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'When has it ever become legal to shoot someone because they’re pulling off in your car?'
The Chicago Tribune ^ | 06/15/18 | Katherine Rosenberg-Douglas

Posted on 06/15/2018 6:01:58 AM PDT by Simon Green

Janique Walker knows the cost of a split second.

Her younger brother, 17-year-old Charles Macklin, was killed while trying to steal a Jeep from a Chicago fire lieutenant on the West Side last August. The lieutenant had left the Jeep running, and Macklin jumped behind the wheel.

The lieutenant ran in front of the Jeep and shouted, “Get out,” according to a police report. When Macklin began pulling away, the lieutenant drew his gun and fired through the open driver’s side window, hitting the teen in the chest.

Macklin’s last words were, “Sorry, bro,” according to the police report. The teen died on the pavement. He did not have a gun on him.

The lieutenant had a concealed carry license. He was not charged and he was not disciplined by the department, according to spokesman Larry Langford.

“That was investigated by us, and we found no violation of any rules,” Langford said. “The police didn’t arrest, the state’s attorney found no reason to charge. There was no wrongdoing as far as the Fire Department is concerned.”

Walker, 20, has organized protests, started a Facebook page and launched a hashtag on Twitter. She says she hasn’t given up hope of getting justice for her brother.

She believes her brother was found guilty by one man with a gun. Walker said her brother should be alive to stand before a judge and take responsibility for his actions.

“When has it ever become legal to shoot someone because they’re pulling off in your car?” she asked. “Even if (Macklin) did that, if he did steal the car. You’ve got insurance

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: banglist; bluezones; chicago; theft; urban
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To: ExTxMarine
Wow - I like that! Feel the same way but was never able to articulate it. Thanks!

The only one I'll give a pass to is God Himself. The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away - it's really His stuff. But if any person messes with it, he/she is going to regret it.

161 posted on 06/15/2018 9:05:38 AM PDT by meowmeow (In Loving Memory of Our Dear Viking Kitty (1987-2006))
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To: meowmeow
The only one I'll give a pass to is God Himself. The Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away - it's really His stuff.

AMEN!
162 posted on 06/15/2018 9:08:05 AM PDT by ExTxMarine (Diversity is tolerance; diverse points of views will not be tolerated!)
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To: ExTxMarine
Correct. "Stuff" is what gives you your quality of life—and often helps feed and clothe your family. Anyone who is stealing valuable "stuff" directly and tangibly threatens your life, and those of your family—and they shouldn't be surprised when it ends up costing them theirs...
163 posted on 06/15/2018 9:32:33 AM PDT by sargon ("If the President doesn't drain the Swamp, the Swamp will drain the President.")
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To: lastchance

Maybe he was late for a class ??


164 posted on 06/15/2018 9:34:43 AM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: babble-on
You may defend your own safety with the use of force, but not your stuff.

Bullshit. The legalities vary from State to State. The Federal Government does not possess the power dictate such doctrine.

Suppose you snatch an unattended bag of money from an armored car. You don't think the guards can shoot you? Balderdash...

165 posted on 06/15/2018 9:35:25 AM PDT by sargon ("If the President doesn't drain the Swamp, the Swamp will drain the President.")
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To: babble-on

What if the kid hit a Grandma or little kid on his joyride? The owner would be guilty of enabling the kid to kill someone by leaving the keys in the car. No win situation.


166 posted on 06/15/2018 9:50:40 AM PDT by ABN 505 (Right is right if nobody is right, and wrong is wrong if everybody is wrong. ~Archbishop Fulton John)
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To: Haiku Guy
RE:”I an not going to say that the justice system in Chicago is not without it's flaws, but the one verifiable fact that we have here is that the police looked into this matter and chose not to charge the shooter. “

That tells us what happened about as much as Mueller's indictments tells us if those Russians committed any crimes relating to the election.

167 posted on 06/15/2018 9:52:24 AM PDT by sickoflibs ('Equal protection' only applies to illegals not you!)
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To: Simon Green

He was resisting arrest and attempting to flee.

He has no right to do either

In doing so, he forfeited his right to live


168 posted on 06/15/2018 10:03:48 AM PDT by bert ((K.E. N.P. N.C. +12 ..... Greetings Jacques. The revolution is coming))
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To: Jim Noble
"I’ve always been taught in various CCW or tactical classes that you CAN’T employ deadly force against a thief who is moving away."

It varies state to state. In Texas you can use deadly force to protect property as well. At least that was the case as of a few years back. I am not aware of any change on that count.

169 posted on 06/15/2018 10:04:37 AM PDT by Desron13 (Inside every progressive is a petty tyrant straining to break free.)
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To: Simon Green

She says she hasn’t given up hope of getting justice for her brother

Justice was already served!


170 posted on 06/15/2018 10:19:56 AM PDT by 48th SPS Crusader (I am an American. Not a Republican or a Democrat)
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To: ABN 505

That’s not true. The owner would not be guilty of anything in that situation. You’re thinking of felony murder, but that would not apply here. The fireman was not committing the felony.


171 posted on 06/15/2018 10:43:57 AM PDT by babble-on
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To: Simon Green

This must be the 50th article I’ve read where a Black mom or siblings denounce a Black thug’s death and say he should have been allowed to commit certain crimes


172 posted on 06/15/2018 10:50:26 AM PDT by montag813
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To: Simon Green

“When has it ever become legal to shoot someone because they’re pulling off in your car?

When it was your horse (mode of transportation), you gathered a posse, hunted down the guy, and HUNG him on the spot.

It’s still legal to hang cattle thieves, in Texas.


173 posted on 06/15/2018 11:06:24 AM PDT by ro_dreaming (Chesterton, 'Christianity has not been tried and found wanting. It's been found hard and not tried')
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Possession is 9/10ths of the law.


174 posted on 06/15/2018 11:09:40 AM PDT by ro_dreaming (Chesterton, 'Christianity has not been tried and found wanting. It's been found hard and not tried')
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To: babble-on

I think the basic message is correct. Having your car stolen because you parked it with the keys in it and left it running is very irritating, but is not justifiable homicide.
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WRONG


175 posted on 06/15/2018 11:29:25 AM PDT by S.O.S121.500 (Had ENOUGH Yet ? ........................ Enforce the Bill of Rights .........It is the LAW...)
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To: Simon Green

I notice the paper has turned off comments on this story.


176 posted on 06/15/2018 11:40:00 AM PDT by jim_trent
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To: Simon Green

Disingenuous,and deceitful to leave that part out.

CC


177 posted on 06/15/2018 12:13:10 PM PDT by Celtic Conservative (Do you know what really burns my ass? A flame about 3 feet high.)
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To: ping jockey

I’ve never stolen anything in my life.


179 posted on 06/16/2018 6:46:19 AM PDT by babble-on
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