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Shooting at Vancouver Mall
- Thread starter Pavegunner
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joeroket
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Pavegunner wrote:
Uh that is what the news calls a shooting? WOW!!!
Pavegunner wrote:
Uh that is what the news calls a shooting? WOW!!!
Batousaii
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lol - seems the comments there are more interested in arguing about Kentucky than about the incident.
lol - seems the comments there are more interested in arguing about Kentucky than about the incident.
sirpuma
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Considering the writer and the editors are incapable of even writing a legible article, it doesn't surprise me they're calling that a shooting.
Considering the writer and the editors are incapable of even writing a legible article, it doesn't surprise me they're calling that a shooting.
Aryk45XD
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sirpuma wrote:
+1 lol, I was thinking the same thing. I don't know if this story is funny or just plain sad.
sirpuma wrote:
+1 lol, I was thinking the same thing. I don't know if this story is funny or just plain sad.
Bookman
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I have to admit that I chuckled when I read it.
I have to admit that I chuckled when I read it.
Bersa.380
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GEEZ, give people a special parking spot and they think they can shoot them selves.
GEEZ, give people a special parking spot and they think they can shoot them selves.
gogodawgs
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And now the follow up, gun owner to be charged with brandishing.
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/mar/16/man-shoots-self-during-altercation/
Man pulled gun, was shot, will be jailed, police say
All over an argument over parking at mall
By John Branton and Craig Brown
Columbian staff writers
Originally published March 16, 2010 at 9:16 a.m., updated March 16, 2010 at 9:16 a.m.
A Vancouver man who allegedly whipped out a handgun during an argument outside the Outback Restaurant at Westfield Vancouver mall -- and ended up getting shot in the leg on Monday afternoon -- is headed for jail when he’s released from a hospital, police said.
Police plan to arrest Paul J. Hicks, 53, on suspicion of first-degree assault, Officer Jason Beach said Monday night.
Hicks was being treated at an area hospital for a gunshot wound that’s not believed life-threatening, Beach said.
It was about 2 p.m. Monday when Hicks argued with Jason L. Berry, 27, of Vancouver about parking.
Beach said Hicks pulled out a gun and the two men struggled.
Officers believe Hicks shot himself, but that’s not completely clear, a police sergeant said. “There was a struggle with the gun and it went off,” she said.
Which man’s finger pulled the trigger in the struggle remained unclear.
But it was Hicks who first brandished the gun, so he will be taken to jail for that, Beach said.
Hicks had apparently confronted Berry about parking his motorcycle in a handicap spot, said Vancouver police Cmdr. Scott Bieber.
He allegedly struck Berry with his cane and then took out a gun when a struggle ensued.
Beach said Berry wasn’t believed injured in the struggle, and that Berry was not arrested or accused of any wrongdoing.
Mall security quickly responded and disarmed Hicks.
john.branton.@columbian.com.
And now the follow up, gun owner to be charged with brandishing.
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/mar/16/man-shoots-self-during-altercation/
Man pulled gun, was shot, will be jailed, police say
All over an argument over parking at mall
By John Branton and Craig Brown
Columbian staff writers
Originally published March 16, 2010 at 9:16 a.m., updated March 16, 2010 at 9:16 a.m.
A Vancouver man who allegedly whipped out a handgun during an argument outside the Outback Restaurant at Westfield Vancouver mall -- and ended up getting shot in the leg on Monday afternoon -- is headed for jail when he’s released from a hospital, police said.
Police plan to arrest Paul J. Hicks, 53, on suspicion of first-degree assault, Officer Jason Beach said Monday night.
Hicks was being treated at an area hospital for a gunshot wound that’s not believed life-threatening, Beach said.
It was about 2 p.m. Monday when Hicks argued with Jason L. Berry, 27, of Vancouver about parking.
Beach said Hicks pulled out a gun and the two men struggled.
Officers believe Hicks shot himself, but that’s not completely clear, a police sergeant said. “There was a struggle with the gun and it went off,” she said.
Which man’s finger pulled the trigger in the struggle remained unclear.
But it was Hicks who first brandished the gun, so he will be taken to jail for that, Beach said.
Hicks had apparently confronted Berry about parking his motorcycle in a handicap spot, said Vancouver police Cmdr. Scott Bieber.
He allegedly struck Berry with his cane and then took out a gun when a struggle ensued.
Beach said Berry wasn’t believed injured in the struggle, and that Berry was not arrested or accused of any wrongdoing.
Mall security quickly responded and disarmed Hicks.
john.branton.@columbian.com.
OrangeIsTrouble
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Shoulda gotten a Sig.
Shoulda gotten a Sig.
Trigger Dr
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Poosharker wrote:
Poosharker wrote:
No, he should have been a mature adult.Shoulda gotten a Sig.
Bookman
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Trigger Dr wrote:
Trigger Dr wrote:
+1000Poosharker wrote:No, he should have been a mature adult.Shoulda gotten a Sig.
heresolong
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gogodawgs wrote:
gogodawgs wrote:
They issue handicap plates for motorcycles.
kito109654
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heresolong wrote:
heresolong wrote:
What really? They shouldn't.
.45ACPaddy
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This is just a part of stupidity solving itself.
This is just a part of stupidity solving itself.
OrangeIsTrouble
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kito109654 wrote:
Just because you have a handicap doesn't mean you shouldn't be allowed the joy of riding...
kito109654 wrote:
Why not?
Just because you have a handicap doesn't mean you shouldn't be allowed the joy of riding...
.45ACPaddy
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Most likely if you're handicapped, you're not physically able to ride a motorcycle, though it is possible. They ought to have motorcycle spaces reserved for motorcycles, I don't see the need for a motorcycle with a handicap permit to take up an entire car size parking space. Maybe if two shared it, it would be alright, but not one motorbike to a car size space.
Most likely if you're handicapped, you're not physically able to ride a motorcycle, though it is possible. They ought to have motorcycle spaces reserved for motorcycles, I don't see the need for a motorcycle with a handicap permit to take up an entire car size parking space. Maybe if two shared it, it would be alright, but not one motorbike to a car size space.
heresolong
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G22Paddy wrote:
So are you suggesting that there should be motorcycle handicapped spaces required everywhere or that people who ride motorcycles should pretty much just push off if they are handicapped?
G22Paddy wrote:
Of course it's possible. There are plenty of disabilities that don't make you incapable of riding. Walking long distances can be problematic for many disabled who have leg problems, but perfectly capable of riding. Trikes (also classified as motorcycles), sidecar rigs which help stabilize a bike at low speed, etc. I have even seen people in wheelchairs who set up a sidecar to hold their wheelchair and had specially modified controls for hand operation only.
So are you suggesting that there should be motorcycle handicapped spaces required everywhere or that people who ride motorcycles should pretty much just push off if they are handicapped?
Trigger Dr
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NavyLT wrote:
NavyLT wrote:
Hitting with the cane is assault, shooting himself is felony stupid.