Atlanta, GA - 2 Men Lured To Vacant House And Shot, Then Shoot Robber Dead

[Kevlar]

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/news/22533639/detail.html

ATLANTA -- Police said two electricians were lured to a vacant house in south Fulton County and shot Thursday afternoon.

The incident happened just after noon Thursday on Surrey Trail in Atlanta.

Fulton County police told CBS Atlanta that a man called two electricians from two different companies to the home. When the first electrician arrived, the suspects robbed him, then shot him in the leg.

Police say a short time later, the second electrician arrived.

"The second electrician to arrive on the scene did not know the first electrician was in trouble,” said Fulton County Police Cpl. Kay Lester.

The suspects then shot the second electrician in the leg. That's when the electrician pulled out a gun and shot the suspect in the head, according to investigators. The alleged robber was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

“I’m just glad that the electrician had a weapon. He retaliated against him so they wouldn’t think about doing it again to no one else," said May Youmans, who saw all the police commotion.

Other neighbors also commended the electrician was his quick thinking.

“I think the state made it legal for civilians to carry weapons now because there are just too many robberies going on," said Clarence Martin, a neighbor. "You don’t want to be a victim.”

Police said there may be a second suspect with a bullet wound. He fled on foot.

 

[GSG]

I've been hearing more and more about crimes involving empty/abandoned houses recently. With all the foreclosures it'll probably be happening even more.

 

[Zappa]

I've been hearing more and more about crimes involving empty/abandoned houses recently. With all the foreclosures it'll probably be happening even more.

Threre certainly isn't any shortage of abandoned houses out there right now.
Many have even had the copper pipes and wires stripped right out of them by thieves who sell the stuff for scrap.
Nothing is sacred anymore, they'll steal the wheels off a miscarriage!

 

[glide]

I've been hearing more and more about crimes involving empty/abandoned houses recently. With all the foreclosures it'll probably be happening even more.

Ever seen 'The Wire'?

 

[Palladin]

+1 for the 2nd guy!

 

[vicpinto]

Nothing is sacred anymore, they'll steal the wheels off a miscarriage!

That's the quote of the week right there folks.

 

[SecondAmdFirst]

I think this story nicely illustrates a good reason to carry.

 

[theGringo]

That's when the electrician pulled out a gun and shot the suspect in the head ...

Shocking ...

 

[06LemansC6]

That's when the electrician pulled out a gun and shot the suspect in the head

I just love a happy ending.

 

[namedpipes]

Is there any sign that the electrician will be charged?

I'd call it a positive outcome, if not.

 

[JoeyD]

Is there any sign that the electrician will be charged?

I'd call it a positive outcome, if not.

Is there any sign the electrician can still charge for a service call?

 

[Blitz1]

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php/92163-Electrician-Has-gun-and-will-travel

 

[Zappa]

I didn't realize it when I posted my own comments, but this thread is a DUPE

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php/92163-Electrician-Has-gun-and-will-travel

Yanici posted this 3 days ago.

 

[Kevlar]

Yup, sorry. I hereby sentence myself to remedial forum search training. Can I neg rep myself?

 

[Blitz1]

I didn't realize it when I posted my own comments, but this thread is a DUPE

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php/92163-Electrician-Has-gun-and-will-travel

Yanici posted this 3 days ago.

Never mind that you just duped my dupe right above you Zappa.

 

[Zappa]

Never mind that you just duped my dupe right above you Zappa.

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[GSG]

Ever seen 'The Wire'?

Nope. What is it?

I think this story nicely illustrates a good reason to carry.

Sadly, I believe Georgia has the most places off limits to carry a gun in the US. It's a massive list, and depending on your lifestyle the GFL could essentially just be a license to keep a gun in the car.