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MN:CCW Holder Cleared in Shooting
Thursday, September 25, 2014 5:37
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| Earl Malone, Suspected Armed Robber |
One adult attempts to rob another, using the threat of deadly force. The victim is an armed adult with a concealed carry permit. He defends himself, and the attempted robber dies. Cause for muted thanks, correct? The good guy won, and there is one less hardened criminal on the street to make the city a slightly less dangerous place.
The CBSMinnesota headline:
Man Released After Claiming Self Defense In Fatal Mpls. Shooting
Authorities believe he was acting in self-defense when he fatally shot 18-year-old Earl Malone Saturday night at the intersection of Knox Avenue North and 26th Street.Police took the 21-year-old man into custody at the scene. Sources tell WCCO the man has a conceal-and-carry permit, and told police he shot Malone because he had tried to rob him.
I would propose a different headline, which would be just as valid:
Armed Citizen Released after Shooting Robbery Suspect.
Many have suggested that armed citizens be rewarded for such actions. They risked their life and helped protect the rest of society. How many crimes are prevented by stopping a criminal career?
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Link to Gun Watch
Source: http://gunwatch.blogspot.com/2014/09/mnccw-holder-cleared-in-shooting.html
