I'll bet you Gianquitti was also in the military at one time, too. What a shocker that he's an "ex-cop".

God bless the 2nd Amendment. Once again, a small minority of lobbyists (NRA) hold America hostage to guns. Who says we haven't had a terrorist attack since 9/11? Domestic terrorism occurs every day with maniac gun owners!

This guy was a police officer for six months. But, he's been collecting disability for over 15 years.

That guy does not deserve to be call an ex-cop as the media is describing. Six months?? are you kidding me?? that is not enough time for him to wash his uniform 10 times.....Looks like he scammed a disability pension after he got a look at what police work might be like. That in itself should be some indication as to his character...or lack of. Police and Firefighters stand shoulder to shoulder day in and day out and this weasel should not be allowed to drive a wedge in that relationship. Hang em High!!!

This is a tragedy, families have been destroyed and for what?

Only in America....Actually only in Rhode Island. Gianquitti becomes a cop and gets injured on the job and fractures his knee so now he collects a tax free disability pension. It seems that his head is fractured, not his knee. Why does he even need a gun after receiving his disability checks?

How disrespectful of Bob Arino to state that this guy was probably "in the military at one time too." You obviously don't realize those who serve in our military protect our rights...and especially your right to post a comment such as yours.

My husband has been in the military for 29 years, currently on his second tour in Iraq. He is a wonderful husband, father, son, uncle, friend, and a very proud Soldier.

There are good and bad in every profession; try not to categorize....

That was a very interesting posting, Mr. Arino. You managed to be insulting, use broad generalities, and minimize the contribution and sacrifices made by our military personal and Police Officers all in one small posting. As a veteran of the US military and a gun owner I can honestly say that I have never shot anyone, nor do I consider my self a maniac. But, in attempting to follow your line of logic and reason, I guess it's only a matter of time before I go over the edge, right?

Blaming the military, the police department and members of the NRA for Lt. Pagano's death is not only unfounded, it's ill timed.
God Bless the 1st Ammendment - instead of remembering the deceased, respecting the family, and concentrating on properly investigating and presenting the facts of this tragedy, the liberal Projo is once again showing lack of responsible restraint by allowing an individual to use soap box sensationalism in furthering a personal agenda.

I wouldn't stress the "ex-cop" thing too much. This guy was a cop for a month, and then he hurt his leg jumping off a wall. I think the term "psycho" applies more than "ex-cop". If he didn't have a gun, he would have used another type of weapon to commit his crime. Get over yourself, liberals!

What a tragic event.My heart goes out to the family of the victim.

what is that suppose to mean people are killing one another every day kids with guns at age 10 killing some one that said the wrong thing its not because he is and x cop or x mil he the world so whats up with that comment.

"We all fall short, of the Glory of God"
My prays go out to his wife and children.

Wow-- Arino opened up a can or worms, eh?

But seriously, what do we do? Liberal or Conservative, we have a fundamental problem to deal with here people...Do we stand by the 2nd amendment 100% and continue to allow everyone to possess firearms, or do we get more strict on guns? Can we even do that? What happens when there are more illegal guns than legal ones? Is there some sort of middle ground we can seek? What if the victim had a gun handy, would things have been different? What if the shooter had no gun, would he have stabbed him? So many questions and so many view points...I just hope we end up making the right decisions...whatever they may be! PEACE

So - - what's with the jumpsuit? Isn't that usually used when suspects are caught naked? What was this guy doing when his neighbor stopped by his house?

This incident is absolutely horrific. This is right out of a movie. This perpertrator should receive the highest possible punishment afforded. The victim's family, my God, their lives have been ruined, not to mention the wife and child of the shooter. That is 6 lives this man has damaged. Talk about post traumatic stress for these people, neighbors. Please don't come back with a verdict of guilty by reason of insanity . . . please don't disrespect those victims. The man was a walking time bomb.

this news is shocking...but should it be, things like this happen everyday. I dont really watch the news cause thats all we hear about. its sickening! Now watch, this guy is going to say
he was confronted by the victim on his property and had to defend himself after an arguement that had gone to far.

reply to carey:
Im not defending the worn out talk on gun control, I think the real issue has to do with people not able to manage their anger. that is were the problem lies. having a weapon handy is only the accelerant.

Look at that maniac in the jumpsuit. Definitely a walking time bomb whoever said it.

I was at Pagano's promotion last Tuesday night at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet when he became lieutenant for the Cranston St. station. Even more sad is I think I spoke to him nonchalantely without even knowing it.

This family man would have made the city proud climbing the ranks in the FD. RIP. All Cranston's fire fighters protect our city while we sleep at night. What a horrible loss.

Well the Sheriff Office in all issues took the cloths for evidence of blood spatter and gun power flakes. And or DNA or(SOP)Standard Operating Procedure.

The same reason you search and cuff EVERYONE with their hands behind the back, yes even old friends.
If they put you in that situation.

this guy, gianquitti is a disgrace to the human race. no matter what the outcome of his trial, he can never erase the true horrific nature of what he did. he defended himself against what? a tennis ball? he is a very sick puppy. how many lives has he ruined? does anyone think louis pagano will ever again celebrate his birthday and do we think me gianquitti cares? this is one of the sickest events in ri history, or anywhere. i truly hope mr.gianquitti rots in......