Posted on 08/04/2013 5:04:57 PM PDT by marktwain
COLUMBUS, Texas -- Two bank robbery suspects were shot in Colorado County Thursday night by a man who said they kidnapped him and his wife, a bank employee.
According to the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office, the couple had been held at gunpoint by the suspects inside their home just north of Columbus. They were then forced to drive to the First National Bank of Eagle Lake in Columbus.
The suspects then forced the woman to take out an undisclosed amount of funds, investigators said.
“We believe they had knowledge that she was an employee of the bank for them to be at the residence and to take her back,” Sgt. Andrew Weido with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said.
He said the suspects then forced the husband to drive them in his truck south down Highway 71, and that's when the husband of the bank employee was able to gain access to a firearm inside the vehicle.
He fired at the suspects near County Road 101. Authorities then responded to a 911 call from the scene at 7:30 p.m. with the Columbus Police Department arriving first.
When they arrived, officers found the two suspects with gunshot wounds lying on the ground near a pickup that was parked in a ditch.
One of the wounded, 20-year-old Jordan Kutach, was airlifted to Memorial Hermann Hospital in critical condition. The other, 21-year-old Preston Kutach, was taken by EMS to the Columbus Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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This story seems to have much more interest than a community watch person having to shoot a teen thug wannabee in Florida.
Somehow, I do not think it will get much national attention. I hope I am proved wrong.
I am sure the husband will be charged with unlawful discharge or some nonsense by Eric Holder.
Bump
I love Texas.
Well, if it was Trayvon’s cousin we might have a media feeding frenzy... oh Obama doesn’t need any cover at the moment?
Eagle Lake is Narco-Terror territory, it is no longer America or even Mexico.
bump
Wow, seven posts and no one has said, “Don’t Mess With Texas”. That term doesn’t strike much fear in Big 12-2 football.
“Those who know them said the husband is a reserve officer with the sheriff’s department and that the community has their back.”
Tip of the Hat to yefragetuwrabrumuy.
Guns used for defense are not reported on. Defensive use of firearms does not fit the lefts agenda.
Great job by the husband.
That guy just LOOKS really stupid
Sounds like a story for a tv movie.
“We believe they had knowledge that she was an employee of the bank for them to be at the residence and to take her back,” Sgt. Andrew Weido with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office said.
That's why you're a Sergeant, Andy. Flippin' brilliant.
Location: Austin, TX
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I love a happy ending.
What’s he wearing on his head, a small mammal?
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