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Posted on 01/31/2023 2:38:39 PM PST by grundle
An attempted carjacking in Philadelphia was thwarted by a licensed gun owner who fired back at the would-be thief, police said.
The confrontation occurred just after 11 p.m. Saturday in the 1800 block of Mascher Street. 26th District Officers responded to a person with a gun report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers met two men, ages 26 and 29, who said a Black male of a thin build wearing a black ski mask and all-black clothing opened a car door and pointed a gun at them.
One of the men retrieved his gun and fired three shots at the offender. The offender fled the scene southbound on Mascher Street.
Police later found a male – 17 years of age – on the highway at 1700 Frankford Ave., suffering from gunshot wounds on his shoulder and chest.
The 17-year-old was transported to Temple University Hospital where he is listed in stable condition, police said.
Police said the individual who fired upon the suspect has a permit to carry.
No additional details were released. The investigation is ongoing with the Shooting Investigation Group.
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Car jacking is the ultimate MAGA Supremacist activity…it is epidemic
The start of a life-time of huge taxpayer expense as a useless, criminal ward of the state.
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Someone needs more range time !
I’m glad the two guys in the car are okay.
As for the kid, you use a lethal weapon in the commission of
a crime, and you open up Pandora’s box.
He’s lucky to be alive. Not so sure his neighbors are.
License to carry. Civil suit will be forthcoming possibly. There should be no license required.
Today’s feel good story.
If the 3rd one was a head shot imagine the future being that much brighter for everyone else.
A$$hole carjacker is 17, means this is a juvenile offense. Can’t even lock him up awhile.
Shooting Investigation Group: SIG, as in SIG Sauer.
Yes, but the scars will be a permanent reminder of the punishment for his transgressions.
And just maybe the crime was serious enough that he will be tried as an adult.
We would be at the Philadelphia car show this week but no way are we driving there.
Terrible neighborhood.
I cannot get the full story. I want to know if in Michigan (for example) it is covered by Castle Doctrine and/or Stand Your Ground to shoot at the criminal. A while ago a radio interview said “No” it is “protecting a form of property” so the thug doesn’t get legally filled with holes. 🤬
No full bottom line answer but here’s a little.
https://www.concealedcarry.com/law/can-you-shoot-a-carjacker/
From Quora:
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Matthew M. Stevens
Former Criminal Judge (Ret.)
“First, let’s stop any confusion. This is not car theft. This is car jacking, by legal definition a violent crime. It is the assault and the use of force, potentially deadly force, to steal an occupied vehicle. Being the victim of a carjacking would place any reasonable person in fear of serious injury, possibly even kidnapping and death. A car jacking is sudden and violent, and doesn’t afford the time to consider what the carjacker’s intent is other than theft. It is considered a violent felony in every state, and the use of deadly force to stop the assault and defend the occupant(s) would be deemed justifiable. You are not protecting property, you are protecting yourself and other occupants, if any.”
I’m shocked the Soros-backed DA did not file charges against the gun owner victim. I bet the officers tried to confiscate the gun as “evidence”
License to carry. Civil suit will be forthcoming possibly. There should be no license required.>>>. PA is an open carry state. Currently concealed carry requires a license.
I love a happy ending
Any thoughts on CCW insurance?
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