Meanwhile at a church 8 miles from my house - Failed robbery with shooting
A couple things of note: 1. Perp shot by armed civilian. 2. Recently released ex-con. 3. Initially reported as a armed robber with a gun, they are now saying "medium sized knife", whatever that means in media parlance. 4. All the locals going nuts because he only stole $50, of course he wasn't quite done robbing just yet. 5. All the usual rants why he wasn't shot in the leg.
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One person was shot late Sunday night at or near Crossroads Baptist Church on Westgate Parkway in Dothan. Dothan Police have identified the suspect as Steffon Tolver. Tolver was shot by an armed staff member.
--------------------------------- Update at 8:30 a.m. Monday----Houston County Robert Byrd said the person shot did not have any identifying document on him. Therefore, forensics tests will be performed before the 30-year old man's name is released to the public.
A suspected robber was fatally shot Sunday night inside Crossroads Baptist Church on Westgate Parkway in Dothan.
Police Chief Steve Parrish, on the scene, said the shooting apparently involved a robbery of people inside the church. None were injured.
Meanwhile, a first responder at the scene not authorized to speak publicly said offerings collected Sunday were being prepared for transport to the bank.
The suspect encountered one church member outside and forced him into the building. That’s when the one shot was fired. The man killed was apparently armed, according to a police source.
Initial indications are the shooting was in self-defense and charges are not likely though evidence could be presented to a Houston County Grand Jury as a matter of policy.
Crossroads Baptist is a growing church that also has a Christian-based school that includes kindergarten though no students were present at the time of the shooting.
When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth. - George Bernard Shaw
July 17, 2017, 04:48 PM
45 Cal
Didn't learn a darn thing in the joint,like no guns or armed robbery. Well he just got learned,good riddance,robbing a church ,he was a very low life.
July 17, 2017, 04:58 PM
Sigmanic
I thought I read somewhere that committing an armed robbery in a church carried a a special post-death penalty? Something like eternity in hell plus 20?
July 17, 2017, 05:00 PM
Jim Shugart
Well, St Peter is almost certainly gonna be pissed: No harp for you motherfucker. Press the DOWN button on the elevator.
When a thing is funny, search it carefully for a hidden truth. - George Bernard Shaw
July 17, 2017, 05:09 PM
c1steve
Stefon just happened to show up with the donations were being prepared for transport? Okay, check the cell phone records, who in the church told him to go "now!".
-c1steve
July 17, 2017, 08:03 PM
Russ59
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Originally posted by c1steve: Stefon just happened to show up with the donations were being prepared for transport? Okay, check the cell phone records, who in the church told him to go "now!".
Or he could be a casual or former member who's familiar with the collection process. I doubt it's too elaborate.
Either way, woo hoo.
P229
July 17, 2017, 08:27 PM
Hound Dog
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Originally posted by Russ59:
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Originally posted by c1steve: Stefon just happened to show up with the donations were being prepared for transport? Okay, check the cell phone records, who in the church told him to go "now!".
Or he could be a casual or former member who's familiar with the collection process. I doubt it's too elaborate.
Either way, woo hoo.
Either way, it shows clear premeditation. . .
Fear God and Dread Nought Admiral of the Fleet Sir Jacky Fisher
July 17, 2017, 08:35 PM
SigJacket
Westgate Parkway generally pretty blue collar to low rent. Lots of light industrial. I could see this happening there.
Once dated a girl who lived thereabouts for a time.
Things can happen, even at church.
-- I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is.
Originally posted by synthplayer: Steffon has undergone a dramatic change! He will never ever again rob anybody! Praise the Lord!
He had his life turned around.
July 17, 2017, 09:18 PM
Edmond
Steffon...
Fucking hell, why take a regular name and fuck it up with some ebonics spelling?
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July 17, 2017, 09:23 PM
Skins2881
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Originally posted by synthplayer: Steffon has undergone a dramatic change! He will never ever again rob anybody! Praise the Lord!
I love to see when people realize the error in their ways and decide to never again rob/hurt their brothers and sisters again. Thank God he has chosen to never again to rob again.
Jesse
Sic Semper Tyrannis
July 17, 2017, 09:47 PM
Sigmund
He must have slept thru the sermon on "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods."
July 17, 2017, 09:47 PM
LS1 GTO
Smokified, deadified!!
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
"If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers
The definition of the words we used, carry a meaning of their own...
July 17, 2017, 10:16 PM
nhtagmember
what a heartwarming story
not a particularly religious person but I think this happend at the best of all possible places
[B] Against ALL enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC
July 18, 2017, 08:46 AM
shovelhead
That will be an interesting case plead at the Pearly Gates.....
-------------------------------------—————— ————————--Ignorance is a powerful tool if applied at the right time, even, usually, surpassing knowledge(E.J.Potter, A.K.A. The Michigan Madman)
July 18, 2017, 08:53 AM
Elk Hunter
All is well that ends well.
See lots of good, and no bad, in this case.
Elk
There has never been an occasion where a people gave up their weapons in the interest of peace that didn't end in their massacre. (Louis L'Amour)
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