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POLICE: Thief shot and killed during attempted robbery of an 88-year-old man(MI)
wxyz.com ^ | 19 September, 2011 | Cheryl Chodun

Posted on 09/20/2011 6:10:45 AM PDT by marktwain

DETROIT, Mich (WXYZ) - Police say a thief who tried to rob the Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society on Detroit's east side was shot and killed by an 88-year-old employee who had his own gun.

Officers say the 53-year-old suspect forced his way into the clinic after it closed on Saturday. He then roughed up the 88-year-old World War II veteran and demanded money. The 88-year-old is believed to be the clinic's doctor.

However, police say the victim grabbed his own gun and fired two shots, killing the suspect. The man does have a permit to carry the gun.

Even though police say it appears the shooting was justified, they will still send the case to the prosecutor. That is standard procedure in cases like this.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: banglist; ccw; defense; mi; napl
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I think about the 22.7 million veterans, about the 5 million CCW holders, and the 1 million police and former police in this country. Even with the considerable overlap in these numbers, we approach 10 percent of the population that is armed and has some training with how to deal with violent criminals. I have not even mentioned the 40+ million hunters in the United States.
1 posted on 09/20/2011 6:10:49 AM PDT by marktwain
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Ol’ Deadeye strikes again! You gotta watch those superannuated veterans, like shells unearthed at an old arsenal site, they’re still dangerous.


2 posted on 09/20/2011 6:19:47 AM PDT by Lady Lucky (Heavy the head that wears the tiara.)
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To: marktwain
Even though police say it appears the shooting was justified, they will still send the case to the prosecutor. That is standard procedure in cases like this

Do the police sent the case to the prosecutor as "standard procedure" when the cops kill someone I wonder.

3 posted on 09/20/2011 6:21:13 AM PDT by from occupied ga (your own government is your most dangerous enemy)
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However, police say the victim grabbed his own gun and fired two shots, killing the suspect. The man does have a permit to carry the gun.

Hmmm, I don't have a permit to talk, pray, post comments online, peacefully assemble with like-minded individuals, write my thoughts,or my permit for a speedy trial by my peers. Do I need to take special classes and pay a registration 'fee' to have thise rights?

4 posted on 09/20/2011 6:23:03 AM PDT by Hodar ( Who needs laws; when this FEELS so right?)
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To: Lady Lucky
Ol’ Deadeye strikes again! You gotta watch those superannuated veterans, like shells unearthed at an old arsenal site, they’re still dangerous.

An, as a doctor, he understands anatomy very well, so he knows *where* to shoot. I notice the perp did not survive.

Well, beating on an 88 year old veteran who is a doctor is not a good survival strategy.

5 posted on 09/20/2011 6:24:36 AM PDT by marktwain (In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.)
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Good shooting, Citizen. Civilization thanks you.


6 posted on 09/20/2011 6:25:45 AM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: marktwain

Good shooting, Citizen. Civilization thanks you.


7 posted on 09/20/2011 6:26:06 AM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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The very term “gun permit” is offensive to a free man.


8 posted on 09/20/2011 6:27:34 AM PDT by roxtar221
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The man does have a permit to carry the gun.

Holding a permit is irrelevant in this case.

Bringing that up is just the liberals pushing of the concept that a government issued "permit" (privilege allowed to the peasants) is the norm, rather than the 2nd Amendment RIGHT of the people.

9 posted on 09/20/2011 6:34:00 AM PDT by ASA Vet (Natural-born citizens, are those born in the country, of parents who are citizens. De Vattel)
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To: marktwain; Slings and Arrows

Police say a thief who tried to rob the Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society on Detroit’s east side was shot and killed by an 88-year-old employee who had his own gun.

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The Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society should have a Mission Statement: Robbery is Cruel. Try it, and we’ll kill you dead.


10 posted on 09/20/2011 6:34:24 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (NO LIBS! This means liberals AND libertarians (same thing) NO LIBS!)
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No doubt the perp was one of those Obamamites that infest inner-cities, naitonwide.

If Deetroit wasn't already a carbon-copy of Beirut, they'd probably burn it to the ground.....but they've already pretty much done that.

11 posted on 09/20/2011 6:34:44 AM PDT by traditional1 ("Don't gotsta worry 'bout no mo'gage, don't gotsta worry 'bout no gas; Obama gonna take care o' me!)
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pow!


12 posted on 09/20/2011 6:34:52 AM PDT by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open ( <o> ---)
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“...fired two shots, killing the suspect.”

Outstanding! I especially liked the part of all this occurring at the “Michigan Anti Cruelty Society”.

I’m not so happy about the use of the word “suspect”.


13 posted on 09/20/2011 6:35:46 AM PDT by Mobties (Let the markets work! Reduce the government's footprint!)
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To: from occupied ga
Do the police sent the case to the prosecutor as "standard procedure" when the cops kill someone I wonder.

Yes.

CC

14 posted on 09/20/2011 6:37:47 AM PDT by Celtic Conservative (Wisdom comes from experience. Experience comes from a lack of wisdom.)
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I guess it takes a Veterinarian to take out an animal like this scumbag perp.

Good shooting, Doc!

http://www.macsshelter.org/

15 posted on 09/20/2011 6:39:50 AM PDT by panaxanax (0bama >>WORST PRESIDENT EVER.)
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To: roxtar221; Hodar
The very term “gun permit” is offensive to a free man.

Concur! Any infringement on the RKBA is an abomination and should be challenged at every opportunity.

16 posted on 09/20/2011 6:45:11 AM PDT by rjsimmon (1-20-2013 The Tree of Liberty Thirsts)
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To: Hodar

Needs to be repeated:

“I don’t have a permit to talk, pray, post comments online, peacefully assemble with like-minded individuals, write my thoughts,or my permit for a speedy trial by my peers. Do I need to take special classes and pay a registration ‘fee’ to have thise rights?”

Often.


17 posted on 09/20/2011 6:46:45 AM PDT by READINABLUESTATE ((Most leftism can be traced to childhood birthday trauma))
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To: marktwain

“Don’t pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he’ll just kill you”


18 posted on 09/20/2011 6:48:34 AM PDT by mo
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To: ASA Vet

Holding a permit is irrelevant in this case.

You are absolutely correct -

Otherwise, we could possibly be reading a headline which says, “Thief shoots and kills 88 Year Old Man.”


19 posted on 09/20/2011 6:49:39 AM PDT by Mr. Wright
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My Daddy was a double vet as well: World War II and veterinarian. God rest his soul.

I know exactly what he would say about this 88 year old man:


20 posted on 09/20/2011 6:50:00 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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