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Concealed Carrier Walks into Robbery Trap, Shoots His Way Out (OK)
guns.com ^ | dabneybailey

Posted on 11/19/2012 6:46:28 AM PST by marktwain

The Tulsa Police Department got a call from Oklahoma State University Medical Center last Friday night, warning them that two men had shown up with bullet wounds. This was kind of a backwards crime. Usually, police start with a crime and have to figure out where the criminals are. This time, they started with two wounded criminals and had to figure out what crime had been committed.

Police investigated and puzzled out the source of this mysterious double shooting. According to their report, it all started when a woman invited a man back to her room at the Economy Inn, implying that it was his lucky night.

But everything wasn’t as it seemed. The woman, 18-year-old Brittany Sue Carter, was actually part of a scheme intended to rob the unsuspecting man, 28-year-old Jose Cruz. Carter had multiple armed men waiting for the pair in the motel room. As soon as the pair walked in at least one of the suspects drew a gun and demanded money from the unsuspecting mark.

Oh, but wait! Carter wasn’t the only person that night who was hiding something. Cruz was a licensed concealed carrier, and he drew his firearm and opened fire. Police revealed that two of the men had been shot in their “lower extremities.”

That’s when the robbery ended. The gun owner fled the scene and later caught up with police.

The woman and the only man who hadn’t been shot, 21-year-old Eric Courtaway, were forced to drive their accomplices to the hospital. The wounds were not serious, though one of the men needed surgery. They’re both incredibly lucky that the wounds weren’t fatal. If he was surrounded by three armed men intent on robbery, the gun owner was fully justified in going for kill shots.

The police are still investigating the men who were shot and have not yet pressed any charges. Femme fatale Brittany Sue Carter, on the other hand, was booked into the Tulsa Jail on Saturday. She has been charged with attempted robbery with a weapon and conspiracy to commit a felony. By the look of things, there’s a good chance that her three accomplices will be joining her shortly.

This story proves how useful it can be to carry a gun with you at all times. This gun owner got caught with his pants down (figuratively speaking of course… he never got a chance to get undressed), but he was still able to make the best out of a bad situation. You know what they say: when life hands you life-threatening lemons, pull out your gun and shoot ‘em.

So, how many gun owners out there carry a weapon on dates? Is that a concealed weapon, or are you just happy to see me?


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Oklahoma
KEYWORDS: banglist; ccw; defense; ok
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Pictures at the link. Dabneybailey is doing a good job at reporting these stories in more detail than the first reports.
1 posted on 11/19/2012 6:46:35 AM PST by marktwain
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2 posted on 11/19/2012 6:50:29 AM PST by ASA Vet (Natural-born citizens, are those born in the country, of parents who are citizens. De Vattel)
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Great story. If he had been carrying openly the two male perps would have probably just walked away.

In these days of meth and coke extreme measures are needed.


3 posted on 11/19/2012 6:59:26 AM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie (zerogottago)
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“She has been charged with attempted robbery with a weapon and conspiracy to commit a felony.”

If she is found guilty of these charges( and it sounds like she should be) this criminal record will follow her for the rest of her life.

She’ll end up working at pizza hut 28 hours a week.


4 posted on 11/19/2012 7:03:14 AM PST by V_TWIN (obama=where there's smoke, there's mirrors)
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To: marktwain

Bump!


5 posted on 11/19/2012 7:04:56 AM PST by Mr. Silverback (There is no tagline. You must seek your answers elsewhere.)
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To: marktwain

This my pistol,
This is my gun.
This is for shooting,
This is for fun.


6 posted on 11/19/2012 7:05:46 AM PST by bunkerhill7 (yup)
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She’ll end up working at pizza hut 28 hours a week.

Not likely. When she's released she'll continue enticing Johns into her sleazy motel room.

7 posted on 11/19/2012 7:06:41 AM PST by ASA Vet (Natural-born citizens, are those born in the country, of parents who are citizens. De Vattel)
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Keep in mind that it’s also very typical for home invasion teams to use a “harmless female” to get the victim to open his or her front door.


8 posted on 11/19/2012 7:07:02 AM PST by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: ImJustAnotherOkie

Yes, he did good...but never would have had to had he not been prom to promiscuity in the first place. Got to get those desire under control! fhu.com!


9 posted on 11/19/2012 7:09:15 AM PST by fabian (" And a new day will dawn for those who stand long, and the forests will echo in laughter")
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To: bunkerhill7
This is my licorice-stick ...
10 posted on 11/19/2012 7:12:39 AM PST by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: All armed conservatives.)
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any pics of the robbers?


11 posted on 11/19/2012 7:16:34 AM PST by US_MilitaryRules (Unnngh! To many PDS people!)
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Meth: It’s not just for breakfast any more. Jail might be the best thing that ever happened to Miss Carter.


12 posted on 11/19/2012 7:19:52 AM PST by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilization is Aborting, Buggering, and Contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: ASA Vet

Guilty. Add an innocent smile, Not Guilty, and tempting.


13 posted on 11/19/2012 7:22:25 AM PST by JimRed (Excise the cancer before it kills us; feed &water the Tree of Liberty! TERM LIMITS, NOW & FOREVER!)
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To: US_MilitaryRules
any pics of the robbers?

They are looking through the baby albums and kindergarten photos now.

14 posted on 11/19/2012 7:23:01 AM PST by Larry Lucido
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GUILTY!!

Paul Begala would envy that forehead.


15 posted on 11/19/2012 7:28:32 AM PST by elcid1970 ("The Second Amendment is more important than Islam.")
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Rule # 1. If you carry, carry a Big Bore. (40 cal or greater)

Rule # 2. Practice, Practice, Practice.

16 posted on 11/19/2012 7:41:01 AM PST by mosaicwolf (Strength and Honor)
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hahaha..thats a straight-up FIVEhead! you could show movies on that thing


17 posted on 11/19/2012 7:41:38 AM PST by ItsOurTimeNow ("This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, this ain't no foolin' around.")
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To: marktwain
If he was surrounded by three armed men intent on robbery, the gun owner was fully justified in going for kill shots.

The reporter needs more education. My guess is the intended victim was probably shooting from the hip as fast as possible, not being merciful. Or maybe he though things would still work out with the young lady if he didn't kill any of her nice friends.

18 posted on 11/19/2012 7:42:34 AM PST by Dan Cooper
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“you could show movies on that thing”

LOL!


19 posted on 11/19/2012 7:43:56 AM PST by elcid1970 ("The Second Amendment is more important than Islam.")
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You knew it was a classy meet up when the woman enticed the man to Economy Inn. Can you say ‘Ewww’ enough times.


20 posted on 11/19/2012 7:44:23 AM PST by lurk
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