Deputy Sheriff Who Shot Taunton Stabbing Suspect Releases Statement

The Plymouth County Deputy Sheriff who shot the suspect in the Taunton stabbing spree released a statement.

Deputy Sheriff James Creed and his wife Laura released a statement on Wednesday afternoon where they acknowledged the victims.

They began by offering their sympathies and condolences to all the people and family members who were affected by the Taunton stabbings.

They added, "This was in every way a senseless tragedy, and one that we wish had never occurred."

The Creeds also addressed the bravery of George Heath, who jumped in to try and stop the suspect but was killed during the attack.

They went on to thank the first responders, specifically the Bristol and Plymouth County Sheriff's Departments, the SEMLEC Critical Incident Support Team.

They ended the statement by adding, "While we appreciate all of the kind words and messages that we have received, there is no cause for celebration regarding this incident. We only wish to go back to our jobs, our families, and our lives. We ask that you keep the victims, their families and all of those affected by this incident in your thoughts."

The Creeds said they will not do live interviews.

James Creed is a Deputy Sheriff K-9 officer with the Plymouth County Sheriff's Office.

His wife Laura is a nurse at Brigham and Women's Hospital in the burn trauma, surgery, and kidney transplant units.

Creed shot and killed Arthur DaRosa after he went on stabbing spree in Taunton, Massachusetts.

Two people were killed during the stabbings and several others were injured.

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