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PHILADELPHIA — Police are questioning a person of interest in connection with the shooting of a Philadelphia corrections officer on Sunday night.

A report by NBC news stated that Lonnie Rowland, 36, was shot multiple times with a 40-caliber handgun at 10:50 p.m. on the doorstep of his home on the 2400 block of W. Elkhart Street.

His grandmother, Gertrude Rowland, was sleeping in the home when she heard gunshots. According to ABC News, Gertrude came upon the scene to find a man in a hooded sweatshirt straddling the victim. The hooded gunman then forced her into a closet, ransacked the home and then escaped.

The wounded corrections officer was taken to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at at 11:07 p.m.

Police said there are no signs of forced entry. Therefore, it is thought that Lonnie may have let the gunman into the home voluntarily.

Rowland was in his prison uniform and preparing for his shift at the time he was killed, the Associated Press reported. He had been a member of the corrections department since 1998. Prison officials said he had worked at the Cambria Community Center minimum security facility for the last 18 months.

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The meeting will be held on June 29th at 7 pm at the TCCC Training Academy.

Hope to see you there.]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:51:33 -0400 http://www.tcsoa.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=203 http://www.tcsoa.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=202
2010 Travis County Sheriff's Office Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010.

Host Hotel:
Holiday Inn Midtown
6000 Middle Fiskville Rd
Austin, TX 78752
512-451-5757

A limited block of rooms are available for the rate of $85 per night! To make your reservation, contact the hotel and ask for "Sheriff's Block". Mark your calendar and join us after the banquet for music and dancing! Keep watching your emails for more information to come!]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:49:06 -0400 http://www.tcsoa.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=202 http://www.tcsoa.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=201
After 32 years on death row, his sentence was finally carried out. While some are saying he turned his life around and did not deserve to be executed, others are elated after a 32 year wait. No matter what side you stand on, his execution is now final. No doubt the debate over the death penalty will continue for years to come.

When given the opportunity to redeem himself after 32 years, Powell chose not to comment, instead he simply starred at the family of his murder victim. One would think if you turned your life around and you were truly remorseful, you would have apologized to the family, in person, that was forced to endure 32 years of torment at your hands, regardless of who you were then or who you are now.

The fact of the matter is, there has never been any doubt David Lee Powell and David Lee Powell alone was responsible for the slaying and taking of a human life. The life of a Public Servant. Each day Ralph suited up to protect and serve the citizens of Austin. In an instance, David's selfish act brought a lifetime of pain and misery to the family and friends of Ralph. So before you say his life should have been spared, one should ask, "Why did David Lee Powell not spare the life of his many victims?" We are all aware, killing him will not bring back Ralph or erase the pain of his many victims however, it will ensure he will never get the opportunity to use drugs and murder again.

While I feel for the family David left behind, the diffenerce is David made a choice to commit Capital Murder knowing the consequences. Ralph's family and friends were not given a choice, they were forced, at the hands of Powell, to endure the consequencs of Powell's actions. We all have to face the consequences of our actions. Under State Law, his consequence was death. The consequences for Ralph's family and friends is a lifetime of pain and agony and thoughts of what could have been.

See the following link for more information:

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/powell...cTrk=RTR_504016]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:56:17 -0400 http://www.tcsoa.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=201 http://www.tcsoa.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=200 The Awards Committee will be hosting a Juneteenth Fundraiser on Friday, June 18th at the TCCC Chapel from 930-530pm. Come and join us in celebrating Juneteenth and enjoy some great food. Oak smoked hamburgers, chips, drink and dessert for only $5.00. Donations will also be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the annual awards banquet which honors those who have served above and beyond what is required of them. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:43:59 -0400 http://www.tcsoa.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=200 http://www.tcsoa.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=198 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:08:58 -0400 http://www.tcsoa.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=198