Man shoots friend in argument over height of late soul singer James Brown

Breitbart.com ^ | Jan 11 10:29 AM US/Eastern | Breitbart.com

[cdbull23]

ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - A man shot a friend when the two got into an argument over James Brown's height, police said.

Dan Gulley Jr. was charged with assault in the shooting of David James Brooks Jr., police said. Officers said the men were at a friend's home on Monday when, according to witnesses, the argument over the height of the late "Godfather of Soul" escalated, with Gulley, 70, shooting Brooks, 62, twice in the abdomen.

Brooks went to his car, got a gun and shot at Gulley but missed, then went to the police station, officers said.

Gulley also went to the station and told police he had shot Brooks. He remained in the Escambia County Jail on Wednesday.

Brooks was taken to a hospital, but information on his condition was not available.

The Mobile, Ala., Press-Register newspaper said officers did not believe alcohol was a factor in the argument.

Brown, who was known to wear lifts, died of heart failure Dec. 25 at age 73. Accounts of his height vary.

[cdbull23]

Well, made ME laugh...

[word_warrior_bob]

Men will get testy over a couple of inches.

[Gay State Conservative]

What's astounded me is that James Brown hasn't been buried yet.It seems that a battle is brewing among various people/factions in his circle.

[RightResponse]

I feel good...

[RightResponse]

..you knew that I would

[Dianna]

Men will get testy over a couple of inches.

Even when it isn't a personal issue, apparently.

[JRios1968]

[wideawake]

The Mobile, Ala., Press-Register newspaper said officers did not believe alcohol was a factor in the argument.

Now that's crazy.

[jaydubya2]

Well, Who was right?

[Wolfie]

Short temper?

[cdbull23]

I heard he's being buried in a casket made from solid gold. Hmm, remind me to look into "archaeological digs" as a future hobby. I've got college loans to look after.

[mwyounce]

Well, Who was right?

Obviously, Mr. Gulley..... Do you want to argue that he wasn't?

(I thought the same thing when I read the article).

[Pharmboy]

From IMDB.com:



Biography for
James Brown (I)
Birth name
James Joseph Brown

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Nickname
The Godfather of Soul
The Minister of the New New Super Heavy Funk
The Hardest Working Man in Show Business
Soul Brother Number One
Mr. Dynamite
The Godfather of Funk

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Height
5' 6" (1.68 m)

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[garyhope]

ROTFLOL!!

Thanks, I enjoyed that.

[4yearlurker]

Since Mr. Brown is now lying down shouldn't they argue about his length?

I think I just left the door open....

[PBRSTREETGANG]

Totally understandable.

There is NOTHING more important than the height of late soul singer James Brown.

[kenth]

I remember the good old days when it took a dispute over french fries to get shot. Now people are really nuts.

[kenth]

Ohh, that's horrible and completely tasteless.


lol.

[JRios1968]

Ohh, that's horrible and completely tasteless.

You're welcome!