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Would-be robber shot dead by victim (CCW Holder!)
ABC ^ | 10/12/2009 | Staff

Posted on 10/12/2009 3:51:47 PM PDT by Red in Blue PA

A would-be robber is dead after one of his alleged victims fights back. It happened on North Street in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane section early Sunday morning. Investigators say it apparently never crossed the thief's mind that his victim just might be armed. Police say it was the man's third robbery of the night. He forced the victim up against a vehicle along the street and demanded money. That's when shots rang out - but not from the alleged robber. "'POW, POW, POW.' Real loud gunshots." Aaron Wisher was listening to the radio in his West Oak Lane home just after midnight when he heard a man on his cell phone quickly followed by seven or eight gunshots. Wisher tells Action News, "After that I heard somebody yelling. Like, you know, just like talkin' trash. Like, 'Yeah, somethin', somethin', he got 'em, he got 'em. And I peeked out my window and saw somebody laying in the street." He called 9-1-1 and police responded to investigate. As it turns out, the man who was being robbed had a license to carry a firearm, and shot the alleged robber. Police say at this time no charges are expected to be filed.

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1 posted on 10/12/2009 3:51:48 PM PDT by Red in Blue PA
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To: Red in Blue PA

http://ccwsaveslives.blogspot.com/


2 posted on 10/12/2009 3:51:57 PM PDT by Red in Blue PA (If guns cause crime, then all of mine are defective!)
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To: Red in Blue PA

I love these good news stories!


3 posted on 10/12/2009 3:54:07 PM PDT by nj26 (Say NO to Socialism! Government is NOT the Answer.)
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4 posted on 10/12/2009 3:55:06 PM PDT by Vaquero ("an armed society is a polite society" Robert A. Heinlein)
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To: Red in Blue PA

“alleged victim”

Whatever....


5 posted on 10/12/2009 3:58:36 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo (FR.....Monthly Donors Wanted.)
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To: Red in Blue PA
Sniff, I love a happy ending.

One less thug to incarcerate or who can do any further harm to honest citizens

6 posted on 10/12/2009 3:59:07 PM PDT by Las Vegas Ron (Obama's Blackberry, who's on the other end?)
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To: Red in Blue PA

Don’t bring stupidity to a gun fight.


7 posted on 10/12/2009 4:05:34 PM PDT by bmwcyle (We need more Joe Wilson's. OBAMA is ACORN ACORN is OBAMA)
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To: ButThreeLeftsDo

Would-be robber shot dead by won’t-be victim


8 posted on 10/12/2009 4:07:09 PM PDT by Lonesome in Massachussets (The People have abdicated our duties; ... and anxiously hope for just two things: bread and circuses)
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To: Red in Blue PA

Another stupid one bites the dust. Crime should be declining with all these idiots trying this kind of thing.

The proper solution to armed robbery is a dead robber, on the scene. - Jeff Cooper


9 posted on 10/12/2009 4:13:24 PM PDT by Patrsup (To stubborn to change now)
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To: Red in Blue PA

Third time’s a charm.


10 posted on 10/12/2009 4:16:38 PM PDT by smokingfrog (No man's life, liberty or property is safe while the legislature is in session. I AM JIM THOMPSON)
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To: Red in Blue PA

This is reminiscent of the best scene in Shatner’s TV show where “Denny CRane” is being robbed. Wish I had the link for the video of that scene. JUST classic.


11 posted on 10/12/2009 4:21:47 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie (Pray for Israel! And Georgia ! And the Iranian people! and Honduras!)
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

There ya go....


12 posted on 10/12/2009 4:25:58 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo (FR.....Monthly Donors Wanted.)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie
This one
13 posted on 10/12/2009 4:46:04 PM PDT by SAMWolf (Barack Obama: Just Another Wright Wing Extremist)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie
This one
14 posted on 10/12/2009 4:46:24 PM PDT by SAMWolf (Barack Obama: Just Another Wright Wing Extremist)
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To: Red in Blue PA

I love a happy ending.


15 posted on 10/12/2009 4:50:19 PM PDT by RichInOC (No! BAD Rich! (What'd I say?))
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To: Lonesome in Massachussets

I like your headline much better!


16 posted on 10/12/2009 5:02:55 PM PDT by ninergold3 ("Has it ever occurred to you that nothing occurs to God?" -Mark Lowry)
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To: Red in Blue PA

This gentleman deserves a Good Citizenship Award for removing a threat to his community.

Huzzah Sir!


17 posted on 10/12/2009 5:07:05 PM PDT by Dr.Zoidberg (Warning: Sarcasm/humor is always engaged. Failure to recognize this may lead to misunderstandings.)
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To: Red in Blue PA

Good.


18 posted on 10/12/2009 5:24:35 PM PDT by Freedom'sWorthIt (Obama's Deathcare ---- many will suffer and/or die unnecessarily.)
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To: Red in Blue PA

http://ccwsaveslives.blogspot.com/


19 posted on 10/12/2009 5:24:54 PM PDT by CHICAGOFARMER ( “If you're not ready to die for it, put the word ''freedom'' out of your vocabulary.” – Malcolm)
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To: Red in Blue PA
Third robbery THAT evening.

Problem is, he'll STILL vote for 0bama in 2012 even though he's dead.

20 posted on 10/12/2009 5:38:16 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (Sarah and the Conservatives will rock your world.)
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