Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Suspect killed trying to rob Georgia gun shop
guns.com ^ | Dec. 27, 2016 | Jennifer Cruz

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.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: banglist; cobbcounty; darwinaward; georgia; gunshop
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-77 last
To: COBOL2Java

Not touching that one... nope, not gonna do it.... :^)


61 posted on 12/27/2016 11:18:09 AM PST by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 60 | View Replies]

To: Mr. Douglas; US_MilitaryRules

I have a white one.
Hemi.


62 posted on 12/27/2016 11:53:50 AM PST by Salamander (We're pain, we're steel. A plot of knives...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 19 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

At least we finally have an answer to that old question;

“Just how stupid are you?”.


63 posted on 12/27/2016 11:55:01 AM PST by Salamander (We're pain, we're steel. A plot of knives...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

Brilliant.


64 posted on 12/27/2016 12:01:23 PM PST by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Freedom_Is_Not_Free

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


65 posted on 12/27/2016 12:07:41 PM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 57 | View Replies]

To: raybbr

“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...


66 posted on 12/27/2016 12:09:17 PM PST by Little Ray (Freedom Before Security!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: Salamander
I think I may have seen it...


67 posted on 12/27/2016 12:12:29 PM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 62 | View Replies]

To: dfwgator

I love that scene!


68 posted on 12/27/2016 12:12:42 PM PST by NonValueAdded (#DeplorableMe #BitterClinger #HillNO! #MyPresident #MAGA)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 39 | View Replies]

To: Responsibility2nd
Perhaps it was cold, hence the ski masks.

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.

69 posted on 12/27/2016 12:12:49 PM PST by Only1choice____Freedom (If you choose not to deal with reality, reality will deal with you - and not on your terms)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 17 | View Replies]

To: Salamander

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.


70 posted on 12/27/2016 12:13:51 PM PST by Mr. Douglas (Today is your life. What are you going to do with it?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 62 | View Replies]

To: Lazamataz

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!!! ;)


71 posted on 12/27/2016 4:11:09 PM PST by Frank_2001
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

If you’re gonna die stupid, go out BIG.


72 posted on 12/27/2016 4:25:08 PM PST by TADSLOS (God Bless President-Elect Trump! God Bless the United States of America!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

“’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! ;)


73 posted on 12/27/2016 4:44:09 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: marktwain; AnAmericanMother; Apple Pan Dowdy; bfh333; Blueflag; Broker; clee1; ctdonath2; Dacula; ..

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?


74 posted on 12/28/2016 1:01:55 AM PST by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: FreedomPoster

Saw it on TV news while waiting for my order yesterday evening, not this thread, just to clarify. Fox 5 ATL had covered it.


75 posted on 12/28/2016 1:07:11 AM PST by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 74 | View Replies]

To: FreedomPoster

Stay away from the malls...if it’s not ISIS its Black Lives Matter.


76 posted on 12/28/2016 6:50:51 AM PST by Hotlanta Mike ('You can avoid reality, but you can't avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 74 | View Replies]

To: Gaffer
Yet Cobb went for Hillary by 6800 votes. I suspect it was the illegal alien vote and the cheap labor express overlords.

We can send Newt Gingrich and Tom Price to Congress but turn around and vote for Hillary.

77 posted on 12/28/2016 9:36:45 AM PST by higgmeister ( In the Shadow of The Big Chicken! - vote Trump 2016)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 50 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-77 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
Bloggers & Personal
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson