Robber Killed-- Pharmacist Charged

Jermyn Davidson · #1 06-10-2009, 11:37 AM

I don't have mixed emotions about this case, but what are some of the other opinions out there about this situation?

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,522461,00.html

ManOfWord · #2 06-10-2009, 11:48 AM

All I have to say is, "If you can't do the time, don't commit the crime!"

Maybe some of these scum bags will begin to think twice before they rob places.

KWSS1976 · #3 06-10-2009, 11:50 AM

Was he shot in the back or front of body I always have heard never shoot someone in the back cause they cannot harm you if there back in facing you..

n david · #4 06-10-2009, 11:51 AM

Hmm ... the first shot is justified in my opinion.

However, after the perp was down and out of commission ... the 5 additional shots to the torso went too far. The perp wasn't a threat at that time, so if he died from those injuries, I would agree the Pharmacist should be charged.

There was a case where I live where a convenience store clerk chased some kids who stole some beer and shot one in the back of the head. Same feelings with that case - excessive force. The kid was running away and wasn't a threat.

Yet another case was a man who heard someone breaking into his car during the middle of the night, surprised the would-be thief and then chased him 2 blocks before shooting him dead.

All three are examples of excessive force where the shooter should be held accountable for their actions.

It's one thing to protect one's self or another ... but quite another to use excessive force.

rgcraig · #5 06-10-2009, 11:51 AM

I think the first shot was fine - - maybe the other five shots in his back as he laid on the floor could be seen as excessive since he didn't have a gun.

However..........I really don't know what I would do in that case.

Jermyn Davidson · #6 06-10-2009, 11:59 AM

He was shot in the head initially.

The Pharmacist got a 2nd gun, stood over the boy, bleeding from his head but still alive, and shot him in his stomach and abdomen 5 more times....

And he did this while the boy laid there, facing him.

KWSS1976 · #7 06-10-2009, 12:03 PM

Yea once in the head would have been enough no need for more

RandyWayne · #8 06-10-2009, 12:05 PM

Accounting for the emotions of the moment, I feel a man-slaughter charge with short or no sentence would be appropriate.

I am SURE that the kids parents are seeing $$$ in a wrongful death lawsuit now, which would be akin to the midnight robber falling through a kitchen roof onto some knifes and suing the homeowner for damages..... But you never know with a jury of potential Oprah watchers.

Jermyn Davidson · #9 06-10-2009, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyWayne

Accounting for the emotions of the moment, I feel a man-slaughter charge with short or no sentence would be appropriate.

Did you read the details in the link I provided?

How do you come up with your opinion?

n david · #10 06-10-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jermyn Davidson

He was shot in the head initially.

The Pharmacist got a 2nd gun, stood over the boy, bleeding from his head but still alive, and shot him in his stomach and abdomen 5 more times....

And he did this while the boy laid there, facing him.

That's why I think the Pharmacist should face charges. This was no different than a cold-blooded execution.

The first shot disposed of the threat, nothing else was needed. I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out this Pharmacist had some past issues with anger or something. It seems he thought he would be cleared of the shooting, so the last 5 shots were "free" ... more info needed, but if he really was standing over the kid when he fired the last 5 shots ... the man has serious issues that need to be dealt with.

And he certainly should do time.