Posted on 02/12/2024 7:20:09 AM PST by CFW
CHICAGO — A tow truck driver opened fire on two competitors over a job, only to learn the hard way that the competitors were armed concealed-carry license holders, according to prosecutors, who have now charged the man with two counts of attempted murder.
David Soto, 33, remains hospitalized, recovering from multiple gunshot wounds he received during the January 31 altercation. He was on felony pretrial release at the time of the allegations, making him the second person charged with murder, attempted murder, or trying to shoot someone this year while on felony pretrial release.
In a Chicago Police Department report, officers said Soto got into an argument with the other drivers over a towing assignment in the 4600 block of West Harrison around 10 a.m. Soto left, then returned and began shooting at the other tow drivers, striking one, a 58-year-old man, in the arm, according to the report. The other driver, 36, was not injured.
Both of the drivers he shot at pulled out their own firearms and shot back, striking Soto throughout his body, officials said. Soto fled the scene, but Chicago cops found him at Loyola University Medical Center.
(Excerpt) Read more at cwbchicago.com ...
Paragraph at the end of the article:
“This report continues our coverage of individuals accused of killing, shooting, or trying to kill or shoot others awaiting trial for a felony allegation. CWBChicago began our series of reports in November 2019 after Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans publicly stated, “We haven’t had any horrible incidents occur” under the court’s bond reform initiative.”
“…. The CPD arrest report said Soto is a “documented member of the satan disciple street gang.….”
“… David Soto, 33, remains hospitalized, recovering from multiple gunshot wounds he received during the January 31 altercation...”
Clearly, two concealed carry folks there need more range time. He’s recovering.
Those wacky Chicago tow truck driver gangs. LOL.
He likely hates it when that happens! There should be laws that make it illegal for people to fire back in self def3nce! /s
Apparently life is always intense for everyone in the car relocation business and not just repo men.
“TOW Truck,”
Hell on a wire.
Chiraq edition.
Clearly, two concealed carry folks there need more range time. He’s recovering.
LIZARD LICK TOWING doesn’t even get that violent
Many cities have rotation towing. when a tow is required by the police the next company on the rotation list is dispatched.
If I heard correctly in Chicago it’s first one there gets it. So tow truck drivers haul ass and fight with each other over the tow. Many times tow chasers get there before law enforcement.
No dispute there
So tow truck drivers haul ass and fight with each other over the tow.
He was on felony pretrial release at the time of the allegations.
Who know such a thing would happen. /s
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