A new report
released by Raleigh police Tuesday highlights the heroic actions of Officer Max
Gillick, who offered his life to protect others during a violent shootout last
week in a South Raleigh neighborhood.
The report reveals shocking details about
the shootout with an intruder, during which Gillick remained by an injured
victim’s side despite the life-threatening danger.
You can find the details of that report here.
A
total of 62 shots were fired inside the home during the altercation.
According
to the police report, Antonio Rodrigues broke into his ex-wife’s home, where he
tased and shot John Rowe. Rodrigues violent rampage continued as officers
sought cover inside a laundry room.
Gillick, carried Rowe out of the house and
onto a screened-in porch, where he stayed with the victim, despite being shot
himself and facing the uncertainty of what would happen next.
Brenda
Gibson, Board Chair of the Raleigh Police Department Foundation, said the
foundation, which has raised $5 million over the past two years to support
Raleigh officers, is now directing its efforts to support Officer Gillick’s
family. Gillick remains in critical but stable condition.
“I couldn’t do what police officers do everyday with the amount of money they
make,” Gibson said.
The
foundation has set up a donation page to help cover Gillick’s medical expenses
and support his recovery.
Donations can be made at the Raleigh Police Foundation’s
website.