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Mechanic shoots burglar
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Oct 6, 2000 - 09:51 PM
Car mechanic shoots suspect in burglary
ACE ATKINS
of The Tampa Tribune
Ben Tate was tired of it.
Time and again they broke into his shop and the cars he worked on, stealing tires and auto parts.
He labored late into the night fixing engines; he hated the heat during the day. Lately, he had been working with a .357 Magnum by his side.
About 6 a.m. Friday, he heard a man walk inside his shop, Engine Rebuild Specialists, on East Columbus Drive. The man was in a shadow and yelled to him, ``Give it up.''
Tate saw something in the man's hand, grabbed the Magnum and squeezed off a couple rounds.
When he got a look, Tate realized he knew him.
The man had fixed his roof last summer and worked as a trailer park security guard down the street, Tate said. The object he was carrying was a flashlight.
``I never intended to shoot anybody,'' said Tate, a large man in a blue work shirt. ``I carry a gun to protect myself. I hate it had to end this way. I hope he's OK.''
Thomas Fox, 39, was taken to Tampa General Hospital with a stomach wound and was listed in critical condition. If he survives he will face burglary charges, said police spokesman Joe Durkin.
Based on a preliminary review by the state attorney's office, Durkin said it was unlikely that Tate will face charges.
A neighbor of Tate's said he's also tired of crime along the business strip. Last week, someone broke into his vending machine and later into cars parked on his property.
``We've had a lot of problems around here,'' said John Walentukonis, owner of USA Core. ``I'm glad he's done this. It's time to stop them. We have a problem once a week.''
Information from WFLA, News Channel 8 was used in this report. Ace Atkins covers law enforcement and can be reached at (813) 259-7800 or watkins@tampatrib.com [/quote]
Oct 6, 2000 - 09:51 PM
Car mechanic shoots suspect in burglary
ACE ATKINS
of The Tampa Tribune
Ben Tate was tired of it.
Time and again they broke into his shop and the cars he worked on, stealing tires and auto parts.
He labored late into the night fixing engines; he hated the heat during the day. Lately, he had been working with a .357 Magnum by his side.
About 6 a.m. Friday, he heard a man walk inside his shop, Engine Rebuild Specialists, on East Columbus Drive. The man was in a shadow and yelled to him, ``Give it up.''
Tate saw something in the man's hand, grabbed the Magnum and squeezed off a couple rounds.
When he got a look, Tate realized he knew him.
The man had fixed his roof last summer and worked as a trailer park security guard down the street, Tate said. The object he was carrying was a flashlight.
``I never intended to shoot anybody,'' said Tate, a large man in a blue work shirt. ``I carry a gun to protect myself. I hate it had to end this way. I hope he's OK.''
Thomas Fox, 39, was taken to Tampa General Hospital with a stomach wound and was listed in critical condition. If he survives he will face burglary charges, said police spokesman Joe Durkin.
Based on a preliminary review by the state attorney's office, Durkin said it was unlikely that Tate will face charges.
A neighbor of Tate's said he's also tired of crime along the business strip. Last week, someone broke into his vending machine and later into cars parked on his property.
``We've had a lot of problems around here,'' said John Walentukonis, owner of USA Core. ``I'm glad he's done this. It's time to stop them. We have a problem once a week.''
Information from WFLA, News Channel 8 was used in this report. Ace Atkins covers law enforcement and can be reached at (813) 259-7800 or watkins@tampatrib.com [/quote]
bestdefense357,
If I remember correctly, you have some type of database of self-defense uses of firearms, correct?
Occasionally when citing studies (e.g. Kleck) of DGU's in discussions with anti-gunners, they dismiss the studies as bogus and are extremely skeptical that guns are used more than just a few times a year for self-defense. It would be very useful if I could reference a database such as the one I think you have to show them it really does happen. Is this info available to the public via the web or some other way (without having to scour every newspaper in the country, I mean)? Thanks...
~~GnL
If I remember correctly, you have some type of database of self-defense uses of firearms, correct?
Occasionally when citing studies (e.g. Kleck) of DGU's in discussions with anti-gunners, they dismiss the studies as bogus and are extremely skeptical that guns are used more than just a few times a year for self-defense. It would be very useful if I could reference a database such as the one I think you have to show them it really does happen. Is this info available to the public via the web or some other way (without having to scour every newspaper in the country, I mean)? Thanks...
~~GnL