Suspect shot, killed during store robbery attempt

WHTR ^ | Dec 22, 2008 | WTHR

[Azeem]

Indianapolis - One man is dead following a shooting at a grocery store on the northwest side Sunday evening.

Metro Police say an armed suspect attempted to rob the El Michoacano supermarket in the 6200 block of West 34th Street just before 9 pm. All of the customers and employees in the store were ordered to move to one side of the store.

Police say the suspect then pointed his gun at a woman and baby, leading a store employee to pull his own gun.

"At this point, the employee fired a shot at the suspect or shots, we are not sure at this point how many shots were fired, he struck the suspect," said IMPD Sgt. Matt Mount.

When police found the suspect in the store, he was in critical condition. He was transported to Wishard Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. His identity has not yet been released.

Detectives are talking with the employee who fired the shot and witnesses to determine what happened. Police are also investigating information about the gun, its owner and the employee who possessed it.

A release from IMPD stated that it appeared to be a justified shooting, though a thorough investigation will be conducted with evidence turned over to the prosecutor to determine if charges should be filed.

[Azeem]

Employee kills dirtbag pointing a weapon at woman and child. Good aim.

[weegee]

He shot the suspect. In the absence of a trial, this man will never be “convicted”. Wussy editors should realize that you cannot libel the dead.

The man killed was a crook who’d pulled a gun. Print.

[CindyDawg]

and the employee who possessed it.

[opus86]

A Christmas gift for the troubled west side of Indianapolis.

[panaxanax]

>>”Police are also investigating information about the gun, its owner and the employee who possessed it.”<<

The HERO is being investigated?

[ArrogantBustard]

an armed suspect attempted to rob the El Michoacano

I'll stipulate that the employee was here legally (and if he wasn't, at least he did one good thing here) ... but I have to wonder about the status of the now deceased crook.

[WKUHilltopper]

“The HERO is being investigated?”

Yeah. We’d rather have the woman and child dead instead of citizens defending themselves. How dare this serf defend himself and others!

[blam]

Excellent. Another dead thug.

[Las Vegas Ron]

Police are also investigating information about the gun, its owner and the employee who possessed it.

Gotta see if we can't throw him in jail for an "illegal" use or possession of a gun doncha know, feh

[Evil Slayer]

Unless Indiana has a “stand your ground with deadly force” law, he can be prosecuted by the dead punk's relatives. Before Missouri passed that law, you were guilty until proven innocent if you defended yourself with deadly force. Now, the punk's lawyers can prosecute but if you were found only defending yourself, the lawyers have to pay court cost and restitution. Just hoping our newly elected DemocRAT governor won't try to overturn the SYG law.

[Red Badger]

Police are also investigating information about the gun, its owner and the employee who possessed it.

Totally irrelevant and possibly unconstitutional, as well.........

[Long Island Pete]

With a bullet or two, Indianapolis just saved a boat load in tax payer money.

[gracesdad]

“The HERO is being investigated?”

Standard procedure. Is the guy a felon who’s not allowed to have a gun?

I agree he’s a hero, though.

[gracesdad]

“Totally irrelevant and possibly unconstitutional, as well.........”

Unconstitutional? I don’t think so. For instance, do you know if the clerk’s a felon who’s not allowed to own a gun?

[Red Badger]

Amendment II

A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

For instance, do you know if the clerk’s a felon who’s not allowed to own a gun?

Funny, I didn't see that "except for felons" clause in there..........

[Balding_Eagle]

Responding to a Leftwing emotional argument with logic? tsk tsk.

[InABunkerUnderSF]

See Amendment 5 of the Constitution: "...nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law...."

That means that that given due process of law, i.e. conviction for a felony, someone may be deprived of life, liberty or property, including the right to keep and bear arms, the right to vote and other liberties.

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

[Red Badger]

It’s a habit that’s hard to break...............

[Red Badger]

That means that that given due process of law, i.e. conviction for a felony, someone may be deprived of life, liberty or property, .....including the right to keep and bear arms, the right to vote and other liberties.

Keep thinking that.........

[InABunkerUnderSF]

Keep thinking that.........

I'll keep thinking it as long as the constitution keeps saying it.

We can't ignore the parts of the constitution that we don't like anymore than the libs can. The fifth amendment is there just like the second amendment.