Posted on 01/13/2014 12:19:26 PM PST by NautiNurse
Wesley Chapel, Florida--A couple was shot and the man was killed Monday afternoon at the Grove 16 movie theaters in Wesley Chapel, authorities said.
According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, the victims were got into an argument with another couple who were sitting in front of them. An altercation ensued, and the the male suspect shot the couple, authorities said.
Both victims were being transported to a Tampa-area hospital, but the male victim died. The female victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said..
Another patron inside the theater was able to detain the suspect until deputies arrived, and he was taken into custody, authorities said.
The theater was evacuated, closed and cordoned off. There was a large law enforcement presence at the theater just after 2 p.m.
Grove 16 is located off Interstate 75 and State Road 54 at 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd. It includes a restaurant theater called the CineBristo, but it isn't clear where in the building the shooting took place.
More information will be released as it becomes available.
Why would you be upset if someone was texting?
By 2050 news reports will be a series of grunts, chirps, belches and whistles.
Idiocracy was a documentary.
So are 1984 and Atlas Shrugged.
This can't last, something has to give.
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good one!!
Self-absorbed social media addicts don't notice that the glow of the smart phone screen is quite distracting in a darkened theater, auditorium, etc. It reflects off of eyeglasses and shiny objects, including jewelry.
True..but the article said this was during the previews and commercials, before the movie began. Generally the theaters don’t dim the lights at that time. It also said that they were making “noise” while texting.
Likely that alcohol and/or drugs are involved...either or both parties..
On the general subject of “being disrespected”:
I believe this is an offshoot of our current “You are special” culture. People have been soaked in this so long that they believe it. So everybody is walking around with an “I am special and don’t you forget it!” chip on their shoulder. Don’t you DARE even hint that any of my life choices are less than wonderful!
Contrast this with Christian theology that teaches us we are redeemed sinners who are condemned to hell without the righteousness of Christ. We are nothing without him. I walk through this world knowing that I am no better than any other sinner...just forgiven.
In the fwiw department, the First lady and I are going there next week to see Lone Survivor.
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Yup...all’s well..trust the same’s true for you and yours..Hope the holidays were happy and joyous, and best wishes for the new year.
Be prepared to go through the metal detectors at the theater..LOL
BTW..Freepmail me when you know the date/time...maybe I’ll meet you there..
Will do.
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You missed one:
“the victims were got into an argument with another couple...”
Were got?
Kewl...I assume you go to the early show...maybe we can grab a bite before or after?
Wow. What a terrible reason to die.
Homophobic!!
An altercation (at minimum popcorn) ensued, and Reeves fired his weapon once (per Pasco Co. sheriff). The single shot injured Oulsen's wife in the hand, and penetrated Oulson's chest, killing him in short duration. An off duty Sumter sheriff's deputy detained Reeves until local LEO arrived.
I think we're all thinking the same thing.
Looks like we were both wrong. Shooter was a retired cop. Victim was the cell phone user.
Retired officer arrested in Wesley Chapel theater shooting
Man bites dog indeed.
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