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After killing robber, 'I am the farthest thing from a hero'
South Florida Sun-Sentinel ^ | October 19, 2012 | Mike Clary

Posted on 10/19/2012 3:20:47 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement

Just before midnight on a Sunday, a Miramar couple and their college student daughter were preparing for bed in their home in a gated community. Suddenly, three masked intruders tried to bull their way through the front door.

Armed with a handgun, the 55-year-old homeowner opened fire, falling backward to the floor as he pulled the trigger. One of the would-be robbers, hit by several bullets, collapsed on the front porch. The other two ran for their lives.

Police called the Sept. 30 shooting justified. The man's 24-year-old daughter said, "My father is a hero. We're just fortunate to be alive."

(Excerpt) Read more at sun-sentinel.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: hero; shootings
The part of the article which states "His accomplice, Joe Willie Walden, 28, was found hiding in a trash bin" is golden irony.
1 posted on 10/19/2012 3:20:51 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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To: ConservativeStatement

Miramar, close to my old stomping grounds in Lauderdale.


2 posted on 10/19/2012 3:25:58 PM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: ConservativeStatement

With family in the home, it’s safe to say this guy is a real hero. Who knows what horrors he saved that daughter from.

Take notice home invaders. Folks aren’t going to roll over for you. You’ll won’t get Liberal justice. You’ll get right wing justice, short and sweet.

Kudos home owner!


3 posted on 10/19/2012 3:32:38 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (We should ignore the absurd peripheral, and focus on the absurd Obama. People died. He lied!)
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To: ConservativeStatement

Can the accomplices be charged with murder? A death took place during the commission of a felony. Just send those guys off to the big house, and toss the key.


4 posted on 10/19/2012 3:34:48 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (We should ignore the absurd peripheral, and focus on the absurd Obama. People died. He lied!)
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To: DoughtyOne

I don’t know but perhaps others here can share.

I just finished an article about the Long Island cop killed and a driver (not the one who hit him) is being charged with second-degree vehicular manslaughter.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/cop_killed_OFxlvmT0wSA7SsA1WhSceL


5 posted on 10/19/2012 3:41:31 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement (Obama "acted stupidly.")
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To: DoughtyOne

Yep, they can be charged with murder and probably will.


6 posted on 10/19/2012 3:55:38 PM PDT by SWAMPSNIPER (The Second Amendment, a Matter of Fact, Not a Matter of Opinion)
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To: ConservativeStatement

If that was the DUI HR driver, good. I honestly don’t see how the Escalade driver escapes prosecution though. You MUST be watching the road, and avoiding any obstacle in your lane. When a death results from you not complying with this, you are at fault. That would have to be grounds for another second degree murder charge wouldn’t it.

Maybe there were extenuating circumstances, like the Escalade driver being shielded until the last second, so that he couldn’t see.

Thanks for the mention.


7 posted on 10/19/2012 4:06:05 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (We should ignore the absurd peripheral, and focus on the absurd Obama. People died. He lied!)
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To: SWAMPSNIPER

Okay. Great. Just keep them off the streets. If they’re that big a looser, they need to be locked up. Thanks.


8 posted on 10/19/2012 4:07:08 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (We should ignore the absurd peripheral, and focus on the absurd Obama. People died. He lied!)
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Can the accomplices be charged with murder?

In Florida, yes.

9 posted on 10/19/2012 4:27:23 PM PDT by Traveler59 ( Truth is a journey, not a destination.)
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To: Traveler59

Good. Thank you.


10 posted on 10/19/2012 4:38:40 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (We should ignore the absurd peripheral, and focus on the absurd Obama. People died. He lied!)
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To: ConservativeStatement

A gun in the hands of an honest person is a very good thing.

JoMa


11 posted on 10/20/2012 3:48:53 AM PDT by joma89
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