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Posted on 04/22/2005 7:16:46 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
In what some police officers des-cribed as a shootout that “looked like it was a movie,” a suspected gunman who allegedly took part in an attempted home invasion robbery last Monday was shot four times by his intended victim, police from the 69th Precinct said. The victim’s name was not re-leased.
The suspect, Negus Martin, 21, of Brooklyn Avenue, and another man, had apparently followed the victim as he entered his home on Flatlands Avenue near Rockaway Parkway at about 7:45 p.m. on March 21 and, wielding handguns, forced their way inside, also menacing his wife.
As they forced the man and his wife to go to the basement, the victim’s wife distracted Martin, police said, giving the victim a chance to swing around, grab the gun from Martin’s hand and force both suspects back to the front door.
As the second man aimed his wea-pon in his direction, the victim drew his own licensed 9mm handgun and fired, wounding Martin, who fell to the outside steps of the house. The second suspect aimed his gun at the victim again while helping Martin to his feet and the victim fired “several more shots” at the two suspects, who fled in a waiting car, according to police. Neither the victim nor his wife was wounded in the shootout.
Less than an hour later, Martin walked into Kings County Hospital with four gunshot wounds to his chest and arms.
Hospital authorities immediately called police and local detectives interrogated the suspect. He was later positively identified by the victim, police said. They are still searching for the second suspect and ask that anyone with information call the local detective squad at (718) 257-6215.
According to local authorities, there were no charges filed against the victim who shot Martin.
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Another one here. . .
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1389470/posts
Perhaps the authorities in New York are becoming more enlightened.
That's it...
No more carrying a 9mm for me!
Half-decent aiming (at least he got one perp in the chest, while the second perp got away), bad ammo. In 9 mm, +P+ Cor-bon or Hydra-Shock were needed. The perp was not supposed to walk into the hospital under his own power, but should have been carried out.
I've only ever loaded Corbons or HydraShocks in my 9mm or my .40 S&W, but I just bought an Ultralite .38 Special for summer carry. I was going to go with HydraShock +P. Whaddaya think?
Memo to self: check these out later.
Let the caliber debates begin.........:o)
I am familiar with Kings County. He'll catch his death in that joint that's fer sure.
Wow wonders never cease. The DA must be away on vacation!
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "
Less than an hour later, Martin walked into Kings County Hospital with four gunshot wounds to his chest and arms.
Hospital authorities immediately called police and local detectives interrogated the suspect. He was later positively identified by the victim, police said. They are still searching for the second suspect and ask that anyone with information call the local detective squad at (718) 257-6215.
According to local authorities, there were no charges filed against the victim who shot Martin."
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Thanks Mr. Mojo.
I love stories with a happy ending...now hopefully someone will find that second suspect ASAP.
http://www.rbcd.net
http://www.rbcd.net/Personal%20Defense%20Ammo.htm
Don't toss any caliber just tune yer ammunition........just my opinion of course.
..We'll ask an expert. :)
Actually, I feel pretty confident carrying HydraShoks in all of my cals.
I'd like to know the answer to your question also.
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