Firefighter Killed in Standoff Near St. Louis

**ihunt49** · July 21st, 2008, 01:17 PM

Firefighter Killed in Standoff Near St. Louis

MAPLEWOOD, Mo. — A suburban St. Louis firefighter is dead and two other emergency workers are wounded after a gunman opened fire during a standoff at his home in Maplewood.

The incident began with a report of a pickup truck fire in the St. Louis suburb. When firefighters arrived, someone began firing shots. Police responded, and at least one officer was also reportedly struck.

KSDK-TV reported that a neighbor said at around 10:30 a.m., the fire suddenly intensified and loud popping sounds could be heard.

Naplewood 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.

A Maplewood police officer was also taken to the hospital and was being treated for a gunshot wound to the right shoulder. Clark says his injury is not considered life-threatening.

The third injured emergency worker was taken to another hospital. There was no word on his condition.

**4XLT** · July 22nd, 2008, 02:11 AM

how did this end? did they end his life ? did he end his own ?
if not i hope they give that bastard the chair !

i use to be a volunteer firefighter and having to worry about the fire and a building collaps and other ways of my life ending while trying to help my neighbor .. someone take pot shots at someone trying to safe life and property is just a piece of trash !!!

**PHILLYFIRE3** · July 22nd, 2008, 04:44 AM

WE ALREADY HAVE TOO MUCH TO WORRY ABOUT NOW WE HAVE TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR PEOPLE WANTING TO SHOOT AT US. I HOPE HIS FAMILY CAN GET THROUGH THIS HARDSHIP W/O ANYMORE GREIF AND MAY THIS FIREFIGHTER REST IN PEACE.

**FFEMT128** · July 22nd, 2008, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by PHILLYFIRE3

WE ALREADY HAVE TOO MUCH TO WORRY ABOUT NOW WE HAVE TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR PEOPLE WANTING TO SHOOT AT US. I HOPE HIS FAMILY CAN GET THROUGH THIS HARDSHIP W/O ANYMORE GREIF AND MAY THIS FIREFIGHTER REST IN PEACE.

I'll second this sentiment. May our Brother FF Rest in peace.