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riflemike
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http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/05/30/marine-vet-on-lunch-break-fatally-shoots-suspected-store-robber/?intcmp=latestnews
A Marine veteran taking a lunch break in Houston on Thursday fatally shot one of two suspects police say were robbing a video game store at a popular shopping center, MyFoxHouston.com reports.
The veteran, who was identified as a 28-year-old male, was eating lunch at a Quiznos when police say he saw two suspects get out of a car with bandanas over their faces. One reportedly made it out of the store with a handful of games.
The veteran, who has a concealed handgun license, went to his pickup truck, got his pistol and told bystanders to call 911, the Houston Chronicle reports. One suspect was still inside the store at the time, trying to get money from customers, the report said. When they exited, one suspect raised his gun at the veteran, who was taking cover behind his truck, and the two reportedly exchanged fire.
Police said 10 shots were exchanged, one fatally striking one of the suspects. The other suspect dropped the video games and made a run for it, the report said. He was later caught at a fast food restaurant
A Marine veteran taking a lunch break in Houston on Thursday fatally shot one of two suspects police say were robbing a video game store at a popular shopping center, MyFoxHouston.com reports.
The veteran, who was identified as a 28-year-old male, was eating lunch at a Quiznos when police say he saw two suspects get out of a car with bandanas over their faces. One reportedly made it out of the store with a handful of games.
The veteran, who has a concealed handgun license, went to his pickup truck, got his pistol and told bystanders to call 911, the Houston Chronicle reports. One suspect was still inside the store at the time, trying to get money from customers, the report said. When they exited, one suspect raised his gun at the veteran, who was taking cover behind his truck, and the two reportedly exchanged fire.
Police said 10 shots were exchanged, one fatally striking one of the suspects. The other suspect dropped the video games and made a run for it, the report said. He was later caught at a fast food restaurant
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maybe i am a wuss, but i would have gotten a plate number and let that one go...too many innocents around ..so he kills the BG..could have killed a customer or anyone then he would be no hero
quote:Originally posted by calrugerfan
Why was the gun in the truck?
,,,,'what difference does it make,,,,,,,'
Oh, wait,,,,,I'm confused !!!!! [:D][:o)]
When seconds count, the cops are only minutes away.
And when you need your gun in your hand, you only need to go to your truck first.
Why was the gun in the truck?
Quiznos
quote:Originally posted by calrugerfan
Why was the gun in the truck?
Quiznos
No gun policy?
he should have gotten a license plate number and called it in.
popular shopping center = cops very close.
Oh, that's right....[V][B)]
There's a strong possibility that the vet saved lives, but no, God forbid he'd get just a bit of praise for doing what he did. No, let's pick his accuracy with the handgun apart instead.
Coulda Dunn seems to be giving Ida Dunn a lot of competition lately.[B)]
quote:Originally posted by 35 Whelen
The suspect raised his gun at the veteran. What was the veteran supposed to do, call the cops and wait?
Oh, that's right....[V][B)]
There's a strong possibility that the vet saved lives, but no, God forbid he'd get just a bit of praise for doing what he did. No, let's pick his accuracy with the handgun apart instead.
Coulda Dunn seems to be giving Ida Dunn a lot of competition lately.[B)]
and could have just as easily cost some....story says they had left the store.....they could have just as easily gone back and taken hostages....scenarios are endless...but if there had been a dog in the store all bets are off
Coulda, shoulda, woulda.
Here's a thought...it ended well, did it not? He dropped some bleenup, lived to tell about it, and so did everyone else in the area.
Why pick apart what could have happened, when you can sit back, and be thankful of what did happen?
Coulda Dunn, mayor of Whatifsville.[xx(]
There;s at least one guy that won't pull that crap again.
I'm personally proud of this man, he did what needed to be done
" And another one bites the dust"
Notice how the media has to add a label to justify someone's defensive actions.
"Marine Vet"
They wouldn't dare say armed citizen or joe average guy.
They have to make some connection to law enforcement.
Here's a thought...it ended well, did it not? He dropped some bleenup, lived to tell about it, and so did everyone else in the area.
Why pick apart what could have happened, when you can sit back, and be thankful of what did happen?
Coulda Dunn, mayor of Whatifsville.
I am right there with you. Good guy kills armed robber. Happy ending.
Edit: And the guy was a Marine! They're TRAINED to take action. What else would you expect from one of our finest?
It's called HITTING THE TARGET not blasting a dozen rounds in the general area of the target.