Sunrise, FL-
Police officers were involved in shooting that left 28 year old Kristen Ambury dead. The SWAT team for the Sunrise Police Department responded to a call on the corner of Hiatus road and NW 40th Street when Ambury confronted them with a gun.
Ambury, a war veteran, also worked for the American Heart Association and worked as a critical care paramedic for the American Medical Response. A graduate of Broward College and Broward Fire Academy and worked at Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue. She had a passion for animals and saving lives.
When the Sunrise Police Department arrived to Water’s Edge apartments, she was suicidal, under the influence of alcohol and has a history of mental health issues. “BSO spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said Ambury was home alone. When police officers couldn’t negotiate with her, SWAT team officers entered her home. Neighbors said there was a tense standoff and they heard five to six shots about 7:30 p.m.”
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Much more needs to be done to help those struggling with depression and other mental health issues in the United States, especially our veterans. Sunrise Police Department didn’t know about her history of mental health struggles, they were too late to try and save her.
If you or someone you care about are struggling with drug addiction, alcoholism or mental health issues do something about it today.
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