INDIANAPOLIS -- Gov. Eric Holcomb released a statement Saturday on the death of Terre Haute police officer Rob Pitts.
“These tragic events in Terre Haute involving Patrolman Rob Pitts are stunning and heartbreaking. The sorrow Janet and I feel for his family, the Terre Haute Police Department and the Wabash Valley region is beyond words. I ask Hoosiers around the state to join me in honoring Patrolman Pitts’ service and dedication.”
Officer Pitts was killed Friday night following an exchange of gunfire with a homicide suspect. The suspect was also killed.
Law enforcement, legislators and citizens are also taking to social media to offer their condolences to the family of Officer Pitts and the Terre Haute Police Department.
Here is a sample of some of the messages:
We’re mourning the loss of Patrolman Rob Pitts, a veteran of the Terre Haute Police Department. I’m thinking of his family, fellow @THPolice1 officers, and the community. -Joe
— Senator Joe Donnelly (@SenDonnelly) May 5, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Patrolman Rob Pitts and the entire Terre Haute Police Department. -CH
— Curtis T. Hill, Jr. (@AGCurtisHill) May 5, 2018
The IMPD family stands with @THPolice1, as the news has broke that the officer has succumbed to their injuries. We are saddened by the loss of one close to home. Please say a prayer for the officer’s family, friends, and law enforcement family as they navigate tragedy. #LODD pic.twitter.com/51FFotC5vE
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) May 5, 2018
Please keep THPD and the entire Terre Haute community in your thoughts and prayers. #FPDstandswithTHPD #thinblueline #nogreaterlove pic.twitter.com/fWQFU0pY81
— Fishers_Police (@Fishers_Police) May 5, 2018
#ZPD mourns the loss of the Terre Haute police officer killed in the line of duty tonight. Please pray for the family of the officer, and please continue to pray for the Terre Haute Police Department as they navigate this tremendous loss.
Lieutenant Martin pic.twitter.com/0rwtMK6LRN
— Town of Zionsville (@ZionsvilleIN) May 5, 2018
50 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty so far in 2018. Please continue to keep the @THPolice1 family in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to grieve the loss of one of their own. pic.twitter.com/8srKJFiQTM
— Sgt. Todd Ringle (@ISPEvansville) May 5, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Terre Haute Police Department, as well as the family of Officer Rob Pitts. @THPolice1 https://t.co/IlhSqaFphc
— Oklahoma City Police (@OKCPD) May 5, 2018
#FBIIndianapolis extends our condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of @THPolice1 Officer Rob Pitts. The 16-year veteran was shot and killed Friday while investigating a homicide. #thinblueline pic.twitter.com/obhGgQpsAO
— FBI Indianapolis (@FBIIndianapolis) May 5, 2018
Condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Terre Haute Indiana Police Officer Rob Pitts who was shot and killed yesterday by a wanted suspect. #NeverForget #RIP pic.twitter.com/ddNdsPfgcA
— Knoxville Police TN (@Knoxville_PD) May 5, 2018
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