And This Is Why I Carry Guns When I Walk My Dog
BY Herschel Smith
7 years, 3 months ago
Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel:
A man walking his dog Tuesday night near his home shot two people who tried to rob him, killing one and wounding the other.
Deonte M. Thomas, 17, of Milwaukee was shot to death and his 18-year-old companion was wounded, police said. The 36-year-old man had a concealed-carry permit.
The incident happened about 10 p.m. in the 6500 block of W. Euclid Ave. when the two robbers were driving around looking for a possible victim, Ald. Mark Borkowski said.
“Obviously these people picked the wrong person, but not everyone has concealed carry,” Borkowski said Wednesday. “We all get a sense of security because it’s our neighborhood, but we have to be diligent.”
The attempted robbery happened two blocks from St. Gregory the Great parish on Milwaukee’s south side in Borkowski’s 11th aldermanic district, an area that’s normally a quiet neighborhood, he said, but “I think it’s anywhere in our community.
“It’s my understanding these kids were looking for trouble. They had been involved in trouble prior to this incident,” Borkowski said. “To pick a guy who can defend himself has showed that regardless of whether you’re going to engage in this kind of criminal activity, you really don’t know. You may meet your match.”
Milwaukee Police Sgt. Timothy Gauerke said the two suspects may be responsible for an armed robbery about 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, about an hour before the incident on W. Euclid, in the 2200 block of E. Park Place.
Thomas was arrested as a juvenile for criminal trespassing and armed robbery in 2014 while the 18-year-old man, whose name was not released, was arrested in 2014 for auto theft. The 18-year-old man is facing charges of party to the crime of armed robbery and homicide in connection with the incident on W. Euclid Ave.
Gauerke declined to release information about the number of wounds the robbery suspects sustained nor the type of handgun used. The 18-year-old was still hospitalized Wednesday afternoon. Thomas died at the scene.
The 36-year-old man stayed at the scene following the shooting and was interviewed by police. The case will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office to determine whether any charges will be filed against the 36-year-old man.
This man only made one mistake. You get one guess as to what it is.
On January 2, 2017 at 12:15 am, TheAlaskan said:
Should have been two stiffs…..oh well, now he can face the survivor in court to explain why he shot him.
On January 2, 2017 at 4:20 am, Steve Parker, M.D. said:
His mistake was talking to the police before talking to an attorney.
On January 2, 2017 at 9:27 am, Blake said:
“the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office to determine whether any charges will be filed against the 36-year-old man.”
Let me interpret: “If we think there are political points to be made that will help us to ascend to higher office, we will vigorously prosecute, regardless of innocence.”
This is the same DA’s office that has relentlessly persecuted political opponents, AKA the Wisconsin GOP, using “John Doe” warrants. Midnight SWAT raids and all.
These are really bad people, even for DA’s.
On January 2, 2017 at 11:09 am, Chish said:
Take five minutes and read this: http://www.secondcalldefense.org/after-shooting-tips
Your welcome.
On January 4, 2017 at 1:54 pm, Larry Evans said:
The one question that usually bounces around in my head is this…
If I shoot them inside my home, can I drag their arse outside to the driveway or sidewalk so they don’t bleed all over my floors, as long as there is a good blood trail?
On January 2, 2017 at 3:11 pm, JettieG said:
Is the dog OK?
On January 2, 2017 at 3:17 pm, wireland said:
Should have made DAMN sure both were deceased. Does Wisconsin have a Stand Your Ground law?
On January 4, 2017 at 1:52 pm, Larry Evans said:
Unfortunately, coup de gras shots are not permissible.
On January 4, 2017 at 1:49 pm, Larry Evans said:
Happy Ending