New Orleans Legal Gun Carrier Stops Mass Shooting

Gun Watch ^ | 2 February, 2016 | Dean Weingarten

[marktwain]

On the afternoon of 31 January, 2016, some ATVs were getting gas at the intersection of Claiborne and Esplanade Avenues in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Richard Macklin pulled up in a white Volvo.  Macklin is believed to have been the aggressor in the incident.  He pulled out a firearm and opened fire on the ATV riders.  Three were wounded before anyone returned fire.


One of the wounded was armed.  He drew his legally carried weapon and fired at Macklin, wounding him in the head and stopping the attack.  From  nola.gov/nopd:

Based on the initial investigation, detectives learned that a group of individuals were driving ATVs and had arrived at the location to get gas. At that time, a man driving a white Volvo, later identified as Macklin, pulled up to the gas station where he and the group began to argue. Macklin then pulled out a weapon and fired several shots at the group, striking three males ages 30, 31 and 32. One of the victims then pulled out a weapon and returned fire, striking Macklin in the head.

 During the initial investigation, officers believe that the person who fired back did so in legitimate defense of self and others:

At this time, detectives believe it was an act of self-defense. He was also carrying a legal weapon, that was registered to him and that he had a concealed carry permit to carry.

 For those who say that armed citizens and especially concealed carry permit holders, never stop mass shootings, this is a counter example that proves them wrong.

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[marktwain]

Six ATV riders attacked. Three Wounded. One of the wounded has a gun and fires back, stopping the attack.

[unixfox]

Surely Obozo will have something to say about this.

[umgud]

I’m glad you spread this word.

[MisterArtery]

Wow, 11 months in the future. Must be wishful thinking.

[MisterArtery]

Whoops, my bad.

[Secret Agent Man]

Potential road rage incident?

[marktwain]

Update: From the advocate.com:

Police said in the arrest report that statements from victims and witnesses made it “evident” that Macklin was the aggressor and responsible for the shooting.

Friedman, the magistrate commissioner, found probable cause in relation to the shooting for the three counts of attempted second-degree murder as well as illegal use of a weapon, illegal carrying of a weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Macklin was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Texas in 2009, according to court records, and also has previous convictions in New Orleans for domestic abuse, battery and violations of a protective order.

http://theadvocate.com/news/neworleans/neworleansnews/14759629-123/new-orleans-gas-station-shooter-sent-from-hospital-to-jail-claimed-self-defense

[Charles Martel]

An earlier posting of this was the first I’d heard of New Orleans having problems involving gangs of ATV riders. Sounds like the place is officially turning “Mad Max”.

[ssfromla]

... illegal use of a weapon, illegal carrying of a weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon.

O-O Must've been that damn gun show loophole again. /sarc

Macklin was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in Texas in 2009, according to court records, and also has previous convictions in New Orleans for domestic abuse, battery and violations of a protective order.

Who let this PoS out of jail after a slap on the wrist?

If the ATV driver got a good enough shot, Mr Macklin will soon need a coffin instead of a corrupt judge.

[marktwain]

Three of the six riders fled the shooting and were arrested for riding on the streets without proper licenses.

Five ATVs were confiscated.