Subdeacon Joe Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=8384149 Two masked gunman entered a convenience store about630AM and immediately opened fire, -then- demanded money. One of the two gunmen climbed over the counter and was looking for money when one of the clerks returned fire with his own piece. Robber shot twice, clerk shot once. Police apprehend one of the two suspects and locate one of the two suspects' pistols in a thorn bush. Love how the thug frantically scrambles over the counter.
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Well.....well....well..................... Aint dat somethin' ! And whar was da pol-ice at da time ? Ummmm , I wonder...............
DocWard Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Well.....well....well..................... Aint dat somethin' ! And whar was da pol-ice at da time ? Ummmm , I wonder............... When seconds count, the police are only minutes away. That isn't an indictment of the police, just the nature of things.
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Someone needs to take up a collection to buy that clerk a bigger gun.
Subdeacon Joe Posted October 9, 2011 Author Posted October 9, 2011 His situational awareness is pretty good too. He waited for the thug to stand up so he wouldn't be shooting directly towards the other clerk. Thug stands, he is able to shoot up, over the other clerk who is still curled up on the deck. Good thinking.
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Sadly, a lot of times when employees fight back, they get fired.
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Sadly, a lot of times when employees fight back, they get fired. The owner of the place said he done good. I hope Valero doesn't step in and do something stupid.
Dog Ears Wilson, SASS #77948 Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Frightening. The bad guy's desire to KILL is evident. Hope he gets what's coming to him.
Dorado Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 One reason I carry. You never know when some thug is going to do something stupid.
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 The owner of the place said he done good. I hope Valero doesn't step in and do something stupid. On a chilly December night, John Schultz had just clocked out for a break at the Whole Foods store in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He heard the manager yell there was a shoplifter trying to exit the store. Having been a US Marine, with a sense of duty, John was not about to let this miscreant get away with his crime. Despite being unarmed, John chased the man and caught him outside, trapping him between cars in the parking lot. The thug made a dash and was on the street with John fast on his trail. John caught up to the man and grabbed him by the coat; this was of course off the Whole Foods property. Making a citizens arrest, he held the man for the police, but within moments the manager arrived and ordered John to release the shoplifter. He complied and the thug ran away. The next day, Christmas Eve, John was called into the office. For doing the right thing, Whole Foods fired this fine young man. It seems they have a policy against “touching” a customer. I no longer shop at Whole Foods.
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 The owner of the place said he done good. I hope Valero doesn't step in and do something stupid. Like Walgreen?
Mean Matt McCord, SASS #24683 Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Sadly, a lot of times when employees fight back, they get fired. I can always look for another job. Can't look for another life.
The Shoer 27979 Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 I can always look for another job. Can't look for another life. +1
Loophole LaRue, SASS #51438 Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 On a chilly December night, John Schultz had just clocked out for a break at the Whole Foods store in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He heard the manager yell there was a shoplifter trying to exit the store. Having been a US Marine, with a sense of duty, John was not about to let this miscreant get away with his crime. Despite being unarmed, John chased the man and caught him outside, trapping him between cars in the parking lot. The thug made a dash and was on the street with John fast on his trail. John caught up to the man and grabbed him by the coat; this was of course off the Whole Foods property. Making a citizens arrest, he held the man for the police, but within moments the manager arrived and ordered John to release the shoplifter. He complied and the thug ran away. The next day, Christmas Eve, John was called into the office. For doing the right thing, Whole Foods fired this fine young man. It seems they have a policy against “touching” a customer. I no longer shop at Whole Foods. Many retailers have a similar policy. When you get right down to it, it's only merchandise, and seldom more than a couple hundred dollars. A false arrest, assault, or battery claim, on the other hand, can run well into 6 figures. And innocent folks can get hurt. So these stores make a value judgment - if they give up, fine; if they run or resist, let the cops handle it. I don't agree with firing folks, despite the policy violation, if no one got hurt. Suspend him, re-educate him on policy - but don't take his livelihood. LL
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Many retailers have a similar policy. When you get right down to it, it's only merchandise, and seldom more than a couple hundred dollars. A false arrest, assault, or battery claim, on the other hand, can run well into 6 figures. And innocent folks can get hurt. So these stores make a value judgment - if they give up, fine; if they run or resist, let the cops handle it. I don't agree with firing folks, despite the policy violation, if no one got hurt. Suspend him, re-educate him on policy - but don't take his livelihood. LL I agree it's only merchandise but....if the criminal element is allowed to commit their outrages with absolute impunity because the populace is cowed by regulations and fear of liability, then society continues to slide downhill. Sometimes you need to be a sheepdog.
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 I agree it's only merchandise but....if the criminal element is allowed to commit their outrages with absolute impunity because the populace is cowed by regulations and fear of liability, then society continues to slide downhill. Sometimes you need to be a sheepdog. Woof!!! Woof!!! Regards Gateway Kid
Blue Steel Duke Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I'll bet "Mr. Droopy Drawers" became "Mr. Poopy Drawers" after the clerk returned fire! BSD
Utah Bob #35998 Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Like Walgreen? That was another kettle of fish there.
Easy Emily SASS #73673 Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Ok I hope everyone gets what they deserve both the good guys (not fired and a huge raise) and the bad guys (well don't drop the soap boys) but did anyone notice gas was only 3.15? wow I paid 3.82 today. (I know off topic sorry)
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