Kirk wrote:gemini wrote:As always, with this type scenario we have many varied opinions. Is anyone here familiar with the area this took place?
Has anyone read or know if the CHL holder was firing "willy nilly", not caring where his missed shots might end up? Did the
back of the gas station act as a bullet backstop? Was he firing into an embankment, a bar ditch or creek etc?
I think he had every legal right to persue the armed robbers. I'm not sure it was a wise decision, but I also wasn't there.
Was the property taken worth the risk of personal harm to the presuer? Maybe. $600 might be chump change for some
individuals, but it might be that months entire rent payment for another. Pretty valuable if you're struggling financially.
In reading PC 9.42 I can't find where a specific amount or value is mentioned in being able to retrieve property or stop
a fleeing BG. What may be a situation of "get all the info I can,and be a good witness" for some...... may be a "I have
to do everything in my power to prevent the BG's escape with my $600/property or I won't have a house to live in".
And I don't see a problem with either action. Thinking out various scenarios, that include what you will or won't be willing to do,
and exactly under what circumstances. I'm liking the difference of opinions ...... makes me think.
Yes, I know the area as I drive through it every day. His shots would either hit traffic or into concrete from the over pass. Beside the gas station beside it the is only one other business but there is traffic. Maybe he is a great shot while running and is able to control where his bullets are going. I know I could not do it and would not fire IMO wildly after they have left the store.
Thanks for a bit more info on the location description. Maybe the guy
really is a great shot while running; I'm sure had he shot up nearby traffic, wounded a by stander, blew the windows out of a store front etc the HPD would have something to say about it. The only thing I know he hit, so far, is a older, white Chevy Tahoe...... and I hope it has about 15 holes in it.
I won't fault his decision to act because I was not there. I also wouldn't fault your decision not to act. I'm just glad none of the robbery victims were physically injured. I do think that if someone doesn't stop or catch these 3 armed felons.... an innocent is going to be hurt or killed.
, maybe this guy shouldn't have a CHL 
