Law Director, Police Chief Sound Off on Bin Laden Death

Police Chief Louis Dirker, Lieutenant in the Marine Corps:

"My initial thoughts were that I was not surprised that we finally tracked him down. You cannot hide from the might and resources of the United States. I am elated that this evil man has been eliminated and this should serve as a warning to all others who are considering bringing harm to the U.S. I was not surprised that he was discovered living in a mansion as this is typical of the hypocritical leaders of terrorism in that they send others to perform the acts as they consider themselves too valuable to the cause to die themselves. This should demonstrate that these people are cowards and hypocrites who use religion as a weapon against humanity."

President announces bin Laden's death

"On nights like this one, we can say to families who have lost ones to al Qaeda terror — justice has been done," said President Barack Obama Sunday evening after announcing that Osama bin Laden, 57, is dead.

A group of U.S. Special Forces with "extraordinary courage" engaged in a firefight with Bin Ladin in Pakistan and took his body, said Obama. No Americans were harmed when bin Laden was killed, the president said in a televised announcement.

CNN is reporting that crowds have gathered outside of the White House and are celebrating and chanting, "U-S-A!"

"This does not mark the end in our effort, we must and we will remain vigilant at home and abroad," said Obama. "The American people did not choose this fight, it came to our shores and started with a senseless slaughter of our citizens. After nearly 10 years of service, struggle and sacrifice — we know the cost of war."

Nearly 3,000 people were killed on Sept. 11, 2001.

"Let me say to the families who lost loved ones on 9-11, we have never forgotten your loss," said Obama. "[Tonight] is a testament to the greatness of our country and determination of the American people."

If you missed it, click here to watch the president's announcement.