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Last post by seamusTX
Thu Nov 18, 2010 9:32 pm
Shooting could fall under the Castle Doctrine
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CainA »
Wed Nov 17, 2010 3:07 pm
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It appears from the article that the victim took a beating before being able to (finally) shoot the guy...but before you get to that part of the...
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Last post by i8godzilla
Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:31 am
Elementary School Shootout San Antonio
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RPB »
Wed Nov 17, 2010 9:07 am
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What about Vietnamese? If government election ballots are available in tiếng Việt then why aren't government signs?
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Last post by boba
Wed Nov 17, 2010 6:24 pm
Bank robber broke, Do not pull your BB!
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Beiruty »
Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:14 pm
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In addition to being an idiot, broke and deployed to the crime scene with a Cabie, He pulled a BB on the PD officers. Pretty stupid. Maybe he never...
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Story is conflicting. One news source says that he was laying below a car and refused to come out and pointed his BB at the officers, the other news...
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Last post by Beiruty
Tue Nov 16, 2010 8:26 pm
CA: Man accidentally shoots twin brother
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seamusTX »
Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:49 pm
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In Redding, California, today, a 19-year-old man accidentally shot and killed his twin brother. The incident was reported as occurring while cleaning...
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WOW!
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Last post by Mando'a
Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:06 pm
MN: One arrested for hunter harrassment; 1 for poaching
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seamusTX »
Mon Nov 08, 2010 11:32 pm
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This is a public report from the Minnesota Depaartment of Natural Resources:
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Funny!!
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Last post by Mando'a
Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:00 pm
IL: Waiter goes above and beyond to catch bill dodgers
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seamusTX »
Sun Nov 07, 2010 11:50 pm
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In the Chicago suburb of Skokie the last week of October, three men ate at a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant and then ran out without paying their $51...
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They have also been reported as being anti-CC and anti-OC on several other boards. And they usually don't post at the entrances.
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Last post by OldCurlyWolf
Tue Nov 16, 2010 3:51 pm
NV: Las Vegas police in the news again
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seamusTX »
Mon Nov 15, 2010 11:32 pm
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In Las Vegas, around 5:30 a.m. Monday morning, police responded to a report of a man and woman involved in an argument in front of a convenience...
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Well, based purely on speculation and what I read it looks like the Vegas police think that escalating to shooting someone is pretty common. However...
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Last post by Purplehood
Tue Nov 16, 2010 9:15 am
San Antonio: Drive-by shooting possible retaliation
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seamusTX »
Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:53 pm
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In San Antonio before dawn today shots were fired at a home in the 4800 block of Castle Path. No one was injured.
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Since they believe that the shooting may be retaliation, hopefully they will be able to identify and arrest the shooters.
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Last post by WildBill
Mon Nov 15, 2010 5:57 pm
Recovery of stolen property from Craiglist sellers
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seamusTX »
Sun Nov 14, 2010 8:43 am
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From a letter to the editor in the Galveston County Daily News:
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He didn't learn the lesson because he left witnesses in Vegas.
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Last post by Tamie
Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:46 pm
3 UH students held at gunpoint
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RPB »
Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:47 pm
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I looked for news on this at chronicle and TV/radio stations, but it seems they are keeping it quiet so far.
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:thumbs2:
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Last post by Bullwhip
Fri Nov 12, 2010 9:46 pm
AL: Robbery victim turns the tables
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seamusTX »
Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:40 pm
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In Mobile, Alabama, Wednesday night, a suspected robber armed with a box cutter tried to rob a man outside a fast-food restaurant. The intended...
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It was interesting to see the second story in the video. A second story victim was shot during a robbery attempt. I wonder how the guy interviewed...
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Last post by chasfm11
Fri Nov 12, 2010 2:11 pm
GA- Another one bites the dust
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JJVP »
Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:56 pm
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BRUNSWICK -- A Glynn County homeowner shot and killed an intruder who broke into his home early this morning, police said.
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Since the homeowner knew him so well, you have to wonder what the guy would have done with that screwdriver had the homeowner recognized him and...
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Last post by TexasGal
Fri Nov 12, 2010 2:37 am
FL: Woman survives 13 gunshot wounds, lives to talk about it
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seamusTX »
Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:33 pm
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In Lee County, Florida (Fort Meyers area), Wednesday, a woman was shot 13 times in a drive-by shooting.
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Another example that proves it's not how many times you shoot someone but, where you shoot them. If you don't hit a major blood vessel, central...
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Last post by MoJo
Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:47 pm
Bringing yogurt to a gunfight
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philip964 »
Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:05 am
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Road rage conflict in Virginia near Washington.
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And the best news--2 more idiots off the streets (albeit only temporarily)... There are too many idiots out there behind the wheel that think they...
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Last post by Kawabuggy
Tue Nov 09, 2010 9:39 pm
Houston: Kick-in burglars stopped by resident
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seamusTX »
Thu Sep 23, 2010 10:09 pm
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In Houston near Moonmist and Fondren (iffy neighborhood) at about 8 A.M. today, a husband, wife, and infant were in their apartment when two men...
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rlol Or shown them yellow!!!
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Last post by TxA
Mon Nov 08, 2010 10:33 pm
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Last post by snorri
Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:01 pm
Houston: Jack the Ripper
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seamusTX »
Mon Nov 01, 2010 9:16 pm
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Houston police are looking for a suspect in the murders of two homeless women and one woman who had her car towed: onclick=...
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A man was arrested today and accused of capital murder for the killing of one of the three women. According to news reports, he was linked to the...
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Last post by seamusTX
Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:16 pm
2 UTEP students killed
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RPB »
Fri Nov 05, 2010 2:51 pm
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Not on campus, but in another gun-free zone Tally is up to about 2,600 killed in that city this year per the US Consulate
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I'm sure I'll be getting laid off again soon, so it'll be back to school for me. Major university in North Texas. No CC in buildings, security...
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Last post by lonewolf
Fri Nov 05, 2010 4:08 pm
Texas City: Seasoned couple repels home invader
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seamusTX »
Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:23 am
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In Texas City, Monday, an 86-year-old man and his 68-year-old wife repelled a group of robbers who attempted to enter their home. Three of four...
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I have to give credit to Rush Limbaugh for using the term seasoned citizen. I don't know if he came up with it on his own or heard it somewhere.
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Last post by seamusTX
Fri Nov 05, 2010 1:47 pm
Tine to draw!
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Beiruty »
Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:44 pm
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Thief Attempts Carjacking With Dallas Mom & Kids Inside
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daddy will get in trouble before he gives up the right to defend his family.
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Last post by pcernuch
Thu Nov 04, 2010 3:06 pm
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Last post by Hoi Polloi
Thu Nov 04, 2010 1:20 pm
Homeowner: 2, criminals: 0
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RiverCity.45 »
Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:26 pm
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Another homeowner successfully defends his home and family against criminals:
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The third self-defense incident is interesting:
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Last post by Beiruty
Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:18 pm
Sugar Land: Creepy home invader
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seamusTX »
Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:13 pm
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In Sugar Land, two women have reported that a man entered their homes through unlocked sliding-glass doors.
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Simple precaution, lock the door.
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Last post by BobCat
Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:17 pm
Attacks on US Military
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Cobra Medic »
Wed Oct 27, 2010 4:18 pm
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Three attacks on US military buildings in the DC area recently.
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This time the Coast Guard
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Last post by i8godzilla
Tue Nov 02, 2010 9:13 am
Dead Men Tell No Tales
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Bart »
Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:23 pm
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I saw this story when I was following the Carreon shooting.
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When secounds count....the police are just minutes away!
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Last post by jamisjockey
Tue Nov 02, 2010 8:06 am
California
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RPB »
Mon Nov 01, 2010 2:59 pm
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:???: Oakland is not exactly a college town.
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Last post by WildBill
Mon Nov 01, 2010 3:03 pm
Felons can keep guns at home after 5 years?
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A-R »
Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:51 pm
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While reading updates on the A&M gunman story, I happened to notice this article on same web site ...
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Texas law allows it after five years (TPC 46.04) but Federal law is another story.
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Last post by Bart
Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:07 pm
TN: Business owner charged for shooting at thieves
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seamusTX »
Wed Oct 27, 2010 10:02 pm
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In La Vergne, Tennessee (Nashville exurb), earlier this month, a business owner caught two mopes stealing construction material from his business....
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Last post by SpringerFan
Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:36 pm
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Last post by terryg
Thu Oct 28, 2010 11:44 am
Woman shot and killed in front of my neighborhood
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A-R »
Tue Oct 26, 2010 5:25 pm
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Man and woman in car, woman dead from gunshot wound to head, car ends up on side of road, passerby stops his car to help (likely thinking this an car...
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Looking at this from the second car's viewpoint, it is a great example that you should always be cautious when entering an unknown situation...
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Last post by AggieMM
Wed Oct 27, 2010 3:30 pm
murder suspect allegedly seen on campus
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RPB »
Wed Oct 27, 2010 10:56 am
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Stephen F Austin
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San Antonio
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Last post by RPB
Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:17 am
Midwest City Woman Blasts Thugs, Press Helps Locate House
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ELB »
Sat Oct 23, 2010 6:52 pm
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Three male teens plan robbery. Two male teens kick in door just after 0800 where woman and her two small kids live, third teen acts as lookout. She...
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I understand, and I apologize for taking that part of the discussion in a different direction. Understanding mind set is really important because the...
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Last post by Excaliber
Mon Oct 25, 2010 9:38 pm
HPD foils Police impersonation kidnapping
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jamisjockey »
Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:42 am
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I am sure you remember the Hillside Strangler case.
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Last post by WildBill
Mon Oct 25, 2010 6:09 pm
Only in NY: NYC cop getting her hair done thwarts salon hit
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Beiruty »
Sun Oct 24, 2010 10:30 pm
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NEW YORK – New York police say an armed man who was trying to rob a beauty salon in Brooklyn exchanged gunfire with an off-duty police officer who...
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You don't mess with a woman's hair. Not if you're smart.
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Last post by The Annoyed Man
Mon Oct 25, 2010 8:55 am
Gunmen kill 13 in massacre at childs party in Mexico
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RPB »
Sat Oct 23, 2010 7:55 pm
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POSTING THIS SO YOU CAN SEE COMMENTS:
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Wow! Look at that map. That's a lot of m&ms!
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Last post by mctowalot
Sun Oct 24, 2010 3:39 pm
SA Home invasion, with a happy ending
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Grammy »
Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:27 am
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A 50 year old woman hears door being kicked in at 3:30 in the AM. She grabs gun and plugs bad guy. Robber found face down in neighbor's yard....
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Toni Hanes, 50, told police she was awakened by the sound of her bedroom door being kicked in around 3:30 a.m.....She grabbed a handgun from under...
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Last post by TexasGal
Sat Oct 23, 2010 4:30 am
Brits force pirates to row home in shame
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MoJo »
Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:51 am
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A British naval ship captured suspected pirates off Somalia forced them to row home, then blew up their weapons and boat. As they say in Britain...
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The Brits were very generous...I would have let them swim home, after covering them with chum.
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Last post by TxKimberMan
Fri Oct 22, 2010 10:43 am
Curious Houston Area Road Rage Incident
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skub »
Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:41 pm
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Road rage incident where a driver shoots out the window of another driver, but does not get arrested.
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OK, I call Beams a lying sack of rocks. The guy broke out his side window, according to the police, yet Beams claimed it was his windshield. Beams...
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Last post by baldeagle
Thu Oct 21, 2010 7:41 pm
Would You Have Done It?
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chasfm11 »
Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:16 pm
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You have captured very well what I was thinking when I originally posted this.
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Last post by chasfm11
Thu Oct 21, 2010 11:53 am
Serial Killer --Canandian AF Base CO, former PM's pilot
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VMI77 »
Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:23 pm
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Colonel Russell Williams, serial sex killer and Canadian Air Force CO, former Prime Minister's pilot.
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Yes, I probably over-summarized. The avatar connection didn't occur to me --I guess because I'm aware of it's origins, and others looking at it are...
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Last post by VMI77
Thu Oct 21, 2010 10:41 am
Five people were shot in East Oak Cliff
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Beiruty »
Wed Oct 20, 2010 10:21 pm
DALLAS — Five people were shot in East Oak Cliff Wednesday night.
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Last post by Beiruty
Wed Oct 20, 2010 10:21 pm
Waco courthouse suicide
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RPB »
Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:05 pm
Man Dies Of Gunshot Wound On Lawn Of McLennan County Courthouse
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Last post by RPB
Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:05 pm
CHL's = 2 BG = 0
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JJVP »
Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:17 pm
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Store owner shoots, kills robber in Bridgeport, Conn.
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Yup. Exactly why I won't partake of Pizza Hut....
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Last post by cbunt1
Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:11 pm
Baltimore officer slain in fight over parking spot !
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Beiruty »
Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:48 pm
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BALTIMORE – An off-duty Baltimore police detective out celebrating his birthday was killed by a blow to the head with a rock or piece of concrete...
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Yeah, the old saying 'Sticks and stones may break my bones, so if you try to use them on me I will have to shoot you.'
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Last post by Keith B
Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:50 pm
McAllen man killed by pirates on Falcon Lake
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lrb111 »
Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:36 pm
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I have no info, just saw the link to the story. Here it is:
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As Ron White says, You can't fix stupid.
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Last post by hirundo82
Sun Oct 17, 2010 6:36 pm
TX: 3 Men Killed 1 Wounded in Haltom City Shooting
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SgtMac »
Wed Oct 13, 2010 9:21 am
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Last post by SgtMac
Fri Oct 15, 2010 2:01 pm
GA CHL w/ M & P 9MM kills gangsta pointing a Colt .45.
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surprise_i'm_armed »
Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:01 pm
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Let me start off by crediting the source of this story.
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i8godzilla, et al:
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Last post by surprise_i'm_armed
Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:54 pm
Garland church shooting youth pastor recovering
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RPB »
Sat Sep 25, 2010 10:09 pm
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1) just have her Google church shooting
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Last post by RPB
Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:34 am
ME: Man fatally shot by accident with .22LR
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seamusTX »
Wed Oct 13, 2010 10:34 pm
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In Casco, Maine (middle of nowhere), Saturday, a boy reportedly killed a man with one shot from a .22 rifle. The incident is being treated as an...
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And that is why we teach our kids firearms safety
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Last post by AndyC
Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:09 am
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