RECENT COMMENTS
Eric Huffstutler on Submit your opinion on short-term rentals by 5/31
Eric Huffstutler on NBC reports on vacant 204-year-old Church Hill building
David Seibert on Fail State - Free Screening at Reynolds
Donations being collected for police officer shot in Fulton
01/13/2015 8:47 AM by John M
richmond.com has info about a fund for William Turner:
Donations for William Turner, a Richmond police officer in stable condition after being wounded in an exchange of gunfire Jan. 2, can be sent to the Richmond Virginia Fire Police Credit Union. Checks can be made payable to William Turner and mailed or taken to either of its two addresses:
Richmond Fire Police Federal Credit Union, Line of Duty Support Fund
200 W. Grace St.
Richmond, VA 23220Richmond Fire Police Federal Credit Union
1634 Ownby Lane
Richmond, VA 23220A deposit or transfer to the fund can be made by calling 780-1001 or 354-0673.
I ran into a 1st precinct officer at the post office today. He said Officer Turner is improving so that,s good news.
Can anyone explain to me why the officer, wounded in the line of duty, needs to scramble for funds. One (that’s me) would think that he would be completely covered in this type of situation.
@4… Same thought… I’m sure he’s still being paid by RPD and his insurance and Workers Comp are covering all medical bills.
A lot of cops have 2nd jobs. Assuming he does, he could be seeing a loss of household income while in the hospital. His hospitalization could also be affecting how his household works (impacting care of parents or kids, etc.). He probably makes around $40-50K a year as a cop.
Michael and Laura
Your posts are spot on. I clicked on the newspaper notice and it is the same verbge as the above. No info on who set this up nor why. If there are some unusual circumstances that the public is unaware of and is impacting Officer Turner, that should be made known. I am a strong supporter of our policemen, but would like to have more justification ( as you both point out ) for donating.
@6…very good point. After I posted the original comment I thought about the circumstance of many officers I’ve known through the years. Many work overtime shifts for events and such and make additional $’s above and beyond the salary. His current situation would prevent that activity if he indeed works an additional job. I too, am a huge supporter of law enforcement and am happy to help out when someone is in need. I do agree with Jean that a circumstance should be disclosed so folks clearly understand why we’re donating. Some may say that risking your life every day is reason enough to help.