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Sad And Scary Morning In Maplewood
Jul 21, 2008 | 12:00 PM
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  It’s a sad day in Maplewood and across the St. Louis area.
  A suburban St. Louis firefighter was killed and two other emergency workers are wounded after a gunman opened fire during a standoff at his home in Maplewood. Maplewood city officials identified the slain firefighter as 22-year-old Ryan Hummert. Officials said he was shot to death as he got off the fire truck.
   Hummert was the son of former Maplewood Mayor Andy Hummert. He began his career in August 2007 after graduating from paramedic training. He graduated from the St. Louis County Fire Academy in March.
   The thoughts and prayers of those of us here at FOX 2 and with the community of Maplewood today. If you'd like to leave your thoughts, please do so in the comments section below.

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mr_wildflower read my blog view my photos
Jul 21, 2008 | 12:17 PM

I have a son that age and looks a lot like the poor kid that was killed........

My prayers are for that family.......
magbar33 read my blog view my photos
Jul 21, 2008 | 12:44 PM

What a senseless tragedy... I am so sorry for your loss, your family and friends are in my prayers.
MrsCSJestis read my blog view my photos
Jul 21, 2008 | 12:53 PM

What is wrong with people in this area right now? I know that the economy is very depressing but that is no excuse to take it out on unsuspecting people.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of this young man and with the City of Maplewood.
KelleyM
Jul 21, 2008 | 1:05 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with the Hummert family, the Ctiy of Mapelwood, the Maplewood Police and Fire departments and the friends and families of all who were involved today. Thank you to all of the HEROS today who did their jobs, despite the dangers.
Be careful Nick!!!
diehardcardsfan5 read my blog
Jul 21, 2008 | 1:06 PM

I can't believe this happened. Pray for the victims, their family, and the community.
victoriaann1986
Jul 21, 2008 | 1:26 PM

I went to school with Ryan since middle school. He will be truely missed by a lot of people.
rosie read my blog view my photos
Jul 21, 2008 | 1:32 PM

i know there are no words to exspress the way ryans family and friends can feel right now, i'm at a loss for words... so i will just say, God bless all of them
rosie read my blog view my photos
Jul 21, 2008 | 1:32 PM

i know there are no words to exspress the way ryans family and friends can feel right now, i'm at a loss for words... so i will just say, God bless all of them
Tatum view my photos
Jul 21, 2008 | 1:43 PM

Ryan Hummert is My newest Hero. He was doing a Job most people couldn't. Serving our Country & keeping us save. Risking His life and paying the ultimate price with His own life to save others. I know His Father and He also serve our Country in a different way. This is a very special Family. Be proud of Your Son Andy. It's hard not to be sad and it will never go away, but when it pain starts to ease be proud. Be very proud of Your Noble Son Ryan. Tears are rolling down my face as I type this. I'm so sorry. Ryan is a Hero with the Good Lord now! May God Bless You and Your family in this time of so much pain.
alma6
Jul 21, 2008 | 1:47 PM

i am so sorry for your loss god will guide you through this sad and trying time
cmstl read my blog
Jul 21, 2008 | 1:49 PM

My prayers are with the Hummert Family,as well as Ryans friends and co-workers. It is in need a sad day in St. Louis...
AMOM read my blog
Jul 21, 2008 | 1:50 PM

Maplewood used to be one of the nicest neighborhoods.

I lived over on Lansdown and we shopped in Maplewood. I loved it then. WHAT HAPPENED????
RobBar read my blog
Jul 21, 2008 | 1:53 PM

You know I will be very upset if the police have been waiting all this time to storm this home for this person just to find he has been long gone now for hours. Should of shot tear gas into the house. Doesn't make me feel very safe right now.
~ Resident of Maplewood
jlewismcse
Jul 21, 2008 | 1:57 PM

My thoughts and prayers to go out to all affected by this morning's horrific tragedy. All families involved will need tremendous support and strength in the coming days, weeks, and months. Please help give them the strength to endure these very trying times.
1hotmamma read my blog
Jul 21, 2008 | 1:59 PM

All of our prayers go out to this family....God bless all of our local heros who have put themselves in danger to protect us today!! Be careful Craig Higgenbothem!
michaelkaren read my blog
Jul 21, 2008 | 2:00 PM

It is very sad that some spoon fed board of directors in the area do nothing but bad mouth and take pay and benefits from men and women that put their lives on the line for the rest of us everyday. God Bless this young man and his family!
Tatum view my photos
Jul 21, 2008 | 2:00 PM

Ryan got Sucker punched.
Listen to this and remember Ryan Hummert. RIP Brother............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcvnkJ2wnXU
Mommy2 read my blog view my photos
Jul 21, 2008 | 2:00 PM

First MY THOUGHT AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY. Second, so whats going on he has burned his house down and they dont know if was inside or not? I know it was a dangerous sitution but why they wait so long they should of stormed in that house a long time ago, hes probley killed his self any way. I thought this is why taticts teams train for this kind of stuff not to sit and wait for a house to burn down before ending a very dangerous sitution for all those people living in that area.
gammajoan read my blog
Jul 21, 2008 | 2:06 PM

May God watch over this firefighters family he was only doing his job for the people and to be ambushed like that is unthinkable what a shame ayoung life taken away from his family for a senseless crime God Bless the people of Maplewood
RobBar read my blog
Jul 21, 2008 | 2:07 PM

That's the main point. They have watched a house burn down and they have no idea if the gunman let alone possible hostages were in the house. Way to go SWAT. If this young man has died and they don't find the person accountable for this, this will be an even more sad day to know this man person is getting away with this.
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