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Unknown Beatle

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55. A retired Chicago police officer 'accidentally' shot and killed his son early Tuesday,
Sun Jan 6, 2013, 08:52 PM
Jan 2013
after mistaking him for a burglar,

Accidentally? WTF? He intentionally shot him because he thought he was a burglar. This was no accident.
wow, i'm glad both you them are ok JI7 Jan 2013 #1
It happened a long time ago salinen Jan 2013 #2
It is obvious within s split second and often on sight that a person is mentally handicapped. alphafemale Jan 2013 #3
there have been many cases of people doing just that and ending up killing a family JI7 Jan 2013 #4
How many is "many"? Citations, please. realism101 Jan 2013 #13
There were two in the news that I recall this year Tab Jan 2013 #33
Yeah, that's a good one. realism101 Jan 2013 #71
Oh, and nobody can take a gun and do something as stupid? caseymoz Jan 2013 #99
How does a burglar dress? alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #151
Had something to do with his aunts house next door if I recall correctly. n/t A Simple Game Jan 2013 #85
I think the kid had been trying to B&E the aunt's house krispos42 Jan 2013 #94
Nearly happened to my friend on an almost nightly basis Lordquinton Jan 2013 #53
so he knew she would come home late and he still stood there with a gun pointing ? JI7 Jan 2013 #56
Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #73
what makes you think she had much of a choice ? JI7 Jan 2013 #76
I guess it depends on how badly you want out of a situation. realism101 Jan 2013 #80
most likely she got the job first and moved based on that JI7 Jan 2013 #82
So, why don't you just make crap up and add to the story, realism101 Jan 2013 #88
your the one making assumptions about the women , calling them stupid JI7 Jan 2013 #90
She didn't know he was like that until it was too late Lordquinton Jan 2013 #98
Isn't it obvious she deliberately picked psycho and wanted to get gunned down? lunatica Jan 2013 #118
This message was self-deleted by its author slackmaster Jan 2013 #129
wtf? Did someone try to cut you hair with a gun? zinnisking Jan 2013 #160
Nice false equivalency you've got there Lordquinton Jan 2013 #172
Here is one... kracer20 Jan 2013 #125
Question for you, real: how "many" is "enough?" Left Brain Jan 2013 #157
and many that have had humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #149
I've heard people say salinen Jan 2013 #5
That is not true. nt RedCappedBandit Jan 2013 #52
Actually, that is the entire premise of the "Castle Doctrine" Not Me Jan 2013 #120
You're wrong Squaredeal Jan 2013 #123
Here is the Florida Castle Law verbatim Not Me Jan 2013 #126
You quoted the wrong parts. ManiacJoe Jan 2013 #162
I was responding to the idea that one can instantaneously recognize mental disability. nt RedCappedBandit Jan 2013 #164
It is true in any state that has the stand your ground law. lark Jan 2013 #147
Did you respond to the right post? RedCappedBandit Jan 2013 #163
People don't think rationally in such situations, unfortunately. Dash87 Jan 2013 #58
Some would. caseymoz Jan 2013 #95
Having worked with many mentally handicapped, it is not always obvious with in a split 1monster Jan 2013 #115
Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #6
I'm glad this had a good ending for all. tosh Jan 2013 #7
Does the intruder have a place to stay right now or was he homeless? xoom Jan 2013 #8
He did have a place to stay salinen Jan 2013 #16
Why did she have her door unlocked in the middle of the night ? former-republican Jan 2013 #9
It happened a long time ago salinen Jan 2013 #14
I might have asked him while pointing my weapon at him... Coyote_Tan Jan 2013 #10
wow.....you sure are tough riverbendviewgal Jan 2013 #36
Lol. secondvariety Jan 2013 #50
Not a matter of tough... Coyote_Tan Jan 2013 #60
Yah - cartach Jan 2013 #72
Frequently. It's probably an occupational hazard. GoneOffShore Jan 2013 #87
Ever shot/killed anyone, Coyote..? Bigmack Jan 2013 #63
I've drawn upon and been drawn upon... Coyote_Tan Jan 2013 #97
Well.. you are special, aren't you...? Bigmack Jan 2013 #103
Deep breaths... Coyote_Tan Jan 2013 #109
Medications... Bigmack Jan 2013 #110
Care to be specific? Coyote_Tan Jan 2013 #111
Sure.. I'll play along for a while... Bigmack Jan 2013 #128
Check down thread ... Coyote_Tan Jan 2013 #131
"...no problem.... Bigmack Jan 2013 #154
Here ya go tough guy RandiFan1290 Jan 2013 #116
Already in, actively serving and prepping ... Coyote_Tan Jan 2013 #121
Just curious.... branch..? Outfit...? MOS...? nt Bigmack Jan 2013 #155
Branched Army... Coyote_Tan Jan 2013 #158
MOS...? nt Bigmack Jan 2013 #165
People like you make me proud to be an American lark Jan 2013 #148
Your sister is not very smart. realism101 Jan 2013 #11
She smarter than those running around shooting at whatever moves Lex Jan 2013 #12
Is she? realism101 Jan 2013 #20
Yes she is. Lex Jan 2013 #23
a potential murderer or rapist could be the guy at the party she goes to JI7 Jan 2013 #24
Bingo. geardaddy Jan 2013 #142
Welcome to DU! Robb Jan 2013 #26
so you are so very right...you don't have an kind of instinct sir? riverbendviewgal Jan 2013 #37
Right. 840high Jan 2013 #47
Wow, your post has me intrigued. Jenoch Jan 2013 #106
she sensed that he had a disablity and he was just making a sandwich JI7 Jan 2013 #15
She didn't know this until she confronted him. former-republican Jan 2013 #18
this happened years ago and when it was normal at least wherever she lived JI7 Jan 2013 #22
I grew up in a small town like that former-republican Jan 2013 #32
one time i got home and there was a strange guy in there JI7 Jan 2013 #42
Wow. realism101 Jan 2013 #81
does it matter ? not really a story, but just a moment that people like you JI7 Jan 2013 #86
No, it was a story. realism101 Jan 2013 #91
you have been wrong and made a lot of assumptions on this thread JI7 Jan 2013 #92
She's not salinen Jan 2013 #17
Excellent point. realism101 Jan 2013 #28
Sneak out? Jenoch Jan 2013 #108
People shoot family members in the home on a fairly regular basis Fumesucker Jan 2013 #21
You're up to 1 and it was from October. realism101 Jan 2013 #30
I spent all of five seconds looking Fumesucker Jan 2013 #31
Your first post... realism101 Jan 2013 #51
Jan 1, 2013 Fumesucker Jan 2013 #68
ZERO Relevance realism101 Jan 2013 #77
You don't get it. Speed8098 Jan 2013 #119
One is too many. And, it is more than one, despite what the frothing at the mouth NRAers want morningfog Jan 2013 #38
A retired Chicago police officer 'accidentally' shot and killed his son early Tuesday, Unknown Beatle Jan 2013 #55
Intentionally shot him by accident? OK? cartach Jan 2013 #75
She is smarter than you. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #29
But, a gun in the house increases the risk that it will be used in a suicide or against the gun morningfog Jan 2013 #40
It sems this story might pre-date the 911 system, Jenoch Jan 2013 #105
Sometimes instints need to be acted upon Squaredeal Jan 2013 #124
This story just makes me sad for the guy. Butterbean Jan 2013 #19
I hope so also. Robb Jan 2013 #25
wow. glad she had the presence of mind to stay so cool. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author riverbendviewgal Jan 2013 #34
pointless jqpublic Jan 2013 #35
Welcome, and which site do you and your pals delight us from? morningfog Jan 2013 #41
Sane folks are more worried about the tyranny of gun nuts malaise Jan 2013 #46
Nor are there any other specific guns mentioned. realism101 Jan 2013 #57
The same folks who decided that we needed a road code malaise Jan 2013 #65
Okay, since you pretended to swear, I've changed my whole position. realism101 Jan 2013 #70
Yes you have - but we can see that you are still posting HUA. GoneOffShore Jan 2013 #89
Actually, there are 0 guns mentioned jeff47 Jan 2013 #66
LOL SunSeeker Jan 2013 #78
Good Lord. secondvariety Jan 2013 #48
why is it a pointless anecdote. riverbendviewgal Jan 2013 #49
Hate that tough guy talk mokawanis Jan 2013 #79
Actually, we don't ... brett_jv Jan 2013 #139
In 'Life of Pi' early in the film, there is a scene where closeupready Jan 2013 #39
Wow malaise Jan 2013 #43
OMG, sounds to me that your sister has a cool arthritisR_US Jan 2013 #44
Wow, your sister was cool-headed in that situation mike dub Jan 2013 #45
this thread sure has attracted a lot of trolls JI7 Jan 2013 #54
Member since: Fri Jan 4, 2013 Electric Monk Jan 2013 #61
If by trolls, you mean realism101 Jan 2013 #64
Member since: Fri Jan 4, 2013? Yep, Member since: Fri Jan 4, 2013. Electric Monk Jan 2013 #67
Like flys salinen Jan 2013 #69
... Gidney N Cloyd Jan 2013 #93
Well you are here so that might be proof of what you are saying. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #133
Wow. Just wow. peacebird Jan 2013 #59
Just think what would have happened... ReRe Jan 2013 #62
I think most people are prudent about these sorts of things. aikoaiko Jan 2013 #74
You're right. liberalmuse Jan 2013 #83
Only in America kamron Jan 2013 #84
Sure is a lot of aggressive shit being thrown at people tonight. It's really too bad. NBachers Jan 2013 #96
As in the homes of most countries. dexter sinister Jan 2013 #100
To piss you salinen Jan 2013 #166
Oh. Well, I regret to inform you that it failed miserably to do that. It did make me giggle dexter sinister Jan 2013 #171
laugh again salinen Jan 2013 #173
In Denver, we lived in a fairly high crime area. mountain grammy Jan 2013 #101
I am a firm believer of dogs as a primary defense .... AnneD Jan 2013 #145
Outliers SleepingGiant Jan 2013 #102
skewed view of gun owners uncommonCents Jan 2013 #104
Wow, Blue_In_AK Jan 2013 #107
Like a moth to flames..... neverforget Jan 2013 #113
Low post count, attack the OP sellitman Jan 2013 #144
Spewing salinen Jan 2013 #167
Both the intruder and your sister.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jan 2013 #112
Wow! In this case the lack of a gun saved a life! DrewFlorida Jan 2013 #114
This thread has an enormous amount of recs and comments, so here is one more... reeds2012 Jan 2013 #117
Guns can kill anyone Squaredeal Jan 2013 #122
Cool story but it sounds fishy. Let me offer some advice on composition. slackmaster Jan 2013 #127
It's because salinen Jan 2013 #136
Thanks, and I apologize if my reply seemed overly flippant. slackmaster Jan 2013 #140
My son and another individual ran away from the facility where they live and broke into a home appleannie1 Jan 2013 #130
A guy broke into my sister's house ranger1 Jan 2013 #132
I hear about this all the time! OH WOE IS ME Jan 2013 #134
LOL former-republican Jan 2013 #135
Your type is obvious salinen Jan 2013 #168
Some folks pack JEB Jan 2013 #137
k&r Liberal_in_LA Jan 2013 #138
Cool story slutticus Jan 2013 #141
True story..... AnneD Jan 2013 #143
Another true story that happened to me frazzled Jan 2013 #146
Your sister is a very brave and moral person Taverner Jan 2013 #150
My mother was a single parent back in the late 1950's. Even THEN she always kept all the doors raccoon Jan 2013 #152
Good for her, but the correct response is to call 911 while directing ecstatic Jan 2013 #153
I grew up next door to the VA hospital Claybrains Jan 2013 #156
+1 Taverner Jan 2013 #170
You're right. And the homeowner who "shot first" would have suffered, too McCamy Taylor Jan 2013 #159
Wow I've hit Ignore alot on this thread redstatebluegirl Jan 2013 #161
Someone turned salinen Jan 2013 #169
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