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Maggie Lineback

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Hero Cop Talks to Fox

November 12, 2009 - 10:19 AM | by: Maggie Lineback

Senior Sergeant Mark Todd doesn't consider himself a hero, but spend five minutes with him and you'll know that's exactly what he is.

He and fellow Sergeant Kimberly Munley were the first officers to arrive at the shooting scene in Fort Hood last week where 13 people lost their lives. Sr. Sgt. Todd told us when he first got the call, he thought it might have been people mistaking soldiers practicing a 21 gun salute for real gunfire. But as he got closer, the police dispatcher said she too had heard gunfire.

When Todd and Munley arrived, people pointed in the direction of the shooter. Then they saw him. He started firing at them and they split up. The next time Todd saw him, Todd says he drew the gunman's attention away from the crowd and the gunman started firing at Todd again. Todd makes a point to say that both he and Officer Munley are responsible for stopping the suspect, but with Munley wounded, it was Sr. Sgt. Todd who cuffed the suspect. In a statement that speaks to Todd's character, he says the real heros are the medics who then began to minister to the wounded. Initially, Todd wanted to remain anonymous.

He says, "I’m a police officer. I showed up, I did my job." But of course, it's more than that. Sr. Sgt. Todd spent 22 years in the military himself. After retirement, he wanted to continue to serve, so he became a police officer. Sr. Sgt. Todd had never fired his weapon in the course of his job until last week. He credits good training for his quick response.

And although Todd would never take credit for himself, there are a lot of people today who would say they owe him their lives.

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Hope Eaton

Markie Tee, I'm so very proud of you!!!!You are our families hero!!! Your Auntie Hope, East Coast!!! You go boy!!!

November 14, 2009 at 9:32 PM

Pat

Sgt. Todd is the real deal. We need more people like him.

November 13, 2009 at 4:26 PM

Rob

Don, I think the point being made here is that a woman was first reported as the hero. Women by Muslim standards are lower in the chain than cattle, or sub-human. I see where there might be a PC cover up so as not to offend the Muslims. This was an act of terrorism, hailed by Muslims as a courageous act. It was in fact a cowardly act pulled off by a person in a position of trust to terrorize US citizens on their own soil. It's time for us to get back to the roots of how and why our country was formed...IN GOD WE TRUST...The PC BS has to end here and now! Look at recent history, how many acts of terror have been perpetuated by non-Muslims since 1990? Oklahoma City.

November 13, 2009 at 1:52 PM

Mojo Celtica

Military bases Gun-free Zones? Can we shoot the guy that instituted that policy?

November 13, 2009 at 1:04 PM

JimH

They're partners! That's like being on a team. When the team wins everyone on that team wins, too! What difference does it make which individual pulled the trigger and stopped the carnage?

November 13, 2009 at 1:02 PM

mARYLANDCONSERV

After reading Sr SGT Todds statements from several different sources, including FOX, and AP stories, it looks as if Allan is a little confused. According to Sgt Todd, he and Munley arrived at the same time. After identifying the shooter, they split up, and SGT Todd drew the shooters fire. No where can I find a story that places the shooter standing over Officer Munley. I do believe BOTH are heroes in every sense of the word. It doesn't matter who shot him last, just that the both went after him using sound tactics, and took him down.

November 13, 2009 at 12:10 PM

Patrick

Muslims are the real victims here.

November 13, 2009 at 11:58 AM

JohnH

Military bases in the states are augmented by civilian security teams since 9/11 because the MPs and SPs are deployed protecting overseas bases. The security teams manage gate security; the patrols on base are a mixture, but comprise a larger percentage of active duty. Active Duty man up the gates during heightened security states. In the Air Force, nearly all the security forces had been on a constant state of deployment for years, only to come home to 12 hour shifts checking IDs.

November 13, 2009 at 11:39 AM

Mikey

Betty Freith: Everyone in my office heard at first that a female officer took down this P.O.S. We were like "wow great job" It's a slap in the face for him that a women took him down. Great job to both officers and all who assisted.

November 13, 2009 at 11:31 AM

American Girl

I agree that it doesn't matter which officer fired the shot that actually took the shooter down; they both acted very bravely ~ along with every other officer and rescue worker that responded to the call. And it is truly refreshing to see other people that agree political correctness was the root of the problem here. We have become such a nation of apologists that we ignore obvious signs of terrorism in our backyard. If this man was a white supremacist with the same amount of warning signs, he would have been caught before killing someone because that's not PC. But because we are so afraid of offending Muslims obvious signs were ignored.

November 13, 2009 at 11:06 AM

Walt

The assailant was charged with only 13 counts of murder. It should be 14 counts. An unborn baby perished in this tragedy

November 13, 2009 at 11:03 AM

Jack

Both Todd and Munley are definitely heroes. So many times we hear sports figures referred to as heroes. It is used so often these days that it has almost lost its true meaning. You know, like 'gay' used to mean 'happy' or 'carefree'. kudos to both of these courageous officers for reminding us all what a true hero is. I can think of nothing more heroic than to run towards known mortal danger to save life while others are running in the opposite direction. Both deserve and will probably receive awards and commendations for their actions, but they would probably prefer a raise.

November 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM

Dex

if it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, behaves like a duck with overwhelming evidence it's been a duck.... IT'S A DUCK! Mr. President cut the BS and do the right thing... make it official: IT'S TERRORISM! You may want to 'fundamentally transform America' into a collectivist society under Karl Marx's doctrine... you may also want to continue to ignore our Constitution and go about your illegal business of tearing down traditional American institutions and our judeo christian values brick by brick... but surely you don't want to be presiding over a bunch of dead Americans because of your desire to purpetuate this deadly PC agenda created by the left!

November 13, 2009 at 10:58 AM

Will

We never had so many terrorist problems until we heard the name/Religion Muslim. oh, how is afganistan doing and pakistan? that is what i thought. There is a reason behind people calling out the muslim name people. I am not prejudious, just being realistic!!

November 13, 2009 at 10:48 AM

Rick

Sgt Todd sounds like a good man. He probably did take down the shooter but both officers deserve credit for laying it all on the line to save others.

November 13, 2009 at 10:45 AM

Tammy

I was listening to a national radio program last Friday "Laura Ingram". She was discussing the Ft. Hood shooting. You would not believe the callers that called in trying to justify it. One individual actually said he was in the military and he was telling that you couldn't consider this an act of terrorism it was based on religious beliefs. The longer I listened to the program, the more upset I became. As one talk show gentleman said, they should give him the best medical care he can ask for, they should give him a fair trial, they should meet his every need while in jail, then they should give him a human way to be executed. No way around it.... this was an act of Terriorism. This man took an oath to protect, and serve in the military, just like all of those young men and women that have died defending what they thought was right.

November 13, 2009 at 10:37 AM

D. Moore

Both these officers I'm certain will receive much deserved medals for their herosim.

November 13, 2009 at 10:36 AM

Tammy

It doesn't matter which officer put the cuffs on the shooter, they both are heros and saved numerous lives.

November 13, 2009 at 10:28 AM

John

Dan, wake up to reality, this man was out to kill. No gun laws would have stopped him, you just need to face the truth. It's the person doing the killing, not the gun, the gun is just a tool.

November 13, 2009 at 10:25 AM

Ladymcneill

1)I just have to say that I love coming on here to read people's comments that actually make sense! It's so refreshing to visit this site and agree with the majority of what you all are saying. Praise God for our military men and women, and also for the people who serve us civilians on a daily basis-police officers, EMTs, firefighters, etc. We are truly a blessed country(and would be more so if we'd do what R Krause p.1 said). 2)Totally agree with getting rid of all of this political correctness crap. 3)Also just wanted to point out my thanks to Oprah, since she interviewed BOTH heroes from the Ft. Hood shooting. 4)Wish Bush was in the White House right now...or someone else with military background and his head on straight. I'd feel much safer, and I'd feel more confident in this terrorist receiving the punishment he rightly deserves.

November 13, 2009 at 10:21 AM

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