Saturday morning feel good story
From South Carolina, we learn that no matter if you’re right or you’re wrong, when the police tell you to put down your gun, you put down your gun. A homeowner had just finished running off a couple of burglars when the police showed up. They told the homeowner to put down his gun – he didn’t so they shot him.
A sheriff’s deputy responding to a home invasion shot the homeowner in the neck Thursday because he refused to drop his gun, authorities said.
Two deputies from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office encountered the man at the rear of his mobile home in Hollywood, South Carolina, after two other men fled on bicycles, Sheriff’s Maj. Eric Watson said in a news release.
Authorities work near the scene on Scott White Road in Hollywood where a Charleston County sheriff’s deputy shot and wounded a resident Thursday May 7, 2015 after a call about a home invasion. Authorities say a sheriff’s deputy responding to a home invasion shot the homeowner in the neck after he refused to drop his weapon.The man was either leaving or standing at the back door of the house and was armed, Watson said. One of the two deputies shot him after he refused to drop his gun, he said.
After he was shot and had been placed in an ambulance, the man told police that he had exchanged gunfire with the two men who fled on bicycles.
One of the burglars have been arrested, but there’s much more at the link before you judge either the police or the homeowner.
Chief Tango sends us a story about an incident that happened in Georgia, a couple of fellows tried to rob a smoke shop, that endeavor wasn’t such a good idea for at least on of them;
During the incident, one suspect tried to distract the employee by asking to view a product.
While the employee was turned around the other suspect pulled out a shotgun and hit the employee in the head, police said.
But the incident didn’t go as planned for the suspects.
Police said the employee pulled out his own firearm and fired several rounds, killing one suspect.
The employee was alone in the store and no one else was hurt officials said.
Category: Feel Good Stories
” other suspect pulled out a shotgun and hit the employee”
Because he couldn’t afford ammo? Shotguns are not a very good club. Must have gotten his crime schooling by watching movies.
Well, one of them is off to the great ghetto in the sky.
I wonder if he’ll get 72 virgins?
Or just goats…
Thunderstixx, Yea he’ll get his 72 virgins in ghetto heaven but…they’ll all look like Snoop Dog and Oprah.
nah, bro… Helen Thomas
If you call 911 to report armed men attempting to break into your home, it would be wise to NOT be standing armed outside your home when the police show up. They WILL consider you to be a suspect until they can verify you are indeed the home owner.
Long post made short…
If a police officer tells you to put down your weapon, do it.
The guy in South Carolina was lucky. Seems the officer was looking for a head shot instead of center mass. But you never know, we read one the other day where an off duty officer, at home, fired 10 or so rounds at a burglar and…never hit him once.
testA while back some good size guy I apparently offended while driving my MGB followed me home, stopped his pickup in the street, is was towing a boat and he almost rolled making a turn to chase me, and came storming down my driveway yelling and waiving his arms. I parked the G and extracted a .357 from my pickup and held it at port arms. It is chrome and easy to see. I didn’t have to say a word because the sight of it froze him in place. He did an about face and beat feet. I called 911 and reported I had to draw a weapon to protect myself. I returned the weapon to the truck before the police arrived but had my arms extended out, fingers spread, then slowly lifted my shirt and did a turn around while they were still in their vehicle. Although one of them knew me, they appreciated the gesture. I later learned the guy was drunk. When tracked down at home, he complained about my weapon and was told he should be thankful I didn’t shoot him, especially since he was on my property. One of the reasons I love Arkansas.
I have to serve a awesome Vietnam veteran good deeds. My 11 year old granddaughter goes to dialysis for a four hour procedure and wears my POW VEST HONORING SSGT JAMES RAY.
Ran out of gas on busy street and as I’m setting up emergency signs, she’s sitting on a chair with a flashlight that flashes red, blue yellow. A guy came out of nowhere and pushes the car towards the curb. Sits with us writing for tow truck. Two hours and no one shows up. He asks questions about the fella on the vest. She tells him everything.
He says I’ll carry the little one and escort you home. Ah, not in this life. Pulls out his San Diego Veterans hospital ID. As we’re walking I noticed a slight limp. Going into the house I made coffee and after a cup says give me your keys and I will bring your car here. He offered his Vet card as collateral. Not needed. Two hours later H arrives back and shares dinner with us. My granddaughter asked him what war he was in and how he lost his leg. He told us in 1970 during a firefight. I’m sorry. Don’t be. Where do you live? Here and there. She made him pinkie swear to keep in touch. We drove him to his area off the road and sight. He has come to dinner twice via invitation we put on his tent.
We offered him a room, but declined saying he had angry problems. PTSD right? Yes it is. Well then I will not make you mad. Declines but SSGT Mike is now family and is coming around. We hope he’ll come live with us. Thanks Mike…..