Wednesday morning feel good stories
From Cullman County, Alabama;
The Sheriff’s Office confirmed an intruder shot and killed the homeowner. They say someone else inside the home then shot and killed the intruder.
From Duquesne, Pennsylvania;
Police are detaining a 17-year-old man who was shot in the leg after allegedly trying to break into a home along Clearvue Ave. in Duquesne late Monday night shortly after 11:30 p.m., according to Coleman McDonough, superintendent of Allegheny County Police, homicide division.
After the teenager was shot, he fled the area in a car that he drove over an embankment and was found at a home along Commonwealth Ave, according to McDonough.
He was taken to UPMC Mercy for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
According to police, the shooting occurred after neighbors got into an argument along the 4700 block of James Street just before 2 a.m. on Sunday. At that time, police said a 69-year-old male pulled a gun and shot two people – identified by NBC Philadelphia as 45-year-old Bob DePaul and his girlfriend, August Dempsey, 43 – each in the head, killing them both.
Law enforcement officials said that the man who fired the shots told police that he shot his neighbors because he had thought the two victims were climbing a fence into his property.
After the shooting, police said, the man, who law enforcement officials did not identify, called police and he was taken into custody but was later released.
From Newbury Township, Pennsylvania;
“Mr. Conley was so intoxicated he did not know where he was at,” documents state. “Mr. Conley was unsteady on his feet and had glassy blood shot eyes. I advised Mr. Conley to have a seat so he would not fall.”
Homeowner Clyde Beaver, of Erney Road, said after hearing the voice outside, he grabbed a flashlight and his gun to check things out. Hearing footsteps on the deck by his kitchen, Beaver pulled back a curtain and saw Conley pulling on the door handle, documents state.
“Mr. Beaver advised he told the male if he came through the door he was going to be shot,” documents state. “Mr. Beaver advised the male would not listen to his commands after being told numerous times to stop.”
Township police arrived before he needed to be shot.
From Kansas City, Missouri;
Police say two men were loading items into their car when the robber approached them demanding the items. The victims initially complied. But one of the men pulled out a handgun and shot the robber when he tried to force the men inside their apartment.
Police say the robber ran before collapsing moments later and dying.
From Madison, Alabama;
A 20-year-old Harvest man was killed in a Madison robbery-gone-wrong, and now his suspected accomplices — a local teen and a Michigan man — are charged with murder.
Dareion Walker was fatally shot at a Madison apartment complex during a robbery attempt, according to court documents. His suspected accomplices, 18-year-old Kiaujanee Sanders, of Huntsville, and Louis Bowden, a 33-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, are jailed on charges of murder and robbery.
Although police believe the robbery victim was the shooter, Alabama law allows accomplices to be charged with murder in such cases. Police haven’t said whether the shooter acted in self-defense or if he could face criminal charges.
Richard sends a link from Glenoma, Washington;
Apparently the stranger had walked right in the house, helped himself to some cereal, poured milk on it and sat down to enjoy a bowlful.
But when the stranger saw the 69-year-old homeowner, he jumped up and ran from the house. The homeowner grabbed a rifle and ran after him.
Meanwhile, another resident of the home called 911 and deputies were dispatched to the scene.
The homeowner found the suspect – later identified as a 52-year-old transient from Tampa, Fla. – along the roadside about 500 feet from their residence and ordered him to the ground at riflepoint.
The suspect complied and the homeowner put away his rifle. The residents then hog-tied the suspect and waited for deputies to arrive, Breen said.
When deputies got there, the man was still hog-tied and appeared to be under the influence of some kind of mind-altering substance.
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“When deputies got there, the man was still hog-tied and appeared to be under the influence of some kind of mind-altering substance.”
I’d check the cereal and the milk. Then toss it.
Hmmm, I wonder if the cereal was Trix, cause you know Trix are for kids, not 52 year olds.
He’s under the influence of 550 cord and 100 mile per hour tape.
From the photo, the rope appears to be a kernmantle similar in size to climbing ropes.
A lot harder for the perp to cut himself on and sue for damages later than 550 cord. Pretty good job tying his hands together, then using the same line tying his feet together. He ain’t going nowhere they don’t want him to go.
I wonder if the kernmantle rope is either static or dynamic. I used to carry static bailout rope under my turnout coat while I was on ladder 2.
At least they understood the issues surrounding ‘positional asphyxia’ and turned him on his side… Yeah, I’d toss the cereal and milk too.
Dareion and Kiaujanee…
SIGH
For those playing the “Pull a Name Out of a Hat” (Home Version) Scrabble, today’s point totals are:
Dareion – 08 points and KiauJanee – 20 points.
My all time favorite is “kwyjibo.” 😉
“kwyjibo” is worth 26 basic points.
But if WRT/DRT/DOT, adjust accordingly./smile
still love Ta-a, pronounced ‘Tadasha’
Because they couldn’t spell Kwajalein.
Kwajalein – 23 points.
You never hear about Bob or Joe breaking into homes or carjacking people these days. It’s Nephahnsia or Dwizzlience – something like that.
Just glad I don’t have cereals other than shredded wheat in my house. The shredded wheat is for fall and winter breakfasts. You toast those big biscuits in the countertop oven, then put the pan-fried egg on the biscuits, surrounded by nice crispy bacon and/or sausages. That and some orange marmalade and hot beverages should fill you up nicely.
Additional scores for Name Scrabble (The Home Version):
Nephahnsia – 18 points and Dwizzlience – 34 points.
The most common name (Dindonuffin) is only worth 19 points, but as per the rules:
If the scumbag(s) are WRT (Wounded Right There) points are doubled.
However, if the scumbag(s) are either DRT or DOT (Died Right There or Died Over There) the point total is automatically tripled.
Oh, is that how it works? Sounds like a fun game!
“shredded wheat”
Tiny bales of hay.
Put a pat of butter on the big biscuits, toast them in the countertop oven for a few minutes, then put a couple of nicely fried eggs on them. Add some bacon or sausages. If that doesn’t fill you up, nothing will. It’s good on a cold autumn morning after a two-hour stint at sunrise, waiting for the geese to take off.
Hi Ex, I always love your menu items! You always make me very hungry!
My waist thanks you!
Take care,
Willy
We used to feed our parakeet for breakfast- are you ready for this. SHREDDED TWEET
Its breakfast time out here in the Pacific NW and Ex-PH2’s breakfast suggestion just pushed me over the edge. As soon as the boss gets here, Im deserting my post and going to eat!
Glenoma is truly a widespot (and maybe thats too generous of a description) in the road. Its on Highway 12 and is a very rural part of WA. I think most of the towns along this route used to be logging/lumber mill towns. Not wanting to stereotype, but its almost like you hear banjo music playin’ when you drive along HWY 12. With that said, its a pretty drive and not too shabby of a motorcycle ride.
The dude in question is lucky that being hogtied was the only thing that happened to him.
Do they have banjos in rural WA?
I suspect that may be cultural appropriation. Banjos are a Deep South instrument.
I’m thinking that Philadelphia shooting is pretty weak, and suspiciously good shooting. Think the shooter is in for a reough ride, probably deservedly. His neighbors do NOT look like typical gangbangers.