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Camden sheriff probes
South Mills shooting
From staff reports
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The Camden County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in South Mills early Tuesday that sent one man to the hospital.
Frank Crank, 45, of the 100 block of Lilly Road in South Mills was shot about 5:30 a.m. as he left his home to go to work, according to a sheriff’s office release.
Crank’s injuries are not life threatening, and he was flown by Nightingale helicopter to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Va. for treatment.
Sheriff Tony Perry said his office had persons of interest in the case.
"Hopefully it’s a good lead," Perry said Tuesday afternoon.
Officials believe Crank’s assailant arrived at his house through a nearby bean field. It appears the assailant left the same way, and fled in a vehicle parked on a nearby road. Perry said his office searched for Crank’s assailant until about 8:15 a.m. Tuesday but was unable to locate him.
The Elizabeth City Police Department and Currituck County Sheriff’s Office had K-9 units on the scene as part of the search. A Blackwater Worldwide helicopter also assisted in the search, the sheriff’s release states.
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Patriotic Friend
10/15/2008 03:55:55 PM
I am sorry for Frank and hope he recovers quickly. As for Blackwater, Thanks for all of your help! I think it is great they offer their assistance. If you dont like them you apparently know nothing about them, and you need to MOVE!! The media only prints what sells!
Suggest removalDoug
10/15/2008 10:20:13 AM
What is wrong with you idiots worrying about Blackwater assisting with trying to locate this suspect? If it was you or your family shot or raped I’m quite sure you wouldn’t be complaining. The question I have is why don’t we have a description on the gunman and what can I do to help law enforcement put this dirt bag behind bars and make our community safer?
Suggest removalRhiana
10/15/2008 10:05:47 AM
To the 1 1/2% of the local area population that feels the need to be a "Blackwater Watchdog", please just leave the country. Try Canada, or France. Those cultures should suit you well. Blackwater supports the US military well and the local community proudly. They do what they have to do unquestionably and without complaint. I'm glad they're a part of my community.
Suggest removalI am who I am
10/14/2008 11:51:37 PM
You know it is funny that the public has nothing better to do than ***** about blackwater helping. If it is your family you would want them to help. I feel so bad for the fight that Mr Crank will face. I wish him the best of luck and to the others get a life and leave this man alone he did nothing wrong but try and make a living to support himself atleast he was trying to go to work.
Suggest removalSpin it somewhere else
10/14/2008 11:13:18 PM
They are contracted for military training, etc, but not a member of the US Armed Forces. When mercenaries and/or vigilantes are right - more power to them (when wrong they can face the consequences like everyone else). I think you should consider moving to England (or the UK). You would be happier with a bunch of commies (oops - socialist).
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