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Truckers Shoot it out at Fuel Island
allen griggs
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Trucker Shoots Fellow Driver Over Fuel Island Dispute
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An argument at a Love?s Travel Stop in Georgia involving two truckers ended with violence last Thursday. One trucker shot another as many as three times over a dispute that started at the pumps.
Both truckers remain unnamed, but the Butts County Sheriff?s Office gave an account of the incident. According to Sheriff Gary Long, the incident occurred just before 1:00pm at the Love?s Travel Stop off of I-75 near Highway 36 in Georgia.
Trucker #1 was at the pump when trucker #2 came up to him. The two started arguing. Some sources say the argument started because trucker #1 was taking his 30-minute rest break while parked at the pump, though TruckersReport hasn?t been able to confirm that.
During the argument, trucker #2 returned to his truck and climbed into the cab. He then held up a gun and, according to trucker #1, pointed it at him. At that point, trucker #1 opened fire on the cab, striking trucker #2 as many as three times.
When authorities arrived, trucker #2 was airlifted to a nearby hospital. Trucker #1 was questioned by police, but they decided not to take him into custody.
?Based on witness statements, the victim and the shooter, and video and audio of the incident, it clearly shows self-defense,? Sheriff Long said.
While the Sheriff?s office will not be pursuing charges, Long did note that the district attorney may still decide to make a case against the shooter.
?I think a person?s got a right to defend himself and that?s my take at this point,? Sheriff Long said. ?The guy defended himself.?
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Trucker Shoots Fellow Driver Over Fuel Island Dispute
NEWS
An argument at a Love?s Travel Stop in Georgia involving two truckers ended with violence last Thursday. One trucker shot another as many as three times over a dispute that started at the pumps.
Both truckers remain unnamed, but the Butts County Sheriff?s Office gave an account of the incident. According to Sheriff Gary Long, the incident occurred just before 1:00pm at the Love?s Travel Stop off of I-75 near Highway 36 in Georgia.
Trucker #1 was at the pump when trucker #2 came up to him. The two started arguing. Some sources say the argument started because trucker #1 was taking his 30-minute rest break while parked at the pump, though TruckersReport hasn?t been able to confirm that.
During the argument, trucker #2 returned to his truck and climbed into the cab. He then held up a gun and, according to trucker #1, pointed it at him. At that point, trucker #1 opened fire on the cab, striking trucker #2 as many as three times.
When authorities arrived, trucker #2 was airlifted to a nearby hospital. Trucker #1 was questioned by police, but they decided not to take him into custody.
?Based on witness statements, the victim and the shooter, and video and audio of the incident, it clearly shows self-defense,? Sheriff Long said.
While the Sheriff?s office will not be pursuing charges, Long did note that the district attorney may still decide to make a case against the shooter.
?I think a person?s got a right to defend himself and that?s my take at this point,? Sheriff Long said. ?The guy defended himself.?
Comments
These instances of brandishing to show your BallPark Frank size, are becoming more and more common. Since more people are carrying each day,....I expect these types of events will only accelerate until new 'common sense' laws will be required.[xx(]
The pump video will provide the details, but with the scant info provided, trucker #1 seems to have been defending himself from what appeared to be an imminent threat.
However, the second guy "brandished" his pistol. What kind of a dumb * move is that? He deserved to get shot.
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If the guy was taking his 30 minute break at the pump he is a real jerk.
However, the second guy "brandished" his pistol. What kind of a dumb * move is that? He deserved to get shot.
Exactly. I especially love the jerks that go into the store to get 5-10 bucks worth of gas; take a nice long dump and spend another 15 minutes shopping for doughnuts and coffee with unwashed hands.
And the shooter had every right to shoot him even if he is a azzhat for taking a 30 at the pump.
http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/truck-driver-shot-at-fuel-pump-in-butts-county
Looks like one guy, the guy in ICU, worked for AMX, can't tell the guy with the smoking gun. Cops are keeping a lid on info on this one, won't release the names etc.
quote:Originally posted by allen griggs
If the guy was taking his 30 minute break at the pump he is a real jerk.
However, the second guy "brandished" his pistol. What kind of a dumb * move is that? He deserved to get shot.
Exactly. I especially love the jerks that go into the store to get 5-10 bucks worth of gas; take a nice long dump and spend another 15 minutes shopping for doughnuts and coffee with unwashed hands.
And the shooter had every right to shoot him even if he is a azzhat for taking a 30 at the pump.
I thought that's why you guys have that quick release on the 5th. [:0]
If the guy was taking his 30 minute break at the pump he is a real jerk.
However, the second guy "brandished" his pistol. What kind of a dumb * move is that? He deserved to get shot.
Yep on both counts. [:D]
As described it sounds alot more like self defense then the morons in the alley fighting over garbage.
Morons fighting over a parking spot, same thing. Both asshats took lead.
https://atlantablackstar.com/2018/09/16/shocking-video-shows-moments-after-georgia-man-threatens-black-bikers-shoots-and-kills-deputies-coming-to-arrest-him/
And crap like this is even worse yet. The man shoots and kills two cops over kids riding motorbikes in front of his house then get?s into a shootout while wearing body armor with more police. He has done more harm than two idjits trying to kill eqch other over a fuel pump.
https://atlantablackstar.com/2018/09/16/shocking-video-shows-moments-after-georgia-man-threatens-black-bikers-shoots-and-kills-deputies-coming-to-arrest-him/
It's a shame he was taken alive.
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