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Man Hit By Snowball Allegedly Pulls Out Gun
nbc10 ^ | December 10, 2003

Posted on 12/11/2003 6:32:48 AM PST by stainlessbanner

PHILADELPHIA -- Some children playing in the snow in West Philadelphia Wednesday got a scare when a man they hit with a snowball allegedly pulled a gun on them.

The incident allegedly happened Wednesday morning in the 4400 block of Haverford Avenue.

Police said the 51-year-old man was hit in the face with a snowball. He then reportedly pointed a gun at several kids involved.

Police have not filed charges against the man, so NBC 10 News is not releasing his name. Investigators said they are getting a search warrant for his home.


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KEYWORDS: banglist; gun; snowball
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1 posted on 12/11/2003 6:32:50 AM PST by stainlessbanner
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To: stainlessbanner
rule #1 - always leave enough time to run away, so throw the snowballs at cars, not people just standing there.
2 posted on 12/11/2003 6:36:06 AM PST by petercooper (Proud VRWC Neanderthal)
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To: stainlessbanner
Investigators said they are getting a search warrant for his home.

Why?

3 posted on 12/11/2003 6:46:23 AM PST by doodad
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To: stainlessbanner
I'm sure the snowballs were only thrown with brotherly love.
4 posted on 12/11/2003 6:48:11 AM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: petercooper; biblewonk; *bang_list
Man Hit By Snowball Allegedly Pulls Out Gun

Seems reasonable. That oughtta teach the little $#!+s a lesson. ;O)

Investigators said they are getting a search warrant for his home.

I wonder on what grounds.

5 posted on 12/11/2003 6:49:14 AM PST by newgeezer (What part of "shall not be infringed" does the nanny state fail to understand?)
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To: doodad
So they can search his home. :|
6 posted on 12/11/2003 6:50:06 AM PST by palmer (Solutions, not slogans -JFKerry)
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To: petercooper
rule#2 - hide in the woods and lob the snowballs at cars from behind bushes, trees, etc.

Don't forget your camo
7 posted on 12/11/2003 6:50:10 AM PST by eyespysomething
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To: stainlessbanner
He should have secretely made a snow ball and put it in his freezer to get the kids at a later date (summer).
8 posted on 12/11/2003 6:51:00 AM PST by CSM (Councilmember Carol Schwartz (R.-at large), my new hero! The Anti anti Smoke Gnatzie!)
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To: palmer
AHHH I see.
9 posted on 12/11/2003 6:54:22 AM PST by doodad
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To: stainlessbanner; dighton; general_re; hellinahandcart
Some children playing in the snow in West Philadelphia Wednesday got a scare when a man they hit with a snowball allegedly pulled a gun on them.

How much is that worth in emotional trauma lawsuit dollars? This man certainly isn't with the times. At least these precious tykes know better than to break into his home. Well, at least until he is locked up.

10 posted on 12/11/2003 6:55:24 AM PST by Thinkin' Gal
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To: newgeezer
There are snowballs and then there are snowballs.
11 posted on 12/11/2003 6:58:35 AM PST by biblewonk (I must try to answer all bible questions.)
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To: biblewonk
Don't bring a snowball to a gunfight.
12 posted on 12/11/2003 7:03:05 AM PST by newgeezer (What part of "shall not be infringed" does the nanny state fail to understand?)
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To: eyespysomething
rule #3 - don't "call for" the dorky slow tattletale kid on the days you go throwing snowballs as he becomes a liability
13 posted on 12/11/2003 7:05:29 AM PST by petercooper (Proud VRWC Neanderthal)
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14 posted on 12/11/2003 7:12:55 AM PST by stainlessbanner
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To: Thinkin' Gal; hellinahandcart
Police said the 51-year-old man was hit in the face with a snowball. He then reportedly pointed a gun at several kids involved.

What if it hadn't been a bunch of kids? Next time he might not be so lucky...

15 posted on 12/11/2003 7:15:16 AM PST by general_re (Knife goes in, guts come out! That's what Osaka Food Concern is all about!)
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To: stainlessbanner
The guy should hurry up and make a snow gun, dye it black and put it in his freezer. Make sure the search finds it, problem solved.
16 posted on 12/11/2003 7:16:55 AM PST by E.Allen
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To: stainlessbanner
Not filed charges so they aren't releasing his name? What? Since when? Have they filed charges on Michael Jackson?

No, my bet is that they haven't released the name of the 51 year old man for another reason; he is either black, a politician, or a city cop.

17 posted on 12/11/2003 7:21:36 AM PST by Tacis
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To: newgeezer
I wonder on what grounds.

He is alleged to have pointed a weapon at the kids.

18 posted on 12/11/2003 7:29:32 AM PST by af_vet_1981
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To: stainlessbanner
Don't bring a snowball to a gun fight.
19 posted on 12/11/2003 7:35:14 AM PST by zencat
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To: stainlessbanner
Good thing they didn't throw tomatoes.
20 posted on 12/11/2003 7:39:11 AM PST by Cooter
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