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In this episode of the Shots Fired Podcast, cohosts Mark Redlich and Kyle Schoberg sit down with Stockton police officer Pancho Freer, who shares the story of the day his partner and friend, Officer Jimmy Inn, was shot and killed in front of him during a call for service.
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Key takeaways from this episode:
- What happened when a routine disturbance/welfare check turned into an ambush.
- How fast routine calls can escalate.
- Why trusting your police instincts and being proficient with equipment is essential.
- How plain-language radio traffic shapes response.
- What emotional weight officers carried after such incidents, from survivor’s guilt to public misconceptions.
- The ripple effects the ambush had on families, colleagues and the wider community.
