Our Gracious Lord, the attacks and injuries of law enforcement officers these past few days has been so difficult for us. This time, we come before Your Throne of Grace with hearts of thanksgiving to thank You for sparing the life of Pinellas County Sheriff's Sgt. David Stang. As the news reports indicate he suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder and is being treated at a hospital, we ask You to continue to grant the medical doctor’s wisdom to be able to accurately assess his wounds and continue to apply the correct treatment. Lord, as we know these outright attacks upon Your servants are inspired by evil, we ask You to continue to fill every law enforcement officer in Florida and across America with supernatural wisdom, insight and strength as they perform their duties as peacemakers for Your Word says, “The policeman is sent by God to help you. But if you are doing something wrong, of course you should be afraid, for he will have you punished. He is sent by God for that very purpose.” We are so grateful the suspect will no longer be a threat as he unfortunately took his own life. Nonetheless, Lord, we ask for Your peace and grace especially touch the heart, mind and spirit of Sgt. Stang who experienced this near-death encounter. May You especially be with his family who are loving and supporting him through this ordeal. And as we know incidents like these can cause long-term emotional trauma, may Your grace intercede in his heart and draw him unto Your side to intimately know Your grace. Most importantly, may the officers involved in that near-death encounter and every officer abroad know Your word says, “It is God who arms [them] with strength and makes [their] way perfect.” Finally, we ask for Your grace, love, peace and mercy to settle upon the officers who were present when this incident occurred. And may every officer with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department intimately sense the love of Your Son and His peace that passes all understanding. May many officers receive You as their savior and Lord, in the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

News link:
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/st-petersburg-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting