Old Dude vs Two Armed Thugs

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Seems like there have been many stories over the years of "some old dude" who ends up coming out on top of these altercations.

The meanest, toughest people I know are all over 50. Often underestimated to boot.
 
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Both men were shot by Williams. Their wounds were not life-threatening. Each was arrested hours later and charged with attempted armed robbery with a firearm and felony criminal mischief.
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I wonder what makes the BG turn back towards "my hero"... Maybe his accomplice has seen the gun and shouts?... Anyhow, right then there's an amazing moment where the BG has leveled RIGHT at him but apparently doesn't fire... (Like... thinking too much... like... maybe thinking of some bravado line to say...)

But "my hero" DOES fire!!

Maybe a vet... Maybe been under fire before... Probably KNOWS that the one second hesitation is what can get ya' killed.

Just a great instructive video clip.
 
Wow, looks like they have an entirely different definition of internet cafe in Florida than we do in Georgia. Either way glad it all worked out well for the innocent citizens and the bag guys are going to jail.
 
If you read the articles from the Ocala area papers, they answer some questions.

1) The BG with the gun doesn't fire because his gun is unloaded and rusted tight. He was bluffing with an inert relic. Bad call on his part - not that robbery was a good call in the first place.

2) The one that hits the floor was wounded in the hip and buttocks. The other was hit in the arm.

The one who went to the floor was indignant that the shooter fired on him after he fell. Guess he never thought to toss the gun away and put his hands up....
 
The meanest, toughest people I know are all over 50. Often underestimated to boot
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We live in a world obsessed with appearances. Never judge a book by its cover, it's a bad idea.

The "old guy" displayed some quick thinking and took action. Nice job.
 
I bet Mr. Williams was busy reading posts on the TFL when this happened...

Anyway, one report has Mr. Williams still shooting at the thugs as they ran for the door. http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120714/ARTICLES/120719763

Both robbers began running toward the front door, and the patron fired several more shots as they fled.
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If true, that was probably not a very good idea on Mr. Williams' part. In many jurisdictions, this would likely result in charges being filed against him.
 
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Wow, looks like they have an entirely different definition of internet cafe in Florida than we do in Georgia
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Internet cafes here are a euphamism for quasi-legal gambling machines. Lots of controversy over them. They are trying to skirt the gambling laws. Lots have been closed up by LE when investigators can prove they are being used for gambling but for trying to keep them closed is a loosing proposition. They are frequently the target of armed robbers because these places are cash cows.
 
If true, that was probably not a very good idea on Mr. Williams' part. In many jurisdictions, this would likely result in charges being filed against him.
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It doesn't matter if they run or not so long as they still pose a deadly threat to people. That they are running does not negate that they are a threat.

It keeps the robbers from stopping to turn around to deal out some of their own frustration and shooting folks in the building as they leave.
 
It doesn't matter if they run or not so long as they still pose a deadly threat to people. That they are running does not negate that they are a threat.

It keeps the robbers from stopping to turn around to deal out some of their own frustration and shooting folks in the building as they leave.
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I think this may be one of those times when your idea of what is "right", "just" and "moral" doesn't agree with the law.

Historically, the law has taken a *very* dim view of shooting a fleeing suspect based on what they *might* do. Now, had they actually been shooting at other patrons while running away from the "good guy", then the good guy would still have a solid case for "defense of others". But shooting someone who's running scared just because they might shoot someone else on the way out would be a hard sell in court. This guy is lucky he didn't hit any bystanders while shooting at the fleeing suspects - that would have almost certainly bitten him in the ass in a civil case.
 
Mitch, In florida, we can fire at these fleeing perpetrators of aggravated felony crimes such as this'n...

On a side note... anyone else notice the dust that is dislodged by the muzzle blast of the .380... Can be seen falling in the final seconds...:D
Brent
 
Though Henderson said he doesn't blame Williams for shooting, he takes exception with Williams shooting at him while he was down.

"I was down, and I'm not going to continue to shoot you," he said.
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I am angry that this guy even has the right, anymore, to say anything about being shot at while scampering away like a coward.

Don't try and rob someone at gunpoint and expect to see sympathy in return when your robbery doesn't go according as planned.

Taken from the this Gainsville link (page 4)
 
ever hear about taking a knife to a gun fight? how about taking a non working gun to a gun fight. dumb and dumber. eastbank.
 
This just reinforces my belief that any gun that goes bang can be effective. Most thugs are cowards, and they will run from any armed defense.
 
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