Posted on 12/27/2016 8:44:38 AM PST by PROCON
A Georgia gun store owner fought back against two armed suspects who attempted to rob his business Monday morning.
One suspect was left dead and the second remains at large, local media reported, but authorities are hopeful surveillance video that captured the attempted robbery will help them to identify the second suspect.
The owner of Dixie Gun and Pawn had just opened the shop with an employee when the two suspects entered wearing ski masks and armed with guns. Fearing for his safety, the shop owner pulled out his own gun and fired at the suspects, striking one and sending the other fleeing.
The injured suspect collapsed inside the store, while the second suspect drove away in a silver Dodge Magnum, leaving his wounded accomplice behind.
The injured suspect, whose name has not been released, died at the scene. The shop owner, the employee and two customers who were in the business at the time of the incident were not injured.
Authorities took statements from the shop owner, the employee and the customers, who all corroborated the account of what happened. The shop owner told reporters off-camera he felt he had no choice but to fire at the suspects.
Most agree the shop owner’s actions were justified, while others were left wondering what the suspects were thinking trying to rob a gun shop in the first place.
“It’s just amazing to see someone try to come into a gun store to rob a gun store. I mean, that was a really un-thought-out plan,” said customer Terrance Coner while shaking his head.
But Bill Bloedow, who is friends with the shop owner, said crime is high in the area.
“I hope it puts the fear in people going around trying to do this stuff, there is too much crime in this area,” Bloedow said.
Another friend, Victor Harris said the shop owner is very shaken up over the shooting.
“He’s just trying to make a living. That’s all he’s doing, and these guys come in and try to rob you and take your money and your guns,” Harris said, as he expressed sympathy for the shop owner and dead suspect alike.
Not touching that one... nope, not gonna do it.... :^)
I have a white one.
Hemi.
At least we finally have an answer to that old question;
“Just how stupid are you?”.
Brilliant.
Zip ties are easily removed and you could easily buy ammo and magazines at the gun show. Plus, we have the infamous gun show loophole. /s
“He was a good boy. He didn’t deserve to die for committin’ no armed robbery. They should have just give him the stuff and let him go. How was he suppose to take care of kids?”
Or words to that effect...
I love that scene!
They would have to have their A/C turned way down in their car because it is very warm in ATL area.
Maybe it was the cold hearts.
I put 185k on a 2001 Chrysler 300. Loved that car. Had it up to 142 in eastern Montana.
My favorite car of the series that came out with the new frame was definitely the Magnum. My “hobby” is classic rock, country, etc. bands. That car could be the ultimate gigmobile. As it is I use a first generation Scion xB.
Lazamataz wrote:
“Several places to avoid armed-robbery:
Police Evidence rooms.
Military armories.
Gold bullion storage locations.
Off-duty police bars.
Gun stores in Texas or Georgia.”
HOMES in Texas or Georgia are pretty risky as well!!! ;)
If you’re gonna die stupid, go out BIG.
“’It’s just amazing to see someone try to come into a gun store to rob a gun store. I mean, that was a really un-thought-out plan,’ said customer Diana in Wisconsin while shaking her head.”
Exactly.
But, Nature thins Her herd on a daily basis so, You Go, Girl! ;)
Dean, I saw this while picking up takeout food on the way back into town, and meant to find the story and post for you.
And GA FReeper ping. BTW, were there any mall incidents in ATL Monday, that I might have missed?
Saw it on TV news while waiting for my order yesterday evening, not this thread, just to clarify. Fox 5 ATL had covered it.
Stay away from the malls...if it’s not ISIS its Black Lives Matter.
We can send Newt Gingrich and Tom Price to Congress but turn around and vote for Hillary.
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