Posted on 09/06/2005 10:35:36 PM PDT by BurbankKarl
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. A well-known Florida newspaper says one of its reporters was shot and wounded while covering the hurricane aftermath in Baton Rouge.
The St. Petersburg Times says Marcus Franklin was shot Monday night while on his way back to a motel. The newspaper says the reporter was at a stop sign in a dimly-lit area when a man with a revolver walked up to the car and asked for his money. Franklin says he heard a pop but didn't realize he'd been shot in the stomach until he started driving off.
The 34-year-old journalist called 9-1-1 and was taken to the hospital. He was treated and released. Doctors decided not to remove the bullet, saying it was too risky. Officials say he was expected to fly back to St. Petersburg earlier today.
And I am ashamed that so many people in our society are savages.
Bravo, brilliant, your post resounds, and I second it heartily.
Thank you.
I'm sorry, but there are racists here on FreeRepublic, just like everywhere else.
As for dealing with facts, there aren't any yet with regards to the shooter, just supposition based on statistics.
Hehehee - sick, just sick! Hehehe.
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