Posted on 06/11/2022 2:00:45 PM PDT by TigerClaws
A man who was open-carrying an AR-15-style rifle at a Missouri supermarket had his firearm stolen at gunpoint, according to police.
Then, in a surprising twist, he retrieved another gun from his vehicle, and opened fire on the man accused of robbing him, North County Police Cooperative said on Facebook.
Officers responded on May 27 after a call for "shots fired" at Wellston Food Market in St Louis, Missouri.
Officers said that a man had been carrying his rifle around the supermarket in a non-threatening manner.
When he stepped out of the store, a 31-year-old man held a pistol to the back of his head, according to a probable cause statement, per the NBC affiliate station KSDK.
He then stole the victim's jacket and gun, the probable cause statement said, KDSK reported.
After giving the rifle up, police said the victim grabbed another gun he had in his car and opened fire on the accused robber.
A shootout ensued, police said, during which two bystanders — both women — were struck. The injuries were not life-threatening.
The victim fled with his rifle while the accused robber, who had been shot several times, remained on the scene. A third man then also shot him, police said.
The accused robber is charged with armed criminal action, first-degree robbery, and two counts each of unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm, KSDK reported. His cash-only bond was set at $500,000, the local media outlet said.
"This is a very active and fluid investigation," said the North County Police Cooperative on Facebook.
Also, can we ban “fluid” from all news stories? Except those about monkeypox with the word “bodily” before them.
“Also, can we ban “fluid” from all news stories?”
They’ll circle back to you on that.
A third man then also shot him, police said.
The accused robber is charged with armed criminal action, first-degree robbery, and two counts each of unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm, KSDK reported. His cash-only bond was set at $500,000, the local media outlet said.
The story wrapped up on three high notes! :)
Everyone opens fire now on people now. Back in he old days they shot or shot at people. Does
“open fire” sound more ominous, maybe?
Well theres some leeway on a shooting like this.
Dude already proved he was a deadly threat robbing at gunpoint. He now has a 2nd deadly weapon. No indication hes stopping or surrendering or no longer a deadly threat, now with two known firearms. No reason to believe hes done with anything. Guy still sees an active deadly threat there that he could stop. Not only to himself but others around him. And there were others around that could bd targets or hostages or victims. Guy still felt his life was in grave danger now that the bad guy had an additional gun.
Don’t see too much of a problem. Just because thug may be pausing or not considering the victim could still attack him doesnt mean he’s safe and allowed to touch the “safe tree” and get away. He still constituted a deadly threat, more so with the extra armament.
Hell yeah!!!
Dude was wearing a jacket? In June?
Rough zip code if you need to take your modern sporting rifle to the Piggly Wiggly.
Even worse neighborhood where you are robbed of your AR.
Do the Beer Trucks in that part of town have tail gunners?
Wellston is just down the street from Ferguson perhaps 2 miles
“Certain cities he’d be charged with attempted murder for trying to get his gun back.”
Thanks for noticing. Yesterday’s thread treated this gangster as a hero.
His companion came on to finish the job.
Charges may also result from the two bystanders getting shot.
I hope they catch them.
Rule #2: Never bring just a single weapon to a gun fight.
“Everyone opens fire now on people now. Back in he old days they shot or shot at people. Does
“open fire” sound more ominous, maybe?”
Sounds more descriptive when dozens of shots are fired.
ROTFLMAO!
“Dude was wearing a jacket? In June?”
And a mask.
“Rule #2: Never bring just a single weapon to a gun fight.”
He had two.
“A third man then also shot him, police said.”
Wow that must have been a pretty wild scene.
LOL! You try that and it’s jail time.
Certain cities he’d be charged with attempted murder for trying to get his gun back.
“Wow that must have been a pretty wild scene.”
Video is great. Typical gangster fare.
Video was removed before I had a chance to watch it.
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