Posted on 11/02/2023 3:12:36 PM PDT by Navy Patriot
Boom, a direct hit to the side of the shoplifter’s head. He’s knocked out cold and drops to the floor like a ton of bricks.
Our hero retreats back to stocking the shelves or whatever he was up to before putting his impressive 2-liter throwing skills on display. The security guard then jumps into action by tending to the downed thief.
(Excerpt) Read more at outkick.com ...
Indeed.
“He will be charged … assault”
That’s quite possible. I was an armed security guard years ago. This would be the kind of video used in training to discuss where that fine line begins and ends.
Fortunately for the thrower, he did so after the alleged perp got into a physical altercation with security. You are allowed to use equal force or one “notch” above what the alleged perp is using. But it is truly a gray area. Lots of case law.
Further, the thrower deserves a reward but might be at risk of being fired under the policies of many large corporations. It has ramifications on the cost of insurance.
Sad state when criminals are considered victims and victims are considered victims. But kudos to the thrower anyway. It’s how it SHOULD be done.
Looked to me like the “thrower” was simply helping the other young man with his shopping ...
he must have noticed that the “downed” young shopper had forgotten his soda...
a simple toss to save a few steps ... accidents happen
Good one
Dr. Pepper making a house call
that was impressive. Love to see good people fighting back. Our government has failed us at all levels. Time to take it back.
Ditto
Not the US. Likely SE Asia or Africa, based on weird placements and building configuration.
A most excellent throw.
I agree, just a good citizen assisting a “shopper” that had forgotten something on his list.
I also have a very bad memory, ... if necessary.
Have the major league scouts signed this guy yet?
Ha. Dedication so rare these days.
Too bad it wasn’t a glass bottle.
I was wondering about that. I’ve seen various bloggers post this but no jurisdiction is ever mentioned.
Man, that baby had some Nolan Ryan type heat on it.
The way I see it the perp was assaulting another employee with a shopping cart. The employee who threw the bottle was defending him. That’s my story and I am sticking to it!
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