Another bad guy shot

dailylc · 03-15-2009

This happened this morning in Evansville. It's good to see his buddies cared for him. LOL

Police: Armed burglar shot by resident

By Gavin Lesnick (Contact)
Originally published 03:10 p.m., March 15, 2009
Updated 03:10 p.m., March 15, 2009

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A burglar who kicked in an apartment door this morning while brandishing a handgun was shot once by the resident and later run over outside, police said.
Derek Clark, 26, was shot once in the leg and was backed over by accomplices as they fled the scene, Evansville Police Department Sgt. Larry Nelson said. Clark is in intensive care at St. Mary's Medical Center.
Detectives have not yet been able to speak to Clark and are still looking for the accomplices. Nelson said there are multiple other people involved.
It happened about 5 this morning at 28-year-old Derrick G. Murray's apartment, 421 E. Riverside Drive.
According to a police incident report, Murray told officers he heard his back door kicked in and someone saying "it's the police, get on the ground."
Murray reportedly retrieved his rifle from the living room and confronted Clark, who pointed his handgun at Murray. Murray reportedly then shot Clark once.
Police say Clark then ran outside and attempted to get into a gray Lincoln waiting outside. But the vehicle, with multiple other people inside, instead backed over Clark and fled the area, the report said.
Nelson said Murray told investigators he did not know Clark and had no idea why anyone would target his house. Detectives are still looking into why his residence was targeted.
"We're not sure yet," Nelson said. "We're not sure if he had the right house."
Nelson said Murray acted correctly in shooting Clark, especially since he was armed.
"He had a right to protect himself," Nelson said.

jeremy · 03-15-2009

Good for Mr Murray!

esrice · 03-15-2009

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Originally Posted by dailylc

Nelson said Murray acted correctly in shooting Clark, especially since he was armed.
"He had a right to protect himself," Nelson said.

Nice!

repair · 03-15-2009

I think I've meet his "accomplices" on some of the forums that I've been on....LOL

Good to see that the Lincoln motor company is fighting crime!

CSK22 · 03-15-2009

I love happy endings!

SigSense · 03-15-2009

Good end to an obviously violent situation...

originalhonkey · 03-15-2009

i love it when the good guy wins!!!!!!

Bigum1969 · 03-15-2009

Awesome. That is a rough part of town.

Love how the bad guy's buddies showed him the love by running him over!

rock · 03-15-2009

+1 Mr Murray

finity · 03-15-2009

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According to a police incident report, Murray told officers he heard his back door kicked in and someone saying "it's the police, get on the ground."

Great. Even the amateurs are picking up on this tactic. Another reason for police to use no-knocks as a last resort.

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dailylc Plinker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Evansville Posts: 38	Another bad guy shot This happened this morning in Evansville. It's good to see his buddies cared for him. LOL Police: Armed burglar shot by resident By Gavin Lesnick (Contact) Originally published 03:10 p.m., March 15, 2009 Updated 03:10 p.m., March 15, 2009 STORY TOOLS E-mail story Comments iPod friendly Printer friendly More Local News Reform bills died for lack of grass-roots support Deputies, residents rise to challenge West Side annexation Small town flavor A burglar who kicked in an apartment door this morning while brandishing a handgun was shot once by the resident and later run over outside, police said. Derek Clark, 26, was shot once in the leg and was backed over by accomplices as they fled the scene, Evansville Police Department Sgt. Larry Nelson said. Clark is in intensive care at St. Mary's Medical Center. Detectives have not yet been able to speak to Clark and are still looking for the accomplices. Nelson said there are multiple other people involved. It happened about 5 this morning at 28-year-old Derrick G. Murray's apartment, 421 E. Riverside Drive. According to a police incident report, Murray told officers he heard his back door kicked in and someone saying "it's the police, get on the ground." Murray reportedly retrieved his rifle from the living room and confronted Clark, who pointed his handgun at Murray. Murray reportedly then shot Clark once. Police say Clark then ran outside and attempted to get into a gray Lincoln waiting outside. But the vehicle, with multiple other people inside, instead backed over Clark and fled the area, the report said. Nelson said Murray told investigators he did not know Clark and had no idea why anyone would target his house. Detectives are still looking into why his residence was targeted. "We're not sure yet," Nelson said. "We're not sure if he had the right house." Nelson said Murray acted correctly in shooting Clark, especially since he was armed. "He had a right to protect himself," Nelson said.

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jeremy Master Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: At Home Posts: 3,504	Good for Mr Murray! __________________ All Praise the Albino Goat Gods!

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repair I do whats right because its the right thing to do Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southside of Indy Posts: 1,346	I think I've meet his "accomplices" on some of the forums that I've been on....LOL Good to see that the Lincoln motor company is fighting crime! __________________ "If we have learned anything from zombies it is that once you have had human flesh you can't be trusted to stop by the store the next time your hungry." - Repair

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CSK22 Marksman Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: West Lafayette Posts: 538	I love happy endings! __________________

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SigSense Plinker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 279	Good end to an obviously violent situation...

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originalhonkey Plinker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: greenwood Posts: 232	i love it when the good guy wins!!!!!!

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rock Plinker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West of Indy Posts: 21	+1 Mr Murray

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