Dog Walker Shoots Armed Teen Robber, Police Say

MyFoxDallas ^ | Dec. 18, 2008 | n/a

[smokingfrog]

A man walking his dog in Terrell on Wednesday shot and critically wounded an armed 17-year-old robber, police said.

The incident happened at about 10:20 p.m. in Ben Gill Park in the 100 block of Lions Club Lane where, police said, a group of teen robbers surrounded the man.

According to investigators, when a boy in the group pulled out a gun, the man, a licensed concealed handgun owner, fired shots.

The teen was apparently struck in the head and was listed in critical condition at Parkland Hospital. His weapon was recovered at the scene and later determined to be stolen during a separate offense in Terrell, according to police.

Three other teen suspects fled the scene in a vehicle that was recovered in the 300 block of S. Park Street, police said.

Police identified the teen gunman and one of the other suspects, and were working to ID the two remaining boys.

The robbery victim was not injured.

[smokingfrog]

Score one for the good guys.

[kbennkc]

Whoa , I read it too fast and thought the dog had been hit in the head . Thank goodness the dog was unhurt .

[fwdude]

Don't expect this story to be trumpeted by the Lamestream media.

[thefactor]

jeez, this is one cop who loves this kinda story.

[hometoroost]

Some days you pick a victim somedays you pick an armed citizen. Occupational hazard.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Dollars to doughnuts it was not a German Shepherd.

Showing the gun wouldn’t even be necessary.

[hometoroost]

The dog was hurt. The guy’s pet is just fine though.

[guido911]

At least we know one dumbass reporter will not be around to question the dog walker’s motive in shooting that thug.

http://patdollard.com/2008/03/reporter-fired-after-harassing-old-man-who-killed-to-protect-himself-with-video/

[Colonel Kangaroo]

Three other teen suspects fled the scene in a vehicle that was recovered in the 300 block of S. Park Street, police said.

Who called the ambulance for the wounded kid? Seems like the three brats that ran off showed great bravery, loyalty and concern for their fallen friend. With friends like those who needs enemies.

[eastforker]

You Know, if more and more armed citizens would walk thier dog in the evening like this guy, crime would soon be a thing of the past.

[Evil Slayer]

I've had a CC permit and carried for over 5 years now. Never go anywhere without protection. Been lucky so far but would have done the same if in a similar situation. Once a gun is pulled on me, the attacker loses all his right to life.

[Colonel Kangaroo]

Thanks for posting that! The story of how that woman was fired certainly brightens the day. Too bad that isn’t on a video.

[Polynikes]

Here is one of the surviving yutes.
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=8100189&version=7&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1

Darn those mischievous Amish kids. Just keeping it real. :)

[TonyStark]

Let's us observe an appropriate moment of silence as we contemplate this victim of gunfire.

[Kimmers]

Hubby and I will be taking the CHL in January, then I can carry my Christmas present, Beretta Tomcat Inox.

[TheConservativeParty]

My favorite Amendment in action. God Bless America.

[TheConservativeParty]

Is it wrong for a 46 year old woman to still love Snoopy? No, it’s not, and yes I still do love Snoopy.
Thanks for posting him!

[ChildOfThe60s]

[engrpat]

I invite everyone to go to Dallas Morning News and read the comments. Several posters are trying to say the shooter was wrong for various reasons.

[VOA]

The teen was apparently struck in the head and was listed in
critical condition at Parkland Hospital.

Well, punk, do you want your own personal grassy-knoll moment
(without the grassy knoll)?

Well, do you punk?!?!

[MES401067]

the man, a licensed concealed handgun owner, fired shots.
No he shot him in the head in self defense.

[TheConservativeParty]

According to the news link, the thug has now passed away, and gone to his great reward in hell.

If the surviving perp pictured is Amish, he ain’t like OUR Amish! sarcasm on.

God Bless Texas! Now there’s a state than knows how to git ‘er done.

Ron “Tater Salad” White says in his comedy routine that in Texas, they’re installing a fast lane on death row.

[Colonel Kangaroo]

The link you posted updated the original story. The would-be robber died at the hospital. It’s a sad end for the kid but not nearly as sad as if an innocent man minding his business had lost his life. It’s high time that the innocent are the ones who need not walk in fear.

[Polynikes]

sorry about that bad link. My mistake

[2dogjoe]

Nice shot buddy!

[Evil Slayer]

I like my .357 Rugar SP101 but my Beretta 3032 Tomcat - 32 auto is easier to carry.

[chadwimc]

If *ANY* of the dead bad guy's friends and family have access to a computer, somebody is missing a computer. ‘Cause they done stole it...

[Kimmers]

The Tomcat is really comfortable in my hand.....

[GeronL]

live right near there!!

what idiots. BTW- really nice park

[Evil Slayer]

Yeah, I like the tip up barrel that allows you to have an extra round plus a full clip. Good luck on your CHL in January. I was one of the first 200 to pass my CC course and get my permit in Missouri. Am glad they also passed the Castle (stand your ground) law last year.

[SonOfDarkSkies]

My buddy is a Ruger Speed-Six .357...very dependable!

Funny thing, but since Nov 4th there have been 3 armed robberies in my small town. I spent a career in NYC but never expected such activity here in South GA.

In fact, just tonight, in a visit to the local "Spirit Store," there were two trouble-makers outside harassing the clientele. I said "O Ba Ma" and they went nuts with pleasure...obviously Obama supporters.

One might predict trouble on the horizen!

[Farmer Dean]

You got that right.I could only hope that my Shepherds would leave someone for me deal with.We bought one of our dogs from a breeder who would normally walks 15-20 of his dogs in the local park at one time.Ten on each hand,no pulling or quarrels among the dogs.With a ton(literally)of dogs on the leash he was not worried about robbers!

[SonOfDarkSkies]

BTW, for those of you interested in protection in addition to cold steel...Google "krav maga"!

Get some training and save a life (yours).

[Reflex]

Robert A. Heinlein: An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.

[Red in Blue PA]

I’m getting a CZ RAMI this weekend for CCW. Have a Kimber Ultra Crimson but I only use that on special occasions as I don’t want it to get scratched up.....it’s a thing of beauty!

[Red in Blue PA]

Simply beautiful!

[G Larry]

I remember thinking of what I would have said to her.

“Tell ya what, I see somebody mugging you, I won’t kill ‘em, OK?”

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

[blam]

Excellent.

Kil one thug at a time.

[Beloved Levinite]

"The dog was hurt. The guy’s pet is just fine though."

LOL! Good one, HTR!

[Morgana]

Yea...that is what I was thinking too! Poor doggie, I hope he is not too traumatized by all if this.

[Former MSM Viewer]

I have just recently began carrying again...times-they are a-changin’

[Former MSM Viewer]

Some of the uh, refugees from Katrina came to Texas and tried to pull some of the shenanigans they were used to back in Louisiana and a lot of them learned the hard way that Texans dont like getting car-jacked or mugged.

Dont Mess with Texas

[TonyStark]

Some of the uh, refugees from Katrina came to Texas and tried to pull some of the shenanigans they were used to back in Louisiana and a lot of them learned the hard way that Texans dont like getting car-jacked or mugged.

Dont Mess with Texas

[Lancey Howard]

A second shot to the head would have done the trick. Always shoot twice.

[Former MSM Viewer]

Beautiful

[TheConservativeParty]

I really admire Texas.

[dhouston]

My wife and I completed our CHL class last weekend. The instructor said a shooting will always go to a grand jury and expect to spend $20,000.00 on a Shyster, I mean lawyer. Even if you have justifiable cause and are not guilty. I would like some confirmation on his statement. Beretta Tomcat Inox, nice choice.

[InABunkerUnderSF]

The teen was apparently struck in the head and was listed in critical condition at Parkland Hospital.

Parkland hospital has had limited success with head shot victims in the past. Hope his parents are organ donors.

[PAR35]

The instructor said a shooting will always go to a grand jury and expect to spend $20,000.00 on a Shyster, I mean lawyer.

Depends a lot on location.