20 people and probably only carrying 10 rounds.
Math was against him.
On that stretch of wy 45, from Meridian to Tupelo, there are not many choices for where to have a cup of coffee or eat if you’re tired and having trouble staying awake. The story doesnt reveal if these guys were travelin thru or fresh out of a bar and bullet proof. But the whole reason there are 24 hour resturants such as Huddle House or Waffle House on major highways in small cities is to cater to travelers. There are no 24 hour resturants in Lauderdale, Scooba, Macon,etc etc on Hwy 45.There are stores that sell gas and also fried food, but the Waffle House and Huddle House chains are placed in high traffic area on major highways to serve travelers. Not drunks from Tucky’s Funk House, though that is a large amount of the chains’ customers in every location they serve.
That being said, the law enforcement in these areas should not be avoiding certain calls because of the race factor. I smell lawsuit. But the point is not lost upon me that certain areas are best passed thru. This needs to be posted and heat put on 24 hour resturants to either close up in racially challenged towns or have security cams, AND a police force willing to take that call.