Posted on 01/18/2011 7:06:16 AM PST by La Lydia
The suspect who threatened Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies Friday night with an AK47 assault rifle died from gunshot wounds early this morning at the Maricopa County Medial Center. Sheriff Joe Arpaio states the deputy did an outstanding job protecting himself and the public. Because of the suspect’s irrational conduct and his massive amount of firepower and ammunition, the deputy stopped what could have been the potential harm of numerous people.
The Investigation determined that 43 year old Felipe Ramirez Castellanos, an illegal alien, was in an argument with his wife and left the residence in his vehicle. While driving away, Castellanos fired several rounds from a handgun in the air. After a few minutes Castellanos returned to the residence to grab the Ak47 rifle. As Castellanos was leaving in his vehicle, a deputy arrived. The deputy contacted Castellanos who acted in an irrational and threatening manner. He pulled out the assault rifle and pointed it at the deputy. The deputy fired his handgun at Castellanos and struck him in the hip and head.
Castellanos was found to have a total of 120 rifle and handgun bullets in his possession as well as a bowie knife. It is not known what Castellanos was planning to do with all of the weapons and ammunition.
They did not mention his collection of pointy sticks.
Good work deputy!
It’s illegal for illegal aliens to possess firearms or ammunition.
How well is that working out?
He was probably headed for Mexifornia for free foodstamps and healthcare.
Ping!
Has Sherriff Dumprik held a candlelight vigil for the deceased illegal yet?
I can buy an AK-47 in 5 minutes at my local gun store. It's semi-automatic, of course. You can buy a full-auto one (as long as the Feds say it's tranferable) if you're willing to get fingerprinted 14 times, kiss up to the local constable, and wait 6-18 months. Provided you're not in a stupid anti-gun state.
If this had happened in Pima County, Sheriff Dopenik would have the Deputy up on discliplinary charges.
Eyewitness: Shooting Victim Did Not Point Gun At MCSO Deputy
http://www.kpho.com/news/26535212/detail.html
looks like there will be a show down..
Old eagle eye from across the street at 10:30 at night will make a great witness. I think not.
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