has sought treatment and they said he has

not.

2:48 Chief Boren said there have been several

reports of sightings but none have been

confirmed.

2:48 The suicide story is just a rumor

2:48 [Comment From N Cols Mom ]

L-E, thank you so much for this live feed and

keeping us updated!


Im hungry. We've been in a closed room for

almost 7 hours now.

2:48 A quesiton was raised that the suspect had

contacted his wife by cell phone, but said this

only was a rumor.

2:49 [Comment From Rob J ]

Rain is going to make this more difficult. We

should all pray right now for our Officers.

They want this to end without further viloence,

we should pray they get their wish.

2:49 [Comment From Brad ]

I think if he is cornered by Police he'll take his

own life.

2:49 We're working on an update to the main story

... it will be posted ASAP.


rumor has it that he shot someone at Publix...

U heard anything like that?


2:50 [Comment From dadof3 ]

Would YOU want to chase an armed murder

suspect into HIS wooded backyard? God Bless

the CPD!


We live very close to this area and I am

thankful for your updated info as you get it as

this is a scary situation and my daughter's

school is one that is on lockdown

2:50 The Publix rumor is NOT TRUE.


Just a matter of time


I'm on pins and needles hoping he is caught. I

work right outside the containment area.

2:51 [Comment From meg ]

I am sure the police and the dogs are checking

all abandoned shacks and anything else they

see fit to search. All this time and no luck...I

am wondering if he is trully still in the area.

K9 dogs are good at tracking sent...But this

rain is going to make things harder.


Wow, this is such a tragedy and it didn't have

to end like this.

2:51 [Comment From Julie ]

Please remember that real police work is not

like it's seen on TV. Things take time and

require a lot of hard slogging. Thoughts are

with them as they try to bring this to a close

2:52 [Comment From BigDate ]

You are doing a fine job moderating this chat.

Thank you.

2:52 [Comment From MLG ]

I agree with some others, if they have been

focusing on a specific area and have not found

him by now, he's probably not there!


Innocent until proven guilty, Please pray for

the familys

2:52 [Comment From Tammy ]

Please let this man be found asap so our law

enforcement stay safe.

2:53 SCHOOL DISMISSAL

UPDATE:http://www.ledger-

enquirer.com/2011/02/01/1442751/school-

update-locked-down-schools.html


ive got absolutely no work done today, in

between reading all this and listening to the

scanner


I hate to say it , but I think they will finr him

dead!!!

2:54 [Comment From RA ]

im listening to the scanners now and nothing

yet


those dogs are going to be tired

2:55 [Comment From RA ]

my dad lives right in the middle of where they

are searching

2:55 [Comment From Brad ]

they need to find him before night fall


HEavy rain will hamper dog tracking.


doesn't seem likely to still be here


still on the loose?

2:57 Yes, the manhunt is still under way

2:57 [Comment From chs student ]

i wanna be on lock down


thanks guys.....great work!!


Great job LE. I have been scanning other sites

and no one has delivered the news as timely

and accurately as your staff on chat line.

2:58 [Comment From Jamie ]

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2011/02/01/1442751/school-update-locked-down-schools.html



Just because schools are letting out doesn't

mean they've got him. I still hear helicopters.

We are about 1/2 a mile from Lookout Loop.

2:58 [Comment From GUEST ]

people read the updates and articles before

posting questions it will answer many of them!

2:58 He stil is not in custody.


LE, thanks for stepping up and keeping us

posted regarding this matter


don't be stupid chs student

2:59 [Comment From KF ]

no you don't want to be on lock down - sounds

like fun and games, but this is very serious and

they only lock down for a reason !

2:59 [Comment From jb ]

you are the most impatient people! how long

did you think this will take? this is not a matter

of running into the woods and slapping cuffs

on someone. This takes time and very

particular attention to detail. relax...let cpd and

swat do their job!


I agree.. Great job to L.E!!!

3:00 [Comment From mss ]

I agree- innocent until proven guilty- I hope

everyone involved is safe as well as the

accused.

3:00 The 3 p.m. update to the main story will be

online shortly.

3:00 [Comment From Runner ]

just how long do your guests think this guy can

run? and if he took the time to pick a new gun

for his get a way then he probably picked up

his meds too and if he collapses from lack of

insulin it makes the CPD task easier for them


thanks for keeping us updated..great jo


Great job LE !


i'm surprised they are letting kids walk home

from school in that area... that seems

dangerous!

3:01 [Comment From LSMOM ]

I agree with Karen & Billy! Thanks for staying

on top of this LE!

3:01 [Comment From :( ]

I'm scared!!

3:01 [Comment From concerned ]

what are the chances that they are going to find

him now? i mean they have been looking for

him within a 2-3 mile radius for 8 hours


Great Job LE, very informative

3:03 [Comment From PM ]

Are they using search dogs?

3:03 Yes, police are using dogs to track the suspect

3:03 [Comment From :( ]

Im so scared!!!


LE is excellent, only source I can find with

updated information, especially that is being

updated every few minutes. Thank you.


need dog the bounty hunter


While the financial information is an

unnecessary attempt to sway opinion without

knowing the whole story... the LE is doing a

good job keeping the public updated

3:04 [Comment From PB ]

How many ppl have been killed? This is scary!

3:04 We just know of one victim so far


people need to quit making up stuff and speak

the facts...not rumors

3:04 [Comment From RACHEL ]

THIS IS TERRIBLE I HAVENT GOT ANY

WORK DONE TODAY.

3:05 [Comment From Old Timer ]

They need to get this man dead or alive. He

poses a threat to us all.


Point is CPD dont see this often at all! Hope

they have a backup plan!

3:05 [Comment From Scared ]

IM SCARED!!

3:05 [Comment From NPL ]

Great Job LE on the updates!


i agree, innocent until proven otherwise, but

running like this sure doesn't look good


you really need to excuse the chs student first

you have no business texing during school

time, this is how information gets twisted.

Second, if you were on lock down they you

would be saying that you wanted to go home.

Which one do you want

3:06 [Comment From dadof3 ]

Kids just got off the bus from North Columbus

Elem. BIG HUGS TODAY! It is definately a

day to count your blessings!


Great Job with everything, LE!!


Heard a rumor that he has already been shot by

the police.



This is the only news site giving correct

information! Thanks, Ledger!


if he is a competent hunter then chances are

decent he will be able to get out of a familiar

area undetected


I live in the area being searched, I will not

sleep well tonight if he is not found. I know

this is not llike the shootings in AZ, this seems

like a domestic issue. The people in the real

danger is our police this is who we need to be

worried about


I agree with guest33 everybody's TRYING to

stay safe...shouldn't let those kids walk. No

way!

3:09 [Comment From TJ ]

Thanks to my Droid, I got notice of this

incident all the from Coshocton, Ohio! I do

hope they catch this man. I following with LE

and scanner! y


Thanks for keeping us updated!

3:09 [Comment From carolyn ]

I commend the Ledger Enquirer and the

Columbus Police Dept. for keeping everyone

informed. Hope they find him soon.

3:10 [Comment From DT ]

I never thought I would say this given the LE's

lack of intelectual honesty, slanted journo's,

lack of investigation or even remotely pressing

someone for an answer and total failure to hold

city officials feet to the firse as an investigative

journalist should BUT!!! They have done a

great job on this story!


Why nobody understands what it takes to hunt

someone in the woods armed. Hello this is real

work even for the best in law enforcment.

3:10 [Comment From JM ]

Any word on whether he has already been

shot? I've heard he has been, recently.

3:11 That remains a rumor

3:11 [Comment From KG ]

Northside High School just called and reported

that school will dismiss on time with added

security in the parking lot. All after school

activities are cancelled, except for the

basketball team which is traveling out of town.

3:11 Thanks for the update, KG!


cudos LE...great job of sharing just the facts!


No work done here, either!


This area is heavily wooded, it is going to take

a long time for them to find him even with

dogs.

3:12 [Comment From carolyn ]

Thanks for keeping everyone informed LE,

and police dept.

3:12 [Comment From shaw ]

has the man been caught yet

3:13 No, he has not been caught. We post breaking

news as soon as we receive it.

3:13 [Comment From HappyHobo ]

Best coverage of this story I've found.

3:13 [Comment From pj ]

schools relased...dogs YES...helicopors

YES...found NO..publix NO...welcome center

NO...dead 1...repost and repost!

3:14 [Comment From Alabama ]

I find it hard to believe he is still in the area?

They been looking for 8-9 hours with all the

resources they have and no sign? The Dogs

can't find him?


I hope they catch him soon!


Why are you scared? This man is in hiding. He

isn't going to give up his hiding place to come

out and shoot YOU.


Glad your kids made it home

3:14 [Comment From little girl ]

I wish THIS was a dream.

3:14 [Comment From 6295 ]

glad to hear your kids are home safe dadof3

3:15 [Comment From Barb C. ]

I disagree with j's comment. We have a very

capable, well-trained police force, SWAT

Team, deputies, as well as Harris County.

They are trained for situations such as this.


so there any way this guy could have made it

to the interstate and got a ride??? anyone

thought of that? it's not that far from the

location being hunted.


We really appreciate you updating us while we

are all at work!


my babies safe and sound form Midland

academy ELM> said kids were crying ,

hididng under desks and they had to you use

black paper to cover all doors and windows!!

blessing counted@

3:15 [Comment From Kristen ]

This whole situation is really sad to me. We

don't know the whole story. I hope there is no

more tragedies to add to this story!

3:16 [Comment From Lexi ]

Thanks LE! Great Job [:


Is Columbus National news yet??

3:17 [Comment From amanda ]

even if he has his medicine with him he doesnt

have an unlimited supply he will have to

surface somewhere to find more meds.


No kids should walk home from school right

now!


is the weather going to affect the search i hear

its sopuse to get bad?


freind just said they found him he shot him self

behind north side high? TRUE?????????


3:19 [Comment From yeah ]

Double churches middle school will be letting

out the students to the cars one by one and no

students are allowed to walk home


Thanks LE for all the great updates!!!


Awesome work LE. Best coverage in town.

Keep up the live chats for future breaking

news.

3:19 [Comment From WC ]

No work here! I've been reading the updates

ALL day! Thanks, LE

3:20 [Comment From jk ]

good job LE!

3:20 [Comment From jca ]

This is an outstanding way of updating

everyone. Great job!

3:21 [Comment From HC Update ]

HC Update - This is a follow-up from Michael

Ward, Assistant Superintendent. Your school

was in a high alert and/or lock down mode

today. The lock down was due to a manhunt.

We have just received word from the Sheriff's

office that we were clear to dismiss. If you live

in the Southwest corner of the county and your

child rides a bus, we encourage you to have

someone home to meet your child.


thanks LE! doing a great job!

3:22 [Comment From ;/ ]

PEOPLE _ PLEASE READ!!!! They will let

us know if they get him or not, we know they

have done a great job at letting us know

something, STOP asking

3:22 [Comment From me ]

STOP asking the same dang questions about

rumors! LE and everyone else will let you

know of major events (found alive, found

dead, killed others, etc)!!!

3:22 [Comment From tracker ]

The dogs are going to have a real hard time

getting on a trail in this weather but one good

thing is foot prints should show up


thanks LE for doing a great job!

3:23 [Comment From HardawayFreshman ]

I would say check to see if he has any friends

or family in a 15-mile radius of where yall are

checking and see if he went there.

3:23 [Comment From WC ]

scary and sad. i hope it all ends soon

3:23 [Comment From Ganole ]

The only time anyone should worry is tonight

if he is still not found by night fall.

3:24 [Comment From Shannon ]

The police know what they are doing. They

have thought of everything you have plus

some.


thanks LE! doinga great job


thank you to MCSD and CPD on distributing

info to the community so promptly...as a

Whitesville Road area resident and DCMS

parent...it's appreciated

3:25 [Comment From momof2boys ]

GLAD ALL THE LITTLE ONE MADE IT

HOME SAFE TODAY!!!! BLESSINGS!!!


To the guest who said, 'what are you scared of'

to another guest. This guy could be in a very

desperate frame of mind and could be capable

of anything. Plus...he will need medication.

3:25 [Comment From ;/ ]

ugh! Stuck at work, can't wait to get home to

see my babies and comfort them and let them

know that everything is okay and hope that

teaching them to pray when they are sad/scared

helped them through the day.


I doubt he is hiding in a single spot. If he is

outside, it is more likely he is on the move

looking to get out of the area. This would be a

more likely fit in this situation. This is

someone who fired on police, I doubt they are

cowering under some tree.


my son lives up there, i am very happy to find

this page to keep updated here in the south!


If he is type 1 diabetic. He is probably in

trouble by now. They should find him soon, or

he got a ride out of town


great job guys


great job LE! :)

3:27 [Comment From TLK ]

would if be reported if there had been a

standoff?

3:27 We're reporting all the information we receive,

TLK. Stick with us.


People Please STOP asking " Did they get

him, Did they get him?" You will see the post

here if you'll just read. If you missed

something, scroll up to catch up.

3:28 [Comment From GUEST ]

Haven't seen any postings lately from the

ledger staff... is something developing or just

no new news to report?

3:28 Reporter Alan Riquelmy is still on the scene.

He's received no new updates.

3:29 [Comment From WR ]

Throughout the day today, Ledger Enquirer

has provided far better updates than any other

local news media. You have also been

instrumental in quelling rumors. I applaud you

and am proud to be a subscriber. P.S. Your

typist is awesome - fast and accurate!! Thank

You.

3:29 Thanks, WR! I'm typing as quickly as my

fingers will let me.


awesome! thanks!!!


oh my gosh people.. are you all challenged in

some way? Stop with the rumors! Ugh, so

frustrating. I'm tired of reading that nonesense

3:30 [Comment From jl ]

Northside cancelled after school stuff - any

word on other MCSD cancellations?

3:31 Just got an update. Here goes:

3:32 Shaw, Northside, Veterans and Double

Churches Middle after-school practices will be

canceled or held indoors at the site-school

3:32 Contests that are off-campus will still be held.

3:32 Any on-campus contests will be canceled and

rescheduled.

3:33 Hope that helps.


Great coverage by the Ledger-Enquirer!!

3:33 [Comment From GOODJOB ]

GREAT COVERAGE LE!


Will schools still be on lock down tomorrow if

they dont find him by then?

3:34 We haven't heard anything about tomorrow's

schedule

3:36 We're posting a photo of Richard F. "Richie"

Dodelin right now. It will be attached to the

main article shortly

3:38 Just about to post the photo...

3:39

3:40 [Comment From amanda ]

when will the press confrence video be up?

3:40 [Comment From Barbara ]

Heard on scanner he has been shot and killed is

that true???

3:40 The video is uploading right now

3:40 We are checking on this.

3:40 [Comment From Token ]

Thanks LE... This is better that Facebook.


Better than waiting on the news from TV

3:42 Something is happening ... we are checking on

this.

3:43 [Comment From i2u2me ]

great job L.E.

3:44 BREAKING NEWS FLASH: There has been

an exchange of gunfire and the suspect is dead.

3:46 Just received confirmation from a police

source who asked not to be named.

3:46 Reporters are busy tracking down the details.

3:47 [Comment From MMPR ]

Awesome Job LE...

3:47 We understand police were conducting a

"sector search" when the shots were fired.

3:48 [Comment From LW ]





TREMENDOUS job LE!

3:48 [Comment From Gene Woolfolk, Jr ]

good job Ledger!

3:48 [Comment From Sks6pk ]

It's been a long day...Great Job LE....Sad story

3:48 An update of the main story will be posted

online as soon as possible.


This is heartbreaking for everyone invovled.

Remember not to judge. This man had a family

and so did the victim. There is way more to the

story than LE or news will ever know. He will

have to stand before GOD and be judged. Not

by us. Please everyone - show love not hate.


Thank you for keeping me updated on this

LE!!!

3:49 [Comment From Another guest ]

Great job, CPD!!

3:49 [Comment From N Cols Mom ]

Again, THANK YOU, L-E!! You have done

an outstanding job of reporting live updates!


sorry it had to end this way but never should

have begun. great job everyone and thank LE

for keeping everyone informed at you did. this

was great!

3:49 [Comment From me ]

AWESOME job CPD and LE


That's a big step, but now hoping that no law

enforcement officers were hurt.


Way to keep us posted. THANKS


best coverage thus far


YES !!! Great Job !!!


So sad. Am praying for this man and both

families.


Thanks Agian LE!

3:50 [Comment From Momwkids ]

Nice job Ledger. Thank you for keeping us

updated!


glad it's over!

3:50 Check ledger-enquirer.com for the latest story,

which now should be live.

3:50 [Comment From ma ]

Great job LE


So sad for all involved, family and friends


this live chat was absolutely amazing and

helpful

3:51 [Comment From PC ]

Excellent Job, Ledger!

3:51 [Comment From harris county ]

thank you so much LE, CPD and everyone else

involved. prayers for all the families.

3:51 [Comment From CO ]

I have never been more impressed with a news

report. Thank you sooo much for keeping us

informed.

3:51 [Comment From B ]

Great job reporting. Thank you.

3:51 [Comment From A.Centerbar ]

Very sad day...praying for the family.


great job CPD and LE...where was he found

at?

3:52 We'll continue to update this chat as we get

more details. Stick with us.


wonderful job of reporting only truth. what a

sad ending to a sad story. great job LE, keep

up the good, honest work.

3:53 We're still confirming all of the details.

3:53 [Comment From Patty ]

Thanks for the awesome coverage all day

LE!!!!

3:53 [Comment From Lori ]

Thank God it's over. So sorry for the families

of both of these men.



just a heartbreaking tragedy for all. I am

saddened...thank you LE


let everyone say a prayer for ALL families

involved

3:53 [Comment From Paul ]

I'd like to echo the comments of others, thank

you LE for providing this fantastic coverage!


I was hoping this would have ended better,


Great job CPD and LE!!


Thank you LE for the updates - and a HUGE

thanks to the CPD - Awesome job to all

involved


Great job LE and CPD! LOVE this Cover It

Live!!! AMAZING job!


Do you know where this shooting happed

exactly? Was he still close to his home?

3:54 We just received word from one police source

that the coroner has been called to the scene.

3:55 [Comment From annie ]

he may be dead, but this isn't over. please

continue the great coverage......we gotta know

why this happened!!!!!

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