The sounds of helicopters were heard a little while ago. They were on their way to nearby Herkimer and Mohawk, where a gunman shot six people today. Four of them are dead. Four people were shot at John’s Barber Shop in Mohawk, the other two were shot at a car wash in Herkimer. The gunman apparently set fire to his house before heading over to the barbershop.
It’s kind of weird knowing that this is happening so close to home. What’s really weird is that I know John the barber. He used to cut my hair back when I had hair. Earl and I have both been to his shop on many occasions. He has a really great singing voice. I hope he is safe.
The area schools are in lockdown. The story has made it to the national news.
Though the shootings took place 10 miles away, I’m still locking the windows and doors. It never hurts to be cautious.
The lunatics have taken over the asylum.
The barber I used to go to was one of the men shot on Wednesday. He survived and is in the hospital. They finally got the guy yesterday morning but unfortunately an officer lost his life in the process, Officer Abe, a newer member of the K-9 unit. What an awful situation all the way around.