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| Firefighter/Medic John E. Ulmschneider "Skillet" |
At
around 7:30 pm, Friday, April 15, fire/EMS units from Morningside Fire/EMS
Station 827 and Paramedic Ambulance from Forestville Fire/EMS Station 823 with Ulmschneider on-board were alerted for a “check on the welfare” call whereas a family member could
not contact another family member that resides in a home in the 5000 block of
Sharon Road in Temple Hills.
After
arriving on the scene and receiving no answer to knocks on the door and fearing
for the occupants welfare a decision was made to force entry into the house to
check on the occupant. As personnel
initiated forcible entry several shots were fired from within the house striking
Ulmschneider, Swain and a family member that called 911 initially. The home occupant/shooter quickly surrendered
upon orders from the police.
Fire
Fighter/Medic Ulmschneider, 37 years of age, was transported in extremely
critical condition to Med Star Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton
suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Despite the very best efforts of medics and
hospital staff Ulmschneider succumbed to his injuries a short time after
arriving at the hospital. John “Skillet”
Ulmschneider lived in St. Mary’s County and was a 13-year member of the
Fire/EMS Department. His normal duty assignment is at Landover Hills Fire/EMS Station 830. He leaves behind a
wife and 2-year-old daughter.
Morningside
Volunteer Fire Fighter Kevin Swain, 19 years of age, was flown from the scene
by way of Maryland State Trooper 2 to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma
Center in Baltimore. He was in surgery
at last check and listed in Serious Condition.
Swain is expected to survive his injuries.
A
third person, an adult male civilian, sustained a gunshot wound to his shoulder
and transported to a local hospital for treatment. He was in Fair condition,
The
County Police Department continues to investigate the incident.
Prince
George’s County Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor informed the Department of the Line
of Duty Death and asked, “Please keep all of our folks
and their families in your thoughts and prayers as we work through this
difficult time.”
Andrew Pantelis, President of the Prince George’s County Firefighters
and Paramedics Association Local 1619, said in a written statement to his
members, “This is a day that we have all dreaded in our minds. We are
keenly aware of the dangers of our profession but we all have hoped that God
would continue to look over and protect us. Now that tragedy has stricken us,
we must not fall apart but stand strong and band together to support Skillet's
family and those who are closest to him.”
As additional details, including funeral arrangements, become available they will be posted.
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