Airman Shoots Burglar, Gives First Aid

Military.com ^ | October 24, 2008 | Associated Press

[Terrence DoGood]

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Police say an Air Force sergeant shot an intruder at his apartment, then gave the man first aid while waiting for police officers to arrive.

Fayetteville police said Staff Sgt. Jared Johnson came home Thursday afternoon to find two men inside, The Fayetteville Observer reported Friday. Police Sgt. Samuel Oates said Johnson shot one man in the leg.

Neighbor Jamal Triplett said he heard the gunshot and saw Johnson outside tending to the man’s wound while calling 911.

[mnehring]

I pray the robber doesn’t sue him.

[Lou L]

So, will there be a follow-on lawsuit against this airman for violating the would-be robbers civil rights to redistribution?

[i_dont_chat]

The homeowner will be charged with practicing medicine without a license.

[i_dont_chat]

Or, maybe he simply wanted to stop the bleeding on his carpet?

[Terrence DoGood]

He should have killed him to avoid a potential suit - sad, but true

[allmendream]

Air Force training includes marksmanship and basic first aid.

“Live in Fame or go down in Flame. Nothing can stop the U.S. Air Force.”

[Terrence DoGood]

I just had to requalify recently and we’re taught “two to the body, one to the head”. This guy actually got off light!

[mgc1122]

LOL ... giving CPR without stopping blood flow is a quick way to cause the perp to go DRT. And it looks good on news footage cause “they tried”.

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

“DRT” ?

[70th Division]

I just hate it when articles are incomplete. What was the make, model and caliber?

[stefanbatory]

Dead Right There

[areukiddingme1]

“I pray the robber doesn’t sue him.”

That’s why I always say; “when in doubt - empty the clip”...dead men do not sue.

[Pontiac]

Most said they were pleased that Johnson protected his property. One unidentified man said he would be "very upset" if shooting the suspect gets Johnson in trouble.

"He just protected himself," Triplett said. "I'd do the same thing. I'm glad he did it."

My feelings exactly, I like the Sergeant’s neighbors.

[Natchez Hawk]

First Aid for burglar (should) = Dumping the clip.

[mgc1122]

““DRT” ?’

Dead Right There ...

[hiredhand]

If the first round had been placed well (headshot!), bleeding would have been minimized!

[Pontiac]

Any video on-line?

[Attention Surplus Disorder]

Thanks, guys! Somehow I knew they first letter was DEAD, but I needed the embellishment to complete the picture, LOL.

[Cobra64]

Clip?