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Suspected carjacker unable to drive stick shift, is grazed by bullet shot by victim, police say
KSAT.com ^ | October 5, 2023 | Ben Spicer

Posted on 10/08/2023 4:20:51 AM PDT by marktwain

SAN ANTONIO – A suspected carjacker was unable to drive a stick shift and was shot by the victim while trying to flee early Thursday morning, according to San Antonio police.

The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. in the 2300 block of Observation Drive, not far from Loop 410 and Marbach Road on the city’s far West Side.

According to police, a carjacker had stolen a vehicle and had to ditch it a few feet away because he couldn’t drive the standard transmission.

Police said while the man ran to another suspect’s vehicle, the victim pulled out a gun and started shooting at them. That’s when, police say, the suspect in the passenger seat was grazed in the head by a bullet that went through the headrest of the car.

SAPD said the suspect eventually made it home, where their family called emergency crews. The man was taken by EMS to University Hospital, with non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities say the suspected carjacker left behind his own vehicle at the scene.

Police did not say what charges the man potentially faces.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: banglist; carjack; crime; defense; texas; theft; tx
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To: marktwain

In many states the situation would be dicey for the owner of the stickshift because the thief was running away. I hope that is not the case for this one, though. The criminal class must be given an understanding that certain types of crime are dangerous to their lives. I would love to hear that the staff of an upscale department store has shot four or five of the mob plundering the store and that no charges are appropriate against the clerks. If that were to happen twice in two different cities, it could just end the mob looting phenomenon.


21 posted on 10/08/2023 5:38:23 AM PDT by arthurus ( covfefe >+<)
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To: JimDaniels1867

My ‘19 was an access cab with the 6ft bed. It was exactly what I wanted. I even took a 300 mile Greyhound bus ride to pick it up. I’m driving 30,000 miles a year now which was totally unforeseen when I bought the truck. It’s been a real thrill going from 20 mpg to 40+ but I miss the fun of driving. You’d be surprised what your truck is worth. I received $28,000 legit trade value with over 90,000 miles in it. List on my Taco was $34,500. I paid $31,000.


22 posted on 10/08/2023 5:39:57 AM PDT by hardspunned (Former DC GOP globalist stooge)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets
you have a pick up people will want to borrow it or ask for help moving. True.
I know someone with a nicely restored 1958 Chevy pickup, with it's original drivetrain, 283 with 3 on the tree. When he takes it to the car shows he puts a huge plaque in the bed saying "Yes it's my truck. NO, I WILL NOT HELP YOU MOVE"🙂
23 posted on 10/08/2023 5:40:07 AM PDT by Impala64ssa (EVERY TIME A HEMI STARTS, AN EV DIES!)
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To: hardspunned

My first car was a VW Beetle. So fun to drive.


24 posted on 10/08/2023 5:42:31 AM PDT by GAgal
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To: hardspunned

I understand that well.


25 posted on 10/08/2023 5:43:56 AM PDT by arthurus ( covfefe >+<)
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To: Buck-Toothed Knuckle Dragger

They are forcing real incomes down while they are shutting down real cars so the EVs will be for the elite and the res of us will have to be satisfied with bicycles, either pedal or electric. Now they say we should all ride buses but with fifteen minute cities and a ban on travel out of one’s self contained prison neighborhood buses won’t be necessary.


26 posted on 10/08/2023 5:47:20 AM PDT by arthurus ( covfefe >.<)
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To: GAgal

Had one of those too. Had a three on the tree and an ultra weird push button transmission Dodge Dart.


27 posted on 10/08/2023 5:48:56 AM PDT by hardspunned (Former DC GOP globalist stooge)
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To: JSM_Liberty

Tongue in cheek is lost on some people who otherwise seem intelligent.


28 posted on 10/08/2023 5:49:12 AM PDT by arthurus ( covfefe >:<)
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To: jacob allen

True. I didn’t think of that.


29 posted on 10/08/2023 5:50:14 AM PDT by Texas resident (We are living through Barak's fundamental transformation)
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To: redfreedom

Shooting the perp is a great ay to send a needed message to other ambitious Teens, because the perp wasn’t rendered unable to talk about his experience with his gangmates.


30 posted on 10/08/2023 5:51:42 AM PDT by arthurus ( covfefe >|<)
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To: GAgal

When we lived in NC 10 yrs., my hubs took a concealed carry permit class, and was told my his former marine/county sheriff deputy/fire arms instuctor: 1) Do not shoot anyone unless you can convince a jury of your peers that you feared for your life .. 2) Tell cops you’re too upset to talk ...3) Do Not Talk...4) Call the best defense attorney you know of.


31 posted on 10/08/2023 5:57:54 AM PDT by GAgal
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To: marktwain

Carjacking should be a capital offense for the same reasons that stealing horses was in past ages. A carjacker is leaving his victim at the mercy of both elements and other criminals.


32 posted on 10/08/2023 6:00:35 AM PDT by ganeemead ( )
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To: ganeemead

Too bad one word missing from article: “dead”.


33 posted on 10/08/2023 6:06:56 AM PDT by Mouton (US Home to one party rule)
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To: marktwain

Like riding a bicycle...


34 posted on 10/08/2023 6:15:43 AM PDT by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets
"...if you have a pick up people will want to borrow it or ask for help moving."

Just post a rate card on the side of your truck explaining the charges for hiring your truck. I find that works well to drive off the freeloaders. Especially the upfront $2000 damage deposit ...😎


35 posted on 10/08/2023 6:22:58 AM PDT by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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To: moovova

I say booby trap the cars using cell phone technology. Just make sure the phone is always in one’s pocket.


36 posted on 10/08/2023 6:37:22 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (e allowed )
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To: arthurus

The perp was not running away. He was still committing a felony, trying to carjack another vehicle.


37 posted on 10/08/2023 6:43:43 AM PDT by tarator
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To: moovova

What is a Km and what country are you from? \s
Try being 6’4” 220 with a pick up truck. You would of thought I was advertising a free moving company when I was younger.


38 posted on 10/08/2023 8:02:03 AM PDT by GranTorino (Bloody Lips Save Ships.)
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To: moovova

Every time I moved I changed countries and lh/rh drive side. So now I can shift with either hand while driving on the wrong side of the road.


39 posted on 10/08/2023 9:10:07 AM PDT by 5inch38gunner
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To: GranTorino

LOL...I should’ve been a little choosier while selecting a rate card. I’m strictly a “miles” guy (although I’ve lived in countries that use KMs).

RE trucks... The good news is, many folks own trucks now days, plus you can rent all sorts of “hauling” conveyances. The bad news...as grandparents, our kId’s want us to babysit while THEY move, or unpack from a move. (That really isn’t bad news.)


40 posted on 10/08/2023 9:54:55 AM PDT by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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