The family of a man who was fatally shot by police after a traffic stop in the late 1990s has paid tribute to the man who died on Sunday.
The man, who is survived by his two daughters and grandchildren, was shot on a quiet street in the early hours of Sunday morning in his hometown of Taunton.
His name is Bernard Packer and he was shot by Taunston police as he drove through a busy intersection.
Mr Packer was known to the local community as “the man who lived and breathed”.
He was shot twice in the chest, one in the back, and once in the head, before being taken to a local hospital where he later died.
The Taunson District Attorney’s Office said that an investigation was under way into what happened and whether the officers involved have been charged.
Mr. Packer lived alone and had been diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Taunon Mayor Chris Mowen said he had been informed of the death on Sunday afternoon and that a funeral would be held on Monday.
Mr Mowel added that the family had asked for privacy during the time of grief.
Mr Packer was a father of five who was well known to Taunons family.
He was described by his neighbours as a gentle man and had a fondness for fishing.
He had an extensive collection of vintage clothing and was said to be a “loyal” member of the local fishing community.
Mr Clements said that he had never met Mr Packers children but that he was devastated by the loss of the man.
“We are all devastated, it is a very hard loss for all of us,” he said.
The coroner for Tauntons County, John Kelly, said Mr Pack was “one of our own”.
He said that the officer involved in the shooting would be questioned, but it was too early to determine whether charges would be laid.
Taun Town Mayor Chris McElroy said he was deeply saddened by the death of Mr Pack, who was known as “The Man Who Live and Breathed”. “
The TPD is conducting a thorough investigation and it is not at this stage in time to comment further on the matter.”
Taun Town Mayor Chris McElroy said he was deeply saddened by the death of Mr Pack, who was known as “The Man Who Live and Breathed”.
“I know Bernard Pack is not going to be forgotten by his community, but he will always be remembered by the people of Taugau for his caring nature and love of the outdoors,” he added. The Gardaí are investigating the shooting and have asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.
‘We are grieving deeply’ TaunTown Mayor Chris McGarrigan said the town was grieving deeply for the family.
“My deepest sympathies go out to the family of Bernard Pack.
Bernard was a very nice man, a nice man of faith.
He loved to cook and he loved to fish,” he told RTÉ’s Today with Sean O’Rourke.
“Bernard was a gentle, kind man and I know he had a lot of respect for the police.” “
Taugaugau Mayor Mike O’Neill said that Mr Pack had been “one-of-a-kind” and a member of a community he was proud of. “
Bernard was a gentle, kind man and I know he had a lot of respect for the police.”
Taugaugau Mayor Mike O’Neill said that Mr Pack had been “one-of-a-kind” and a member of a community he was proud of.
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my friend, Mr Pack,” he wrote on Facebook.
“Taugau has been a very special town, home to my brother and father, and I am sure you will all agree with me that we are all going to miss him.” “
Mr Packes death comes just days after a young woman was killed by police in Southport, County Donegal. “
Taugau has been a very special town, home to my brother and father, and I am sure you will all agree with me that we are all going to miss him.”
Mr Packes death comes just days after a young woman was killed by police in Southport, County Donegal.
The 26-year-old woman was shot dead in the city’s north in a car crash on Saturday night.
She was on her way to work in the centre of town when she was struck and killed by a car.
It is understood that the woman was travelling with her boyfriend, who had been driving the vehicle, when she lost control of the car and crashed into a tree.
She later died at the scene.
Taugua Police are investigating a fatal police shooting on Saturday evening.
