Dog Walker Shoots Armed Teen Robber, Police Say

MyFoxDallas ^ | Dec. 18, 2008 | n/a

[smokingfrog]

A man walking his dog in Terrell on Wednesday shot and critically wounded an armed 17-year-old robber, police said.

The incident happened at about 10:20 p.m. in Ben Gill Park in the 100 block of Lions Club Lane where, police said, a group of teen robbers surrounded the man.

According to investigators, when a boy in the group pulled out a gun, the man, a licensed concealed handgun owner, fired shots.

The teen was apparently struck in the head and was listed in critical condition at Parkland Hospital. His weapon was recovered at the scene and later determined to be stolen during a separate offense in Terrell, according to police.

Three other teen suspects fled the scene in a vehicle that was recovered in the 300 block of S. Park Street, police said.

Police identified the teen gunman and one of the other suspects, and were working to ID the two remaining boys.

The robbery victim was not injured.

[smokingfrog]

Score one for the good guys.

[kbennkc]

Whoa , I read it too fast and thought the dog had been hit in the head . Thank goodness the dog was unhurt .

[fwdude]

Don't expect this story to be trumpeted by the Lamestream media.

[thefactor]

jeez, this is one cop who loves this kinda story.

[hometoroost]

Some days you pick a victim somedays you pick an armed citizen. Occupational hazard.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Dollars to doughnuts it was not a German Shepherd.

Showing the gun wouldn’t even be necessary.

[hometoroost]

The dog was hurt. The guy’s pet is just fine though.

[guido911]

At least we know one dumbass reporter will not be around to question the dog walker’s motive in shooting that thug.

http://patdollard.com/2008/03/reporter-fired-after-harassing-old-man-who-killed-to-protect-himself-with-video/

[Colonel Kangaroo]

Three other teen suspects fled the scene in a vehicle that was recovered in the 300 block of S. Park Street, police said.

Who called the ambulance for the wounded kid? Seems like the three brats that ran off showed great bravery, loyalty and concern for their fallen friend. With friends like those who needs enemies.

[eastforker]

You Know, if more and more armed citizens would walk thier dog in the evening like this guy, crime would soon be a thing of the past.

[Evil Slayer]

I've had a CC permit and carried for over 5 years now. Never go anywhere without protection. Been lucky so far but would have done the same if in a similar situation. Once a gun is pulled on me, the attacker loses all his right to life.

[Colonel Kangaroo]

Thanks for posting that! The story of how that woman was fired certainly brightens the day. Too bad that isn’t on a video.

[Polynikes]

Here is one of the surviving yutes.
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=8100189&version=7&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1

Darn those mischievous Amish kids. Just keeping it real. :)

[TonyStark]

Let's us observe an appropriate moment of silence as we contemplate this victim of gunfire.

[Kimmers]

Hubby and I will be taking the CHL in January, then I can carry my Christmas present, Beretta Tomcat Inox.

[TheConservativeParty]

My favorite Amendment in action. God Bless America.

[TheConservativeParty]

Is it wrong for a 46 year old woman to still love Snoopy? No, it’s not, and yes I still do love Snoopy.
Thanks for posting him!

[ChildOfThe60s]

[engrpat]

I invite everyone to go to Dallas Morning News and read the comments. Several posters are trying to say the shooter was wrong for various reasons.

[VOA]

The teen was apparently struck in the head and was listed in
critical condition at Parkland Hospital.

Well, punk, do you want your own personal grassy-knoll moment
(without the grassy knoll)?

Well, do you punk?!?!