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Motorcyclist shot by off-duty FBI agent at MacDill Air Force Base gate
St. Petersburg Times ^ | May 20, 2010 | Shelley Rossetter

Posted on 05/19/2010 10:59:58 PM PDT by Brandonmark

TAMPA — An off-duty FBI agent shot and killed an Army veteran Wednesday night after a confrontation and chase at MacDill Air Force Base, officials said.

It all started at the base's family camp, a recreational vehicle area at the south end of the base, said Col. Larry Martin, 6th Air Mobility Wing commander. The veteran was visiting the base when an altercation broke out. He took off on a motorcycle with security officials in pursuit, according to Martin.

"He became more and more aggressive as the pursuit continued," said Dave Couvertier, a special agent with the FBI.

When the motorcyclist arrived at the gate on S Dale Mabry Highway, he got to his feet and confronted an FBI agent, who was at the base on unrelated business, with a knife, Couvertier said.

The agent opened fire and shot the veteran at least one time, he said.

Rescue workers were summoned to help the shooting victim just outside the MacDill gate at 6:47 p.m. The victim died at the scene, according to Tampa Fire-Rescue.

No one else was injured, and the victim's name was not immediately disclosed.

"Our security forces personnel acted promptly to safeguard the base and its personnel," Martin said.

(Excerpt) Read more at tampabay.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: afb; agent; banglist; cutlerylist; fbi; gate; macdill; macdillafb; macdillairforcebase; motorcyclist; offduty; shooting; shot; tampa
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To: Gilbo_3

Yeah, and if the guy is that close he can kill you even if you shoot him with a revolver. Unless they have ever fired a gun under stress chances are they will either miss or only wound the attacker.


41 posted on 05/20/2010 5:38:35 AM PDT by Americanexpat
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To: Brandonmark
"Another strange way of writing which leaves more questions unanswered than answered. What was his unrelated business? What was his business related to then? Was it just a coincidence that there was an FBI agent with a weapon at the front gate? Why would an FBI agent start firing at a motorcyclist?"

Well...if you give any creedence to the title, he was performing his unrelated business while "off-duty".

42 posted on 05/20/2010 5:42:27 AM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: babygene

If one threatens the life of legitimate authority with deadly force, then be prepared to meet the delivery of deadly force by legitimate authority.

Conflicts of deadly force have justified the truism, “don’t bring a knife to a gun fight”.


43 posted on 05/20/2010 5:47:21 AM PDT by Cvengr (Adversity in life and death is inevitable. Thru faith in Christ, stress is optional.)
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To: Brandonmark
If the FBI agent was off duty, (s)he has a right to carry a handgun concealed. If you're an off duty local OR federal officer, I don't believe you have a right to carry a firearm on a military installation anyway. IMO, this is a failure of the base security for allowing someone on base with a firearm. Second, why would a trained FBI agent, off duty or not, intentionally follow someone in that situation? If it involved a spousal thing or love triangle, yes perhaps to make sure someone else wasn't injured. If it were anything else, the agent, being a guest on the base, was obligated to inform the Security Police or contracted security.
This whole thing smells all the way around, and of course we're not getting even 5% of the story in the article...
44 posted on 05/20/2010 5:48:38 AM PDT by airborne1092
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To: mad_as_he$$

>Mark my words. There is more to this story - a lot more. This is connected to something bigger.

I agree.
The guy was being chased; we don’t know why.
There was an off-duty FBI agent, with a gun, on base.
(Something even soldiers typically aren’t allowed.)
It’s an assumption at this point, but it seems like the motorcyclist was trying to get away [possibly in fear for his life] and then was trapped at the gate... so he attacked his attacker[s]/pursuer[s].

Given these facts it seems as if there is a high chance everyone involved behaved rationally/legally; there are simply too few details here.


45 posted on 05/20/2010 6:51:33 AM PDT by OneWingedShark (Q: Why am I here? A: To do Justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with my God.)
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To: VeniVidiVici

Pulling a knife on a security officer after a high speed chase trumps some of your question...


46 posted on 05/20/2010 6:54:11 AM PDT by GOPJ (Americans..speak of capitalism's glories(rather)than of socialism's greatness. Elena Kagan (thesis))
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To: Cvengr

“don’t bring a knife to a gun fight”

See, you just made my point... A knife, though it is a force multiplier like a tire iron or brass knuckles, is really more of a defensive weapon when a gun is involved.

The laws in most jurisdictions recolonize this, as shown by allowing the carrying of knives as opposed to the carrying of guns.


47 posted on 05/20/2010 7:31:14 AM PDT by babygene (Figures don't lie, but liars can figure...)
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To: Gilbo_3
"21 ft before you can clear leather, thats the rule IIRC ???" - Gilbo_3

Yes, Gilbo3... It's called the Tuller (Tueller) drill. The only thing is, bad guys have gotten faster - so in reality it is sometimes more like 10 yards/30 feet as opposed to the old 7 yards/21 feet. At my company, we now start the drill at 30 feet and then have the knife wielding opponent move closer in 6 foot increments so that the students can gain a better understanding of just what they are up against when it comes to bad guys with edged weapons... I've been at this a while, and can clear a Blackhawk Serpa Level II holster and fire a fatal shot versus the average bad guy pretty quickly - he doesn't get his blade on me until he starts at about 7 feet if I must remain stationary. If I am allowed to move, he can be as close as 6 feet and still not get me. You have to "get off of the X" if you want to live.

Danny Inosanto is now 73 years old, and I'd feel certain that he would cover the 10 yards and shred any person before they ever knew what happened to them. Probably the fastest, most accurate knife combatant ever known.

Regards,
Raven6

48 posted on 05/20/2010 7:59:07 AM PDT by Raven6 (The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either.)
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To: Brandonmark

I have been through that gate about 35 times in my life. It has alway been problem free. The only problems any where in the world have been at cinclantflt norfolk va. That is where I have had idiots at the gate.


49 posted on 05/20/2010 8:03:05 AM PDT by bmwcyle (Thank You God for Freeing the Navy Seals)
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Note: The following text is a quote:

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123205516

Individual shot during altercation at MacDill

Posted 5/19/2010 Updated 5/20/2010 Email story Print story

5/19/2010 - MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) — MacDill Air Force Base security forces were alerted to an alleged altercation at approximately 6 p.m. May 19 at the base family camp.

Security forces members responded to the situation, and one of the individuals involved in the altercation fled from the scene on his motorcycle at high speeds.

Security forces Airmen attempted to stop the individual; however, he evaded pursuit and proceeded to one of the base gates. At the gate, he was engaged by law enforcement officials and was shot. Medical crews and investigators responded. No other individuals were injured. The identity of the suspect has not be released.

At this time, there is no indication this act was linked to any sort of terrorist activity.

“Our security forces personnel acted promptly to safeguard the base and its personnel,” said Col. Larry Martin, the 6th Air Mobility Wing commander. “We appreciate the quick and professional cooperation from local law enforcement and fire responders. The incident is under investigation and as more information is available, it will be released.”


50 posted on 05/20/2010 12:40:18 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: Raven6

good info Raven, most folks would be hard pressed to defend at even 30’...


51 posted on 05/20/2010 1:57:57 PM PDT by Gilbo_3 (Gov is not reason; not eloquent; its force.Like fire,a dangerous servant & master. George Washington)
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To: babygene
You seem to be an expert on these matters so surely you've heard of the 21 foot rule?

/s

52 posted on 05/20/2010 2:06:45 PM PDT by Manic_Episode (Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps...)
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To: airborne1092

I Don’t think you are aware of Federal Law

Title 18 USC sec 930
Except as provided in subsection (d), whoever knowingly possesses or causes to be present a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a Federal facility (other than a Federal court facility), or attempts to do so, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both

Subsection (a) shall not apply to—
(1) the lawful performance of official duties by an officer, agent, or employee of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision thereof, who is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of law;

(2) the possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon by a Federal official or a member of the Armed Forces if such possession is authorized by law;

The FBI Agent is a federal official and is authorized by law to possess the firearm so there for can carry a firearm on the base.


53 posted on 12/26/2010 11:01:56 PM PST by hova4life
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