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.

[MES401067]

the man, a licensed concealed handgun owner, fired shots.
No he shot him in the head in self defense.

[TheConservativeParty]

According to the news link, the thug has now passed away, and gone to his great reward in hell.

If the surviving perp pictured is Amish, he ain’t like OUR Amish! sarcasm on.

God Bless Texas! Now there’s a state than knows how to git ‘er done.

Ron “Tater Salad” White says in his comedy routine that in Texas, they’re installing a fast lane on death row.

[Colonel Kangaroo]

The link you posted updated the original story. The would-be robber died at the hospital. It’s a sad end for the kid but not nearly as sad as if an innocent man minding his business had lost his life. It’s high time that the innocent are the ones who need not walk in fear.

[Polynikes]

sorry about that bad link. My mistake

[2dogjoe]

Nice shot buddy!

[Evil Slayer]

I like my .357 Rugar SP101 but my Beretta 3032 Tomcat - 32 auto is easier to carry.

[chadwimc]

If *ANY* of the dead bad guy's friends and family have access to a computer, somebody is missing a computer. ‘Cause they done stole it...

[Kimmers]

The Tomcat is really comfortable in my hand.....

[GeronL]

live right near there!!

what idiots. BTW- really nice park

[Evil Slayer]

Yeah, I like the tip up barrel that allows you to have an extra round plus a full clip. Good luck on your CHL in January. I was one of the first 200 to pass my CC course and get my permit in Missouri. Am glad they also passed the Castle (stand your ground) law last year.

[SonOfDarkSkies]

My buddy is a Ruger Speed-Six .357...very dependable!

Funny thing, but since Nov 4th there have been 3 armed robberies in my small town. I spent a career in NYC but never expected such activity here in South GA.

In fact, just tonight, in a visit to the local "Spirit Store," there were two trouble-makers outside harassing the clientele. I said "O Ba Ma" and they went nuts with pleasure...obviously Obama supporters.

One might predict trouble on the horizen!

[Farmer Dean]

You got that right.I could only hope that my Shepherds would leave someone for me deal with.We bought one of our dogs from a breeder who would normally walks 15-20 of his dogs in the local park at one time.Ten on each hand,no pulling or quarrels among the dogs.With a ton(literally)of dogs on the leash he was not worried about robbers!

[SonOfDarkSkies]

BTW, for those of you interested in protection in addition to cold steel...Google "krav maga"!

Get some training and save a life (yours).

[Reflex]

Robert A. Heinlein: An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life.

[Red in Blue PA]

I’m getting a CZ RAMI this weekend for CCW. Have a Kimber Ultra Crimson but I only use that on special occasions as I don’t want it to get scratched up.....it’s a thing of beauty!

[Red in Blue PA]

Simply beautiful!

[G Larry]

I remember thinking of what I would have said to her.

“Tell ya what, I see somebody mugging you, I won’t kill ‘em, OK?”

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

[blam]

Excellent.

Kil one thug at a time.

[Beloved Levinite]

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

LOL! Good one, HTR!