I am amazed he was acquitted...

spasmo · 06-30-2008

Scutter and I watched this on some TV show that was on last week. We listened to the 911 call.

I have to say, and I won't speak for scutter, but I am completely surprised that he was acquitted of this. It wasn't his house that was being robbed. His house at this point was no where being threatened and he was safe inside his home and no person was in danger either. The 911 operators told him not to go outside but he did anyway. He ended up shooting the guys in the back because they did come on his property (I think it was after he stepped outside). I'm just amazed he was acquitted. I don't think it was racially motivated as the civil rights activists obviously believe but I am still shocked.

Man who killed burglary suspects cleared - CNN.com

Bazooka Joe71 · 06-30-2008

Awesome!

I remember hearing about this story back when it happened...I never thought he would get acquitted either.

blackenedman · 06-30-2008

obviously I don't know all the details to the story, but I always thought he might get off. Something told me that if 2 guys charge an old man that is wielding a shotgun, they must feel that they could overtake him. In light of that fact, he would be somewhat "justified" in the shoot. Disparity of force, opportunity, motive, etc, etc... Just my not-so-humble

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Paul · 06-30-2008

good

Scutter01 · 06-30-2008

on two dead dirtbags, but the guy never should have left his house. There was no reason to put himself in harm's way and escalate the situation. Stuff can be replaced.

karlsgunbunker · 06-30-2008

Speaking as a Native Texan, I would have been surprised if he hadn't been aquitted.
Texans don't cotten to thieves messin with the neighbors stuff.
I reckin he done the right thang.

Bazooka Joe71 · 06-30-2008

Quote:

Texans don't cotten to thieves messin with the neighbors stuff.

If we only had that attitude everywhere, there would be a lot less scumbags and a lot less theft.

indyninja · 06-30-2008

Great that scumbags are off the street but he was not in danger and shot them in the back. The tape is ridiculous.

Dogman · 07-01-2008

Gotta love Texas.

and think of the money he saved the taxpayers.

Annie · 07-01-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by spasmo

I don't think it was racially motivated as the civil rights activists obviously believe

I don't understand why anybody played that card. Did no one else read that the neighbor was Vietnamese?

06-30-2008	#1 (permalink)
spasmo Be alert - the world needs more lerts. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Noblesville Posts: 407	I am amazed he was acquitted... Scutter and I watched this on some TV show that was on last week. We listened to the 911 call. I have to say, and I won't speak for scutter, but I am completely surprised that he was acquitted of this. It wasn't his house that was being robbed. His house at this point was no where being threatened and he was safe inside his home and no person was in danger either. The 911 operators told him not to go outside but he did anyway. He ended up shooting the guys in the back because they did come on his property (I think it was after he stepped outside). I'm just amazed he was acquitted. I don't think it was racially motivated as the civil rights activists obviously believe but I am still shocked. Man who killed burglary suspects cleared - CNN.com __________________ True Friendship means You cry, I cry You fight, I fight You jump off a bridge, I get a paddle boat and save your stupid ass

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karlsgunbunker 01FFL - Arming America Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indy, Airport Area Posts: 682	Speaking as a Native Texan, I would have been surprised if he hadn't been aquitted. Texans don't cotten to thieves messin with the neighbors stuff. I reckin he done the right thang. __________________ KGB 01FFL - $15 Transfers in Indianapolis Area "There is one Firearm for every Twelve people... How do I arm the other Eleven?"

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indyninja been working out Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 607	Great that scumbags are off the street but he was not in danger and shot them in the back. The tape is ridiculous. __________________ teachers at my school do not like students smarter than them -sanzo87 plus he can shoot the dick off of a snail. -gunlover BUD/S however it was a long time ago...but I've always kept up with my handgun and other skills. -JRG

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Dogman MOLON LABE Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 541	Gotta love Texas. and think of the money he saved the taxpayers. __________________ Handgun control is using both hands. Any day above ground is a good day.

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Bazooka Joe71 Zombie Slayer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southern IN Posts: 752	Awesome! I remember hearing about this story back when it happened...I never thought he would get acquitted either.

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blackenedman Plinker Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 35	obviously I don't know all the details to the story, but I always thought he might get off. Something told me that if 2 guys charge an old man that is wielding a shotgun, they must feel that they could overtake him. In light of that fact, he would be somewhat "justified" in the shoot. Disparity of force, opportunity, motive, etc, etc... Just my not-so-humble .

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