Passing driver kills man who ambushed and shot Arizona officer

[MarkC]

Did you have a UTV stolen from you a couple years ago that was recovered in Indy?

That was not me; of the odds and ends I've "lost" so far, it hasn't been a UTV.

On the other hand, some local thugs made off with our very nice (and artsy) (the wife ordered it) "Private Drive" sign.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

That was not me; of the odds and ends I've "lost" so far, it hasn't been a UTV.

On the other hand, some local thugs made off with our very nice (and artsy) (the wife ordered it) "Private Drive" sign.

Just wondering. I recovered one a couple years ago that belonged to a retired Trooper in your area. Can't remember his name though.

 

[oldpink]

Considering the backstory of the perp, I'm assuming that he was here as an "act of love."
Jeb Bush calls some illegal immigration an "act of love" - CBS News

 

[actaeon277]

They could have done with out the underlined part

"Arizona has a "defense of third person" law that allows someone to use deadly force against another who is threatening or injuring a third person. It was not unusual that the passing driver was armed in this gun-friendly state with loose regulation."

Less regulation
Less gun control
More freedom
Less Nanny State

Sound the same to me.

 

[lonehoosier]

Less regulation
Less gun control
More freedom
Less Nanny State

Sound the same to me.

Not even close to me but to each their own.

 

[BE Mike]

Why do most mexicans have two last names?

They carry the last name of their mother and father. That is why you'll see the last name hyphenated, i.e. Jesus Jose Gonzalez- Gomez.

 

[GIJEW]

I think that it is an excellent idea. It might prevent the officer from thinking that the good citizen is just that and not an accomplice of the attacker.

Seems to me that the officer might notice WHO the citizen was attacking: "my enemy's enemy, is my friend". His life was obviously in immediate danger so the question sounds like a silly waste of time.

 

[BE Mike]

Seems to me that the officer might notice WHO the citizen was attacking: "my enemy's enemy, is my friend". His life was obviously in immediate danger so the question sounds like a silly waste of time.

I'm not sure what you meant with the first part of your statement. You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but I think that making assumptions can be very dangerous, especially in life and death situations. It appears that questioning the officer wasn't an issue in this matter and I don't want to Monday morning quarterback to death the good samaritan.

 

[Clay]

Guy involved talks about the incident

Man Recounts Moment He Killed Assailant Who Allegedly Attacked Arizona Trooper - ABC News

 

[actaeon277]

Oops, maybe I should have put this here instead of the "are you kidding" thread.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...dding-me-facepalm-thread-322.html#post6942172

And a few of the posts following that post.
Basically, a guy is claiming you can't save others lives, only your own.
And if you use a gun to do it, you are weak.

 

[Bigtanker]

A 'visceral' reaction, with no time to spare: Arizona man gives emotional account of saving DPS trooper

Looks like the good guy with a gun was a felon. But had it reduced to a misdemeanor he could carry again. The felony was for theft in 2000.

 

[BE Mike]

A 'visceral' reaction, with no time to spare: Arizona man gives emotional account of saving DPS trooper

Looks like the good guy with a gun was a felon. But had it reduced to a misdemeanor he could carry again. The felony was for theft in 2000.

There are a lot of people today who are very happy that this man petitioned to have his 2A rights restored and that the judge restored them. It is impressive also that this man apparently adhered to the restrictions until his 2A rights were restored. I was greatly impressed with how heavily the taking of a human life weighs on this "good samaritan". We all too often never really consider what a load this is for anyone with a conscience.

 

[T.Lex]

Ok, now I kinda feel bad for my little depiction of the incident.

This guy is a great example of how certain ties that bind us together as people are independent of prior life choices.

 

[Woobie]

They say don't judge a book by its cover. If you had shown me photos of the attacker and the Good Samaritan, I would have guessed the roles were reversed.

I hope he gets peace with this, and the trooper comes out ok.