*Side Note*
I chose this story because I live right across the street from Aspen Village. When I went outside on September 7th, the entire street was lined with police cars and ambulances. When talking with people who gathered around the scene of the crime, the story of what had happened varied from person to person. I made a mental note of how journalism really is about finding the facts of an event and making sure they story is right. I'm posting pictures that I took of the scene.
7 comments:
It is always unfortunate to lose a man that will lay his life on the line to keep thousands safe at night. Men like him are hard to come by. All officers that are there to serve and protect deserve a half staffed flag. Everyone should be aware that an officer serving under the United States flag has lost his life in the line of duty.
Wow. I can't believe that you were right across the street from the scene. I think that your connection between that and getting the facts of journalism was so great. I think that's why journalists exist first and foremost. Great job getting pictures too!
Thats amazing that you where right there to get pictures and all of that. In journalism you would have been at the right place at the right time. Sad story but great summery
Sarah - You bring up a an excellent point. Journalism is about finding the facts of an event and making sure the story is right. Rumors and half-truths always fly around following a tragedy, fight or crime. It is the job of journalists to discover the truth and let people know it. I've used this argument many times when digging for the facts regarding sensitive and controversial items. I ask the person I'm talking to: "Would you prefer lies spread as people spread rumors? Or would you like people to know what really happened? People are already talking about this." As journalists, it's not easy to ask a grieving mother about whether her son was drinking when he crashed and died; but most people already suspected it when they read that he died on a Saturday night at 2:15 a.m. right after the bar closed. It might hurt for her to say it, but then again, it's a powerful lesson to others of what happens when you drink and drive.
Grade: 8/10
Mistakes
• Should be Sept. 7
• Should be North St. Paul. You don't shorten the proper name of a city in a news story.
• Should be the not they
Wow. Amazing pictures to a sad event. Seeing an officer dies keeps reminding us that these people put their lives on the line each and every day protecting us against crime.
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