Wednesday FGS
Philadelphia man with license to carry shoots, kills would-be car thief: reports
Car theft is at least fourth reported incident in Philadelphia in which victim turns tables on would-be thieves
By Stephen Sorace
A Philadelphia homeowner with a license to carry walked out on a trio of thieves while they were attempting to steal his car Tuesday morning, shooting and killing one suspect, according to local reports.The attempted car theft unfolded around 8:17 a.m. on the 5800 block of Cobbs Creek Parkway when three unknown men approached the victim’s vehicle, FOX26 Philadelphia reported, citing police.
The suspects tried to attach yellow cables to the car to tow it away, but were caught when the homeowner came outside, WPVI-TV reported, citing sources.
The victim, who legally carried a firearm, shot one of the suspects who was only identified as a 52-year-old male, police said. The suspect was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he died of his injuries.
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I’ve lost track of Philly crime, the place is a free fire zone. Thanks to our Gun Bunny for the link. MarineDad61 sends us a link with video goodness.
ABC 6
Police believe fatal shooting was self defense
They believe the shooter was actually defending himself from a robbery attempt
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal shooting Saturday night in East Chattanooga.
The shooting happened after 10:30 PM in the 2400 block of Glass Street.
Police believe the case was a robbery attempt.
They say the shooter stayed on the scene and was the actual victim of the robbery attempt.
They say he shot 20 year old Derrick Ruffin in self defense.
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When liberty is taken away by force, it can be restored by force. When it is relinquished voluntarily by default, it can never be recovered. — DOROTHY THOMPSON
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Looks like Ruffin the ruffian now rests in a coffin.
Was the philly car thief armed??? Why didn’t the homeowner call the PD and why did he leave his home as he was out of danger while inside his home. Was the home owner an off duty PO and if not, could POSSIBLY be a bad shoot and we will have to see what the outcome is.
Nothing says he went out to confront them. Sounds more like he just walked out into them.
So is that the new MO in Philly? Act like a repossession business (attaching yellow cables) or were these guys really there to repossess the car and the delinquent owner shot one of them?
I just bought a 365xl a couple of weeks ago. Great edc gun.
The “City of Brotherly Love” is making a very spirited attempt to overtake the “Windy City” in crime.
Home boi took the Hell Bound Train instead of the Chattanooga Choo Choo.
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Updates on Philly FGS.
Dead perp identified.
Family and friends of dead perp want car owner charged.
https://nypost.com/2022/01/19/philadelphia-man-fatally-shot-one-of-three-men-trying-to-steal-his-car/
Update on Philly FGS.
Car owner shooter charged,
but not for what many might think.
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/01/19/philadelphia-steven-thompson-charged-gun-license-car-theft-crime/