detroit man shoots carjacker

kryptonian · Aug 10, 2011

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/new...ies-after-being-shot-in-detroit-20110809-wpms

saw the story on the news. didn't say OC but showed his empty serpa holster. sounds pretty clear cut self defense to me.

Citizen · Aug 10, 2011

Interesting story.

I'm torn between thinking he talked too much, and that in talking he said exactly the right things--feared for life, reaching as though for a weapon. I wonder, which is better: no talking, or say only the exact things that cover the elements of justified self-defense?

Of course, a gun being found on the bad guy helps.

I think not talking is probably best. Who knows whether the press will repeat your words exactly, or twist them in some way. You can always give the interview after the jury no-bills you.

Note to self: decline all press interviews until after the prosecutor publicly states it was justified self-defense or the grand jury says no true bill.

stainless1911 · Aug 10, 2011

Should be telling this to his attorney, nobody else.

Glock9mmOldStyle · Aug 10, 2011

Hope he doesn't get charged.

There's another thread on this but yours has the link to video

This is a lose for the victim. In most counties this guy would not have a worry, however in Wayne Co. he may be charged - [stupid is as stupid does]. Mean time, this guy has lost his ride, his pistol and his security while he waits for word from the authorities on high. Let us remember this is the same prosecutor (Kym Worthy) who said she'd bring charges against anyone other than LEO's that carried more than one pistol? She also worked to strip pastor Terry Jones of his rights [even wing nuts deserve their rights] http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/04/19/terry-jones-quran-burning_n_851193.html

I feel bad that a 19yr. is dead, however if you act like a animal, expect to be put down like one.

skyisfalling · Aug 10, 2011

Don't talk to the press

Don't talk to the press.
Reporters are like cops. You don't know, friend or foe, until its too late.

Same rules apply. Anything you say, can and will be used against you.

That man said he pulled his weapon and fired before he actually saw a gun.

When I OC, its my sidearm. Not my firearm and not my weapon.

I hope he dose not get charged, but I judge him as stupid.

kryptonian · Aug 10, 2011

i agree with staying quiet about it. you have nothing to gain by talking to the media about it and everything to lose. the perp got what he deserved. sends a message to other would-be robbers. this i believe is the start of a trend of more citizen involved self defense wave that will make the criminal minds take notice.

TheQ · Aug 10, 2011

His mistake was he kept shooting after his life was no longer in danger (when the man was driving AWAY in his car). At that point he was attempting to defend property, not his own life.

Outdoorsman · Aug 10, 2011

TheQ said:
His mistake was he kept shooting after his life was no longer in danger (when the man was driving AWAY in his car). At that point he was attempting to defend property, not his own life.

I agree. I wish it was otherwise, but our laws are against this guy. The carjacker got what he deserved, but unfortunately the victim will probably also pay the price.

smellslikemichigan · Aug 10, 2011

TheQ said:
His mistake was he kept shooting after his life was no longer in danger (when the man was driving AWAY in his car). At that point he was attempting to defend property, not his own life.

where did you see that? according to the victim's own words he shot when they perp reached down for what he thought was a gun (and it turned out to be so). the perp then drove away.

pmcqueen37 · Aug 10, 2011

Don't talk to the press or the police

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wXkI4t7nuc

Onnie · Aug 10, 2011

smellslikemichigan said:
where did you see that? according to the victim's own words he shot when they perp reached down for what he thought was a gun (and it turned out to be so). the perp then drove away.

I heard he shot after the car drove away, but that was from a report on WWJ news in the interview he has a different version than what was originally reported by local radio news media

maybe because of his version is why Mz worthy let him leave LEO custody and that the news medias were reporting it wrong?????

eastmeyers · Aug 10, 2011

TheQ said:
His mistake was he kept shooting after his life was no longer in danger (when the man was driving AWAY in his car). At that point he was attempting to defend property, not his own life.

smellslikemichigan said:
where did you see that? according to the victim's own words he shot when they perp reached down for what he thought was a gun (and it turned out to be so). the perp then drove away.

I am also wondering, because according to the story provided, only one shot was fired.

stainless1911 · Aug 10, 2011

kryptonian said:
This i believe is the start of a trend of more citizen involved self defense wave that will make the criminal minds take notice.

Only if the trial results in him being found not guilty.

If he's found guilty, that sends a powerful message to would be thugs as well. Make it look like the other guys fault.

The most powerful enablers of the criminal element in this country is the justice system itself.

TheQ said:
His mistake was he kept shooting after his life was no longer in danger (when the man was driving AWAY in his car). At that point he was attempting to defend property, not his own life.

One reason to change the laws here, is because the victims life and now the lives and safety of his family would be in danger if the perp had gotten away with it. Theres likely his name address and keys in the vehicle. Even an address book left in the car puts his friends and contacts at risk of either retaliation, or further crime. The criminals know that the person who has a Cadillac, probably has friends who drive Cadillacs.

TheQ · Aug 10, 2011

smellslikemichigan said:
where did you see that? according to the victim's own words he shot when they perp reached down for what he thought was a gun (and it turned out to be so). the perp then drove away.

http://forum.opencarry.org/forums/showthread.php?t=93799

jt59 · Aug 11, 2011

Wayne County prosecutor not withstanding, according to what I read here, he should be fine.

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(kp...=on&highlight=use AND of AND deadly AND force

I wonder if his empty holster is because the police have confiscated it until a determination is made or because he was didn't want to wear it for the interview. Having said he never leaves home without his credit card or firearm, I am hoping he at least has a BUG.

I agree with some of the comments made here....there is simply no value in talking to the press....none, nada. That said, he presented himself (and armed citizens everywhere in MI, well).....thugs beware!

He appears to make all the correct statements describing his decision to shoot. "immediate fear for his life" in the commision of the crime.

The fact that the LEA released him so quickly bodes well IMHO.

stainless1911 · Aug 11, 2011

My guess is the police stole it. Absent of due process according to the 5th amendment, they had no right to take it. Such an irresponsible thing to do, seeing that retaliation is likely after such an event.

Haman J.T. · Aug 11, 2011

skyisfalling said:
Don't talk to the press.
Reporters are like cops. You don't know, friend or foe, until its too late.

Same rules apply. Anything you say, can and will be used against you.

That man said he pulled his weapon and fired before he actually saw a gun.

When I OC, its my sidearm. Not my firearm and not my weapon.

I hope he dose not get charged, but I judge him as stupid.

The words "anything you say, can and will be used", must be changed to "anything you say,WILL BE USED AGAINST YOU",due to current laws and societal ignorance!

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