About That Recent “Gunfire” Near Camp Shelby
Well, there was another possible shooting incident near Camp Shelby yesterday. Same MO: maroon truck, single occupant observed near the perimeter of the installation when apparent shots were heard.
This time the authorities have a suspect in custody. The individual in custody is Alfred Baria, age 61.
After his apprehension Baria claimed he had “made his truck backfire” as he drove near the installation. He further claimed he can make his truck “backfire on command”.
The police obtained search warrants for Baria’s house and vehicle. When they searched his vehicle, no weapons were found – but in his vehicle Baria had what appeared to be a pipe bomb (PVC pipe, 6” to 7” long, capped, and painted OD green). It was later determined to be fake.
No shell casings were found near the scene or in Baria’s vehicle. It’s unclear whether Baria (or anyone else) actually fired any shots at troops on Camp Shelby.
Authorities stated that Baria doesn’t seem to have any ties to terrorist organizations. He also doesn’t have any known “headspace and timing” issues.
Perhaps Baria was merely playing a not-so-funny practical joke. Or maybe he’s a dipstick and attention whore who just had to attract attention to himself. In any case, however, his plan kinda backfired on him. (Yes, the pun is intentional. And given his claim that he can make his truck “backfire on command”, IMO it’s apropos. [smile])
You see, it seems Baria also has a felony record – apparently for past drug crimes. And when they searched his house authorities seem to have found weapons.
Baria is now facing charges of four counts of “disturbance of the peace of a person”. He’s also facing two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm due to his felony record.
What a dumbcluck.
Category: "Teh Stoopid", Dumbass Bullshit, Military issues, Shitbags
Idjiot.
Brings up an very apropos saying, that’s been said here many times, “play stupid games, win stupid prizes”. Enjoy your time with Bubba, Tyrone and LeRoy, Mr. Baria.
Drive your vehicle about 30, turn the motor off (try not to lock the steering wheel – you’ll qualify for a Darwin) coast for about 50 yards and turn the ignition back on, transmission in gear the whole time. Nice big bang. Or, coast it for 100 yards, get a really big bang, and new rumbly exhaust noise because your dumb ass just blew the muffler seams open. BTDT.
Blew up the muffler on a 71 Datsun pickup that way. The resultant blast also cut the wires to the tail lights. Oops
Well it is nice when these idiots bring attention to themselves before they cause any permanent damage.
Glad to see troop security is being taken seriously.
“headspace and timing” issues — I’m soooo stealing that one.
Sgt K – that term was widely used in units I was assigned to as a youngster; I have no claim to ownership. Feel free to use it. (smile)
I have a .50 B.M.G. H&T gage in the console of my pick-up if you ever need to actually use it.
Just fill out a DA Form 2765-1 or a DD Form 1348-1 and I’ll issue it to you.
But since it is a durable item, I will need you to return it after use.
Durable? Sure it isn’t “expendable-recoverable” vice “durable”? (smile)
I did not know you could make a pickup truck backfire on command. My chariot will only backfire if it’s cold and there’s water in the tailpipe, but it’s just blowing out the cobs and the Junebugs.
Sure. Not just a pick up. Do it enough times and you can head right over to Midas for the new muffler you’ll need.
I had an old Dodge that suffered a cracked distributor cap once. I had to drive it like that to the parts store. It ran like absolute crap and at one point it backfired so loud that you would have thought a cannon had been fired.
Yeah, wound up replacing the muffler. It was old anyways and that backfire split it at one of the seams.
I hope he got all the *HYUK-HYUK* he wanted to out of that stunt, he’s got some quality time with Bubba & Thor to look forward to now!
I love certain phrases. If he’s giving his car commands to backfire successfully, is he driving an Autobot or KITT?
great way to get yourself dead ! ! !
or lit up with holes
DUMB ASS.
I had a Sportster with straight pipes, (annoying as hell) that would backfire when I wanted it to by hitting the kill switch in gear coasting for a bit then switching it back on.
BANG!
I used to do it up in the hood of Milwaukee.
You should have seen them run !!!
BWAHAHAHA !!!!!
I have a Baria idea. Hows ’bout someone carry a couple of those small Bose speakers w/ Blue Tooth that put out that powerful strong sound and at the next, um, rally, a confederate hit play on the machine-gun fire. Backfires are sooooooooooooooo amateur. So, who’s with me? Put down that hand, GDC. I can’t see it anyway.