For the second time in 2017, a member of the Camelot Police Department was just shot and killed in the line of duty.
Police Officer Larry Kyle received a fatal shot in a gunfight with a homeless man whom used a stolen AR-15 to rob Lathe Liquor at 10:45 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The armed robber emptied his revolver, wounding Kyle before Kyle fired three shots that hit their target and ended the robbery.
A favorite among women and men both, Officer Kyle was truly a hero and a hottie.
Officer Kyle's visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Forrest Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 12 p.m.
Officer protection program proposal
In light of the recent shooting at Lathe Liquor, citizens and officials alike are calling for better protection and equipment for our Camelot Police Force. Luke McKnight, president of our Local 402 Chapter of the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) has plans to propose an Officer Protection Program to be implemented this year. McKnight argues for switching to a semi-automatic pistol over the revolver, more efficient safety holsters, improved body armor jackets, and longer-range taser stun guns. McKnight wishes to express his condolences to the Kyle family and encourages CamelotLive readers to attend the next city council meeting on Tuesday, Jan 9, to voice their opinions on this pressing issue.
Mayor elections
Next week, the City of Camelot will elect a new mayor. All current council members are eligible to run for office. We secured exclusive interviews with each interested candidate. See below for background and stance on important issues.
Tyler Norris
Norris works for Huron Electric and is from Crown Knolls. "My key values as a city councilor are family, faith and hard work. I believe that the church and community are the leading role players in the improvement of our city’s welfare... I am interested in business zoning issues, curfew, and public funding of recreational programs."
Nick Skonecki
Skoneki, the former chief of police, is a passionate man dedicated to the welfare of Camelot. He vows to check up on the citizens of Camelot and make sure everyone is happy with their current representation by working with his fellow council members. His experiences from his education and wisdom from his leadership roles have prepared him to be an excellent mayoral candidate.
Katie Bibbee
Bibbee is dedicated to representing Camelot's common man. She is a conservative, and believes all citizens should pull their weight to preserve a respectable society. She aims to protect her beloved town from corruption by working closely with her allies on the council and the assistant city manager. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and will work hard to fight for her citizen's conservative values.
Will Lane
Lane is a respectable moderate candidate that believes in fairness. "I strongly disagree with excessive taxes, especially property tax, and I believe that the city cannot tell property owners how to manage their property."
