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liberal N proud

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Thu Aug 9, 2012, 10:45 AM Aug 2012

Yet another Gun at Batman showing - Connecticut this time [View all]

Man Brings Gun Into New Haven Movie Theater

New Haven police apprehended a man who brought a loaded handgun into a movie theater during a showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, he said he brought the gun with him to feel safe.

Sung Ho Hwang, a 46-year-old attorney from New Haven, was arrested and charged with breach of peace and interfering with police after it was discovered he brought a loaded hand gun into the theater.

"I normally do not carry, but I live in downtown New Haven and the movie was getting out at 1 a.m., so I felt that I should protect myself since I was alone," Hwang, who has a valid permit to carry a gun, said during a news conference on Wednesday afternoon.

New Haven Police responded to Criterion-Bow Tie Cinemas at 86 Temple St. after receiving a call reporting a man with a gun inside theater one or two.

According to police, an usher said at least three patrons inside the theater saw that Hwang had a holster with a gun in it and alerted theater staff, who then called police.



http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Man-Brings-Gun-Into-New-Haven-Movie-Theater-165380416.html

It was just this past Saturday there was one here in Suburbia Cleveland
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021089892


Next, we will hear how this mans rights were violated.
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he had a permit for the gun and was charged? NightWatcher Aug 2012 #1
Apparently for 'being uncooperative'. X_Digger Aug 2012 #9
Sounds like a case of "Sargeant Jim Crow-ley Syndrome" rocktivity Aug 2012 #19
I'm ambivalent, to be frank. X_Digger Aug 2012 #20
I'm not sure where you are seeing that in 29-35 Lurks Often Aug 2012 #21
Sorry, scroll up.. 29-28 is the start of licensing / regs, 29-37 is the penalty part.. X_Digger Aug 2012 #22
Thanks! n/t Lurks Often Aug 2012 #23
So much cowardice and paranoia. Marr Aug 2012 #2
Two showings liberal N proud Aug 2012 #14
For real kctim Aug 2012 #17
If he has so much fear why does he not go to the movies during the day? CBGLuthier Aug 2012 #3
Maybe he works during the day? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2012 #4
claiming fear as a reason to pack heat is almost universal tiny elvis Aug 2012 #30
Interesting. Looks like he may have been looking for ..... oldhippie Aug 2012 #5
I know this theatre, altho I live in another part of New Haven. I know the type of patrons that CTyankee Aug 2012 #13
"The last thing they would want to see in their ..." oldhippie Aug 2012 #24
Oh, they'd agree with you about the sway of books over some people. CTyankee Aug 2012 #25
Yeah, I'm familiar with the culture oldhippie Aug 2012 #26
I made the opposite trajectory: from Texas where I grew up to the NE where I have lived CTyankee Aug 2012 #27
I also like the old European cities oldhippie Aug 2012 #28
Hey, you should visit my Friday AFternoon Challenge here at DU in GD! It's all about art (usually). CTyankee Aug 2012 #31
I have seen your Fri PM Art Challenge postings ... oldhippie Aug 2012 #32
Ok, dear one. yes...we have a deep tie here.... CTyankee Aug 2012 #34
"New Haven Police responded rocktivity Aug 2012 #6
The real problem, .... oldhippie Aug 2012 #11
I can think of a good reason. CTyankee Aug 2012 #12
Gee, I wonder why? liberal N proud Aug 2012 #15
Does the theater have a No Guns Policy? nt nc4bo Aug 2012 #7
He is about to become quite a bit richer Lurks Often Aug 2012 #8
Sounds like going to see Batman is the new extreme sport. sarcasmo Aug 2012 #10
I am thinking this is a movie that I don't need to see. liberal N proud Aug 2012 #16
+1, ill wait for dvd uponit7771 Aug 2012 #18
Geez, I have walked out in downtown New Haven at 3:00 in the morning and did not need to pack heat. Jennicut Aug 2012 #29
I guess you're just not the rootinist'-tootinist cowpoke west of the Rio Grande LanternWaste Aug 2012 #37
I understand why the police were concerened, but this bothers me: petronius Aug 2012 #33
And if he had shot a dozen people? liberal N proud Aug 2012 #35
I'm sure that would be the police justification, and like I said: I petronius Aug 2012 #36
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