Posted on 01/10/2023 3:43:11 PM PST by Morgana
A 13-year-old boy in Washington, DC, was shot and killed by a homeowner who claimed he was breaking into cars. The community is demanding the shooter's identity be revealed.
Karon Blake was fatally shot with a legally registered firearm on Quincy Street around 4am on January 7 by an unidentified homeowner who heard noises outside of his home and thought someone was 'tampering with a vehicle,' DC Police reported.
The teenager and the man reportedly got into a confrontation before the shooting occurred, and after shooting him, the homeowner did perform CPR.
Blake, who was found by police with multiple gunshot wounds and is believed to have been unarmed, was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Two other youths are suspected of fleeing the scene after the homeowner approached them.
Police also said they found a stolen car in the area and believed the Brookland Middle Schooler had used it, according to NBC Washington.
Now, the local community is demanding the homeowner's identity be released and that he be charged with murder.
DC Police have said they are talking to the US Attorney's Office to decide if charges should be fired. Identities are typically not released until charges are filed, but the community members are demanding a name now.
'Vigilante behavior is not the way to go about it,' Frankie Seabron, a member of the DC Safety Squad - an activist group - said. 'We really should value people more than we value property.'
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Good news story of the day. Sorry...not sure why age is a reason to make an excuse. The person could have no idea of the age of the thief.
Bad parenting is the cause of this kid’s death. What the heck was he doing wandering the street at 4 am?
“We really should value people more than we value property” Who is the “we” this jerk is referring to. I personally value a shovel full of cow shit more than I do these feral punks. At least cow shit’s good for something.
If you steal someone’s property, you steal all the hours or years of labor to acquire that property. You make someone your slave.
Many excuse the theft. “He’s rich, he can afford it.” “Insurance will pay for it.” “He’s white, he owes it back.”
But the criminal mindset impoverishes the culture that embraces it, and makes life brutish and short.
Conquest enriches the conquerors, but that requires scale and organization; the morality is the same.
“He attacked me and I feared for my life. Please talk to my lawyer.”
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What are you saying?
It sounds as if he is saying people can't really get around without their cars, which cost half-a-year's wages for most people--as a horse did, in the old days. So, stealing a car is a serious threat to the owner's livelihood--and perhaps his life, in a neighborhood like that, where you wouldn't want to walk unprotected.
Did you find his analogy unclear?
Corrupt DC Councilman who trying to make a name for himself.
https://dccouncil.gov/council/ward-5-councilmember-zachary-parker/
DemocRats have put stronger chains on Blacks than the slave masters of old ever forged.
My new tagline.
that’ll do it...
Bingo.
Petworth area. A once rebounding part of DC that is turning back into a crime filled sheet hole because of the crappy mayor and dim politicians. No wonder 10% of the residents moved out in the past few years.
No, the shooter should not be named. Karon’s parents are the ones who should be called out for being lousy parents and allowing their kid to wander the streets at all hours of the night. But, I’m sure there’s only one parent.
Do you believe car thieves should be shot or hanged without a trial?
We will probably see more of this. Democratic politicians. Police are forbidden from doing anything. Citizens buying firearms. The Supreme Court protecting the 2nd amendment.
Go traveling in a pack at 4 AM, committing property crimes, don’t be surprised if you suddenly get a couple of extra holes in your body.
Sorry for being callous about it.
No, not really. One already knows where his dad was, but where was his mom?
Sounds like he was a Social Worker.
Nice platitude if it's not your stuff being stolen.
Automobiles are todays horses and horse thieves were shot or hanged. So, building upon the SCOTUS Bruen decision, where is the historical precedent that citizens dealing with horse thieves is unlawful?
He is oh so young, mommy’s little doll UNTILL its a 6year old that blasts the teacher at point blank range.
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