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A suburban Chicago man chased down his stolen car with 2 teens inside, then shot them both
CHICAGO TRIBUNE ^ | JAN 03, 2021 | KATHERINE ROSENBERG-DOUGLAS

Posted on 01/04/2021 12:05:22 PM PST by SJackson

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To: SJackson

Don’t bring fists to a gun fight.


61 posted on 01/04/2021 1:03:38 PM PST by GreyFriar (Spearhead - 3rd Armored Division 75-78 & 83-87)
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To: Drew68

“People forget one important role the cops play is to protect criminals from the angry mob.”

Back in the old west vigilantes would rise up when needed. They didn’t stop at the criminals either a few crooked judges, lawyers and law officers felt the burn of the rope as well.


62 posted on 01/04/2021 1:06:55 PM PST by oldvirginian (The glass isn't half full, it's half empty because the damned thing is cracked and leaking)
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To: SJackson

Good !! Play with fire you’re gonna get burned.


63 posted on 01/04/2021 1:08:58 PM PST by kenmcg (tHE WHOLE )
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To: PGR88
I have heard any number of people cry about how it "was not worth a life!"

Well, that was the thief's choice.

64 posted on 01/04/2021 1:09:38 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Dear Clare, The awkward time is almost over. Love, Normal Americans)
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To: SJackson

good

car thieves are horse thieves


65 posted on 01/04/2021 1:11:29 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: Abathar
If you are ever involved in a shooting or anything more serious than a simple traffic stop, etc. then do not say a single word but “LAWYER”.

Literally?

Serious question. Can you just respond to all their questions with "lawyer" or do you have to say "I am exercising my right to remain silent until I speak to my attorney."

When I am stressed, the fewer words I have to say, the better.

66 posted on 01/04/2021 1:20:12 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (You are in far more danger from an authoritarian government than you are from a seasonal virus.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

After you say you want uour lawyer the police have to stop questioning you.


67 posted on 01/04/2021 1:24:40 PM PST by RWGinger (Does anyone else really )
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To: T.B. Yoits
I wouldn't be surprised if the victim was off-duty law enforcement.

Anything is possible, but if so he'd do the recovery in uniform. Changes everything, he'd be detaining/arresting suspected criminals, and in the absence of witness'/video, his word would stand. As an individual, even recovering his own property, not as easy.

68 posted on 01/04/2021 1:26:00 PM PST by SJackson (It is true that liberty is precious — so precious that it must be rationed., V Lenin)
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To: SJackson

The Chicago Tribune’s writer’s last name is Rosenberg. Wonder if she’s related to WGN’s AM 720 former talk show host by the same last name?
In any event. If you have a vehicle which is subject to car jacking Could you stick a track phone someplace in your vehicle shutting the ringer off and if something like carjacking happens dial it up and track it down ?


69 posted on 01/04/2021 1:28:13 PM PST by mosesdapoet (mosesdapoet aka L.J.Keslin posting here for the record hoping somebody might read and pass around)
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To: SJackson

Good!


70 posted on 01/04/2021 1:28:50 PM PST by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne )
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To: real saxophonist

Thereafter, they will contact all friends and relatives who are still living.


71 posted on 01/04/2021 1:32:57 PM PST by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)
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To: SJackson

Yep, same carrier. No, I’m not concerned. There’s no way I would track someone down and confront them. The insurance is if I absolutely have to shoot someone. I read the rules, but it’s been a while ago. But, in general, when I read them they all made sense and there was nothing where I thought I’d do anything differently than what was required to maintain full coverage.


72 posted on 01/04/2021 1:33:29 PM PST by Gen.Blather (Wait! I said that out loud? )
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To: SJackson

He was just taking out the garbage.

Cleaning up the crap neither crooked cops nor freak mayor wants to deal with


73 posted on 01/04/2021 1:35:18 PM PST by ZULU (Impeach John Roberts for corruption. SOROS IS "SPARTACUS" BOOKER'S LANISTA.)
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To: mosesdapoet

Don’t know about Rosenberg. I suppose you could, I suspect systems like Onstar and Lojack might be cheaper, especially if you’re maintaining phone service for the phone in the car. And I’d speculate the GPS reception is better.


74 posted on 01/04/2021 1:35:50 PM PST by SJackson (It is true that liberty is precious — so precious that it must be rationed., V Lenin)
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To: V_TWIN

I’m completely colorblind in this area. If the perps were black, good. If the perps were white, good.


75 posted on 01/04/2021 1:37:02 PM PST by The Antiyuppie (When small men cast long shadows, then it is very late in the day.)
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To: Abathar

The CCW insurers say the same thing! Or if saying anything, “I feared for my life, or I feared for my family’s life!” Then, SHUTUP!!! EFF THE LEO in these instances!


76 posted on 01/04/2021 1:37:32 PM PST by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)
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To: SJackson

“...tracked someone down and killed them”

You make it too easy. Tracking someone down is not a crime. Killing them may not be either. Many other factors need to be considered. Change of mind before finding. Crim attempts to kill you when you decided not to kill them. And so on.


77 posted on 01/04/2021 1:42:56 PM PST by SgtHooper (If you remember the 60's, YOU WEREN'T THERE!)
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To: real saxophonist
Sheriff’s detectives are speaking to everyone involved who is still living.

Obviously systemic discrimination against zombies.

78 posted on 01/04/2021 1:50:13 PM PST by PAR35
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To: SgtHooper
I didn't say that, I was replying/quoting to a poster who proposed that example.

I don't know what happened here, but you're correct, there are many variables. The problems he might incur here, first the lack of witness' or video, from what we know so far. In that circumstance the self defense argument, which is the only way he can legally shoot in the circumstance, becomes a he said, she said. And if they decide to prosecute him, I'm sure the prosecutor will contend he was a voluntary aggressor and or committing a crime which would strip him of that right. Not suggesting I think that, but that's what he's dealing with if he's charged.

79 posted on 01/04/2021 1:51:02 PM PST by SJackson (It is true that liberty is precious — so precious that it must be rationed., V Lenin)
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To: Abathar

“I can’t help you unless you tell me your side of the story. All I have right now is what the other guy says. Would you like a Coke or some chips while we talk?”


80 posted on 01/04/2021 1:52:51 PM PST by PAR35
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