Our Father in Heaven, Because Your word tells us You are our Rock, Fortress and an ever-present help in times of trouble, we earnestly come before your Throne of Grace to lift up the entire Sacramento Police Department as they are in deep mourning in the loss of their dear friend and co-worker, Officer Tara O'Sullivan. Lord, may your sustaining grace, peace, comfort, Presence and mercy touch the hearts and souls of the men and women of the Sacramento Police Department as they are in shock at this sudden loss. May your love, peace, mercy and grace especially be with Officer O'Sullivan’s family as they endure this great loss as they are mourning and grieving ever so greatly. May You grant the investigators wisdom and insight to piece together the facts of this tragic incident in which the suspect is still barricaded. As the news reports he has been firing at officers, may You cause this suspect to become fatigued, confused and guilt ridden.  May Your Holy Spirit reach into his heart and cause him to surrender.  And should he try to harm any other officers, may You cause his weapon to malfunction or misfire.  And as the members of the Sacramento Police Department will now have to begin to make preparations to say a final farewell to their dear friend and co-worker, may the power of your Holy Spirit settle upon each officer and grant them strength in their hearts, minds and spirits. May the love of Jesus be made real to each of them. May every officer, family member and friend intimately know that no matter what, You will never leave them nor forsake those who love you and have received you into their hearts. O’ God, comfort them with Your Love and Grace.  May they know that You do not want anyone to perish but to come to repentance in You alone. May many be drawn to the Cross of Christ where there is mercy and grace. May your comfort settle upon every Sacramento Police officer and family member. Hold them so very close to your heart. May You raise up chaplains and other Christian officers to bring comfort to all. Lastly may your word resonate in the hearts of many as follows, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose”; this we ask in the precious name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
News link:
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/sacramento-police-officer-shot-gunman-firing-63824470