Deputies back on job

By Steve Wilson
The Daily Iberian
Published/Last Modified on Friday, October 10, 2008 2:09 PM CDT

The day after Ryan Charles Walker was shot and killed by Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies, the four deputies involved in the shooting returned to work.

Lt. Greg Pete, a shift supervisor, Sgt. Robert Burns, Deputy Steve Gardner and Sgt. Jeremy Hatley returned to their duties Thursday, Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal said.

The four deputies responded to a struggle Wednesday between Walker, 32, and Janet Prince Tauzin inside a vehicle on Louisiana 344, near the entrance to the Sugar Oaks Country Club.

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Walker had a knife and was threatening Tauzin, the sheriff said.

“The deputies were trying to talk him out of the vehicle,” Ackal said. “The deputies’ conversations of the struggle with Walker were recorded. He was screaming, cursing and threatening to kill her. Hatley was the officer who fired the shots, and she (Tauzin) had blood on her clothing and face.”

Ackal said Walker was under the influence of crystal meth and had a crack pipe in his mouth during the time leading up to the shooting. Ackal said Tauzin told deputies Walker and Tauzin were first cousins and boyfriend and girlfriend.

Walker’s brother, Keith Hebert, said this morning his brother was not in a relationship with Tauzin.

“I know for a fact they were not boyfriend and girlfriend,” Walker said.

Louisiana State Police Crisis Intervention troopers interviewed the four deputies Wednesday evening, and Ackal gave all four men permission to return to their duties Thursday.

“These are seasoned guys,” Ackal said. “They were given the opportunity to take some time off but they chose not to, as it was obvious to me that there were no infractions of proper procedure and everything was done in proper manner.”

Members of Walker’s family visited the site where he was killed. They are upset at the way he is being portrayed in the media.

“He was an amazing person. He will be missed,” Walker’s sister Karen Menard said. “What is being said on the news is a defamation of my brother’s character and is making (this) tragic time even more difficult.”

Troy Menard, Walker’s brother-in-law, said he found an earring with blood on it at the scene and that they were planning to bring it to the Sheriff’s Office and ask them to include it in the investigation.

Sheriff’s Office Chief Earl Robicheaux said an officer-involved shooting is unusual for the IPSO.

“I don’t recall anything like that happening in the 28 years I’ve been here,” Robicheaux said.

State Police Public Information Officer David Anderson said he did not know when his agency’s investigation would be completed.

Benny and Yvonne Menard live yards away from where the shooting happened. Yvonne was delayed in getting home due to the Sheriff’s Office cordoning off of the Louisiana 344 leading to their home.

“You don’t think this would happen in Iberia Parish,” Benny said.

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Comments

    EML wrote on Oct 27, 2008 5:54 AM:

    " I was a close friend of Ryan's and I come to this forum every day... to read what people wrote. And think about how everything just went so completely wrong. It isn't getting any easier as I though it would with time. I miss him. :( "

    been there wrote on Oct 22, 2008 6:33 PM:

    " None: I know what a family goes through when they lose a loved one unexpectedly. I have been there twice in my short life. You mentioned that the window was rolled down, but you are making up details of the whole incident. I knew Ryan but if i am going to remember him, then I am going to remember all the good times that we had together when we were little and when he was a young man. I don't want to dwell on what happened because that just makes it harder and time to-heal-and-go-on-with-your-life. "

    none wrote on Oct 22, 2008 12:43 PM:

    " to been there ...where exactly have you been? Have you been to english class? If someone read your comment and not mine they would believe he was my cousin. if you read mine again i never said he was my cousin nor did i say i had good times with him. i'm not dwelling nor do i hate.... I'm not saying these are big issues...but do you see how a story can get turned around....THINK ABOUT IT!!!! "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Oct 21, 2008 11:02 PM:

    " To Sally,
    What will the IPSO find when they go to that area? I mean, is it something obvious? If it is NOT obvious, why don't you call them, when you see suspicious activity? If you do see something suspicious, try to get as much information as possible! Can you see a make/model/license-plate-number of the car? What color is the shirt/pants/hat/shoes, that the perp is wearing? Get as much detail as possible, WITHOUT putting yourself at risk.
    Remember, you do NOT have to give your name or address!!
    BEST OF LUCK TO YOU! "

    Oh Geeze wrote on Oct 21, 2008 2:12 PM:

    " It looks like his family is more upset about the people knowing that Ryan was involved in a relationship with his first cousin than the officer shooting him in order to stop his attack on her. It sounds like more of an embarrassment than anything. What ashame. If he would have stabbed her to death and the officers did nothing, you would still have something to complain about. IPSO did what was necessary. Sorry the embarrassing statements about Ryan having his cousin as a girlfriend. He did WRONG..did not comply with the officers, sheisalive! "

    This is crazy... wrote on Oct 20, 2008 2:02 PM:

    " If the police wouldn't have shot him, and he would have slit her throat, people would be on here outraged that the police stood and watched it happen without properly handling the situation. It's sad for the family that they have to go through this, but the cops did what they are trained to do. Get over it people. The fact is, you don't know what he would have done if he was on meth. He doesn't even know what he was doing. Unfortunate but he took the drugs. The cops did their job. "

    elle wrote on Oct 20, 2008 11:37 AM:

    " to jaci
    tell us the REAL story or are you afraid to get busted ? "

    Sally wrote on Oct 19, 2008 10:59 AM:

    " Well now that the officers are back on the job, please send them to the Allen St., Indest St., Henry Sr., and Country Club Dr. areas where we are seeing a rise in crime. Please. "

    Greg wrote on Oct 16, 2008 11:59 AM:

    " If someone a person has a deadly weapon (KNIFE) and he is confronted by the police and ordered to drop the knife and he does not comply, then the police may use deadly force if that person attempts to take the life of another with that weapon or cause that person great bodily harm. What's not to understand. Lets all wake up here. When the police tell you something do it! "

    been there wrote on Oct 15, 2008 6:03 PM:

    " To none: YOu need to get on with your life. your cousin is gone and that is that. if you want your cousin remembered, then think about all the good times you had with him and that will bring you peace. the memories of what you had with him are greater than trying to turn this into something that it is not. the deputies did their job and i am sorry that you lost a love one. stop dwelling on what happened because it will turn you into a person that will always hate. "

    to none wrote on Oct 15, 2008 3:07 PM:

    " What a load of bs!! There were 2 people in the car and no family member rolled down any window. If that was the case how could the bullet have passed through the glass? Liar! "

    Area Resident wrote on Oct 15, 2008 3:06 PM:

    " To none: You have got to be kidding me! You really have got to be kidding! 1st you say a family member rolled the window down, then whey didn't they take the other cousin out of the car? Shoot if they got that close, THEY should have rescued your other cousin! Then none of us would be having the discussion we are having! Then both of your cousins would be alive and happy! So as I see it, it was the other family members fault that Ryan died! (being sarcastic) "

    Someone who knows wrote on Oct 15, 2008 2:50 PM:

    " To those of you who feel the deputy should have shot him in the arm, I recommend you stop watching and believing a lot of the crap you see on tv. It's not reality, and does not belong. Cops are NOT trained to shoot the smallest target, and they are NOT trained to shoot to kill. They are trained to shoot the largest mass of the body (that being the chest) and the ultimate goal is to stop the offender, not kill them. Think about THAT before your next comment. Ignorance is not bliss in this case. "

    A Deputies Dad wrote on Oct 15, 2008 1:52 PM:

    " none wrote on Oct 15, 2008 12:49 PM:

    " they could have used a taser...a family member that was there rolled down the window "
    ******************
    THAT is a LIE... NO family member was there to do any such thing...

    Give it up people, the guy messed up, he paid the ultimate price for HIS bad choices in life, too bad, very sad, deal with it and move on, but do NOT think that you're going to LIE about IPSO Deputies and think that there won't be some of us that set you back on your haunches! "

    none wrote on Oct 15, 2008 12:49 PM:

    " they could have used a taser...a family member that was there rolled down the window "

    AC wrote on Oct 15, 2008 10:08 AM:

    " Jaci. I would like to know... What would you have wanted? Would you have wanted him to be shot in the arm only? What if then he killed your other cousin? then he will be in jail for life, and possibly put to death. Then you end up with two cousins dead. But seriously Please tell us... what would you have wanted to happen? "

    To Jaci wrote on Oct 15, 2008 7:22 AM:

    " Did you ever think that maybe that could have been your throat he was slitting. Would you feel the same!!! "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:18 PM:

    " To ALL,
    The IPSO Deputies did the right thing at the right time!
    "nough said! "

    To the uninformed wrote on Oct 14, 2008 7:28 PM:

    " The suspect(Ryan) choose this course of action. We forget about the officer who did the duty WE as a society placed on his shoulders. Think of the emotional strain on that mans shoulders. He did what he made an oath to do and that was to uphold the law of the land and protect the sheep (you Johnny citzen) from the wolves (criminals). We forget how this is a burden that will forever affect the officer and it is a moment in time he will never forget. That frozen moment will forever torment him. "

    To the uninformed wrote on Oct 14, 2008 7:22 PM:

    " To obvious. You are truly one of the uninformed. A taser gun does not fire its projectile through glass. Let me ask you this question. If a man had a knife to your throat and an officer attempted to shoot his arm and grazed his arm and stabbed and killed you would you still want him to try and shoot his arm? How about he puts two in his chest and one in his head and he's eliminted and can not kill you because it's lights out Dolly. "

    me to obvious wrote on Oct 14, 2008 4:08 PM:

    " Tell me what non lethal force might work through glass? You seem to know all the answers here so you tell me "

    obvious wrote on Oct 14, 2008 1:33 PM:

    " Its amazing that no one commented on the obvious. They could have used a non lethal option, such as a taser. Or simply shoot him in such a way where he wouldn't die. Remember folks, modern tasers have a pretty good range... "

    Area Resident wrote on Oct 14, 2008 12:50 PM:

    " Excuse Us! And just how slanderous and CHRISTIAN is it calling the deputy that shot Ryan a MURDERER? It is a known fact that Ryan was addicted! No one in your family is denying this. Now, the news is the news, people will be people. If you don't like what is being said, you will never be able to defend Ryan in a forum. Just don't read it! It is called a public forum for a reason! "

    A Deputies Dad wrote on Oct 14, 2008 12:33 PM:

    " Cant believe my eyes, Judge NOT lest YE be judged...

    Hypocrite much Cant believe my eyes?? "

    Cant believe my eyes wrote on Oct 14, 2008 11:17 AM:

    " I am ashamed of this town. You people are sad for throwing stones at this family in their time of grief! No matter what your opinion of this man is you should keep it to yourself! How very unchristian of you all. Especially since most of you formed your opinion from gossip you heard and continue to spread. I do not know this family, but I know the pain they must be feeling. My prayers are with them. NO MATTER WHAT they have loss someone they loved and someone that loved them. "

    Jaci wrote on Oct 14, 2008 8:55 AM:

    " This town disgust me, Ryan was NOT right, I'm NOT taking just HIS side, I love my other cousin JUST as much and value her life just as much, but you guys don't even know the real story, If you WEREN'T there, stop commenting about it, if you haven't personally spoken to the VICTIM, don't comment about it, find something better to do with your time, than sit here & write things to hurt our family, its sad, its SICK.. you people are SICK. THANK YOU :) "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Oct 13, 2008 11:07 PM:

    " To Jaci,
    i know it is terrible to loose a family member to drugs! But to loose 2 family members would have been worse! Blame it on the drugs, NOT the IPSO! Do you have any other family members who are on drugs? Maybe now would be a good time to point out what could happen to them!
    At least you could point it out to any pre-teens or younger family members!! "

    A.B. wrote on Oct 13, 2008 6:28 PM:

    " Ryan was far from being a scumbag & bad guy rubbish! How sick & pathetic is that to say that especially with what the family's going through. He was a very sweet and fun loving person when he wasn't under the influence of drugs. He shared his struggles with me & really wanted to better himself & stay away from the drugs. The drugs on the streets are so addictive that as bad as people want to get off of them they can't. Why not use a taser? 4 times in the chest!!!! "

    Westent neighbor wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:33 PM:

    " To: Signlady
    You stated in your comment that as people of this city WE needs to work with them to make this happen. It is just not the WE of the city that has drugs. This incident took place on Louisiana 344 near Sugar Oaks Country Club. The city (north, south ,east and west) has to come together to fix the problem. "

    Les wrote on Oct 13, 2008 4:59 PM:

    " To Jaci, Ryan may have been a cousen of yours, but that still dosen't make it right for what he was doing. It was eather kill him or let him kill the girl. What would you have said then. He was not murrered, but his shotting was justified by the cops. I also knew Ryan and he was meen to his exwife also. "

    AC wrote on Oct 13, 2008 1:46 PM:

    " Jaci, I understand your pain, but what would have been the alternative? She die and he live? Is that what you wanted? There is a very big difference between a DWI death and a Stabbing attempted murder. Intent is the big factor. If you are slitting someone’s throat your intention is to kill them. If you drive drunk your intention is to get wherever you are going, not to kill. Killing is just a horrible byproduct of drunk driving. Don’t compare apples to oranges. I am not saying DWI is not serious, but stabbing someone is much more serious. "

    My brother committed a crime wrote on Oct 13, 2008 1:02 PM:

    " No matter what you say in defense for your loved one even though he was wrong for his doing, no one in this forum except REAL CHRISTIANS will have sympathy for you! He got caught up in something that was very wrong and we as loving families pick up the pieces. Give it to God he heals ALL, don't pay attention to this forum and waste your time defending him. He made bad choices but you knew HIM (no drugs) no explanations. It upsets you more to read the horrible things they say about your loved one. GOD SPEED!!!!!! "

    Area Resident wrote on Oct 13, 2008 12:59 PM:

    " I'm sorry Jaci but your comparison to a drunk driver is way out in left field. I think one of the other posters said it right. This guy was high on drugs and probably did not stop after the first or second shot! If Ryan would have succeeded in killing your other cousin you would be on this board wondering why the officers didn't do anything more to stop the murder! Especially if it would have been a stranger doing the murdering! I'm sorry for your loss. You just shouldn't read what people are posting if you don'tlikeit "

    Thats a lie wrote on Oct 13, 2008 12:34 PM:

    " To Jaci: I'm sorry but that has to be false. I know that your grieving and angry, but to say that you personally know of 5 drunk driving "deaths", 5 vehicular homicides in Iberia Parish and none of them are in prison!? I seriously doubt that this is true.
    Maybe you know of 5 drunk driving arrests that were made or pulled over and got swept under the rug, I do not doubt that, I know of some of those myself. But not 5 vehicular homicides that have walked away, no way! "

    me wrote on Oct 13, 2008 12:16 PM:

    " Jaci, you make a ludicrous point in your rant that there are 5 drunk drivers that killed someone and why aren't they shot. Police do not shoot someone retroactively for killling someone they only shoot when the alternative would be to let someone (your cousin) die by an action they are witnessing. These officers saved a womans life and they did not do it to be called heros' or anyhting of that matter, they did it to simply save an innocent person. You sit there from afar and rant about these police when maybe you should have dedicated your efforts/to/getting/your/faily/treatment "

    Jaci wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:43 AM:

    " Actually the victim was also my cousin, they are both my cousins, It's funny I post a comment and everyone has something to say, keep your nose in your own business. Since I've left New Iberia, I know of 5 drunk driving deaths, funny thing is... none of the drivers are in jail now. So why weren't THEY shot? Bottom line.. Ryan was NO saint, none of us are, We know that. But to fire as many times as they did... Sorry I still call MURDER. Family or not, hurt or not, It's still not the "correct call" "

    outsider looking in wrote on Oct 13, 2008 9:04 AM:

    " It is not anyone but Gods place to judge Ryan or his family. One day the people who are making this situation harder for the son, the mother, the sisters and brothers,and friends of Ryan will have to answer for your jugemental comments to hurt this family in a time of grieving. I know this family and know for a fact that his family did try to help him with his problem. As a grown adult noone but Ryan could help himself,by love or law the adult with the problem has to make the choice in addictionGODBLESS "

    concerned wrote on Oct 13, 2008 8:07 AM:

    " Does any one know how the victom is doing? "

    Ms B wrote on Oct 12, 2008 9:53 AM:

    " The cops were only doing there job.I live not even 1 1/2 miles were it happened.there could have been kids playing out there while this was going on.I pray for both familys that they can find peace.but what was the cops to do let him kill her ? There was no reason for that.They did what they had to do. "

    Signlady wrote on Oct 12, 2008 7:55 AM:

    " The Drugs are at fault here. I had a nephew (dead now) involved in drugs. When clean he was the sweetest person you could imagine. When doing the drugs he stole, lied and fought. I sympathize with the family but, I also believe that the deputies did what was right to save anothers life. We say the IPSO needs to get drugs off our streets. This is true but, as people of this city WE need to work with them to make this happen.KEEP an eye on your children! The drug dealers are! "

    Lynn wrote on Oct 12, 2008 1:57 AM:

    " To Jaci: I understand you are grieving, but, no matter what the cops do drugs will never be completely off the streets. If you feel that strongly about the drug problem, you should get involved and try to help get rid of the drugs. Make something positive come out of this bad situation. "

    Lynn wrote on Oct 12, 2008 1:49 AM:

    " I do feel for the family, but, the officers were only doing their job. I'm sure this wasn't his first use of crystal meth. The family and friends ranting about the cops should've tried to get him off the drugs and then maybe none of this would've happened. People need to start taking responsibility for themselves. You make wrong choices and you have to suffer the consequences. "

    a personal friend wrote on Oct 11, 2008 11:27 PM:

    " So.. If he was stabbing this friend of mine he could have just as easily killed her. Right? Well, I believe he should have been stopped any way possible. He had intentions of harming/killing her. All the IPSO did was save a life of someone worthy of living. GOD BLESS MY FRIEND. "

    slinky wrote on Oct 11, 2008 10:52 PM:

    " I knew him from belle place middle school . He was always in trouble \. I hate to see him die,but an innocent person would not have put themselve in this predictimate. Hats off to IPSO as they only did what was neccesary to save that womans life. I'm so glad to see our sheriffs department can finally do their job. "

    A Deputies Dad wrote on Oct 11, 2008 4:01 PM:

    " Jaci said: "maybe if the cops would do their job and get the DRUGS off the streets!"
    *******************
    Well, they got one of the *druggies* off the street, and what do you hear from a bunch of people here??

    Yeah, he WAS a person, he WAS someones brother or father or uncle or whatever he may have been to whomever he may have been something to, but now he's a dead BAD GUY.

    And as the old adage says, "Good riddance to BAD rubbish!"

    God BLESS the Deputies, good job IPSO! "

    Cousin of both parties wrote on Oct 11, 2008 3:57 PM:

    " Hey no offense, were you there when it happened? Did my cousin tell you that she was his girlfriend? Ryan was no saint and anyone one who truly knew him would be the first to tell you that, but he made his choice and he suffered the consequences, please get a life, and let our family deal with this pain without having to listen to people like you. I hope and pray to GOD that any one of you with "THE HOLIER THAN THOU" attitudes won't ever have to go through what we are!!! "

    brenda wrote on Oct 11, 2008 3:45 PM:

    " My heart truly goes out to his family he just got caught in the wrong path.That does not make him a bad person .I knew him and he was a good person.god bless his family and may he rest in peace. "

    NL wrote on Oct 11, 2008 3:29 PM:

    " I think everyone's life is meaningful to his/her family and friends. FACT: Ryan Charles Walker was brandishing a knife & threatening someone's life. FACT: He disregarded police orders. FACT: He was shot. FACT: There are drugs in Iberia Parish AND Ryan's CHOICE was to take them. Drugs didn't find him every day; he went out and found the drugs. Why didn't his family & friends intervene BEFORE he got out of control? "

    Concerned Citizen wrote on Oct 11, 2008 2:55 PM:

    " To Jaci: I know your family is grieving Ryan and that is understandable. A person always loves there family no matter what they do. To label the cops as crooked and blame them for not keeping the drugs off the streets is not fair. It is akin to blaming the pencil for misspelling a word or the gun for the person shooting it. No one made Ryan do drugs. He made bad choices and as a result of this he is no longer with us. May God be with you and yours in this trying time. "

    prayers with officer and girl wrote on Oct 11, 2008 2:19 PM:

    " My prayers go out to the victim (the girl) and the police officer that had to do his job. They will have to relive this in their minds for the rest of their lives. "

    Frank Rizzo wrote on Oct 11, 2008 1:28 PM:

    " I feel bad for both parties, the young man and his family as well as the deputy who had to put him down. I'm sure that he has had mixed emotions these last few days also. Another situation of "no winners" It's a shame that these young people can not see ahead of time or learn from stories like these to stay away from drugs. My heart was heavy as I was reading this article, what a shame. "

    Mind your business wrote on Oct 11, 2008 12:52 PM:

    " Look, what if they were boyfriend and girlfriend. What is it to you? NOTHING!!!!!!!! He did threaten someone and that is a fact, that's all we need to know. Everything else is there problem. The police did what seemed fit to them. It's there job, that's what they were trained to do, protect.
    I knew Mr. Walker, and he was very kind, and sweet. Now we see where drugs get someone! My deepest condolences goes out to all the family.Karen and Keith sorry for your lost, You will be in my prayers. "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Oct 11, 2008 11:15 AM:

    " To Jaci Wrote,
    HE {RCW} WAS NOT MURDERED! Actually, his cousin {JPT} WAS SAVED!! Please, give it up!
    Let's check the story again, OK? She, JPT, is bleeding after being cut. Witnesses called it in. IPSO try to talk him out of hurting JPT, he doesn't comply, they shoot! I'm sorry for your loss, BUT nothing was done improperly by IPSO!
    It isn't good to blame the very people who PROTECT us!
    By the way, the sheriff's dept. had NOTHING to do with RCW doing drugs! It WAS his choice!
    Talk to an abused woman, one with children! "

    ms. j wrote on Oct 11, 2008 10:59 AM:

    " JACI, sorry it was your family member, but he was commiting a crime when he was shot, so it was NOT MURDER!!! "

    AntiDrug wrote on Oct 11, 2008 10:03 AM:

    " Ackal-Come to Coteau and shoot up some other druggies-prefably near Bruce Foods if possible.

    People on drugs kill innocent people "

    NOTODOPE wrote on Oct 11, 2008 10:02 AM:

    " Thank God for the brave police officers we have in New Iberia because lord only knows with all the stuff people got away with under Sid-Ackal has his work cut out for him! GET THE DRUGS OFF THE STREETS IS THE #1 PRIORITY! "

    jaci wrote on Oct 11, 2008 7:21 AM:

    " excuse me, but they're COUSINS, seriously how sick of the MEDIA and you to even respond to something so stupid, the bottom line is he was MURDERED, and you know what he was a PERSON, more importantly MY FAMILY, our family. so keep your nasty OPINIONS to yourself, one of the MANY reasons I left the small town of New Iberia, people who don't know how to mind their business, and CROOKS as cops. We are all grieving, be respectful, maybe if the cops would do their job and get the DRUGS off the streets! HOORAY! "

    your mama wrote on Oct 11, 2008 1:31 AM:

    " i knew him personally & if it would have been your brother or father or cousin would all you high & mighty "christians" be talkin all that noise. he was a good guy who got caught up in DOPE. I MEAN ITS ALL OVER IBERIA PARISH!! I guess ya ll should ask akal about that. "

    mother of four wrote on Oct 10, 2008 11:07 PM:

    " As a woman who got out of an abusive relationship I totally agree with a reader of this forum. I am sorry his family has to go through all of this but think of the women that are safe from the violence he would have done to them. Not to mention any children. Most of these men never change their ways. May God bless his soul, cause he is gonna need it. "

    Just Me wrote on Oct 10, 2008 10:26 PM:

    " My prayers go out to his family. They are hurting enough and it is not their fault. The person they knew and loved, obviously is not the person the media is showing. I do not know any of them personally, but I do feel their pain as I have been there myself. I hope they find strength and peace. God Bless them. "

    Southern Fried Brain wrote on Oct 10, 2008 9:59 PM:

    " To ALL in IPSO,
    Thank you ALL for the courageous work you do FOR us! This was a tough call for those involved!
    PLEASE, watch over your "brother officer", Sgt. Jeremy Hatley. It is VERY difficult, what he will be going through, over the next several months, OR more! We do NOT want to have this shooting impact one of our fine officers in a negative way!
    My prayers are with you Sgt.
    Godspeed to you and ALL in IPSO! "

    coors light wrote on Oct 10, 2008 9:13 PM:

    " the guy is dead and the madia is making iton that,I feel so sorry for the family. "

    A Deputies Dad wrote on Oct 10, 2008 4:52 PM:

    " The guy made some seriously BAD choices in his life, no one made them for him, it's called personal responsibility, and he took it upon himself to assault the woman and then disregard LAWFUL orders from the IPSO Deputies.

    Too bad for him, there's winners and losers in this world, and this particular incident, the GOOD GUYS won one...

    KUDOS IPSO Deputies... "

    Disgusted by heartless people wrote on Oct 10, 2008 4:02 PM:

    " I was a friend of Ryan and can not believe the heartless comments left by those above. What if this was a friend of yours or better yet one of your family members!? Bet you would be outraged too! He will be sadly missed by those close to him.....God bless those out there who do have compassion for him. "

    puh wrote on Oct 10, 2008 3:55 PM:

    " Well he obviously had some serious problems. His drug use, and erratic behavior were not fabricated, I have to side with the media on this. They reported what they were told by IPSO. If he was stabbing or threatening this girl and did not respond to orders from the police, then they had to do something. I just wish they could have shot him in the foot or something, or a taser. Everyone has someone who loves them, and I know his family must be hurting, but it could have been 2 families morning instead. "

    mr. j wrote on Oct 10, 2008 3:06 PM:

    " it is sad for his family, but he chose to do the drugs that made him do this,we all understand the family's pain & anger, this was not the person they knew,yes it was the drugs,but he chose to do the drugs.MAY GOD BE WITH ALL HIS FAMILY & FRIENDS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME! "

    A reader of this forum wrote on Oct 10, 2008 2:37 PM:

    " Just one less scum-bag to worry about hurting anyone!! He should not been using drugs, and should have been on a job somewhere, instead he was trying to harm someone with a knife. Ask me if I feel sorry for him. Nope, he got what he deserved! "

    No Offense wrote on Oct 10, 2008 2:29 PM:

    " No offense, but I think Mr Walker's reputation was ruined by himself when he decided to do what he did.
    And the newspaper didn't just "make up" the boyfriend/girlfriend part, the victim said it was so.
    How about taking some responsibility here. "

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