Rutherford County Sheriff Robert Arnold might be putting some of the blame of a drive by shooting at his residence on pop star Beyonce
Sheriff Arnold and his family were home Monday night when the shots rang out, and shell casings were found nearby. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Arnold referenced Beyonce’s latest music video and her halftime performance at the Super Bowl, which many perceived to reference the Black Panthers and Malcolm X. Arnold said several officers have been shot since her performance, saying he thinks it may have helped place “another target on law enforcement.”
Sheriff Arnold said in a statement issued after the press conference “My comments reflect the violence and senseless killing of seven deputies in the U.S. since the show aired. My comments are an observation of the violence that has occurred but in no way is meant to offend anyone.”
Here is a statement from the National Sheriff’s Association that Sheriff Arnold relied on to make his comments.
The senseless killing of four law enforcement officers just this week – on the heels of the anti-police “entertainment” at the Sunday Super Bowl halftime show – reminds us that the men and women in law enforcement take a solemn oath that includes putting their lives on the line every day to protect our citizens. The case of the drive by shooting Monday night is still under investigation.
