Good evening to you Quantumleap...

In answer to your question - yes, with a shotgun. It occurred on Monday, 29 November, 1993. The assailant (sadly) later turned the gun on himself. One doesn't so easily forget such an incident in a hurry.

Such an encounter certainly brings things into a sharp perspective as it unfolded. It just happened, and it was over with, in a matter of a few short minutes. Though the memory of those events, stayes with you for a very long time I suspect ? It will me.

In point of fact, I actually served in South Vietnam before joining the coppers. Of the 'contacts' and ambushes in which I was manifestly involved, I can honestly say, was very differant indeed, to the events of 29 November, 1993.

It was the first and only time I was ever actually 'fired upon' in the job - and I was totally unprepared, both emotionally and physically for such an event.

So much for my former military training !

Goodnight Quantumleap, I hope this answers your question.