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Family says teen didn't have to die (Yes he did.....society is better off)
WFMZ ^

Posted on 01/30/2012 6:29:02 PM PST by Red in Blue PA

It all happened last Wednesday. Prosecutors say Johnson, who was already on probation for aggravated assault, robbed two men in West Reading and was attempting to rob a third along a bike path in Cumru Township in Berks County. But the would-be victim was carrying a licensed firearm, and shot two of his attackers. Johnson was killed. A friend is now in the hospital.

Johnson's mother, Idella Hopkins George, said, "Do I believe he was justified in shooting my son? I would say no."

The family acknowledges Johnson's actions were wrong, but they question why a warning shot couldn't have been fired first.

Johnson's sister, Ashley Jones, said, "He's a kid. His actions-- I don't approve of his actions at all, but he didn't deserve to have his life taken."

In recent days a Facebook memorial page has been flooded with sometimes hateful posts -- referring to Johnson as a "thug" who died like the dog he was.

(Excerpt) Read more at wfmz.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: armedcitizen; banglist; selfdefense; warningshot; warningshots
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The mother should be charged!

If one allows dogs to go around biting people, they will be charged.....so why shouldn't a mother who allows her son to assault people ona regular basis?

1 posted on 01/30/2012 6:29:03 PM PST by Red in Blue PA
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To: Red in Blue PA
The shooter was just helping us with the gene pool.

That robber wasn't smart enough to live.

2 posted on 01/30/2012 6:32:32 PM PST by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Red in Blue PA

Yeah, your kid got shot because YOU DIDN’T RAISE HIM WELL.


3 posted on 01/30/2012 6:32:36 PM PST by struggle (http://killthegovernment.wordpress.com/)
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To: Red in Blue PA

Technically speaking, the mother is correct.

He didn’t have to die. He also didn’t have to decide to be a thug and spend his time harming people.


4 posted on 01/30/2012 6:32:44 PM PST by Jonty30 (What Islam and secularism have in common is that they are both death cults.)
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To: Red in Blue PA

“The family acknowledges Johnson’s actions were wrong, but they question why a warning shot couldn’t have been fired first.”

Because the dirtbag might get away and harm another human being? Just throwin’ it out there..


5 posted on 01/30/2012 6:33:47 PM PST by max americana (Buttcrack Obama is an idiot)
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To: Red in Blue PA
Here, Idella. A little cheese to go with that whine...


6 posted on 01/30/2012 6:35:36 PM PST by bigheadfred (Bang a gong)
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To: Red in Blue PA

A warning shot? Why waste a perfectly good round?


7 posted on 01/30/2012 6:37:30 PM PST by crosshairs (Liberalism is to truth, what east is to west.)
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To: Red in Blue PA

In other news, Idella Hopkins George says she intends to vote for Barrak Obama again.


8 posted on 01/30/2012 6:37:46 PM PST by optiguy (Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.----- Ronald Reagan)
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To: Red in Blue PA
recent days a Facebook memorial page has been flooded with sometimes hateful posts -- referring to Johnson as a "thug" who died like the dog he was.

That's not hate, that's accuracy. Pretty much gets it right.

9 posted on 01/30/2012 6:37:56 PM PST by hinckley buzzard
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To: Red in Blue PA; max americana

It was a warning shot, lady.

To all his friends...


10 posted on 01/30/2012 6:38:49 PM PST by bigheadfred (Bang a gong)
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To: Red in Blue PA
Julius Johnson killed on the job.
Johnson's mother, Idella Hopkins George.
Johnson's sister, Ashley Jones.

Don't any families in the hood have the same last name?

11 posted on 01/30/2012 6:39:17 PM PST by LoneRangerMassachusetts (The meek shall not inherit the Earth)
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To: bigheadfred

Good shooting, Citizen. Civilization thanks you.


12 posted on 01/30/2012 6:40:02 PM PST by hal ogen (1st Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: Red in Blue PA
why a warning shot couldn't have been fired first

No legitimate professional, Law Enforcement, or Military weapons training endorses or even condones "warning shots". A weapon is meant to stop, subdue, and kill an assailant. In this case that's what it did, as it should have.

If I decide that my life, property, or family is in jeopardy and I draw my weapon somebody is going to die. I don't take prisoners and I don't call 911 while the perp has a pulse.

13 posted on 01/30/2012 6:40:12 PM PST by Feckless (I was trained by the US << This Tagline Censored by FR >> ain't that irOnic?)
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To: crosshairs

Man Charged After Firing Warning Shot

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — A Marshalltown homeowner faces felony charges after shooting at a trespasser Sunday afternoon. Officials said the trespasser has been charged with a misdemeanor...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2758731/posts


14 posted on 01/30/2012 6:40:56 PM PST by donna
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To: Jonty30
He didn’t have to die. He also didn’t have to decide to be a thug and spend his time harming people.

Megadittos in the absence of a "like" button.

15 posted on 01/30/2012 6:41:11 PM PST by lightman (Adjutorium nostrum (+) in nomine Domini--nevertheless, Vote Santorum!)
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To: bigheadfred

Hoo-AHHH!


16 posted on 01/30/2012 6:41:50 PM PST by Feckless (I was trained by the US << This Tagline Censored by FR >> ain't that irOnic?)
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To: LoneRangerMassachusetts

One of my clients told me “last names are not important”


17 posted on 01/30/2012 6:41:50 PM PST by RnMomof7
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To: Red in Blue PA

I am sad for the parents. But parents tell your frickin’ kids that people are entitled to arm themselves and it is dangerous to assault people. You just might get killed.


18 posted on 01/30/2012 6:42:03 PM PST by Truth is a Weapon (Truth, it hurts so good.)
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To: Red in Blue PA
Sorry ma'am but if your son had not chosen the path of robbing innocent people, he just might still be alive.
19 posted on 01/30/2012 6:42:07 PM PST by pray4liberty (dare I say it??)
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To: Red in Blue PA
The family acknowledges Johnson's actions were wrong, but they question why a warning shot couldn't have been fired first.

Because "warning shots" can kill innocent bystanders.

And there is no such thing as "shoot to wound," because arteries are everywhere.

20 posted on 01/30/2012 6:42:14 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (FOREIGN AID: A transfer of money from poor people in rich countries to rich people in poor countries)
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