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Police Fatally Shoot Mass. Teen Driver
AP ^ | 1/10/6

Posted on 01/10/2006 11:16:47 AM PST by SmithL

Plymouth, Mass. -- Police shot and killed a 16-year-old boy early Tuesday after he drove a car at them while fleeing the scene of a possible burglary attempt, authorities said.

The two officers opened fire, killing Anthony McGrath, following a high-speed chase that started at a liquor store in Plymouth.

"My son got a death sentence," the boy's mother, Denise McGrath, told reporters. "I want to know who killed my son for no reason at all."

(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; US: Massachusetts
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Another dead stupid criminal.
1 posted on 01/10/2006 11:16:48 AM PST by SmithL
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To: genefromjersey

Those kooky crazy McGraths.


2 posted on 01/10/2006 11:18:57 AM PST by sully777 (Blame Canada!)
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To: SmithL
"My son got a death sentence,"

And 2 good men were spared one!

3 posted on 01/10/2006 11:19:02 AM PST by Semper Paratus
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To: SmithL

Don't know the facts yet.

In general, if someone is trying to kill you with a car then you are entitled to shoot at him.

Now if you step in front of a moving car it gets blurry.


4 posted on 01/10/2006 11:19:03 AM PST by gondramB (Democracy: two wolves and a lamb voting on lunch. Liberty: a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.)
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To: SmithL
The perp:


5 posted on 01/10/2006 11:19:06 AM PST by Shalom Israel (Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.)
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To: SmithL

With a non dead just as stupid mom!!


6 posted on 01/10/2006 11:19:09 AM PST by handy old one (It is unbecoming for young men to utter maxims. Aristotle)
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To: SmithL

>> "I want to know who killed my son for no reason at all." <<

Suicide by Stupid Mother.

It is no wonder that he has no sense after being raised by someone who can't think.


7 posted on 01/10/2006 11:19:10 AM PST by sd-joe
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To: SmithL
Possible alternate title:

Police Kill Burglar, Attempted Murderer
8 posted on 01/10/2006 11:19:32 AM PST by Termite_Commander (Warning: Cynical Right-winger Ahead)
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To: SmithL

Not really enough info to know for sure, but it does appear that the police acted in self defense.


9 posted on 01/10/2006 11:19:35 AM PST by LIConFem (A fronte praecipitium, a tergo lupi.)
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To: SmithL

Didn't the mom wonder where her son was at 3:00 am????


10 posted on 01/10/2006 11:19:42 AM PST by mlc9852
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To: SmithL

Police shot and killed a 16-year-old boy early Tuesday after he drove a car at them while fleeing.

"I want to know who killed my son for no reason at all."

Police shot and killed a 16-year-old boy early Tuesday after he drove a car at them while fleeing.

I think we all know.


11 posted on 01/10/2006 11:20:00 AM PST by edcoil (Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
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To: SmithL

The kid's driving the car at the cops, and they're not supposed to defend themselves?

Still and all, I smell a lawsuit against the Town of Plymouth.


12 posted on 01/10/2006 11:20:20 AM PST by RexBeach ("There is no susbstitute for victory." -Douglas MacArthur)
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To: SmithL

"Police shot and killed a 16-year-old boy early Tuesday after he drove a car at them."


To the mother: That is why he is dead. When you threaten the life of any police officer, you should expect some form of force to be taken- including getting shot. Glad to hear that there is 1 more dirtbag off the streets.


13 posted on 01/10/2006 11:20:43 AM PST by BigTom85 (Proud Gun Owner and Member of NRA)
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To: SmithL

"Police shot and killed a 16-year-old boy early Tuesday after he drove a car at them."


To the mother: That is why he is dead. When you threaten the life of any police officer, you should expect some form of force to be taken- including getting shot. Glad to hear that there is 1 more dirtbag off the streets.


14 posted on 01/10/2006 11:21:03 AM PST by BigTom85 (Proud Gun Owner and Member of NRA)
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To: SmithL

I want to ask this mother "Where the hell was she when her son was robbing people?"


15 posted on 01/10/2006 11:21:13 AM PST by freekitty
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To: SmithL

It's the state's fault for not providing free liquor to teenagers


16 posted on 01/10/2006 11:22:02 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Democrats are guilty of whatever they scream the loudest about.)
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To: gondramB
I used to be a peace officer and I don't know exactly when the paradigm changed from getting out of the way to opening fire. Without knowing the facts it's hard to say. It seems like that it is sop to fire on a moving vehicle these days. Our policy was to not fire at or from a moving vehicle unless there was an immediate threat to our life or the life of others
17 posted on 01/10/2006 11:22:14 AM PST by vrwc0915 ("Necessity is the plea of every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants,)
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To: Semper Paratus

hate to tell ya MRS McGrath, but yeah, a car is a deadly weapon.
and yeah, his momma did raise a fool.


18 posted on 01/10/2006 11:22:21 AM PST by Rakkasan1 (Peace de Resistance! Viva la Paper towels!)
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To: freekitty

she was busy putting the "ass" back in Mass.


19 posted on 01/10/2006 11:23:22 AM PST by Rakkasan1 (Peace de Resistance! Viva la Paper towels!)
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To: SmithL

What is her 16yr old son was doing at 3:20am in a liquor store parking lot?

She should be charged with neglect and any other kids she has should be taken from her.


20 posted on 01/10/2006 11:23:31 AM PST by WestTexasWend
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