Posted on 12/03/2005 1:29:27 PM PST by HighWheeler
A store owner in Orange County, Fla., shot and injured two teens fleeing his store after they had allegedly robbed him at gunpoint, police told Local 6 News.
Police said Floyd Harvell, 17, and Keenan Felton, 19, went into Sam's Discount Food Store in Orange County at about noon and demanded money.
One of the teens distracted store owner Sung Kim and the other went behind him and put a gun to the store owner's head, police said.
As the men turned to leave, Kim pulled out a shotgun and opened fire on them, Local 6 reporter Erik von Ancken said.
Both were hit by gunfire, according to the report.
Kim will not likely face charges in connection with the incident.
"They recently passed a new law but an investigation will still have to ensue to determine what happened in this and take it from there," Orange County sheriff's spokeswoman Barbara Miller said. "But, normally, if the state attorney's office felt the store owner acted appropriately, then no (charges)."
Both of the teens were treated and transported to jail.
They face armed robbery, grand theft and aggravated assault with a firearm charges.
You just got to love shotguns. Good shooting.
I had the same thought. How is it that someone using his God given right to self defense should even be considered a suspect?
A riot gun is a good choice for clean up. Shame we lost Ithaca Guns.
**sniff**..I love a happy ending...
Another story about a private citizen protecting his rights and property. Is this happening more and more or is it just me????
If this goes before a grand jury, they'll do just that.
One was 17 and one was 19. I guess, techically, they were both "teens".
Funny that they picked the wrong guy to hold a gun to his head.
If a grand jury did that it would do more for gun ownership than anything else. It would also cut crime by a huge amount. Therefore, no prosecutor will bring this to a grand jury.
Has a grand jury ever indicted the DA that called them up?
..pesky Swedes
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I wonder what his load was, buckshot, bird shot or rock salt? Rock salt is not life threatening but produces some very satisfying results and some remarkable scars.
"But, normally, if the state attorney's office felt the store owner acted appropriately, then no (charges)."
It is DISGUSTING that this sentence is even writen.
Ah...another feelgood story for a great weekend. This story, coupled with Al quada's #3 being turned into #2, has made my day!
Mr Kim, you are a HERO!
Well the owner DID lure those little rascals in with all that beer, those smokey links, magazines, and chips.
/ sarc
After seeing them in action at the Rodney King riots, I wouldn't pick on anyone named Kim.
"...coupled with Al quada's #3 being turned into #2,..."
BuWahahahahahah!!!
Not a good choice at close range. A pistol is a much better choice.
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