Murder USA: Prince William Police Officer Ashley Guindon murdered on her 2nd day on the job

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Prince William County Police Officer Murdered by Ronald Hamilton; Two Others Wounded

“It is with profound sadness that we announce that Prince William County Police Officer Ashley Guindon, one of the officers involved in this evening shooting on Lashmere Ct, has died as a result of her injuries sustained during the incident. The investigation into the shooting is still underway and the remaining two officers wounded during the encounter are continuing to be treated for their injuries. We ask for everyone’s thoughts and prayers as our department deals with this tragic loss. We also ask for continued patience as we learn more about this incident.” – A Statement issued by the Prince William County Police.

Officers were responding to save the wife of the killer when they were shot down

WOODBRIDGE, VA. — According to the Prince William County Police, on February 27, 2016, at 5:37 PM, officers responded to a residence located at 13051 Lashmere Ct in Woodbridge, Va., for an initial report of a domestic altercation. When officers arrived on the scene, they approached the front door of the home and were confronted by a suspect, later identified as the accused. The accused was armed with a firearm and opened fire, striking three county police officers who sustained critical wounds.

Additional officers arrived at the residence and the accused surrendered to police without further incident. Officers also provided life-saving first aid to the wounded officers until Fire & Rescue crews could get on scene. All three officers were flown to Fairfax INOVA Hospital where one of the officers, identified as Officer Ashley Guindon, died as a result of her injuries. After securing the suspect, officers conducted a search of the home and located an adult woman inside deceased from gunshot related injuries. An 11-year old boy was also inside the residence at the time of the incident and fled the home at some point during the encounter. The child was not injured and will be released to the custody of other family members. The investigation revealed that the accused and his wife were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated physically. The wife was able to contact police; however, before officers could arrive, she was allegedly shot and killed by the accused. The remaining two officers shot during the encounter remain hospitalized at this time. Following the investigation, the accused was arrested and charged. More information will be released when available. This is Prince William County’s fourth line of duty death since the department’s inception in 1970 and only the second officer to be killed feloniously in the line of duty.

Arrested on February 27:

Ronald Williams HAMILTON, age 32, of 13051 Lashmere Ct in Woodbridge
Charged with 1 count of capital murder of a police officer, 1 count of first-degree murder, 2 counts of malicious wounding of a police officer, and 2 counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony
Court Date: Pending | Bond: Held WITHOUT Bond

Victims shot dead by Ronald Hamilton Identified:
Crystal Sheree HAMILTON, age 29, of Woodbridge

Fallen Officer:
Prince William County Police Officer Ashley GUINDON, age 28
Last evening was Officer Guindon’s first shift after being sworn-in as a police officer on February 26, 2016.

Wounded Officers:
Prince William County Police Officer Jesse HEMPEN, age 31, an 8.5 year veteran of the police department

 

NBC 4 reports that the murdered officer was only on the job one previous day.

Neighbors tell @ABC7News they heard gunfire, screams, police running with guns drawn.