Michigan pro-life activist shot and killed

September 11, 2009

A veteran pro-life activist was shot and killed on Friday morning in front of a high school in Owosso, Michigan. James Pouillon, who had spent countless hours holding up pro-life signs in front of schools and other public buildings, died of multiple gunshot wounds.

Local police have arrested a suspect in the killing. Authorities believe that the man who shot Pouillon then proceeded to a local business, where a second man, Mike Fuoss, was shot and killed. Police believe that both Pouillon and Fuoss may have been acquainted with the shooter.

Pro-life leaders, while mourning for their fallen colleague, urged government officials to provide better protection for those who oppose abortion, particularly near clinics. Joseph Scheidler, director of the Pro-Life Action League, revealed: "Just last month at a clinic on the north side of Chicago a man shouted to one of our counselors, 'I'll get my gun and shoot you through the head.' On a number of occasions, our 'Face the Truth Tour' was threatened with deadly weapons." Wendy Wright, the president of Concerned Women for America (CWA), said, "We hope Attorney General Holder will as vigorously denounce the murder of Jim Pouillon, who tried to save babies from violence, as he did the murder of George Tiller, the late-term abortionist."

This story is developing; updates will be added when they become available.

 

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Further information:

• Victims identified in Owosso shootings (NBC25)