Civilian shoots, kills man attacking deputy in Florida

[hoosierdoc]

British officer: hey American officer, why do you guys feel the need to carry a gun?
american officer: because our citizens are too heavy to carry around in case I need one

heh. I love everything about the ending of this story. Don't like the fact the officer was charged and tackled without shooting the guy after a long fast chase. How exactly did the tackle happen? Did the officer not have gun drawn after that chase? Did he hesitate to shoot for some reason as he was being charged?

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

British officer: hey American officer, why do you guys feel the need to carry a gun?
american officer: because our citizens are too heavy to carry around in case I need one

heh. I love everything about the ending of this story. Don't like the fact the officer was charged and tackled without shooting the guy after a long fast chase. How exactly did the tackle happen? Did the officer not have gun drawn after that chase? Did he hesitate to shoot for some reason as he was being charged?

You can't automatically shoot someone charging you.

 

[dudley0]

You can't automatically shoot someone charging you.

That's what curb stomping is for

 

[chipbennett]

Good shoot. Well done.

And good thing that the voters already booted Angela Corey.

 

[level0]

Good shoot.

 

[MarkC]

I enjoy a story with a happy ending, especially since this in in Florida, where the citizen is less likely to have his use of force scrutinized by a gun-unfriendly prosecutor.

 

[chipbennett]

I enjoy a story with a happy ending, especially since this in in Florida, where the citizen is less likely to have his use of force scrutinized by a gun-unfriendly prosecutor.

Unless the President acts stupidly, and gives an "If I had a son..." speech.

 

[MarkC]

Unless the President acts stupidly, and gives an "If I had a son..." speech.

Good point; I keep forgetting that he still has about two months to ram through his last executive actions.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

I bet that guy gets a christmas card this year from the officer he helped. Good for everyone,except the bad guy, in this situation.

I'm betting that he now has a get out of ticket free card for quite a while from every officer around.

 

[femurphy77]

I've said it before; I love a happy ending!

 

[Kutnupe14]

I've said it before; I love a happy ending!

I thought we closed down all those places in Carmel?

 

[oldpink]

I thought we closed down all those places in Carmel?

You must have missed one.

 

[T.Lex]

You must have missed one.

The mayor will personally continue the search.

 

[printcraft]

So can we blame this cowboy attitude brought about by Trumps America blood in the streets yet or too soon?
You know the editorial is coming.

 

[DemolitionMan]

Hnnngg... how do you safely shoot a man that's on top of a cop?

Not sure I'd take that risk. Might first try physically removing them or forcing some distance between the bad guy and good guy.

From what I read, the perp was sitting on top of the cop, beating him. From close range that would be a pretty safe shot.

 

[femurphy77]

I thought we closed down all those places in Carmel?

Morgan County my friend!!

 

[cedartop]

British officer: hey American officer, why do you guys feel the need to carry a gun?
american officer: because our citizens are too heavy to carry around in case I need one

heh. I love everything about the ending of this story. Don't like the fact the officer was charged and tackled without shooting the guy after a long fast chase. How exactly did the tackle happen? Did the officer not have gun drawn after that chase? Did he hesitate to shoot for some reason as he was being charged?

Why would he have his gun drawn just because he chased someone? Maybe I missed where it said the bad guy had already displayed a weapon. I chased a LOT of people and never did it with my gun out.

 

[ArcadiaGP]

This story is getting picked up more. Now photos have emerged

Community Rallies Around Hero Who Shot Attempted Cop-Killer - Bearing Arms

 

[WestSider]

Love this story, this guy is a hero.

 

[dudley0]

Shoot Straight knew that when they immediately replaced the concealed carrier’s gun free of charge when his was taken into custody as evidence in the investigation.

I guess I have some homework to do...

Ok, it is a gun store. Thought maybe it was a group that helped shooters when they lose a gun because of an investigation.

Pretty cool of them though, especially if he didn't have a back up gun at home.