[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2106]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF DAVIE COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF CHRISTOPHER 
                                FLEMING

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize Davie County 
Deputy Sheriff Christopher Fleming, injured last week while attempting 
to apprehend a violent suspected home invader.
  When deputies initially attempted to arrest the suspect, he fled to a 
nearby home and held two juveniles hostage at gunpoint for over an 
hour. After the hostages were released, Deputy Fleming, along with 
three other members of the sheriff's office, entered the home in order 
to apprehend the suspect.
  The suspect opened fire, hitting Deputy Fleming in the shoulder. 
Deputy Fleming's canine partner, Gorky, a Russian shepherd and 5-year 
veteran of the force, was also shot in the incident and died last 
Thursday.
  Madam Speaker, I am happy to report the suspect is in custody, and 
Deputy Fleming is in good condition and expected to make a full 
recovery.
  This incident is a reminder of the risks taken by those who work to 
keep our communities safe. We must not take their sacrifices for 
granted.

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