Posted on 11/01/2007 1:48:24 PM PDT by neal1960
Owner Says Same Man Robbed Him Earlier This Week
(Excerpt) Read more at wyff4.com ...
Deputies said an armed man went into the Kwik Mart on Highway 14 near Mutt's BBQ in Greer at about 8:30 p.m.
The store owner, Hirabmai Desai, said that the robber was the same man who had robbed him a few days ago.
Desai said he grabbed his own gun, which he keeps hidden in a plastic bag. He said the robber kept demanding money and then started shooting, so the store owner fired back.
The robber dove to the floor, jumped up, and ran away. Deputies were unable to locate him.
Seconds after the robbery, clerk Michelle Cantrell walked in.
"I could smell the power from the gun," she said. "You could smell the gunpowder real bad."
Cantrell said that Desai was visibly shaken by the robbery.
She said, "He was talking real fast, he was, his voice was quivering. He was pretty upset."
Thursday morning, a passer-by found a body about 100 yards from the store.
Deputies said that based on Desai's description of the robber, they believe it is the same man.
Greenville County sheriff's Lt. Shea Smith said, "The clothing matches. We did find a firearm around the person. So, it appears that this will be the suspect that robbed the store last night."
The man died of a bullet wound to the chest, the coroner said.
Desai was not hurt at all, but he says the robberies have left him afraid.
The coroner said that the man who was shot died within a couple house of the attempted robbery.
Now the weapon found next to the body and Desai's gun are evidence, as well as the surveillance tape of the robbery.
Lt. Shea Smith said, "State law allows you to use up to deadly force if you feel like your life is in danger .. The sheriff's office will work with the solicitor's office in the coming days to determine if charges will be filed."
I love the smell of fresh gun powder!
But they don't allow you to go after the perp's family, or abuse the corps?
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****Deputies were unable to locate him.***
****Thursday morning, a passer-by found a body about 100 yards from the store.****
Nothin’ like the slow pace of livin’ in the South;)
Lt. Shea Smith said, “State law allows you to use up to deadly force if you feel like your life is in danger...
Duh! LOL
Video of the perp getting his reward here...http://aroundtownvideo.wspa.videos.vmixcore.com/video/1549475/Store-Surveillance-Video
Are you a Democrat, a Republican, or a Southerner? Here is a little test that will help you decide. The answer can be found by posing the following question:
You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, an Islamic Terrorist with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, praises Allah, raises the knife, and charges at you. You are carrying a Glock cal 40, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do?
Democrat's Answer:
Well, that's not enough information to answer the question!
Does the man look poor or oppressed?
Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack?
Could we run away?
What does my wife think?
What about the kids?
Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of his hand?
What does the law say about this situation?
Does the Glock have appropriate safety built into it?
Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this send to society and to my children?
Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me?
Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me?
If I were to grab his knees and hold on, could my family get away while he was stabbing me?
Should I call 9-1-1?
Why is this street so deserted?
We need to raise taxes, have paint and weed day and make this a happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior.
This is all so confusing! I need to debate this with some friends for few days and try to come to a consensus.
Republican's Answer:
BANG!
Southerner's Answer:
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
Click..... (Sounds of reloading)
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
Click
Daughter: "Nice grouping, Daddy! Were those the Winchester Silver Tips or Hollow Points?"
Son: "Can I shoot the next one!"
Wife: "You ain't taking that to the Taxidermist
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I'd say he was a Republican.
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What’s the “Southerner” shooting that’s got either 9 rounds or 8+1???
Greenville’s a nice place... it’ll be even more nice now.
Very excellent!!!
LOL;)
I don’t know—I’m a technical idiot!
Good news. Just let Hillary’s crowd try to take this away from us!
Another citzen exercising his/her right to defend himself, his home and his property.
Why are they considering charges on a dead man? Sounds like something Judge Roy Bean would do/did. The Judge did set a precedent, but that was a while back.
Nothin’ like the slow pace of livin’ in the South;)
Yea,,it’ll turn up sooner or later..
Nice video, but shouldn’t there be blood?
Cool. Scratch one goblin.
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