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Mississippi Police Say Homeowners Won't Face Charges in Fatal Shooting of Intruders
Bearing Arms ^ | 5/18/24 | Cam Edwards

Posted on 05/19/2024 5:37:40 AM PDT by CFW

Police are recommending murder charges after two of three robbers were killed by their intended victims on Monday, but it's the third accused robber who's facing prosecution, not the individuals who acted in self-defense.

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“They acted in self defense,” said Gulfport Lt. Jason DuCré.

But the third man involved in the attempted robbery was arrested and charged in the killings in Gulfport of Temi Lawal, 18, of Moss Point, and Lorenzo Stennis, 21, of Pascagoula. Lawrence Corley IV, 17, of Gautier is charged with two counts of capital murder. On Monday night, Gulfport PD officers arrived at a residence of 27th Street in response to reports of a shooting. They found Lawal on the ground, dead of an apparent gunshot wound. They also learned that Stennis had been taken to a local hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, where he later died.

Stennis also was among four Jackson County men arrested and charged in a January shooting at a Gulf Park Estates party that left several vehicles hit with gunfire.

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Authorities haven't said why the three suspects, who were all from towns about a 45 minutes drive from Gulfport, chose this particular home or what they were hoping to get away with, nor have they disclosed why Stennis was out and about after he'd been charged in that January shooting. I'm sure we'll learn more as Corley's case winds its way through the court system, and I'm curious to find out what exactly the suspects thought they'd find inside the home.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; US: Mississippi
KEYWORDS: 2ndamendment; banglist; crime; firearms; mississippi; selfdefense; youths
Sometimes city "youth" think they can just ride out into the country and rob someone because it will take a long time for law enforcement to arrive. They may have followed them from the bank or a business, or just drove around until they found a house with an expensive vehicle in the driveway.

Years ago, we had two such "youths" come into our county from the liberal city a few miles away, thinking they could just rob the corner Mom & Pop store. Mom and Pop were both armed resulting in a needed mop up in both aisles 4 and 7. Being out in the sticks, it was a long trip to the nearest hospital and both expired en route.

In conservatives states, rural homeowners are heavily armed and their firearms are not all locked in a safe separate from the ammunition.

1 posted on 05/19/2024 5:37:40 AM PDT by CFW
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To: CFW

As my Daddy used to say “Pay them bounty and buy them more bullets for cleaning out the trash.”


2 posted on 05/19/2024 5:40:43 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (The politicized state destroys aspects of civil society, human kindness and private charity.)
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To: Vigilanteman
"Pay them bounty."

I like that idea.! It's way past time for all cities and states to put bounties on the heads of wanted felons who are on the streets. It doesn't have to be much, maybe 500 bucks, or even a grand if their violent. You can bet someone will turn them in...

3 posted on 05/19/2024 5:54:39 AM PDT by unread (I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the REPUBLIC..!)
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To: Vigilanteman

Or at least medals for citizen marksmanship and thrift.


4 posted on 05/19/2024 6:05:25 AM PDT by Theophilus (covfefe)
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To: unread

Great idea except the dimocRAT actors want those violent SOB’s out in the public not in jail. It’s a perfect scam to grow government.


5 posted on 05/19/2024 6:06:51 AM PDT by bigfootbob (Arm Up and Live Free!)
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To: CFW

Nice ending.


6 posted on 05/19/2024 6:30:07 AM PDT by metmom (He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
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To: CFW

Story should be posted as a flyer in all big city neighborhoods occupied by these evil people. Wonder why someone is not doing that yet?


7 posted on 05/19/2024 6:31:45 AM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: All

1. Dead men tell no tales.

2. Make sure the body is found inside your house (your state’s laws may vary).

3. Say either nothing or, “I was in fear for my life and had no other choice.” But better just to shut up: see video on youtube on why you should NEVER talk to the police.

Seen people talk their way into manslaughter for this exact situation.

If you live in a Democrat-controlled area, they’ll be looking to convict you trying to defend yourself. See Kyle Rittenhouse case or St. Trayvon or...


8 posted on 05/19/2024 6:38:07 AM PDT by TigerClaws
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To: unread

I want it just like in the Old West…

Wanted, Dead or Alive

I like “Dead.”


9 posted on 05/19/2024 7:26:57 AM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: TigerClaws

There’s a better justification for killing all such people.

The dead cannot commit yet another crime.


10 posted on 05/19/2024 7:29:01 AM PDT by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: ConservativeMind

Do I hear a call for a “Go Fund Me” for two funerals?


11 posted on 05/19/2024 8:23:00 AM PDT by Colt1851Navy (What was wrong with Nixon?)
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To: CFW

, and I’m curious to find out what exactly the suspects thought they’d find inside the home.

Whatever it was, it wasn’t worth dying for. Two young men lost their lives for the dumbest of reasons, and the third has likely thrown his life away, all thanks to a stupid and reckless decision to take something that wasn’t theirs to begin with.


They missed the day in kindergarten, when the lesson was taught, “Don’t take anything that isn’t yours.”


12 posted on 05/19/2024 9:22:34 AM PDT by PeterPrinciple (Thinking Caps are no longer being issued but there must be a warehouse full of them somewhere.)
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To: CFW

Its a guarantee that both of the sadly eliminated scumbags will vote in the 2024 swindle this November...


13 posted on 05/19/2024 10:14:52 AM PDT by SuperLuminal ( Where is Samuel Adams when we so desperately need him)
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