Good Shoot?
The article does not provide enough info, but I'm on the fence on this one.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/florida-city-commissioner-shoots-kills-alleged-shoplifter-surveillance-video-shows/ar-BBOssvT?li=BBnb7Kz
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/florida-city-commissioner-shoots-kills-alleged-shoplifter-surveillance-video-shows/ar-BBOssvT?li=BBnb7Kz
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"Though citizens may have strong feelings about what is depicted, we ask you to remain patient as our department continues to work with the State Attorney's Office to investigate," police said.
Wise advise. You should follow it.
shooting shoplifters is an overreaction
This is why, one day, we'll all lose the right to carry.
“When you're good at something, you'll tell everyone. When you're great at something, they'll tell you.”
Probably worth less than $30.
“When you're good at something, you'll tell everyone. When you're great at something, they'll tell you.”
"Police said at the time that Lopez -- a 50-year-old homeless felon who was staying at a nearby shelter -- had tried to leave the store with a hatchet down his pants,"
I watched the video and I don't have a problem. Guy was committing a crime and had something in his right hand. He also struggled/scuffled with a gun pointed at him. Three stupid decisions. Act stupid, win stupid prizes.
“When you're good at something, you'll tell everyone. When you're great at something, they'll tell you.”
But the article states this as well
Dunn can then be seen grabbing Lopez by his shirt as the 50-year-old is able to get partially out the door. Lopez appears to be holding some type of object in his right hand. It is unclear in the video if the object is the hatchet that Lopez is suspected of trying to steal because the business' front door obstructs his hand.
Store owner/commissioner is screwed.
There's video.
“When you're good at something, you'll tell everyone. When you're great at something, they'll tell you.”
From what I saw, the shooter stands in front of the door. The guy goes toward the door so he steps out of the way. Guy opens door and shooter doesn't just shoot him, he grabs a hold of him first. Strand your ground? Hardly.
But he's Hispanic, so there is that. Good shot!
But this guy is a commissioner, so he is obviously going to get favoritism. F'n entitled government worker. Bad Shot!
I'm torn
Rest in Peace Captain Todd
Real problem there.
Thief should be imprisoned and forced to labor (had he survived).
Store owner/commissioner should be hung in the public square.
Video is great, but rarely shows everything. Best to wait for the investigation to be completed and then render a decision
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"Today is MINE"
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/100000006162313/lakeland-shooting-surveillance-video.html
The hatchet was in his right hand, but I don't think he should have shot the guy since all the guy was doing was running away. He was not attempting to fight the store owner.. Plus, why would you confront a shoplifter with a gun drawn,.If you are that scared, just call the police over the hatchet, don't confront the guy with a gun drawn,
It will be interesting to see how the State Attorney handles the case. Not even sure how he can claim he was in fear of his life when the guy was running away from him,
Mini Mart Magnate
I am just here for my amusement.
I agree, but a good lawyer could deal with any charges pretty easily in this case, if it is as it appears.The merchant has the right to stop and confront the perp and is not required to back down. The perp has no right to resist a merchant and no right to commit theft. When confronted the perp has stolen property which can cause serious bodily injury or death and he has easy access to do so (in his right hand) though he does not appear to have the intent to cause physical harm. Having a fear for ones safety is subjective and can really only be determined by that person in question, within reason. Charges could follow, but that doesn't mean a conviction would follow as well.
The presumption of innocence waves an ironic hello.