Tragic Accident Leads to Death of Two Police Officers

by Ed Lorrington - Saffron Star
January 4, 1992

An unfortunate accident early this morning lead to the death of two police officers. Captain Jack Ransom and his partner John Oak were found dead at 4:17 this morning inside an abandoned Rocket Corporation building, covered in debris. Part of the building's second floor had collapsed on them. So far, there are no signs of foul play.

The police chief, Randall Evans, said the two were investigating a report that wanted criminals had been sighted inside. The building had been in disrepair ever since the collapse of the Rocket Corporation. Further investigators could not find any evidence of the building being inhabited.

"It was a very unfortunate accident," said Chief Evans, "and the whole force will greatly miss John and Jack."

Captain Ransom is survived by his wife, Karen, and his son, Red, who is six years old.
Oak's daughter, Daisy, is a writer for the Saffron Star, and Oak's son, Blue, is also six years old. The two families were very close.

Neither Mrs. Ransom nor Ms. Oak could be reached for a statement.

The amount of gang-related crime has gone down on the streets, but the Police warn against complacency. "We know that there are underground activities going on," said Detective Sargeant Harrelson, "but in this case we have no evidence that the collapse of the floor was an act of murder."