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MetroPCS employee quickly dispatches armed robber in south Philly

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September 01, 2019, 09:06 AM
curnarski
MetroPCS employee quickly dispatches armed robber in south Philly
Good example of the clerk maintaining his situational awareness and not staying buried in his computer screen.
September 01, 2019, 10:26 AM
rat2306
quote:
Originally posted by ChicagoSigMan:
The robber was clearly not expecting an armed response.

What do you guys think about leaving the store and waiting outside? If the perp isn't dead, he has the ability to get a shot off maybe. Seems to me the better move is to stay put and keep an eye on him in case the threat isn't truly over. OR if you're going to bug out, then bug all the way out, not loiter outside in front of the shop windows.


If I had to guess...I'd say he left and closed the door to preserve the scene, and prevent other customers from entering until responders did.
September 01, 2019, 10:27 AM
Cousin Vinnie
Great video! I just had to chuckle watching the arrogant cavalier thug throw a bag to be filled up with stolen cash and wind up dead on the floor!
September 01, 2019, 10:55 AM
parabellum
quote:
Originally posted by Cousin Vinnie:
I just had to chuckle watching the arrogant cavalier thug throw a bag to be filled up with stolen cash and wind up dead on the floor!
It reminded me of this:



Of course, the coolness wore off of this guy much more slowly and he didn't get nine bullets in his ass, so, he had that goin' for him. Roll Eyes
September 01, 2019, 10:55 AM
bigdeal
'This' is how the BS infesting society today is ended. Threaten my life or that of my family and you're history. No arrest, trial, jail time, or rehab for the American taxpayer to foot the bill for. Just one and done.

But you can rest assured, regardless the circumstances, given a white guy killed a black guy with a gun, this won't be the end of this incident.


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September 01, 2019, 05:13 PM
mark_a
Well he won't have to worry about getting a sore ass in prison...
September 01, 2019, 05:34 PM
GWbiker
quote:
You can never assume an armed robber is just after the money. Many victims have been killed for not having enough money, to not leave witnesses, or even just for the thrill of it.


THIS is what I tell the liberals who tell me: "Oh, just give him the cash and he'll leave you alone and go away".


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September 01, 2019, 07:44 PM
Oat_Action_Man
He really did an excellent job of not being task locked. He was there on the computer but was not so focused that he saw someone coming to the door, presumably even noticed he was inappropriately dressed and maybe even saw the gun.

I think he had good sense to grab his phone and get the hell out to call the cops.

Good draw from concealment, got a two handed grip under stress and even looks like he had good recoil management. And it looks like the first shot or maybe the second got the BG in the head.


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September 01, 2019, 08:35 PM
StorminNormin
That employee did a great job. He suspected a possible threat, situated his hand near his firearm, and then neutralized the threat once he was being robbed. Great job.




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September 01, 2019, 08:35 PM
ElToro
glad no charges. that punk went down in a heap fast. being a lefty worked out for that clerk

I see so many unsavory looking cats wearing hoodies or other heavy clothing in the middle of summer. its in the upper 90s where i am today and I'm sweating in khaki shorts and a loose knit shirt and flip flops. I was out earlier running errands and sure as stuff, i see some guy in full dark pants and dark hoodie. do they purposely want to draw attention to themselves ? every time i see one i nudge my wife to keep an eye on him. its just not normal clothing for this area for this time of year.
September 01, 2019, 08:42 PM
ZSMICHAEL
San Francisco is cold in August! I guess trenchcoats with streetsweepers under them is no longer fashionable.
September 01, 2019, 08:53 PM
parabellum
When the clerk tip toes past the expiring BG, I keep hearing this in my head:

I see a little silhouetto of a man!
Scaramouche! Scaramouche!
Will you do the fandango?

September 01, 2019, 09:40 PM
Jager
Para, I figured you'd link this one:

This is Georgia

Nothing like a 45 ACP hit to the CNS.
September 02, 2019, 10:22 AM
gpbst3
quote:
Originally posted by ChicagoSigMan:
What do you guys think about leaving the store and waiting outside? If the perp isn't dead, he has the ability to get a shot off maybe. Seems to me the better move is to stay put and keep an eye on him in case the threat isn't truly over. OR if you're going to bug out, then bug all the way out, not loiter outside in front of the shop windows.



Getting out was absolutely the right move. He was slide locked and I am assuming he didnt have a reload. No point in staying there unless you want to go hands on. You can still observe through the window. If he moves run. He can also keep other from going inside.


September 02, 2019, 11:13 AM
flashguy
quote:
Originally posted by ChicagoSigMan:
What do you guys think about leaving the store and waiting outside?
Maybe he was a little shaken up and just wanted a smoke?

flashguy




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September 02, 2019, 11:32 AM
Balzé Halzé
quote:
Originally posted by flashguy:
quote:
Originally posted by ChicagoSigMan:
What do you guys think about leaving the store and waiting outside?
Maybe he was a little shaken up and just wanted a smoke?

flashguy


Probably true. I'm thinking that was his pack of smokes he grabbed off of the counter there on the way out.


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September 02, 2019, 12:22 PM
12131
Wow, fantastic! Maggot thought it was going to be another easy one that day.


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September 02, 2019, 12:35 PM
spunk639
Oh well poor dindu nuffin did end up dead.
September 02, 2019, 12:53 PM
SHOOTIN BLANKS
quote:
Originally posted by mbinky:
What kind of laws does PA have as far as civil suits go? Since the DA has found that the employee did nothing criminal can the family of the deceased still sue him civilly?


The Castle Doctrine in PA extends to your workplace:
(A)] the actor is not obliged to retreat from his dwelling or place of work, unless he was the initial aggressor or is assailed in his place of work by another person whose place of work the actor knows it to be.

It also prohibits the filing of civil suits by either the actor or their family:
...is justified in using such force and shall be immune from civil liability for personal injuries sustained by a perpetrator which were caused by the acts or omissions of the actor as a result of the use of force.
Attorney fees and costs.--If the actor who satisfies the requirements of subsection (a) prevails in a civil action initiated by or on behalf of a perpetrator against the actor,the court shall award reasonable expenses to the actor. Reasonable expenses shall include, but not be limited to, attorney fees, expert witness fees, court costs and compensation for loss of income.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/...llTyp=B&billNbr=0040


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September 02, 2019, 01:17 PM
sigalert
I feel really bad for the clerk. Sucks to be in that situation. But glad he’s okay. At least the dead perp can be a cautionary tale to others.





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