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Greenville Pizza Delivery Driver Shoots Robber Save Email Print
Posted: 8:39 PM Jun 17, 2008
 Last Updated: 11:39 PM Jun 17, 2008
 Reporter: Dave Jordan
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A pizza delivery driver fought back at a group of suspects who tried to rob him, pulling out a gun and wounding one of them.

Greenville Police say the incident happened early Monday morning at 1105 A Masters Lane when the Chanellos Pizza driver said three suspects began hitting him as he was delivering the pizzas. Police say the delivery driver then pulled out a gun and began to fire. One of the three robbery suspects was struck. Elvis Deans Junior, a 17 year-old student at South Central High School, is listed in stable but critical condition. He'll be charged with Common Law Robbery and Assault Inflicting Serious Injury.

Police also arrested 18 year-old Thomas James, 18 year-old Sunil Persaud, and 17 year old Kevin Haynie all of Greenville. They are charged with common law robbery. Police also say they charged a 14 year old who they say planned the crime.

The pizza delivery driver was taken to the hospital and was treated and released.
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Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 1, 2008 at 02:09 PM
Posted by: Obama for President Location: Greenville on Jun 23, 2008 at 02:29 PM We are going to bring you out of the woods. That's assault and breaking and entering. That CAN be met with deadly force. But please,try to do so against my will.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Greenville on Jun 28, 2008 at 05:55 PM
For those that feel that the pizza man should not have shot Dean. Take a look at this article.http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080627/ap_on_re_us/homeless_attack Police say teens beat homeless Ohio man to death./CLEVELAND - A group of teenagers beat a homeless man to death as passers-by slowed to watch the attack, some of which was caught on videotape, police said. Anthony Waters, 42, suffered a lacerated spleen and broken ribs during the attack Wednesday night and died at a hospital, police said.The attackers, who appeared to be between ages 14 and 17, robbed Waters of a music player and headphones, police said. No arrests have been made.
Posted by: Brooke Location: Greenville on Jun 28, 2008 at 04:20 PM
Well Rick everyone has different opinions!
Posted by: k Location: exhaustion on Jun 27, 2008 at 11:44 PM
hey p, i know what you are saying--i think the teachers parts need to start in pre k or kindergarten, its true once kids get into fifth grade or so, theyre on their own! i know it is frustrating, ive subbed a few times and known i could not do it for a living. even worse is dealing with parents who dont care and wont do anything. its a joint effort between parents and teachers im talking about. and like obama for president its probably absolute idealism; you cant 'save' everyone. but you can try, right?
Posted by: Rick Location: Greenville on Jun 27, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Your parents might be republicans but I've never met one who thought like you before, Brooke.
Posted by: H G Location: Rolesville, N C on Jun 27, 2008 at 03:25 PM
Yea for the delivery driver. It's pass time honest citizens defended themselves. Then maybe the hoodlums will get the message there is a big price to pay that the government will not or cannot enforce. And the price may be immediate and not later or the hoodlum does not get better quarters than at home in paying the price and maybe the price has pain. Yea Yea delivery driver. WAY TO GO MAN!
Posted by: P Location: Fayetteville on Jun 27, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Go get them Pizza man. It all start at home with the thugs. Teachers have enough on their hands with kids behavior issues these days and the parents who won't discipline their kids properly. Teachers do care! But they are tired of the thugs and kids that belong to them because of their behavior.
Posted by: Brooke Location: Greenville on Jun 27, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Rick don't start with me I think I know me a little better than you do.
Posted by: no-Obama on Jun 27, 2008 at 11:23 AM
The Only thing that banning hand guns or any guns will accomplish is taking a honest persons means of protecting their family away. While leaving the criminals fully armed. Way to go pizza guy.
Posted by: coconut Location: Edenton on Jun 27, 2008 at 10:46 AM
This is for Obama for President. A person's race does not determine a person's actions. It is the choice that an individual makes within themselves. Criminals are like jellybeans, they come in all colors. I am sure that the Pizza Dude would have defended himself in the same manner no matter what race his attackers were. You take care!
Posted by: k Location: location on Jun 27, 2008 at 10:21 AM
hey i think it all goes back to upbringing and schooling. i think parents and teachers need to care who these people are as individuals and care about their personal goals and aspirations--and that they have them! a gang mentality is a group of people mindlessly acting as one big bad criminal, so a gang of 'individuals' could not exist. if youre a black person and youre afraid of your own people, get involved in your community and help make sure the next generation of children are aware that they are individuals, with potential, regardless of their economic situation. it might not help the current situation but apparently nothing will, all we can do is hope for the future... and i think this goes for all races and cultures, anyone can have gang mentality.
Posted by: Obama 08 4 Prez! on Jun 27, 2008 at 01:17 AM
Its a sad thing to say, but I'm black, well rather a pecan tan color, anyway back to what I was saying.....I'm black and sometimes I'm scared of my own people. I'll see a group of guys hanging outside a gas station or Walmart and i will go somewhere else. a crowd of my own skin folk scare me. Get mad, get glad, who cares? A group of young black men outside a place scares me. Don't like what I'm saying then walk it off.
Posted by: I Like That Location: Complex Land Too on Jun 27, 2008 at 12:02 AM
I like that, Simple and Plain. Thanks for pointing that out. So, they can ban handgun yet we still keep our right to bear arms. That is marvelous. We have our 2nd Amendment rights intact AND handguns are a no-no. Who would have thunk that both could co-exist. I mean WOW. It is so simple and plain. Take away the handguns, there are still many more arms to bear. I can bear arms without a hand gun. My right to bear arms is not voided by the ban of handguns. Oh so many ways to say it. Sing it with me! "I cannot own a hand gun, I still have the right to BEAR ARMS! BEAR ARMS! Like short sleeves, I BEAR ARMS! I cannot own a machine gun, I still have the right to BEAR ARMS! BEAR ARMS! Like your hairy momma, I BEAR ARMS! BEAR ARMS! I have a shotgun, I have a rifle, I still have the right to BEAR ARMS! What are those Judges thinking? BEAR ARMS! BEAR ARMS! They are too smart for their own good. They thought long & thought wrong. BEAR ARMS! Ban handguns! BEAR ARMS! Shotgun! Yea."
Posted by: Simple and Plain Location: Complex Land on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:54 PM
To Concerned Citizen of Greenville: Please get your facts straight. The citizens of D.C. are allowed their Constitutional right to bear arms. It is very simple, no need for Justices and Lawyers with large vocabularies. Follow this LOGIC: 1) The Constitution gives us the right to bear arms. 2) The Constitution does not give us the right to bear ANY SPECIFIC TYPE of arms. 3) This leaves room for regulation of the types of arms available to citizens. You see, simple. Government may allow me to own a hand gun, I have the right to bear arms. Government may allow me to own a shot gun, I have the right to bear arms. Government may allow me to own a hand gun and a shot gun, I have the right to bear arms. Government may allow me to own a handgun but not a shot gun, I have the right to bear arms. Government may allow me to own a shotgun but not a handgun, I have the right to bear arms. Government tries keep me from owning any type of gun, my rights are violated. You see the difference?
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 08:04 PM
We now have a kinder gentler robbers in Greenville. I guess the local Thugs guild had a meeting and they are going to be nicer to the people they rob so that they wont get shot if they peacefully rob. Three armed robberies reported wed night http://www.reflector.com/local/content/news/stories/2008/06/26/ArmedRobberies.html Richard W. Whitemore Jr., a 19-year-old ECU student, was robbed at gunpoint just before 2 a.m. by several men he described as about 20 years old. He said they followed him when he turned up Holly Street from Fifth hoping to avoid them."They told me to give them all I had. I only had four bucks, so they told me they take Master Card. They let me keep my wallet and ID, though," Whitemore said. He was not injured and described the experience as strange, especially the business-like manner of the robbers. "They were pretty nonchalant, kind of going through the motions. As soon as I gave them my stuff, they were talking about where they were going next," Whitemore said
Posted by: Rick Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 07:20 PM
I'm sure you are, Brooke. Nice try. I think Hope is right and you don't know what you are, and won't for several years.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 06:51 PM
Whats so unreasonable about people wanting a gun for self defense(obama for president)? Why is it that the people of DC and New York city and various other states and cities within the US are not allowed to own guns? What makes these areas so special is that government in these area have disarmed honest citizens and the criminals are loving it because they now have nothing to fear when committing crimes other then the polic Why should I do I have to be dependent on the police to protect my family when I am already there? The problem with waiting for the police to show up is that where I live it can take 10 –30 mins for them to arrive at my location. During that time anything can happen, at least if I am armed if my home is invaded I can attempt to hold off the criminals until the police arrive vs being at there mercy. Or if a disaster hits the are like what happened during floyd or katrina I can defend my family from those who choose to take advantage of the chaos after a big storm.
Posted by: hope Location: NC on Jun 26, 2008 at 06:07 PM
Brooke, let's have this conversation again in a few years. God bless you as you grieve for your friend.
Posted by: Doc Location: G'ville on Jun 26, 2008 at 06:01 PM
I cannot believe that there are some here that are actually defending the thugs and claiming excessive force was used by the real victim. The "Wussification of America" is in full force, I see. It's called the right to protect oneself. It's called the right to get your arse shot if you and your boyz jump and attempt to rob and beat an innocent person. It's also called a great deterrent as those thugs will be less likely to try that in the future, as will others like them that have contemplated the same crime. Who knows...they jumped a pizza guy today, maybe they rob a bank next year, or pull a carjack/murder like the guys in Chapel Hill the following year if they weren't stopped this time. Time to look into obtaining a Concealed Weapons Permit.
Posted by: Katie Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 05:21 PM
Pizza Man! Your da bomb! Your brave and couragious! Congrats. Though I applaud the be-jezzies out of you, Im happy these thugs didnt have a gun of their own, and it turned bad. Im also happy that you didnt kill these idiots, though they deserved it, because of our laws, it you prob would have been charged with manslaughter....? Maybe? Im not sure about that, but thats questionable.... Though Im happy you are here! and you took care of these idiots! Hey- why are their parents names being released? They should be charged to! Why are their idiot minor children out with nothing better to do than rob someone!?
Posted by: Brooke Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 05:08 PM
And lastly I am a Republican.
Posted by: k Location: location on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:11 PM
hey OFP i love those ideals, but thats just what they are, ideals. i like obama but he could just about do a walgreens commercial with his way of thinking. if he wins i hope he can get real and really do something worthwhile. your town is an example of what its like if you dont have a way to defend yourself. you get shot in the head and laughed at by robbers! i hate guns, i hate the thought of using one, and especially the fact that you can end someones life just by pulling a trigger--but most of the people who have these horrible weapons are criminals who need to use them on good citizens to steal, kill, ruin lives, etc, basically bully everyone. i think the top priority in the whole guns issue should be cleaning up the streets and taking all the guns away from criminals. of course there is always intent--9-11 succeeded with box cutter knives. maybe the top priorities should be taking criminals off our streets for good, then we wouldnt need guns. in a perfect world.
Posted by: Rick Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 03:01 PM
Marisol, good points.
Posted by: Obama For President Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:34 PM
This is posted on witn's site and I wanted to make sure that I pointed out what will hapen. After cowboy George Dubya is out, we will have a president that will appoint justices that will eliminate the misinterprtation of the 2nd amendment. Read this: WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Americans have a right to own guns for self-defense and hunting, the justices' first major pronouncement on gun rights in U.S. history. The court's 5-4 ruling struck down the District of Columbia's 32-year-old ban on handguns as incompatible with gun rights under the Second Amendment. Obama will likly appoint two judges that will finally eliminate the backwoods, ok corral, shoot and questions later backwards thinking in this area.
Posted by: Marisol Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 02:18 PM
I am glad he was able to protect himself and I'm glad he didn't kill these unruly boys who act as if they didn't have anything better to do. However, if it had been the police, they probably would have shot to kill. Delivery driver, being of african descent, i would have probably done the same thing as sometimes I'm skeptical when walking my street for exercise [alone]when there are a group of guys in or around. Race not being the issue for me, Im just happy that no one was seriously hurt. I pray for you as u try to do your job safely. I also pray for all youth in and around the world.
Posted by: I am proud of pizza guy Location: gvegas on Jun 26, 2008 at 01:18 PM
Brooke-Few questions for you. What makes DJ's crime different from any other criminal act?? What makes him immune to normal laws? That he is a teenager? He's not a teenager. He's a JUVENILE DELINQUENT. Send him to the detention center when he gets well. Every other teenager that commits a mindless crime like this goes there. Why is DJ different? Do you know him? Maybe that's why you are spouting off supporting criminals. And if it was my brother, mother or anyone elso I know that attempted to rob a pizza guy, I would say the same thing--you commit the crime, you do the time. Finally, if DJ had gotten away with this "harmless" robbery and assault of a pizza guy, do you actually think that he would have stopped with just robbing pizza delivery people? Come on now. Get a grip and join us here in reality. Now, if the pizza guy didn't have a permit, fine. Fine him. Don't condemn him for SAVING HIS OWN LIFE!!! To Chanello's, glad your pizza guy prevailed. He rocks!!!
Posted by: GreenvilleResident Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 11:57 AM
I'm sorry, but after reading a lot of your comments, I have to agree with ConcernedCitizen. He or she is right. What those children did was wrong! Yes, the pizza delivery guy did what he had to do to defend himself. But those children should be punished. That boy that the man shot shouldn't have tried to ROB a pizza delivery man! That was stupid beyond words! I think they should make schools around here YEAR round like they do in some states! If those children had been going to school all year round, they wouldn't have been outside that late at night! Their parents should be punished too! They LET their kids run around at all hours of the night UNSUPERVISED! Talk about stupidity! My child goes to school year round. He LOVES it. I'm sure I won't ever have to hear about my child in my local papers!

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Posted by: DEE Location: GREENVILLE on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:50 AM
My little sister knows the boys who did this. And this has to be the dumbest bunch of kids...How much money could they possibly get to split between them by robbing a poor pizza delivery guy!! Let this poor man do his job in peace, please?!! Good for the pizza delivery guy...If I saw a group of big boys coming after me, I'd be in big trouble if I didn't have a weapon - and I don't!! He did what he had to do and the boys are getting what they deserve. My sister told me that only 2 of Dean's friends came back to help him and the rest just left him there - shot! Thats what happens when you hang out with people who are always scheming up dumb ideas. They get YOU in trouble and THEY take care of "them." Get it together, young people! This is gonna cost you in ways you don't even know yet.
Posted by: Sandman Location: Nag's Head on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:27 AM
The pizza guy felt as thought his life was endanger.Therefore, he had the right to shoot.If I delivered pizza, I would carry a bazooka if I could! People are mean today and you have to defend yourself. The police cannnot be everywhere.
Posted by: Jimmy Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 10:09 AM
Way to go pizza man! I'd have done the same thing.
Posted by: ReadThisObama on Jun 26, 2008 at 04:33 AM
Myth: Assault weapons are a serious problem in the U.S. Fact: In 1994, before the Federal "assault weapons ban", you were eleven (11) times more likely to be beaten to death than to be killed by an “assault weapon”.33 In the first year since the ban was lifted, murders declined 3.6%, and violent crime 1.7%.
Posted by: ObamaWantsYourGuns Location: Greenville on Jun 26, 2008 at 01:58 AM
Obama is anti gun. You are fooling yourself if you believe otherwise. He is one of the strongest anti gun voters in Congress along with Nancy Pelosi.

They would take all your guns if they could. Funny how they are guarded by gunned men with automatic weapons. I guess they both feel they are more important than you!
Posted by: Fan of Wolfgang Location: NC on Jun 26, 2008 at 01:54 AM
I agree with Wolfgang 100%

It's time to take the power back.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:38 PM
http://conspiracyx0.tripod.com/weapons3/mini-14.gif Look at the above picture .. the top is a pretty much stock ruger mini 14 with a 20 round magazine and the bottom 2 because of the folding stock, pistol grip, folding stock and detachable magazine would be illegal under the ban simply because of its appearance which don’t make the gun anymore dangerous. Also the assault weapons ban deals stickly with semi-automatic weapons and has nothing to do with automatic weapons, as there was already a law for that from back in the 1938 called the National Firearms Act which many people fail to realize.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Look up the ban here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_assault_weapons_ban You will see that everything that it banned were strickly cosmetic. I could go to walmart and buy a Ruger mini 14 which comes with a magazine that holds 5 rounds. If I change the stock to one with a pistol grip and folding stock and buy a magazine that holds 20 rounds and it becomes an illegal weapon under the expired ban simply because of cosmetics. The changes do nothing to affect the accuracy of the gun or make it more dangerous then it was when it was bought from the store.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:24 PM
If Obama supports the assault weapons ban then he is anti-gun. All the assault weapons ban did was make certain guns illegal if it had more then 3 features that were deemed dangerous when they are actually cosmetic. This is how gun bans start by making certain weapons appear to be more dangerous then they really are then they go on to ban other weapons so that eventually no guns are legal and only criminals have them leaving law abiding citizens with nothing to defend themselves. Giving the goverment a monopoly on guns. We would still be part of England if not for private gun ownership. Which is why the founding fathers made the 2nd ammendment
Posted by: hope Location: NC on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Gary, please do not lump all democrats with Brooke. Thank you.
Posted by: Brooke Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:37 PM
If you would have read my post i did mention what they did to him is wrong and that wanna be thug thing was just ignoraant so im not going to comment on that im done argueing with you people i have better things to do.
Posted by: Just saying Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:22 PM
I may be a little late with this post...but Obama is not antigun ownership. This information is from his website www.barackobama.com. "...Obama favors commonsense measures that respect the Second Amendment rights of gun owners, while keeping guns away from children and from criminals who shouldn't have them. He supports closing the gun show loophole and making guns in this country childproof. He also supports making the expired federal Assault Weapons Ban permanent, as such weapons belong on foreign battlefields and not on our streets." These are respectable and appropriate positions in my opinion. Sorry, just didn't feel Obama needed stomped on because of some previous posts.
Posted by: Wolfgang Location: Chocowinity on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:04 PM
I guess Elvis Deans Junior won't be robbing or beating on anybody soon. Well at least untill he gets out if the hospital. 4 against 1 Go Pizza Delivery Man. I think you should all carry guns as long as you have the proper legal permits.I really doubt you would have gotten robbed if they knew you had a gun!!! I just feel bad you did not kill all 4 of these predators. We have to take our Towns and Streets back from these low life criminals. Why can't they get a job like everybody else and stop robbing hard working citizens
Posted by: Patrick Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:53 PM
These kids are criminals and will probably spend the rest of their lives in and out of prison. Way to go pizza man. I wish he shot all of them.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:48 PM
If he had of not had the gun the situation might have ended differently with him having more serious injuries. He could have beaten senseless, sustained brain or even killed. He did what he had to do to stop them from being assaulted and I am pretty sure he did not want to shot but did so only after seeing that he had no other options. This is the thing that antigun people don’t realize they think that gun owners are gun crazy and will shoot at the slightest provocation which is not true.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Look at this article in the daily reflector. http://www.reflector.com/local/content/news/stories/2008/06/25/JuvenilesArrested.html On june 16(same night that pizza man shot DJ), a 14 and 15 year old robbed a 21 year old ecu student, later that night a group of juveniles chased a 21 year old and his friend hitting one of the 2 in the head. All these events involved juveniles (those under the age of 18) Since DJ got shot things seem to have quieted down as in my opinion it was a wake up call to the juveniles in Greenville.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:41 PM
Look at this article in the daily reflector. http://www.reflector.com/local/content/news/stories/2008/06/25/JuvenilesArrested.html On june 16(same night that pizza man shot DJ), a 14 and 15 year old robbed a 21 year old ecu student, later that night a group of juveniles chased a 21 year old and his friend hitting one of the 2 in the head. All these events involved juveniles (those under the age of 18) Since DJ got shot things seem to have quieted down as in my opinion it was a wake up call to the juveniles in Greenville.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:37 PM
what should the Pizza guy have done differently ? Should he have simply lay there and took the beating and possibly lost his life in the process. He tried to leave and was blocked so they gave him no choice.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Its sad that people will get upset over a child getting shot but wont acknowledge what the child did to get shot,they were breaking the law. First thing out of there mouth is he made a bad choice and didn’t deserve to get shot, he wasnt going to hurt anybody. The pizza guy was simply lucky that he did not receive any bad injuries. You cant wait to see what the persons that are attacking you are gonna do. You cant wait to see if they might be simply punch and kick you a few times then leave you alone, if you wait too long you wont be able to defend yourself anymore. By your logic simply because the pizza guy didnt have any bad injuries he should have waited until he had a concussion or broken ribs. Which is ludicrous to wait and see what happens If the pizza guy had not had the gun then you can cool believe that the situation would have ended differently. Not one person complaining about what the pizza guy did has acknowledged that what the kids did was wrong. It was a mistake they say.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 07:19 PM
So what you are saying is that the pizza guy should have waited until he had sustained worse injuries before pulling out the gun? If he had of waited until he had a concussion or broken bones then you would be okay with him shooting? Get over it … the kids attacked a man that was minding his own business and attempting to earn a living and one of them got hurt because of a bad decision. Why are you not mentioning or complaining about how wrong what the kids did was? The reason why is that you probably have a wanna be thug child and are upset that this potentially could happen to them.
Posted by: Brooke Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:50 PM
I am considering you opinions I do agree that DJ should be punished for what he did just not shot. end of story.
Posted by: Sally Location: Wasington on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:47 PM
Hey Brooke of Greenville you are a fine one to talk about Judging!! How do you know the gun was not registered and you dont know the people making the comments!! so I guess when you have 3 people beating you until you cant see or hear anymore you will change your tune!! Come to my house ( shot 1st ask ?'s later!!!
Posted by: Rosebud Location: Lagrange on Jun 25, 2008 at 05:10 PM
Rick....I have been keeping up with the Obama persons remarks. This person must be some sort of head doctor, it's a test. No one with any brain at all can come up with this reasoning. No one needs to acknowledge any of Obama persons remarks as I think it's a test.
Posted by: melvin Location: greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:43 PM
QUIT changing things around three on one i am glad pizza guy survived assualt and just maybe these three criminals will be looking for a better career
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Brooke. Your argument "What would you do if your child shot someone?" is completely dumb and immature. My child wouldn't shoot someone. They were raised right and regardless of that, they have a good head on their shoulders. I by no means want DJ to die, I pray that he does live. But don't EXCUSE their actions. What they did was completely wrong. You can't excuse their actions, they are completely inexcuseable. I understand he is your friend, for all you know, I know him too. But regardless of how well we know someone, wrong is wrong. Planning to rob a hardworking individual instead of getting a job is insane. If you want us to consider your position, consider ours.
Posted by: Chris Location: Edenton on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:14 PM
For Obama and everyone else defending these kids GET OVER IT!!! No matter how you look at it they aren't so innocent!! THREE of them jumped ONE man, he was threatened and was trying to protect himself. I don't believe he was shooting to try and kill anyone, just to scare the heck out of them so they would leave him alone. What would you do if THREE people were trying to beat the crap out of you??? Maybe you wouldn't shoot anyone, but I'm sure you would try to defend yourself in one way or the other. Maybe this has taught them a lesson, maybe they will never try to ROB or beat the crap out of anyone again!!
Posted by: Gvill man Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Wow, thats the second ammendment at its best, shoot someone without breaking a law, go America!
Posted by: Gary Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Brooke, You must be a democrat! who else would have "compassion" on three people beating the crap out of them and do nothing.
Posted by: Jesse Location: Greenville, NC on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:47 PM
This mentality that everyone has gotten in about nothing ever being their fault is very stupid. They tried to rob someone and got shot..end of story. Would they have been ok that night if they hadn't robbed that pizza guy? Yes they would have. Every action has a consequence and we all need to stop passing the blame to someone/something else. Being an adult is about taking responsibility for your actions. These are things that everyone should have learned from a very early age. Fundamental lessons in life are not being taught anymore.
Posted by: Brooke Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 01:31 PM
Get a Grip...I pray that you are faced with a situation possibly with one of your children and you will want people to have compassion for you...and i hope that you get none...i hope people are as coldhearted to you as you are and you will see how it feels...have a nice day.
Posted by: Rick Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 12:31 PM
There you go again twisting words, Obama. He was being beaten by THREE people and he responded. You keep saying we think it's right to shoot people for just looking dangerous or cutting someone off in traffic. I know I didn't say that so don't stereotype me. This situation was completely different from a bully coming up to you at school. If someone comes into your house you need to turn on a light and see who it is. See if they're armed and assess the threat you feel from them. The pizza guy realized he was set up, like numerous other pizza guys have been, for a robbery. It was taken to another level when THREE young men started beating him and he acted to preserve his safety. If you're not at home and someone comes at you in a threatening manner and you can run you need to. It's hard to run when your knocked to the ground and then THREE people start beating you so you have to defend yourself any way you know how. Stop giving examples in which there is no threat like he had.
Posted by: Obama For President Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:44 AM
No Rick you are misreading. I will agree that if someone is shooting at you; shoot back. Can a policeman draw his weapon and shoot an unarmed robber? Half the posts here talk about shooting someone coming into their house. It is the same attitude that you and the majority of the people here have. Shoot them all and let God sort them out. If you and I cross paths in the street, and you threaten me and take a swing, I guess it is alright to blow your brains out. I guess if I am going into the gas station and three guys get out of the car behind me and look like a threat coming towards me, I can blow them away too! I guess small kids are justified in shooting bullies also. No I am not the one that is lost here. In your eyes, the pizza could have shot and killed all three unarmed kids and there would be nothing wrong with that. You claim that I am the one lost. Wake up people!!!
Posted by: swinger Location: elizabeth city on Jun 25, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Right on, pizza guy! the chief of police should have bought you an extra box of bullets before sending you home. Good job! The courts are too soft on criminals any way.
Posted by: Democrat Location: Washington,NC on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:36 AM
Obama for President...you're kidding,right...I find it hard to believe your comments could be serious....try putting yourself in this poor pizza guy's position...just trying to make a living & some ignorant robbers show up trying to take what little he has....you would gladly give them everything & shout hallelujah,right? Unbelievable how such ignorant attitudes abound in this modern society....In this day & time and especially in Greenville,one is required to protect oneself because no one else will....kudos to pizza guy!!
Posted by: Rick Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Obama for Pres, you've lost this argument and yet you continue. Knowing three people are beating you, one person, and not knowing how far they're going to take it is significant. Hearing someone in your house and blindly shooting them without verifying who they are is negligent. These are two very different situations. You have BLIND action taken by the resident before seeing who it was and you have action taken by the pizza guy when he knew he was being set-up, beaten, and no telling what else. Please, give us a logical argument. You can allow yourself and your family to be beaten or whatever if this happens to you but don't expect all of the other citizens who are tired of being victimized to sit back and do nothing. It's OK to sit there and let yourself be beaten or shot to make a point, if that's what you believe. Everyone isn't down with that, though. As I said earlier, some robbery victims have been shot in Greenville, even after doing what they were told to do.
Posted by: Brad Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Typical liberal response from an obama person. You will not accept the fact that everyone should be responsible for their actions and have to pay the price for those actions. This attitude is wrong, sick,and pathetic. You think we should just lie down and endure attacks from thugs. You also take the same attitude towards international issues(terrorism, etc..). I have news for you, some of us want to live and enjoy our lives here, and if it takes drastic measures to stop someone from keeping me from living my life safely, well so be it. If that's backwoods, then that's me. At least I'll be living my life as I choose while your type will be walking the liberal trail like sheep going to be slaughtered. Vote American, not obama.
Posted by: Rosebud Location: Lagrange on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Obama person.....he was attacked! How do you associate that with being afrid? I'm sorry but I don't think anyone can follow your way of thinking. The reason crimes are running up is because the courts are turning them loose, yes the laws need to change, law abiding citizens have been put in the position to defend themselves.
Posted by: Obama For President Location: Greenville on Jun 25, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Here is a fine example of my point. http://www.witntv.com/home/headlines/20733174.html Posted right here on this website today. Why did they charge this guy with manslaughter and not charge the pizza man? the man thought someone was breaking into his house, pulled his gun and started shooting. He killed his wife who had forgot her keys. The pizza man was not beaten to death. In fact, they took him to the hospitial and he was realeased. It don't even tell us how minor the injuries are. All I am saying is that the cowboy, backwoods, OK Coral, attitude of justice is absurd and the laws shouls change to make people like the pizza man accountable for excessive force.If all it takes to be afraid for one's life to shoot somebody,I should get a gun and shoot the Greenville drivers that follow to close,pull out in front of me, or run red lights.If the people around here can't see the error in the pizza man's judgment;your are more backwards than I thought. Crawl out from underneath your rock.
Posted by: Get a grip Location: Washington,NC on Jun 24, 2008 at 09:37 PM
Poor Brooke...are you living in fantasyland or somewhere like that? This is reality & some people do not like to work & get their own things so they steal from other hardworking people....Hopefully these "boys" have learned their lesson,albeit a hard one....But if the situation were identical to Pizza Man's, I would also do the same thing he did....he didn't ask to be put in the situation of defending himself & he should never never feel guilty for what he did...
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: greenville on Jun 24, 2008 at 09:21 PM
Everyone who doesn’t like guns needs to keep this in mind that even if you don’t own a gun you still benefit from that fact that others do. The fact that some of us own guns helps everyone out as criminals are scared since they have to guess who owns a gun and who doesn’t. So even you anti-gunners reap the benefits of living in an area without the restrictive laws of California or DC. If you are that antigun then post a sign in your yard letting the world know that guns are bad and that your house is a gun free house.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: greenville on Jun 24, 2008 at 09:20 PM
While many may disagree with and choose not to defend themselves in a similar situation don’t try to belittle others that choose to not live their lives as sheep. Several people here have posted that it was vigilantism … it was not it was self defense. I wish I could remember knew where I saw the statistic that the majority of the time police show up after a crime is committed ? The police are around to keep things from getting out of hand. This means that they show up in many cases to interview the victim (if they are still alive ) or after the fact to draw a chalk outline. So many people don’t realize that in a perfect world we would not need guns, but the world we live it you have to have one. I for one am not going to expect a police officer to show up and do something that I am not willing to do for myself.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: greenville on Jun 24, 2008 at 08:46 PM
Brooke........Maybe when you get older you will realize that the pizza guy did no wrong. But then again when you get older you might be one of those diehards who would allow yourself to be hurt rather then protecting yourself. If you were walking down the street and your boyfriend and 6 or 7 guys approached and made it known they wanted your boyfriends money and that they wanted to have there way with you … you would probably get mad at your boyfriend for pulling a gun out to protect you. Your excuse would be … that they are unarmed and making a bad choice don’t shoot them. There comes a time when people who make bad choices must pay the piper.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: greenville on Jun 24, 2008 at 08:17 PM
Obama for President You misunderstand people are not applauding the shooting of an unarmed man, people are applauding the fact that finally one of the robbers got hurt instead of the victim. They are applauding because hopefully this will send a message to other would be robbers. The pizza man was outnumbered and he pulled out his equalizer. Last but not least there are other parts of the world where unarmed people are killed everyday. Look up ethnic cleansing. Look up Rhawanda… many unarmed people were killed in that country all over there ethnicity. You say an unarmed man was shot .. I beg to differ he had both his arms and 2 legs that if I understand correctly he was using on the pizza guy along with 2 other persons. I guess you have not heard of anyone getting beaten to death. Check out this story on abc website about a man beaten to death this past weekend 6/22 and they have no clue who did it. http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=6221550
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: greenville on Jun 24, 2008 at 08:15 PM
Obama for president … you like many others in todays world cannot agree to disagree. It’s a personal choice to have a gun to defend ones self. Which most gun owners will respect those that don’t like guns but the gun hatters don’t give gun owners the same respect back. Its sad that so many people in todays world when they are losing the discussion and cant make any legitimate and intelligent comments they will make asinine comparisons to upset the person they have a disagreement with. Like your comment that everyone who is applauding the pizza guy would applaud the slaughter of gay citizens and it is ludicrous that anyone would even lump everyone together like that. I for one could care less about someone’s sexual orientation as long as they respect me, I will respect there choice. All long as they are law abiding and productive member of society I could care less what they do behind closed doors.
Posted by: Concerned Citizen Location: greenville on Jun 24, 2008 at 07:59 PM
TLH … you say that one of the youth was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Well my dad taught me when I was a teenager to be careful of the company that I keep as there is a thing called guilt by association. When I was 19 I was hanging out with a friend and some of his other friends who I did not know. Well I found out that they were following people home then breaking into there cars the sound systems. Well after I found out what they were up to I left and did not associate with that friend anymore. The boy could have walked away or helped the pizza guy out. Even if he did not participate he should have helped the pizza guy out and stated that it was wrong. If he had of done this I bet he would not be in the same boat with everyone else and being charged with robbery and assault. So don’t give me that he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Posted by: Brooke to MTRL Location: Greenville on Jun 24, 2008 at 06:23 PM
to MTRL Could you please stop making a joke of this,I do not see how this is in anyway funny. Also I would hope your opinions would be a little different and you would have more compassion if one of your children did something like this,no one is perfect and those boys made a huge mistake that they will have to live with for the rest of their lives but those boys deserve a second chance for the simple fact that they are children and I still say the pizza guy was wrong and should be punished. I just pray that DJ makes it through this.
Posted by: Rosebud Location: Lagrange on Jun 24, 2008 at 03:48 PM
To Obama person.....how did the pizza man know they weren't armed. You need to take your "steamroller" and patrol the streets at night!
Posted by: Eric Location: pittsburgh on Jun 24, 2008 at 03:25 PM
The Pizza Delivery driver did no wrong for defending himself from a group of criminals who attacked him. They run the risk of armed response when they started to beat the guy for his money and more people should learn self-defense. Obama is Anti-Gun, but would never come out to say that during his election. His voting record and history proves my point. He does not approve of you protecting your family from a criminal and would rather throw you in jail instead.
Posted by: Dell Location: kinston on Jun 24, 2008 at 02:51 PM
To Brooke If DJ had been in church( like the choir boy he is) instead of trying to beat up and rob the pizza guy, He would not be in the Hosptial fighting for his life., It is his own fault and he should be ashamed to put his mother and brother through that. as far as fighting back with your hands, 3 against 1, I would be shooting, kicking and whatever else I could do to defend myself,... I really hope this kid makes it and gives the thanks to GOD for saving his life and giving him a second chance. He also need to thanks the pizza guy for changing his life, He needs to pick his friends better. This is not a black or white issue, There are just as many Thug whites as blacks. The only difference is the skin color.
Posted by: Obama For President Location: Greenville on Jun 24, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Bob, why do you call me a neo-con? I am anything but. I too am well traveled. I come from 2 generations of military. I have lived in other countries and several different states. I do not think nor intend to paint everyone the same. It is true that everywehere you go there are people that have different beliefs. It sounds to me that you are the one defending the repubs. Only in this part of the world can a man shoot an unarmed man and get away with it. I may have been a little over the top with the G/L statement, but I think that you know exactly what I mean. There are too many years of conservatism and insalubrious sentiment forced down our throats by the right. It IS time for a change! Steve, who am I to decide whether or not a person has the right to breath air.We are not talking about a serial killer/torture freak here.We are talking about a pizza guy that shot an UNARMED kid.It doesn't seem that the pizza guy was hurt too bad.Maybe I should shoot anyone that looks like a threat
Posted by: hope Location: NC on Jun 24, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Bob, You may be right on target.
Posted by: steve Location: moyock on Jun 24, 2008 at 11:26 AM
This is for Obama for President. Thank you for responding to my posting. I do believe that you are a person of high conviction and principals and I do admire that. We can agree to disagree on the subject of the right to use firearms to defend ourselves. I wish we lived in a world without crime, but I believe that you and I both know that this will never happen. As far as being crushed by the Obama steam roller I would like to say that if he is elected President, no one will be able to afford the fuel to operate it! I hold a degree in Criminal Justice and worked with criminals whom you defend, for ten years. I knew of an inmate in the facility that I worked in whom was convicted sexual assault and murder. Before murdering the victim, the inmate took pictures of torturing the victim and mailed copies to the victim's husband and parents. In your opinion, does this person have the right to continue breathing air? I just hope you are never in a position to have to defend yourself
Posted by: Brian Location: Raleigh on Jun 24, 2008 at 11:19 AM
"These same people applauding the pizza guy would be the same ones that would applaud the slaughter of Gay & Lesbian citizens." That's a heck of a leap there, "Obama for President". Of course, painting anyone who doesn't agree with them as a bigot seems de rigeur for the Obama camp.
Posted by: Bob Location: Winterville on Jun 24, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Sorry "Obama for President"- I believe that typecasting folks based on region is ridiculous. I have traveled all over, folks are folks and every area is well represented by ALL types. To assume otherwise is bigotry. I also don't buy that backers of self-defense (or McCain/repubs- which you imply), would "applaud the slaughter of gays". That is a crazy/tiny fraction that is not repubs either. You are FAR too over the top w/ overgeneralizations and simply wrong on many accounts. Practice what you preach as you sound like a hypocrite at times. I still think that you might be a neo-con winding up folks here for a negative Obama effect. If you are an Obama supporter, you are doing his side no favor, believe me. Whatever the case, have a good day.
Posted by: mark Location: currituck county on Jun 24, 2008 at 11:06 AM
This response is to Jerry's posting. I respect your right to believe however you please, this is America. However, if you take the firearms away from the law abiding citizens, the criminals will still have them. You would just be taking away the right for the non criminals to defend themselves. Look at fully automatic weapons. They are illegal unless you possess a certain license. Many criminals still own and use them!
Posted by: Rick Location: Greenville on Jun 24, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Obama for President, I bet you'd be the first person to scream out, "DON'T STEREOTYPE ME!!!" And yet you have stereotyped all of the citizens of Greenville who are simply fed up with criminals robbing people. Look at the situation, we've been overrun with robberies over the past several months to a year and people are fed up. I seriously doubt all of the people who were glad to see some street justice in this situation, based on frustration from past occurrances, would be happy to see a Gay & Lesbian slaughter. I think a supporter of Obama should be more understanding and objective and leave the closeminded thinking to those you hate so much.
Posted by: Ellen Location: Platz on Jun 24, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Only bad people should be allowed to have guns. This is what is wrong with our society today - we allow good people to have guns. It's terrible. End the oppression of freedom. I hate the individual. Responsibility is passé. There should be no right and wrong. Obama '08.
Posted by: Rosebud Location: Lagrange on Jun 24, 2008 at 10:28 AM
What happened to this man has nothing to do with being a republician or democrat, muslium, black, white or whatever. The man was trying to earn a living by delivering pizzas. He is the victum, he was defending himself. People are tired of being in fear, you are going to hear more of this type of thing happening because people are FED UP!
Posted by: hope Location: NC on Jun 24, 2008 at 09:28 AM
To TLH, That boy CHOSE to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. I feel bad for the parents, they sound like good people. Hopefully, this kid learned his lesson. Whether he becomes a full fledged "thug" is yet to be seen though. Pizza man is the victim. Right is right & wrong is wrong. If the roles were reversed your view from that vantage point might look a little different. People are tired of this sort of thing.
Posted by: Obama For President Location: Greenville on Jun 24, 2008 at 07:55 AM
Bob, I understand what you are saying. I just think that there is way too may people here with the appetite for blood. If someone pulls a gun on you, you should have the right to defend yourself with a gun. In this case, people are applauding a pizza guy for shooting an unarmed man. Yes, most of the people in this area are backwards. It is time that we have a truly democratic president. These same people applauding the pizza guy would be the same ones that would applaud the slaughter of Gay & Lesbian citizens. All of the Obama supporters should stick together and stand up against these people filled with hate and vinegar. It is time for a change.
Posted by: TLH Location: Greenville on Jun 24, 2008 at 02:26 AM
I cannot speak for all of these young men, but I do know the family of one of the boys and I know that he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He comes from a wonderful, loving and nurturing family. His father is NOT in prison and everyone in his family work very hard to have the things they have. They give back to the community in many ways. Unfortunately for him, he is guilty by association. We all are too quick to judge others. You don't know those kids' situations or backgrounds and you shouldn't pretend to know them. Judge not lest you be judged. Yes, they made a huge mistake, and they'll be punished according to the law. These kids are not "thugs" just because of this one mistake. I don't believe the delivery man was necessarily wrong in his actions. The boys did the right thing by driving to the hospital and finding a police officer. Why do we pour so much energy in mouthing off about how bad these kids are instead of focuing on the good work being done in our community?
Posted by: To Obama for President on Jun 24, 2008 at 12:57 AM
You may be somewhat nescient about the "Change" you speak of. I hope you are happy once Obama is elected.
Even though Obama Claims to be a Christian he made this statement in his book.

From Audacity of Hope: 'I will stand with the Muslims should the Political winds shift in an ugly direction.'

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Posted by: Obama Exposed on Jun 24, 2008 at 12:48 AM
That is correct, once Obama is elected he will show is support for the criminals and his plans for the future of America.
Posted by: Rick Location: Greenville on Jun 23, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Well said, Bob. Let's just be objective about this people. If you want to look it up, it was the Zip Mart near Sam's where the criminals, all young men, laughed after one of them shot the clerk in his head. You can't take a chance these days or you'll end up dead or seriously injured. I think Barack would understand. I don't think he would sit back and allow this to happen to himself, either.
Posted by: Resident Location: Greenville on Jun 23, 2008 at 11:09 PM
hey WITN .. how about doing a followup story about the kid in the hospital. See if the family will let you take pictures and make an anti-crime video. Talk to the family and see if they will allow you to do it. This could be used to deter other youth from crime.
Posted by: Bob Location: Winterville on Jun 23, 2008 at 10:03 PM
I'm for Obama too but you are out to lunch on this! I kinda believe that you are winding us all up anyway; your responses seem too stereotyped. You can't be this simplistic with your over generalized dichotomies, can you? Either side on the Presidential race using this situation as political fodder is stretching. Pizza guy came under attack and defended himself. "Mace" (HA! try pepper spray in 21st century!), please. Good way to get more hurt using "mace". I hope all involved are OK, but if you attack this person without provocation & malintent,.38 p = result. There is only a split second to decide and 3 or 4 vs. 1 w/ all the violence in society today = danger for all. I hate that very poor youthful decision can be deadly, but pizza guy did'nt start this one.
Posted by: mtrl Location: chowan on Jun 23, 2008 at 09:29 PM
it does not matter that the kids did not have a gun. the pizza man did what a reasonable person would have done in that situation. same standards that are on put on Law Enforcement. has anyone heard what toppings were on the pizza.
Posted by: Rick Location: Greenville on Jun 23, 2008 at 09:26 PM
I would love to see you use mace against several attackers as they kicked and punched you. It wouldn't work out to good for you. It is a sad state of affairs when people honestly believe that this man shouldn't have defended himself with a firearm. There have been a couple of robbery cases in this area over the past few months when the victim did everything the suspect(s) asked and then one of the suspects shot them anyway. On one occasion, the group of suspects was seen laughing on the surveillance camera of the store after one of them shot a clerk in the head. Even after he did everything they said to do. In a situation like this you can't call time out and check everyone's hands to see if they're armed with anything. You can't sit there and let them beat you and hope they don't take it to another level. You protect yourself if you have the means. I hope the young man who was shot doesn't die and I hope he turns his life around when he recovers.
Posted by: Rosebud Location: Lagrange on Jun 23, 2008 at 09:03 PM
I live so far back in the 'woods' the stop sign says wow. As far as a steamroller running over me, I hope not. This man defended his life, how can anyone with a brain in their head question what he did?
Posted by: Concerned Resident Location: Greenville on Jun 23, 2008 at 09:01 PM
If you own a gun please take the time to goto the range at least 2 or 3 times a year.Brooke does have a point that one should know how to hit what one is aiming at. Owning a gun is a responsibility that too many people take lightly. Even if you don’t own a gun teach your children that guns are not toys as you never know when and where they might come in contact with one. A local private club has Defensive pistol matches that are open to the public on the 4th Saturday of each month. I find it more instructional then a typical trip to the range because its timed and you can see how you would do in a self-defense situation. http://www.pittcountywildlifeclub.org/ Go to the calendar to see when each months matches are.
Posted by: to brooke Location: greenville on Jun 23, 2008 at 08:36 PM
you do realize its possible to be beaten to death? People have died from internal injuries from beatings that didn't involve any "weapons". Do you really believe he didn't have a right to defend himself against a group of boys- I'm sure he didn't check id for their ages. BTW, what those parents did to that little boy was horrific. I hope they get the worst possible sentence.
Posted by: Concerned Resident Location: Greenville on Jun 23, 2008 at 08:27 PM
I am all for Obama for president but if he is anti-gun then that will be the reason why he wont get my vote because most criminals are not supposed to have a gun, but does that stop them from getting them … no. Criminals fear armed citizens. In todays day and age multiple people are involved in most breakins or home invasions. If someone breaks into my house its gonna take the police a minimum of 15 minutes to arrive. During that time period if I have a gun I can protect my wife and 2 kids until the police arrive from multiple people from a distance.
Posted by: Concerned Resident Location: Greenville on Jun 23, 2008 at 08:24 PM
The pizza guy was defending himself so he should not be locked up. Now the kids they all should be locked up for attempted murder… that you did get right. Now if DJ dies then guess what his accomplices will be charged with murder. Mace doesn’t do a thing when you have several people attacking you. You will only end up getting maybe one or 2. And you are mistaken the comments on this site are of those who are sick and tired of the youth /young males committing armed robbery and breaking into peoples homes. Using a gun is a equalizer that keeps you safe from harm. I personally would rather be able to stay at the end of my hallway(20 ft) verses the 10 ft or less that I would have to be to use mace.
Posted by: Concerned Resident Location: Greenville on Jun 23, 2008 at 08:11 PM
For those complaining about Elvis getting shot or that despise guns take a look at the following site and maybe if you are of an open mind that can see reason you will change your mind. This site explains why people should not be so against guns and different reasons why it should be choice. Very moving site in my opinion and will make you think. http://www.a-human-right.com/ If you want to see other articles around the country about guns used in self-defense look here. http://www.claytoncramer.com/gundefenseblog/blogger.html
Posted by: Brooke Location: Greenville on Jun 23, 2008 at 08:04 PM
To obvious yes I would fight back but with my hands I wouldn't go and start shooting a gun off in any direction possibly killing someone,maybe someone who wasn't even invovled,and i wouldn't go and start shooting off a gun at kids who obviously weren't armed or they would have pulled there weapons out and fired back so no I would not do that. Its amazing to me that you people can get up here and defend a pizza guy who shot at some kids prolly just trying to take a pizza but then defend the parents of the kid who was tied to a tree and died,you people are amazing those are the people who deserve to suffer not a teenage boy trying to take some pizza. Get well soon DJ!!!!
Posted by: Concerned Resident Location: Greenville on Jun 23, 2008 at 07:51 PM
Brooke …. You ask what if my brother, father or son was shot while attempting to rob someone and I would say that they got what they deserved. Now that does not negate the fact that I would not want to see my brother, son or father fighting for there life but you try