Posted on 01/03/2017 6:32:02 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel:
A man walking his dog Tuesday night near his home shot two people who tried to rob him, killing one and wounding the other.
Deonte M. Thomas, 17, of Milwaukee was shot to death and his 18-year-old companion was wounded, police said. The 36-year-old man had a concealed-carry permit.
The incident happened about 10 p.m. in the 6500 block of W. Euclid Ave. when the two robbers were driving around looking for a possible victim, Ald. Mark Borkowski said.
“Obviously these people picked the wrong person, but not everyone has concealed carry,” Borkowski said Wednesday. “We all get a sense of security because it’s our neighborhood, but we have to be diligent.”
The attempted robbery happened two blocks from St. Gregory the Great parish on Milwaukee’s south side in Borkowski’s 11th aldermanic district, an area that’s normally a quiet neighborhood, he said, but “I think it’s anywhere in our community.
“It’s my understanding these kids were looking for trouble. They had been involved in trouble prior to this incident,” Borkowski said. “To pick a guy who can defend himself has showed that regardless of whether you’re going to engage in this kind of criminal activity, you really don’t know. You may meet your match.”
Milwaukee Police Sgt. Timothy Gauerke said the two suspects may be responsible for an armed robbery about 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, about an hour before the incident on W. Euclid, in the 2200 block of E. Park Place.
Thomas was arrested as a juvenile for criminal trespassing and armed robbery in 2014 while the 18-year-old man, whose name was not released, was arrested in 2014 for auto theft. The 18-year-old man is facing charges of party to the crime of armed robbery and homicide in connection with the incident on W. Euclid Ave.
Gauerke declined to release information about the number of wounds the robbery suspects sustained nor the type of handgun used. The 18-year-old was still hospitalized Wednesday afternoon. Thomas died at the scene.
The 36-year-old man stayed at the scene following the shooting and was interviewed by police. The case will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office to determine whether any charges will be filed against the 36-year-old man.
This man only made one mistake. You get one guess as to what it is.
As my dad used to say: “There was a young man rushing through his life who decided to take a shortcut”!
“This man only made one mistake. You get one guess as to what it is.”
Bad aim on the second perp?
Please FReepers, I don’t want to hear any of this crap about “Need more time at the range” or “Should have used a bigger caliber.”
“This man only made one mistake. You get one guess as to what it is.”
He shot his victim in the back?
I don’t want to hear any of this crap about “Need more time at the range” or “Should have used a bigger caliber.”
= = =
Maybe it’s not crap.
Why does this man need a concealed carry permit to protect himself? The goons are free to create their mayhem and carnage, yet a peaceful man walking a dog needs a permit to protect himself. Yes, it is obvious, I think.
Deonte robbed of a future. He was going to night school and was to take his G.E.D. in March.
Rule #1: ABC (always be carrying)
Some folks have to learn the hard way. You need to find a job and earn your own money. Well to do people are not Walking Wallets there for your benefit.
Glad one is dead. Too bad we are paying for the other’s hospital stay.
I applied for and received my concealed carry about two weeks after the election.
Very much so...
Deonte...
What kind of dog?
Mistake:
Never talk to the police.
He talked to the cops without his lawyer.
I got mine a couple months after the San Bernardino shooting. That was sort of the straw for me. Never owned or carried a gun but now carry regularly.
Death Wish n.0.
My guess is Deonte and his pal would have been a drain on society for the rest of their lives anyway.
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