WICHITA - A search is ongoing for the suspect in this morning's fatal shooting of George Tiller, the Wichita doctor who became a national lightning rod in the debate over abortion.
Tiller, 67, was shot just after 10 a.m. in the lobby of Reformation Lutheran Church at 7601 E. 13th, where he was a member of the congregation. Witnesses, a city official and a police source confirmed Tiller was the victim.
Police said they are looking for white male who was driving a 1990s powder blue Ford Taurus with Kansas license plate 225 BAB. The vehicle is registered to an owner in Merriam, which is in the Kansas City area.
This article, from The Wichita Eagle, also went on to include this statement from Operation Rescue:
"We are shocked at this morning's disturbing news that Mr. Tiller was gunned down," anti-abortion group Operation Rescue said in a statement on its Web site. "Operation Rescue has worked for years through peaceful, legal means, and through the proper channels to see him brought to justice. We denounce vigilantism and the cowardly act that took place this morning. We pray for Mr. Tiller's family that they will find comfort and healing that can only be found in Jesus Christ."My facebook feed is blowing up with pro-life leaders posting this story and condemning the murder of Dr. Tiller like Operation Rescue has done, because murdering someone in cold blood like this is not pro-life.
WICHITA, KAN - Nearly four hours after abortion doctor George Tiller was gunned down and killed in his Lutheran Church, Johnson County police pulled over a car matching the description of the suspect vehicle. The Associated Press reports police have the suspect in custody.
The full release can be found at www.sba-list.org.Official Statement from Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser:
“The Susan B. Anthony List condemns this anti-life act in the strongest of terms. The heart of the pro-life movement is one founded in love. Without this driving powerful center no justice can possibly be achieved. Authentic progress in women’s rights has always encompassed the protection of human rights of every person across the board. The rights of one human being can never be honored by diminishing or ignoring the rights of another. This week as we gather for our annual June Tea event, themed Love Lets Live, we will lift up George Tiller's loved ones in prayer.”
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF
DR. GEORGE TILLERWASHINGTON – The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the nation’s largest pro-life group, today condemned the killing of Dr. George Tiller. The following statement may be attributed to NRLC Executive Director, David N. O’Steen, Ph.D.:
National Right to Life extends its sympathies to Dr. Tiller’s family over this loss of life. Further, the National Right to Life Committee unequivocally condemns any such acts of violence regardless of motivation. The pro-life movement works to protect the right to life and increase respect for
human life. The unlawful use of violence is directly contrary to that goal.
David Bereit, National Director of 40 Days for Life,
issued the following statement about the slaying of
George Tiller at a Wichita, Kansas church:
"As a nationwide organization dedicated to peaceful
and prayerful solutions to the crisis of abortion,
40 Days for Life is shocked and dismayed by the
shooting death of Kansas abortion provider George
Tiller. Such violence against a fellow human being
is never justified, and 40 Days for Life condemns
this senseless act. We encourage people of faith to
join in prayer for all those affected by this
unconscionable action."
7 comments:
I'm angry and shocked at this terrible murder. As a pro-life person myself, I'm very sorry for the tragedy and extend my deepest condolences to Dr. Tiller's family and frinds.
A sad day.
Pro-lifers condemn this murder. The left will still attempt to get as much mileage out of Tiller's death as they can.
Bless you, Becky!
Listen you freaks: You can pretend to be shocked, but the fact is that evangelical Christians are, by and large, bigoted, violent extremists who hate this country and everything it stands for.
After 9/11, your leaders Falwell and Robertson joined with Bin Laden in saying that it was America's fault that we were attacked. Your people are the most pro-torture group in America. You preach things like "God Hates Fags," and your sermons drip with hatred.
So don't sit there and think people are going to believe your sanctimonious hand washing. Hell, your right-wing blogs are full of congratulations for the murder. In a church, too. Not that this matters to you, because it was the wrong church. You don't even respect God.
Nobody from the pro-birth group has any right to say a one word about this. Not Randall Terry, not the National Right to Life Organization, not Becky Brindle. You all are awash in this man's blood. The tactics and language employed by these terrorists practically guarantee something like this is going to happen. Using Fox News as a mouthpiece and allowing a major media figure like O'Reilly to continually profile an abortion provider as bloodthirsty as Caligula means you are all have as much blood on your hands as the actual terrorists who pulled the trigger. Sorry, we really don't want to hear any of your cynical, self-serving "regrets."
Conservatism: the party of illegal war, torture and murder. Congratulations. Hope you are really proud of yourselves.
Go to hell, murderer.
You don't suppose that Tiller himself is partly responsible for his own death? After all, late-term abortions look very much like infanticide even to some prominent Democrats. It is such an ugly, blood procedure that borders on murder, if not actually murder. (In my mind, it is murder).
As for you, Mainecatwoman, you won't get any self-serving regrets from me. I didn't shoot Tiller nor would I ever do such a thing. But I don't really feel sorry for him either.
You lefties are murderers par excellence: the three million S.E. Asians who were slaughtered by the Communists when you forced S.E. Asia's abandonment to the Communists. The millions of Africans who have died from Malaria because you forced an end to the use of DDT.
And then there are the millions of babies that you abort with glee and pride. Human life means little to you.
So to you Maine Catwoman, I say with enthusiasm, "Up Yours, Murderer!"
Right on Stogie! Suck it MaineCat Woman!
Horrible, you lost us at "Listen you freaks: " so go suck an egg or cough up a hairball with Maine Cat woman.
As for the shooting, two wrongs don't make a right.
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