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New York Volunteer EMT Shot, Killed at Medical Scene
JEMS - A Cape Vincent, New York man who lived and breathed emergency services was tragically shot and killed by a man he was trying to help Friday night.
Mark Davis, 25, a two-year member of the Cape Vincent Fire Department, was reportedly gunned down by Christopher Burke. Davis and other crew members were attending to Burke when the victim left the room, returning with a rifle, according to news reports.
The crew tried leaving the situation, but two shots rang out, with at least one striking Davis.
Mark Davis, 25, died after being shot by a victim he was attempting to help.
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"EMTs at the scene fervently attempted life saving measures, and continued these efforts during the ambulance transport to the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY where he was pronounced deceased," a New York State Police report said. (WWTI Photo Slideshow - News 10 Video)
"Burke became agitated and retrieved a high powered rifle from the bedroom of the residence, police said. As the EMT’s were retreating from the residence, it is alleged that Burke fired two rounds, one at the victim striking and killing him, they said.," state police said. "The suspect then ran from the residence and was tackled and held down by another EMT who was also at the residence."
Davis was a member or employee of several emergency organizations in the area, WWTI reported in a profile of the victim. He was enrolled in a paramedic program at a local college and worked ful time at an ambulance company in Watertown, New York.
The Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service, where Davis was a volunteer since 2007, posted a tribute to him online Saturday.
"He was one of those guys that EMS was what he lived for," Cape Vincent First Assistant Chief William E. Gould II told the Watertown Times,
Burke was arrested and charged with second degree murder, WYSR reports. He was arraigned Saturday morning.
WWTI reported that police were not yet revealing what type of emergency EMS crews were on the scene for.
Cape Vincent is about 90 miles north of Syracuse, near the Canadian border.
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Mark Davis, 25, a two-year member of the Cape Vincent Fire Department, was reportedly gunned down by Christopher Burke. Davis and other crew members were attending to Burke when the victim left the room, returning with a rifle, according to news reports.
The crew tried leaving the situation, but two shots rang out, with at least one striking Davis.
Mark Davis, 25, died after being shot by a victim he was attempting to help.
Photo from TI-Rescue.org -- Browse More
"Burke became agitated and retrieved a high powered rifle from the bedroom of the residence, police said. As the EMT’s were retreating from the residence, it is alleged that Burke fired two rounds, one at the victim striking and killing him, they said.," state police said. "The suspect then ran from the residence and was tackled and held down by another EMT who was also at the residence."
Davis was a member or employee of several emergency organizations in the area, WWTI reported in a profile of the victim. He was enrolled in a paramedic program at a local college and worked ful time at an ambulance company in Watertown, New York.
The Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service, where Davis was a volunteer since 2007, posted a tribute to him online Saturday.
"He was one of those guys that EMS was what he lived for," Cape Vincent First Assistant Chief William E. Gould II told the Watertown Times,
Burke was arrested and charged with second degree murder, WYSR reports. He was arraigned Saturday morning.
WWTI reported that police were not yet revealing what type of emergency EMS crews were on the scene for.
Cape Vincent is about 90 miles north of Syracuse, near the Canadian border.
Related
- Photo Slideshow of Scene, Victim, Suspect
- Watch the Video Report on News10Now.com
- WWTI: Photo of the Suspect
- Watertown Times: "He loved doing EMS work. He loved helping people"
- WWTI: Cape Vincent man held in EMT's murder
- WWTI: Slain EMS worker "made the ultimate sacrifice"
- WWTI: Disheveled, confused; murder suspect arraigned
- On the Web: Statter 911 - Fire Geezer
Tags: emt killed, line of duty death
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Permalink Reply by Ania Severns on -
My thoughts and prayer go to the family of Mark Davis. As EMS providers we go out and help others in need of medical emergencies , not even thinking about anything tragic like that.
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Permalink Reply by Robin Inman on -
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark Davis' family and friends and to the Cape Vincent unit. It's so sad when something like this happens. All we want to do is help people.......Rest in Peace Mark and know we all look up to you as the hero you are.
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Permalink Reply by David Pechey on -
My prayers are with his family. This happened within 15 miles of my home.
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Permalink Reply by Brian Wiegand on -
Our thoughts and prayers also go out to his friends, family, and fellow volunteers. Something like this should never have happened.
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Permalink Reply by PutTheWetStuffOnTheRedStuff on -
why did it happen i mean the guy was helping the suspect out and he just shoots him for helping him rip mark davis
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Permalink Reply by Tracey Baker on -
I have always told myself certain things in the careers I have chosen:
While a Social Worker (prior to becoming an EMT-B or a EMT-P) working with abused and neglected children--
"The day I understand why people abuse their children----Is the day I have to leave this field!"
As a Social Worker and Paramedic I have expanded this philosophy to--" The day I understand the senseless acts of mankind---Is the day I have to leave this field!"
When I hear stories such as this story presented--Every time--My eyes fill with tears, my heart drops to my gut and I immediately think--"Sometimes risking ourselves for the senselessness of mankind just seems senseless..."
I then regain myself---and pray that we continue to risk ourselves for senseless acts of mankind because God put this task before us--
Now Mark can be remembered as a person who died for the senseless acts of another ---while being the opposite--A proponent of saving a life! May his and all those who have died for the sake of us be forever honored in our acts to and for people.................
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Permalink Reply by Brad Davison on -
My sympathy and prayers to his family. This serves as yet one more reminder that our own safety must remain our first priority at all times. My many years in this field have taught me that no call is ever routine. Believing anything else results in our being lulled into complacency and lowering our guard. Be it malicious or the result of mental disorder or even some other hazard, our industry is fraught with high risk. Always remaining alert and carrying some index of suspicion on all calls is progressively becoming more important as the gang violence and similar circumstances continue to grow.
Thank you sir for your service to others. Your work is now done, may you rest in peace.
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Permalink Reply by Donna on -
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF MARK DAVIS AND TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CAPE VINCENT COMPANY. REST IN PEACE MARK AS YOU ARE TRULY AN ANGEL NOW.
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Permalink Reply by Annette Smith on -
Oh my God....prayers of healing and understanding to his family, freinds and coworkers. What a nightmare.
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Permalink Reply by DeeAnn on
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My thoughts and prayers to the family of Mark Davis and to his Department. It rips at my heart to hear of something like this -- it should not happen. RIP Mark
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Permalink Reply by Lane Doby on
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Rest in peace, and may you be greeted in Heaven by the borthers and sisters who have gone before us.
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Permalink Reply by Duncan Hitchcock on -
Peace be with you.
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