Saturday FGS

| October 17, 2020


The Judge Public Defender

Teen shot to death while trying to rob man with toy gun, HCSO says

A man is claiming self-defense after he shot and killed one of two teen robbery suspects who approached him with a toy gun overnight in northeast Harris County, the sheriff’s office said.

The deadly shooting happened around 1:40 a.m. at the Forest Creek Apartments on Uvalde near Wallisville Road.

The man told deputies he went to the apartment complex to meet a woman he connected with on a dating website. He alleges that while he was there, two people approached him with what he thought was a real gun.

That’s when the man pulled out his own gun, shooting one of the teens. According to deputies, the second suspect tried to give his friend CPR, but the other teen died.

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Shooting at Spartanburg convenience store that left man dead ruled justifiable, solicitor says
Security video, witness statements lead to solicitor’s decision, deputy says

By: Janice Limon
A man who shot and killed another man at a Spartanburg convenience store earlier this week will not face homicide charges, the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday night.

Russell David Berry Sr., 58, of Duncan, was shot Tuesday at the QuikTrip on Reidville Road and died in the operating room about three hours later, Coroner Rusty Clevenger said.

Lt. Kevin Bobo released new information and a description of what was captured on security video that led to the decision by the 7th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.

Bobo said deputies responded to the shooting call about 11 p.m.

He said before deputies arrived, 911 dispatchers advised deputies that witnesses said there was a victim in the parking lot with a gunshot wound to his abdomen.

Bobo identified the victim as Berry.

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Read the rest here: WYFF 4.com

Home intruder shot in Kinsey Sunday morning dies

By Kinsley Centers
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office providing additional details today in a shooting over the weekend that led to one man’s death.

No charges will be filed in the case, because Sheriff Donald Valenza said 34-year-old Dantrail Mills was trying to break into a Kinsey home when he was shot by the homeowner. On Sunday, Oct. 11 around 2:00 a.m. the Houston County Sheriff’s Office received a call for a possible burglary in progress on Nomad Circle.

Mills was armed and had parked about 90 to 100 feet from the home. When Mills entered the home he was met by a male resident who fired multiple times.

Mills is no stranger to law enforcement. He’s been arrested more than 20 times. He was currently on federal probation.

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A Saturday FGS Trifecta, Delta Whiskies and Wiskettes. I’ll let WW know.

“Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor, and the contrary opinion is wishful thinking at its worst.” — Robert Heinlein

Category: Feel Good Stories, Trifecta

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Hack Stone

On the plus side, the Federal Probation Officer in Houston now has a free half hour every week.

26Limabeans

I would rather be judged by….oh wait a minute.

26Limabeans

From the article:
“it would be my first choice as a kit gun for an extended outing in rough country”

Yeah..good luck with that.

David

Someone once said of American football: As a games, it’s too much. As a fight, it’s not enough. Think for back country my preference would be for less shotgun and more power. Say, a 4-5″ .357. Six rounds, easier ammo to find, can use .38s for small game, and an occasional shot shell for snakes… full house .357s have more power and ammo is lighter than .45 Colt. Love me .44s and .45LCs, but I’m a realist.

SFC D

I have the polymer .357 version of the Public Defender, 5 rounds, super lightweight, rides easy on the hip. It’s a bit of a handful to fire but easily manageable. Also available in .38 special.

26Limabeans

My FIRST choice would be one of these in .44 mag:

https://www.ruger.com/products/superRedhawkAlaskan/models.html

The larger calibers are a bit much for old hands.

5th/77th FA

A trifecta DRT for WW and a pocket howitzer for us. Life is good!

David

Someone once said of American football: As a games, it’s too much. As a fight, it’s not enough. Think for back country my preference would be for less shotgun and more power. Say, a 4-5″ .357. Six rounds, easier ammo to find, can use .38s for small game, and an occasional shot shell for snakes… full house .357s have more power and ammo is lighter than .45 Colt. Love me .44s and .45LCs, but I’m a realist.

David

Apologies for the duplicate, not sure how I inflicted my prejudices on you twice.