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Woman kills attacker (Detroit)
Detroit Free Press ^ | April 14, 2004 | Cecil Angel

Posted on 04/14/2004 5:27:24 AM PDT by Gun142

Edited on 05/07/2004 7:13:25 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

A woman shot an armed man to death Tuesday after he attacked her as she was entering her east-side Detroit home, police said.

The woman, who owns a car dealership, was at the side door of her home in the 15200 block of Troester at 7:45 p.m. when a man ran up behind her brandishing a nickel-plated handgun, Officer Derek Jones said.


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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: bang; banglist; ccw; justice; selfdefense
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One for the good guys/girls.
1 posted on 04/14/2004 5:27:24 AM PDT by Gun142
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To: Gun142
We cannot have "ordinary citizens" using firearms to protect themselves. She should have not resisted, given the perp what he wanted, then dialed 911 and wait for the police.

One does have to wonder though, why do the police carry guns? Protect themselves????

2 posted on 04/14/2004 5:32:36 AM PDT by cynicom
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To: Gun142
Guess he picked the wrong house this time.......
3 posted on 04/14/2004 5:33:00 AM PDT by nuconvert ("America will never be intimidated by thugs and assassins." ( President Bush 3-20-04))
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To: Gun142
My brother hates guns. He often says, "Many people wish they had never bought the gun after it accidently kills a member of their family. Happens all the time. But, have you EVER heard of someone being glad they had the gun? 'Ooh, having that gun really saved my life.' No one ever says that!"

He's an idiot. I've refuted him many times (with articles like this one) and he pretends they don't exist and makes the same speech, all over again, at the next family gathering. Big Kool-Aid drinker.

4 posted on 04/14/2004 5:35:06 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (You can see it coming like a train on a track.)
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To: *bang_list
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5 posted on 04/14/2004 5:35:14 AM PDT by Gun142 (Where Will You Be When You Get Where You're Going? -- Jerry Clower)
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To: nuconvert
In Detroit, she will still be treated like the criminal. I predict tens of thousands in lawyer fees and eventual bankruptcy.

Of course, she can kiss her pistol goodbye.
6 posted on 04/14/2004 5:35:15 AM PDT by Peter J. Huss
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To: Gun142
I thought the last line of these types of articles was supposed to be: Pending an investigation, the D.A. will decide whether to file charges against the woman.

Now there is one less bad guy to worry about. His family will probably sue though, she could have just given him what he wanted, she didn't have to kill him.
7 posted on 04/14/2004 5:37:03 AM PDT by WV Mountain Mama (People make things happen, watch things happen or say "what the hell just happened?" Which are you?)
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To: ClearCase_guy
I agree with you. Your brother is an idiot. No offense intended.
8 posted on 04/14/2004 5:38:49 AM PDT by Conspiracy Guy (Happily Freeping since January 22, 2003. Dollar Per Day Donor's Club. Member FDIC.)
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To: Peter J. Huss
No "Make my day" law there?

9 posted on 04/14/2004 5:39:33 AM PDT by nuconvert ("America will never be intimidated by thugs and assassins." ( President Bush 3-20-04))
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To: ClearCase_guy
My neighbors are the same way. My husband and I always wondered why people like this just don't put up signs in their yard saying that they are unarmed, peaceful hippy types. Something tells me they would be afraid that they would be robbed quickly.
10 posted on 04/14/2004 5:39:40 AM PDT by WV Mountain Mama (People make things happen, watch things happen or say "what the hell just happened?" Which are you?)
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To: Gun142
Detroit police said citywide, at least eight people were shot in less than four hours Tuesday night. At least four of them were killed in the incidents which included a carjacking and an incident police said was drug related.

They just had to lump this woman in with gun-wielding criminals, didn't they?

11 posted on 04/14/2004 5:41:08 AM PDT by hellinahandcart
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To: hellinahandcart
yup....they did.
12 posted on 04/14/2004 5:42:45 AM PDT by nuconvert ("America will never be intimidated by thugs and assassins." ( President Bush 3-20-04))
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To: ClearCase_guy
He's an idiot. I've refuted him many times (with articles like this one) and he pretends they don't exist and makes the same speech, all over again, at the next family gathering. Big Kool-Aid drinker.

Idiot brothers are a plague!

I've got one also.

I think the President has one too.

13 posted on 04/14/2004 5:44:41 AM PDT by CROSSHIGHWAYMAN (I don't believe anything a Democrat says. Bill Clinton set the standard!)
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To: Gun142
The cops a;ways show after the crime, had she not been armed the tape around the crime scene would have had her in the center, DEAD.
14 posted on 04/14/2004 5:47:29 AM PDT by boomop1
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To: Gun142
In Florida, the fact that he was inside her house, as was she, meansshe did not have to retreat, and could use deadly force to defend herself.

The "Castle Defense."

Remember, if you ever have to use a weapon "He said he was going to kill me. He had a _______. I believed him. Now, I will say nothing more before I speak with my lawyer.

If further questioned: "He said he was going to kill me. He had a _______. I believed him. Now, I will say nothing more before I speak with my lawyer."

"He said he was going to kill me. He had a _______. I believed him. Now, I will say nothing more before I speak with my lawyer."

etc.
15 posted on 04/14/2004 5:48:33 AM PDT by MindBender26 (For more news as it happens, news first, fast, 5 minutes sooner, stay tuned to FReeper Radio!)
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To: ClearCase_guy
He's a typical liberal, huh? Ignores any facts that conflict with their own views, while taking other statistics and information out of context in any way they can to support their own flawed position?
16 posted on 04/14/2004 5:52:10 AM PDT by TheBattman (Leadership = http://www.georgewbush.com/)
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To: Gun142
Yep....no way being told by callous govt. officals...that she should have dialed 911 would have been sage advice...

GUNS SAVE LIVES......

17 posted on 04/14/2004 5:53:50 AM PDT by joesnuffy (Moderate Islam Is For Dilettantes)
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To: ClearCase_guy
have you EVER heard of someone being glad they had the gun?

You don't really need a gun until you need a gun then you really need a gun.

18 posted on 04/14/2004 5:57:45 AM PDT by Jeff Gordon (LWS - Legislating While Stupid. Someone should make this illegal.)
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To: ClearCase_guy
Big Kool-Aid drinker.

Maybe you could surprise him with Jim Jones' Recipe.

19 posted on 04/14/2004 6:00:47 AM PDT by TruthShallSetYouFree
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To: Gun142
The gun was loaded and being carried in her purse? Is this legal in Detroit?
20 posted on 04/14/2004 6:04:00 AM PDT by HankReardon
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