blkdragon1212
03-05-2010, 07:33 AM
Watching the local news, as I often do before I turn in for the evening, I nearly became ill when the local reporter presented the details of what is being called a "Road Rage" incident.
The tragic part of the story dealt with the loss of life of a 14 year old female. The events leading up to the murder are as follows;
The shooter's vehicle allegedly struck the vehicle occupied by the mother of the deceased and another occupant. The shooter, instead of stopping and exchanging information, as is required by state law, he drove away from the scene.
The mother, a Police Officer off-duty, followed the shooter to obtain his plate number for follow-up later. While the mother was doing this, the shooter managed to maneuver his vehicle behind the vehicle occupied by the deceased and opened fire with a 9MM handgun striking the deceased in the back of the head killing her.
Houston Homicide Detectives using the vehicle plate number arrived at the home of the shooter. His first statement was, "I did something terrible", as he handed them the 9mm pistol. He is also reported to have a valid Texas Concealed Carry Permit.
It was reported that he told the arresting officers that when he came up behind the vehicle, he saw one of the passengers with something shinny in their hands handing out the window. He stated that he thought it was a gun and fired.
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What went wrong?
A lot of things went wrong here, non of which had to happen. This should be a lesson to all of us. The shooter has been charged with "Murder" in this case. I don't believe that "Perry Mason" could get him off! A young life snuffed out, a promising one, gone forever. Two families that will never be the same. I think we can learn something from this, and maybe assure that we are not a part of an event like this.
Number 1#
Leaving the scene of an accident, not much more need be said here.
Number #2
lack of control of our emotions. The rule for anger should be the same for alcohol. When I was taking drivers education many long years ago. It was always highlighted that you should never drive when you are upset, or angry. If pushing 3000 pounds of vehicle down the road is not wise when you are pissed off, why would carrying a loaded firearm be any better?
Good decisions cannot be made when you are angry, as evident by the incident. I will not go armed to a bar and drink. I will not leave my home if I have been drinking. If I am in an unstable emotional state I take the same action.
Number #3
If the shooters statement that he saw a gun was valid, he was still wrong to discharge his firearm! He clearly stated that he knew there where more than one person in the vehicle. He could not with any reasonable argument state that everyone in the vehicle was a threat. He violated the most important of rules, do not place innocent people in harms way. You are responsible for every round you fire, and that there is no defense for injuring innocent persons even if you are justified to use deadly force to protect yourself.
If any of these things had been avoided, the most that would have happened was a traffic citation. I am sure that if you asked this guy this morning, he would have much rather had a ticket.
Once the weapon is discharged, it is too late to call the bullet back. They go where they are pointed, and are not respectful of race, creed, color, ethic origin, sex, or age.
I don't know this guy, I don't have any idea as to who certified him. The man is said to have a clear criminal history, at least up until last night. I guess he just starts his with murder.
Bad things happen to good people, but some can be prevented. I hope we can all learn to be a little wiser by this incident. Let us not let this child's death be in vain. Some good must come from it.
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The tragic part of the story dealt with the loss of life of a 14 year old female. The events leading up to the murder are as follows;
The shooter's vehicle allegedly struck the vehicle occupied by the mother of the deceased and another occupant. The shooter, instead of stopping and exchanging information, as is required by state law, he drove away from the scene.
The mother, a Police Officer off-duty, followed the shooter to obtain his plate number for follow-up later. While the mother was doing this, the shooter managed to maneuver his vehicle behind the vehicle occupied by the deceased and opened fire with a 9MM handgun striking the deceased in the back of the head killing her.
Houston Homicide Detectives using the vehicle plate number arrived at the home of the shooter. His first statement was, "I did something terrible", as he handed them the 9mm pistol. He is also reported to have a valid Texas Concealed Carry Permit.
It was reported that he told the arresting officers that when he came up behind the vehicle, he saw one of the passengers with something shinny in their hands handing out the window. He stated that he thought it was a gun and fired.
************************************************** ********
What went wrong?
A lot of things went wrong here, non of which had to happen. This should be a lesson to all of us. The shooter has been charged with "Murder" in this case. I don't believe that "Perry Mason" could get him off! A young life snuffed out, a promising one, gone forever. Two families that will never be the same. I think we can learn something from this, and maybe assure that we are not a part of an event like this.
Number 1#
Leaving the scene of an accident, not much more need be said here.
Number #2
lack of control of our emotions. The rule for anger should be the same for alcohol. When I was taking drivers education many long years ago. It was always highlighted that you should never drive when you are upset, or angry. If pushing 3000 pounds of vehicle down the road is not wise when you are pissed off, why would carrying a loaded firearm be any better?
Good decisions cannot be made when you are angry, as evident by the incident. I will not go armed to a bar and drink. I will not leave my home if I have been drinking. If I am in an unstable emotional state I take the same action.
Number #3
If the shooters statement that he saw a gun was valid, he was still wrong to discharge his firearm! He clearly stated that he knew there where more than one person in the vehicle. He could not with any reasonable argument state that everyone in the vehicle was a threat. He violated the most important of rules, do not place innocent people in harms way. You are responsible for every round you fire, and that there is no defense for injuring innocent persons even if you are justified to use deadly force to protect yourself.
If any of these things had been avoided, the most that would have happened was a traffic citation. I am sure that if you asked this guy this morning, he would have much rather had a ticket.
Once the weapon is discharged, it is too late to call the bullet back. They go where they are pointed, and are not respectful of race, creed, color, ethic origin, sex, or age.
I don't know this guy, I don't have any idea as to who certified him. The man is said to have a clear criminal history, at least up until last night. I guess he just starts his with murder.
Bad things happen to good people, but some can be prevented. I hope we can all learn to be a little wiser by this incident. Let us not let this child's death be in vain. Some good must come from it.
http://www.blackdragonpersonalprotection.com