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Woman with concealed carry license shoots boy, 13, trying to break into parked car in Hyde Park: CPD
ABC News Local ^ | July 29, 2022 | By Sun-Times Media Wire

Posted on 07/30/2022 2:25:19 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer

CHICAGO -- A 13-year-old boy was shot Friday after he and at least three others tried to break into a parked vehicle in Hyde Park on the South Side, police said.

About 8 p.m., the boy was among "four to five" men who were trying to breach a parked car in the 1100 block of East 52nd Street when the vehicle's owner, a 34-year-old woman, confronted the group, Chicago police said.

One of the men brandished a handgun, but the woman, who possesses a valid concealed carry license, fired her gun and struck the 13-year-old in the neck, police said.

The boy was transported to Comer Children's Hospital in fair condition, police said.

The other men fled the scene.

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To: Bayard

The boy was transported to Comer Children’s Hospital in fair condition, police said.


61 posted on 07/30/2022 3:20:57 PM PDT by al_c (Democrats: Party over Common Sense)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The author of this article seems to know the meanings of the words “boy,” “woman,” and “men.” Many others don’t.

It makes sure we know that the one who was shot was a “boy,” aged 13, so we will have sympathy for him. I don’t.

Since there were at least 5 of them breaking into her car, she had the absolute right to shoot them all, and to kill them. Or to drive away even if they were in front of the car.

The left wants to take this right away from us, and to make us bow down in submission to a group that has been chosen as our heirs.


62 posted on 07/30/2022 3:20:59 PM PDT by I want the USA back (Damn it! We need Trump! America First!)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“The other men fled the scene.”

Well, maybe the other “males” fled the scene - there was not a “man” among them.


63 posted on 07/30/2022 3:22:28 PM PDT by DennisR (Look around - God gives countless clues that He does, indeed, exist.)
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To: Freedom_Is_Not_Free

In the Bible, theft was punished by death.


64 posted on 07/30/2022 3:24:46 PM PDT by Tudorfly (All things are possible within the will of God.)
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To: GingisK

Story said one of the BGs pulled a gun on her.

She was in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury.

Good shoot.


65 posted on 07/30/2022 3:27:27 PM PDT by Jim Noble (I’ve stumbled on the side of twelve misty mountains)
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To: gundog
He lived. His singing voice may be damaged.

Does that mean he is no longer an aspiring rapper? 😀🤭

66 posted on 07/30/2022 3:27:49 PM PDT by Mark17 (Retired USAF air traffic controller. Father of USAF pilot. USAF aviation runs in the family )
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To: Robert DeLong

Thanks. My make believe quote was for a generic case but I didn’t make that clear. I’m glad the kid didn’t die, and hopefully this will be one of those life-changing events that turns his life around. One can hope.

I wonder how hard the cops will look for the other people that were involved?


67 posted on 07/30/2022 3:29:21 PM PDT by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant. Never Fearful.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Nice Stop.


68 posted on 07/30/2022 3:29:40 PM PDT by Radix (Kamala Harris is absolutely ineligible to be VP or President, Constitutionally. )
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To: old curmudgeon

Yep.

In Minnesota, she goes to prison.


69 posted on 07/30/2022 3:29:49 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo (The best things in life aren't things.)
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To: old curmudgeon

You are correct, unfortunately.

If the world was right. somebody steal your car should be shot first....ie don’t steal people’ stuff.


70 posted on 07/30/2022 3:32:14 PM PDT by SteelPSUGOP
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To: GingisK

One of them pointed a gun at her, but, still, it is Illinois.


71 posted on 07/30/2022 3:33:43 PM PDT by Eagles6 (Welcome to the Matrix . Orwell's "1984" was a warning, not an instruction manual.)
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To: Freedom_Is_Not_Free

A car costs on average $46,000. The median wage before taxes for 25-34 yo is $60,000. After taking out taxes and living expenses these cockroaches in human form were stealing about 5 years of her life. Shooting all of them would have been best, but shooting one of them was better than none.

Bedwetters say “Things aren’t worth a human life.” But things COST portions of the victims’ lives. A career criminal may well steal several lifetimes over the course of their careers. Point two what constitutes the difference between an animal and a human? Humans have consciences and don’t prey on their fellow man. Animals satisfy their wants without regard to others - so they may have human form, but they’re only animals.


72 posted on 07/30/2022 3:35:30 PM PDT by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy - EVs a solution for which there is no problem)
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To: Mr.Unique

The author thought the blm bonfire was getting low, so, it needed some gasoline.


73 posted on 07/30/2022 3:35:56 PM PDT by Eagles6 (Welcome to the Matrix . Orwell's "1984" was a warning, not an instruction manual.)
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To: Freedom_Is_Not_Free
I don’t think auto theft should be a death sentence but I have to confess, if people shot every criminal on sight, the odds are crimes would plummet

The "Broken Windows Theory" in action.

74 posted on 07/30/2022 3:41:32 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: gundog
He lived. His singing voice may be damaged.

You mean rapping ability.

75 posted on 07/30/2022 3:42:20 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: TalBlack

6 inches higher and the yute would be in the morgue with a toe tag. Mores the pitty.


76 posted on 07/30/2022 3:48:07 PM PDT by technically right
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To: TheWriterTX

True dat. 🙂


77 posted on 07/30/2022 3:48:20 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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To: 21twelve

They have forgotten about it already, I’m sure. But they might get them on another one. 🙂


78 posted on 07/30/2022 3:49:51 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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To: Red in Blue PA

https://alleghenyattorneys.com/blog/what-are-the-rules-for-self-defense-in-pennsylvania/

A plain English explanation of the law in PA.

Note that he points out that if you provoke the confrontation, you lose the right to claim self defense.

Unfortunately that gives the prosecutor a lot of freedom to abuse your right to self defense. Remember why we have courts and judges. It is because o n almost any subject people disagree. Two lawyers will read a contract and each will swear that it means opposites. And they read the law with the same attitude. It is their means of self defense, for if every one read the law and reached the same conclusion, there would be no need for lawyers....they would starve.

I would not say “do” or “don’t”. But I do say be aware that you could be putting your neck in the noose.

The woman really made a bad mistake for other reasons. Suppose the bad guys were MS-13, all armed. She would be dead. She is a terrible shot. She shot at the guy with a gun and hit the kid. How long would she have lasted against a real hard nosed criminal? About two seconds.

Smart people pull a gun only when there is only one way to stay alive. And smart people practice and avoid situations where they might need to shoot.

The best tactic for self defense is to avoid situations where you might need self defense.


79 posted on 07/30/2022 3:53:05 PM PDT by old curmudgeon (There is no situation so bad that the federal government can not make worse.)
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To: GingisK

One of the members of the gang brandished a gun.


80 posted on 07/30/2022 3:53:34 PM PDT by Fido969 (45 is Superman! )
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