PA Bill Number: HB335
Title: In inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons.
Description: In inchoate crimes, further providing for prohibited offensive weapons. ...
Last Action: Removed from table
Last Action Date: May 1, 2024
Texas Self-Defense: Manager Was Armed And Ready When Two Robbers Targeted His Store :: 03/20/2015
According to recent reports, a Dallas convenience store was the scene of a robbery attempt and shooting earlier this month.
The late-night incident occurred at an Exxon station when an unidentified store manager reported seeing a pair of men enter and approach an employee. As one of the subjects assaulted the worker, the manager stated that the other reached inside his jacket in a possible attempt to retrieve a weapon.
At that point, the armed manager grabbed his firearm and shot at both of the 30-year-old men – hitting both targets. Both were taken from the scene to a local hospital for treatment. One suspect was shot in the arm, and the other took a bullet to his face.
The manager explained that he is praying for the two men he shot, one of whom was admitted in serious condition and the other initially listed in critical condition. Subsequent reports indicate both men were later upgraded to fair condition.
As for his role in the shooting, however, detectives are treating it as an act of self-defense and are not pursuing any charges against him. The area is reportedly rife with crime, prompting the store to post a collection of photographs – known as the ‘Wall of Shame’ – depicting shoplifters.
Local resident Kerry Carter often shops at the Exxon location despite his assessment of the area.
“This is a war zone now,” he said.
Robbery charges have been filed against both of the suspects.
http://www.westernjournalism.com/manager-armed-ready-two-robbers-targeted-store/
