Alleged Big Spring Carjacker Shot Dead, Victim Arrested

[chane]

In the news out here:

Alleged Big Spring Carjacker Shot Dead, Victim Arrested for Murder

Posted: Aug 10, 2014 7:06 AM CDT
Updated: Aug 11, 2014 12:13 AM CDT


BIG SPRING POLICE PRESS RELEASE
On the 9th of August 2014 at approximately 8:20PM, Big Spring Police Department Officers and Howard County Sheriffs Office Deputies were dispatched in the area of 704 W. Interstate 20 (TA Truck Stop) in reference to a stolen vehicle.

Howard County Sheriffs Office Dispatch received a 911 call from James Ketch W/M DOB 8/22/89 who advised his mother's vehicle had just been stolen from the TA Truck Stop.

http://www.newswest9.com/story/26242288 ... for-murder

http://www.mrt.com/news/crime/article_d ... 963f4.html

[carlson1]

It will be interesting to find out more details.

[chane]

A little more:

Carjacking Victim's Family Tells Their Side

http://cbs7.com/news/article_866ffcde-2 ... f6878.html

[jminn1]

Wouldn't that be the normal course which would occur to any of us who use our weapons?
The police would have very little choice but to arrest and charge. That's what they do.
IMO, it would be up to the DA and a Grand Jury to bill or no-bill.

Or is my understanding flawed?

Best of luck to the victim in this case.

[Keith B]

I'm sure there is more to this story than the press is getting and being reported. It will be interesting to find out the details as they are released.

[chane]

Press conference today:

Sheriff: Carjacker Was Not Armed When He Was Shot and Killed After High Speed Pursuit By Victim

http://cbs7.com/multimedia/article_103f ... b2370.html

[anygunanywhere]

Press conference today:

Sheriff: Carjacker Was Not Armed When He Was Shot and Killed After High Speed Pursuit By Victim

http://cbs7.com/multimedia/article_103f ... b2370.html

Ruh Roh.

Anygunanywhere

[Jim Beaux]

Press conference today:

Sheriff: Carjacker Was Not Armed When He Was Shot and Killed After High Speed Pursuit By Victim

http://cbs7.com/multimedia/article_103f ... b2370.html

Ruh Roh.

Anygunanywhere

Funny. I bet the carjacker said something similar to that too!

[anygunanywhere]

Press conference today:

Sheriff: Carjacker Was Not Armed When He Was Shot and Killed After High Speed Pursuit By Victim

http://cbs7.com/multimedia/article_103f ... b2370.html

Ruh Roh.

Anygunanywhere

Funny. I bet the carjacker said something similar to that too!

Anygunanywhere

[Jumping Frog]

I wonder if the "victim" had the ability to remain silent?

[victory]

Shooting car thieves. What is this world coming to?

[MechAg94]

So was the guy a car jacker or a car thief? Those are not really the same terms. The thread title implies the guy was forced out of his car, but his car was stolen and he chased it down.

Who leaves their keys in the car these days?

[Keith B]

Not a carjacking because no force was used http://cbs7.com/multimedia/article_103f ... b2370.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; From the article:

Parker said no force was used to take the vehicle, because it was left at the truck stop running with the keys in the ignition.

This incident is being referred to officially as "Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle."

Wasn't the smartest move to go after the 'unauthorized driver' IMO. This guy is going to have a rough legal battle.

Shooter has a 'Go Fund Me' page set up by a family member to try to get money for legal defense " onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. It has the families take on the incident.

[charliej47]

Shooting car thieves. What is this world coming to?

When someone "takes part of your life", what do you do?

[suthdj]

Shooting car thieves. What is this world coming to?

When someone "takes part of your life", what do you do?

File insurance claim? Kick self in head for leaving keys in car.