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Riverside couple falls victim to 'knockout game' Neighbors fearful after attack (FL)
News4 ^ | 7-22-2014 | : Ashley Harding

Posted on 07/22/2014 1:24:51 PM PDT by equalator

“I was actually scared that it was so close to home, literally, it’s right here on my block,” said Allyson Deihl. “I’ve heard it on the news nationally and it’s scary to think that it’s happening in Jacksonville, in Riverside.”

According to the police report, the man and woman spotted three men walking in their direction, then realized they were being followed. The report said that the woman grabbed her can of Mace from her purse, and then her boyfriend was punched, causing him to stumble to the ground.

The woman told police that she tried to spray the men with her Mace but that it didn’t work and that the men jumped in a car, which was being driven by a woman, and drove away.

A few months ago, Michael Carraway was attacked in a similar way. Carraway was at a gas pump on Merrill Road when he was blindsided and punched by a stranger.

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TOPICS: Conspiracy; Education; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: crime; florida; jacksonville; knockout
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Police do not have a good description of the perpetrators or the vehicle used in this case, except that it is light colored.
1 posted on 07/22/2014 1:24:51 PM PDT by equalator
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To: equalator

Yes, but what color clothing were they wearing?


2 posted on 07/22/2014 1:35:32 PM PDT by Hugin ("Do yourself a favor--first thing, get a firearm!")
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To: equalator

A few of thse “knockout artists” need to get blown away and then the attacks will quickly wane.


3 posted on 07/22/2014 1:37:49 PM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished. It will just take a while before everyone realizes it.)
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To: equalator

No doubt the perps made their getaway in a horse drawn buggy.


4 posted on 07/22/2014 1:38:44 PM PDT by Organic Panic
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To: equalator

1) They make ‘inert’ (contains a non-irritating liquid) mace canisters for practice. A word to the wise ...

2) It’s FLORIDA, for Pete’s sake. They just about invented the ‘shall-issue’ concealed handgun permit. A .357 Magnum does a lot more damage to “knock-out game” thugs than mace does.


5 posted on 07/22/2014 1:42:28 PM PDT by NorthMountain
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To: equalator
Where's Taxi Driver when you need him?
6 posted on 07/22/2014 1:52:53 PM PDT by 4yearlurker (Some people say that experts agree!!)
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To: equalator

But the perps were probably not light colored....


7 posted on 07/22/2014 1:55:49 PM PDT by beethovenfan (If Islam is the solution, the "problem" must be freedom.)
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To: equalator

Just when I thought that the subhuman savages had finally learned to respect life and gotten over their racism, they start again.


8 posted on 07/22/2014 1:56:40 PM PDT by I want the USA back (Media: completely irresponsible. Complicit in the destruction of this country.)
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To: NorthMountain

The “knock-out” usually involves knocking someone out from behind with no warning. In that condition, a gun is as useless as a peashooter. These perps are risking a bullet in Florida, for sure.


9 posted on 07/22/2014 2:10:12 PM PDT by Sparklite
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To: equalator
The “knockout game” first came about a year ago, when strangers approached people randomly and punched them unconscious.

Crapolla. It's been going on for years.

No description? They couldn't see the skin color of the attackers? Baloney, that was deliberately left out of the so called news story.

10 posted on 07/22/2014 2:12:20 PM PDT by ChildOfThe60s ((If you can remember the 60s.....you weren't really there)
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The woman told police that she tried to spray the men with her Mace but that it didn't work

Which is why she should have been carrying an MP-5 instead and made them dance.

11 posted on 07/22/2014 2:13:04 PM PDT by Rome2000
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To: Sparklite

The victims apparently had enough warning to attempt deploying “mace”. They failed ... probably due to lack of practice.


12 posted on 07/22/2014 2:20:22 PM PDT by NorthMountain
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A .357 Magnum does a lot more damage to “knock-out game” thugs than mace does.

Most victims don't see it coming, and I doubt they have instincts or
situational awareness. And the Guy saw them coming too. I'm a bit confused.

It also seems they're doing the hit then running because they know the laws
and nobody would get away with killing an unarmed attacker running off.

Just have to be aware.

13 posted on 07/22/2014 2:32:01 PM PDT by MaxMax (Pay Attention and you'll be pissed off too! FIRE BOEHNER, NOW!)
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To: MaxMax

I’ll risk the jury.


14 posted on 07/22/2014 2:37:45 PM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: equalator

Riverside used to be a really high end area when I was young. The West side was where all the crime was. I guess its everywhere now.


15 posted on 07/22/2014 2:49:21 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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Back in the 70's in the Aldine School district they had a knockout game by
walking up behind another student and headbutting the back of their head.
Until someone got their neck broken and the Coaches stepped in because it was the
Football teams who were doing it, only Black players were doing it. It started
as a harmless helmet to helmet butt on the field but bled into the hallways of the schools.

Back then corporal punishment was legal and used very effectively by the VP and Coaches.
In most cases the Coach and VP would demand the mother come watch the punishment or risk
having their star player kicked off the team. Sometimes both parents.

I have no idea where this new way came from. It had to start somewhere.

16 posted on 07/22/2014 2:56:22 PM PDT by MaxMax (Pay Attention and you'll be pissed off too! FIRE BOEHNER, NOW!)
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To: Sparklite

Ever heard of situational awareness?


17 posted on 07/22/2014 2:58:23 PM PDT by Eaker (Dogs love to be hugged! Rescue and Hug One Today.)
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Ever heard of situational awareness?

Wifey and I like to go for a fast walk in our town along a busy street that has a wide sidewalk. At every street light post (about 30 paces) I look behind us to see if anyone is approaching from the rear. (My version of a Crazy Ivan!)

Several times, we've been behind other people and they NEVER look behind them. If we're walking faster than they are and we pass them, they have no idea anyone was behind them at all.

18 posted on 07/22/2014 3:13:51 PM PDT by Veggie Todd (The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. TJ)
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To: equalator
If there is no color of the perps mentioned, then we know what color the perps are...
19 posted on 07/22/2014 3:24:07 PM PDT by Gritty (Obama's governing as president of a Latin American republic, where only the president matters-MSteyn)
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To: Veggie Todd

I know what you mean. I have seen people at gas stations with their nose in their phone and didn’t notice a stranger until they tapped them on the shoulder.

When a stranger gets within about ten feet of me I tell them to stop and if they don’t I then yell at them.

All the while with my Glock hot and ready.


20 posted on 07/22/2014 3:41:20 PM PDT by Eaker (Dogs love to be hugged! Rescue and Hug One Today.)
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