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Dog Walker Shoots Armed Teen Robber, Police Say
MyFoxDallas ^ | Dec. 18, 2008 | n/a

Posted on 12/18/2008 5:15:16 PM PST by smokingfrog

A man walking his dog in Terrell on Wednesday shot and critically wounded an armed 17-year-old robber, police said.

The incident happened at about 10:20 p.m. in Ben Gill Park in the 100 block of Lions Club Lane where, police said, a group of teen robbers surrounded the man.

According to investigators, when a boy in the group pulled out a gun, the man, a licensed concealed handgun owner, fired shots.

The teen was apparently struck in the head and was listed in critical condition at Parkland Hospital. His weapon was recovered at the scene and later determined to be stolen during a separate offense in Terrell, according to police.

Three other teen suspects fled the scene in a vehicle that was recovered in the 300 block of S. Park Street, police said.

Police identified the teen gunman and one of the other suspects, and were working to ID the two remaining boys.

The robbery victim was not injured.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: 2ndammendment; armedcitizen; banglist; concealedcarry
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Score one for the good guys.
1 posted on 12/18/2008 5:15:16 PM PST by smokingfrog
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To: smokingfrog
Whoa , I read it too fast and thought the dog had been hit in the head . Thank goodness the dog was unhurt .
2 posted on 12/18/2008 5:18:04 PM PST by kbennkc (For those who have fought for it freedom has a flavor the protected will never know F/8 Cav)
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To: smokingfrog
Don't expect this story to be trumpeted by the Lamestream media.
3 posted on 12/18/2008 5:18:56 PM PST by fwdude ("...a 'centrist' ... has few principles - and those are negotiable." - Don Feder)
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To: smokingfrog

jeez, this is one cop who loves this kinda story.


4 posted on 12/18/2008 5:19:26 PM PST by thefactor (yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
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To: smokingfrog

Some days you pick a victim somedays you pick an armed citizen. Occupational hazard.


5 posted on 12/18/2008 5:19:29 PM PST by hometoroost (Put not your trust in princes...in whom there is no help...happy is he whose hope is in the Lord.)
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To: smokingfrog

Dollars to doughnuts it was not a German Shepherd.

Showing the gun wouldn’t even be necessary.


6 posted on 12/18/2008 5:19:37 PM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Technological progress cannot be legislated.)
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To: kbennkc

The dog was hurt. The guy’s pet is just fine though.


7 posted on 12/18/2008 5:20:15 PM PST by hometoroost (Put not your trust in princes...in whom there is no help...happy is he whose hope is in the Lord.)
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To: smokingfrog

At least we know one dumbass reporter will not be around to question the dog walker’s motive in shooting that thug.

http://patdollard.com/2008/03/reporter-fired-after-harassing-old-man-who-killed-to-protect-himself-with-video/


8 posted on 12/18/2008 5:22:16 PM PST by guido911 (Islamic terrorists are members of the "ROP", the "religion of pu*&ies")
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To: smokingfrog
Three other teen suspects fled the scene in a vehicle that was recovered in the 300 block of S. Park Street, police said.

Who called the ambulance for the wounded kid? Seems like the three brats that ran off showed great bravery, loyalty and concern for their fallen friend. With friends like those who needs enemies.

9 posted on 12/18/2008 5:23:10 PM PST by Colonel Kangaroo
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To: smokingfrog

You Know, if more and more armed citizens would walk thier dog in the evening like this guy, crime would soon be a thing of the past.


10 posted on 12/18/2008 5:24:17 PM PST by eastforker
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To: smokingfrog
I've had a CC permit and carried for over 5 years now. Never go anywhere without protection. Been lucky so far but would have done the same if in a similar situation. Once a gun is pulled on me, the attacker loses all his right to life.
11 posted on 12/18/2008 5:25:02 PM PST by Evil Slayer (Sarah Palin reminds me of the story about David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-11, 41-50)
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To: guido911

Thanks for posting that! The story of how that woman was fired certainly brightens the day. Too bad that isn’t on a video.


12 posted on 12/18/2008 5:29:08 PM PST by Colonel Kangaroo
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To: smokingfrog
Here is one of the surviving yutes.
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=8100189&version=7&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=1.1.1

Darn those mischievous Amish kids. Just keeping it real. :)

13 posted on 12/18/2008 5:31:20 PM PST by Polynikes (Yo, homie. Is that my briefcase?)
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To: smokingfrog
Let's us observe an appropriate moment of silence as we contemplate this victim of gunfire.


14 posted on 12/18/2008 5:32:10 PM PST by TonyStark
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To: Evil Slayer

Hubby and I will be taking the CHL in January, then I can carry my Christmas present, Beretta Tomcat Inox.


15 posted on 12/18/2008 5:32:51 PM PST by Kimmers
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To: smokingfrog

My favorite Amendment in action. God Bless America.


16 posted on 12/18/2008 5:34:07 PM PST by TheConservativeParty ("A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not why the ship was built." by The First Gal of AK)
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To: TonyStark

Is it wrong for a 46 year old woman to still love Snoopy? No, it’s not, and yes I still do love Snoopy.
Thanks for posting him!


17 posted on 12/18/2008 5:35:55 PM PST by TheConservativeParty ("A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not why the ship was built." by The First Gal of AK)
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To: smokingfrog

18 posted on 12/18/2008 5:36:32 PM PST by ChildOfThe60s (If you can remember the 60s........you weren't really there)
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To: smokingfrog
I invite everyone to go to Dallas Morning News and read the comments. Several posters are trying to say the shooter was wrong for various reasons.
19 posted on 12/18/2008 5:37:17 PM PST by engrpat (End the National Nightmare on 1-20-2013)
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To: smokingfrog
The teen was apparently struck in the head and was listed in
critical condition at Parkland Hospital.


Well, punk, do you want your own personal grassy-knoll moment
(without the grassy knoll)?

Well, do you punk?!?!
20 posted on 12/18/2008 5:40:25 PM PST by VOA
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