My community is a rural one of about 385 souls. The year-round population hasn't changed much since the town was incorporated in 1835, as 385 people lived here then, too. In summer this number expands greatly, but year-round we have only about 125 households. Like many places, drugs are a growing threat. Locally a dime bag of heroin costs less than a six-pack of beer.
Last week a fatal shooting occurred at 2:00 am, very close to my own home, but the home owner was prepared.
A pair of would-be robbers lured a neighbor outside of his home, then attacked him.
The full article can be read at the Bangor Daily News, http://www.bangornews.com
[Edit: Here's the link to the actual, updated story. --Capt Charlie]
http://www.bangordailynews.com/story/Downeast/Affidavit-details-Eastbrook-shooting,161986
The police indicate that the female was the one who lured the home owner outside, then maced him. Her male companion then began beating him "with a metal object." Clearly, he objected. The female was able to get the wounded male into a vehicle and they departed the scene. The male BG expired shortly thereafter. The autopsy revealed that the decedent was wearing an empty holster.
The victim was able to get inside and wash his face prior to calling 911, according to another news account in the same periodical. Interestingly, both the victim and the perpetrators called 911. The lesson seems to be that you have to get your coherent story to the police first, as advocated by a number of defensive tactics trainers (e.g.; Ayoob, Suarez).
Also, it would seem (in hindsight, of course) that if the homeowner was sufficiently suspicious that he took the precaution of arming himself, a call to law enforcement may have been prudent prior to stepping outside.
Law enforcement (in this case the Maine State Police) seemed to to a superb job of keeping a lid on their investigation until they had the circumstances clearly outlined. They did not drag the homeowner's name through the mud, and it was only publicly revealed when the court document was filed, which strongly suggests a justifiable shooting.
It is anticipated that the female will be charged with felony murder at some point, given the circumstances. She and her expired boyfriend are suspected in a number of recent area home invasions and burglaries.
Law enforcement or EMS can be as much as 30 minutes away out here, and much longer than that in winter. Many local residents are freaked out, as most of us haven't locked our doors in years.
Crime is everywhere, folks. Stay in condition yellow.
Last week a fatal shooting occurred at 2:00 am, very close to my own home, but the home owner was prepared.
A pair of would-be robbers lured a neighbor outside of his home, then attacked him.
The full article can be read at the Bangor Daily News, http://www.bangornews.com
[Edit: Here's the link to the actual, updated story. --Capt Charlie]
http://www.bangordailynews.com/story/Downeast/Affidavit-details-Eastbrook-shooting,161986
The police indicate that the female was the one who lured the home owner outside, then maced him. Her male companion then began beating him "with a metal object." Clearly, he objected. The female was able to get the wounded male into a vehicle and they departed the scene. The male BG expired shortly thereafter. The autopsy revealed that the decedent was wearing an empty holster.
The victim was able to get inside and wash his face prior to calling 911, according to another news account in the same periodical. Interestingly, both the victim and the perpetrators called 911. The lesson seems to be that you have to get your coherent story to the police first, as advocated by a number of defensive tactics trainers (e.g.; Ayoob, Suarez).
Also, it would seem (in hindsight, of course) that if the homeowner was sufficiently suspicious that he took the precaution of arming himself, a call to law enforcement may have been prudent prior to stepping outside.
Law enforcement (in this case the Maine State Police) seemed to to a superb job of keeping a lid on their investigation until they had the circumstances clearly outlined. They did not drag the homeowner's name through the mud, and it was only publicly revealed when the court document was filed, which strongly suggests a justifiable shooting.
It is anticipated that the female will be charged with felony murder at some point, given the circumstances. She and her expired boyfriend are suspected in a number of recent area home invasions and burglaries.
Law enforcement or EMS can be as much as 30 minutes away out here, and much longer than that in winter. Many local residents are freaked out, as most of us haven't locked our doors in years.
Crime is everywhere, folks. Stay in condition yellow.
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