Officers did not have a chance to return fire. As soon as the bedroom door started opening, he started to raise the barrel of the gun. The door immediately slammed shut and as the officers backed out to get some cover, shots started ringing out. They never had a chance to stop the threat and shoot the suspect.

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Officer Lamb's training and experience allowed him to react without hesitation, and possibly saved the lives of his fellow officers.

He was in and out of her life.