Family blame samaritan for the shooting their criminal son during robbery

By Arachno 1D
in Real World News

 Share

Recommended Posts

Grand Master

Haggis Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

In the UK, samaritans just answer the phone and convince you not to kill yourself.

 

Different UK from where i live then

 

 

If i help an old person cross the road i am a Good Samaritan

 

 

The guy stopped a robbery and also potentially saved the lives of the people in the shop

 

 

He also shot the robber before the robber had a chance to shoot him Thus self defence and the main thing he managed to only wound him and not kill him so he can now spend some time in the prison getting friendly with some other guys in the showers

 

 

Win Win in my book

  • xrobwx71 and DConnell
  • Like 2
Grand Master

FloatingFatMan

Posted
Posted

 to be fair I don't think shooting someone, criminal or not, while being relatively or entirely safe counts as a Samaritan. the girl who got beaten into a coma and just died for saving two other girls from rapists was a Samaritan.

 

No, she was a HERO. A completely selfless hero, at that.

seeing as he shot someone, repeatedly, he wasn't universally helpful or charitable.

 

The perp was threatening other people with a gun, and then was turning the gun on the hero (not samaritan, hero).  He's lucky he isn't dead.

Grand Master

spenser.d

Posted
Posted

ugh, first amendment journalists...

Thought the same thing. Could've called the cops. Is easy to pretend like their lives were in danger just because the kid was armed but given his past, it's even more unlikely their lives were in any real danger.

That said, the outcome here doesn't bother me much.

Grand Master

ATLien_0

Posted
Posted

So what are the are parents trying to accomplish here? That this guy shouldn't have killed their son, yeah I guess he could have shot but not killed him, but something tells me this guy wasn't the kind to just give up. It seems like the threat was real enough

 

Maybe the good Samaritan should counter sue for the emotional distraught of having to shoot someone, Or the people in the store could counter sue for the emotional effects of being robbed

Just saying

Grand Master

DocM

Posted
Posted

So what are the are parents trying to accomplish here?

>

Revenge, but also $$$$. Look at the Brown family fighting over who gets to sell commemorative shirts.

And I'm certain some of it is a blind state of denial. Accepting what he did should force them into wondering 'what did we do wrong?' and we simply can't have THAT, can we?

  • Blue-Vision, T3X4S and psmoked
  • Like 3
Grand Master

FloatingFatMan

Posted
Posted

So what are the are parents trying to accomplish here? That this guy shouldn't have killed their son, yeah I guess he could have shot but not killed him, but something tells me this guy wasn't the kind to just give up. It seems like the threat was real enough

 

Maybe the good Samaritan should counter sue for the emotional distraught of having to shoot someone, Or the people in the store could counter sue for the emotional effects of being robbed

Just saying

 

The kid didn't die.. Reading comprehension 101.

Enthusiast

DreadPirateRoberts

Posted
Posted

Well of course the family blames the good guy.

 

Firstly because its there son obviously.

 

Secondly because people who commit small robberies on there own are never smart people and chances are the family of this man aren't very smart people either.

Grand Master

T3X4S

Posted
Posted

Well of course the family blames the good guy.

 

Firstly because its there son obviously.

 

Secondly because people who commit small robberies on there own are never smart people and chances are the family of this man aren't very smart people either.

Oh I can tell you without a doubt none of them are smart.

Grand Master

DocM

Posted
Posted

For those who didn't get it, I was, of course, alluding to

http://www.samaritans.org/

And in the US a 'good samaritan' law exempts from liability a person giving aid to another person who is injured, ill, or otherwise imperiled.

The right to defend someone under attack may not be in the same statute, but it shares the same philosophy and goals.

Experienced

TechJunkie81

Posted
Posted

People learn from what their parents teach them.  Sounds like these parents are wonderful role models.

You are as smart as the place you live and the education they give you.  Oh it's Alabama.  Nuff said.

Grand Master

xrobwx71

Posted
Posted

Another guy tried to rob a store in Brisbane, Australia with a boomerang.

Now thats awesome.

Grand Master

Arachno 1D

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Another guy tried to rob a store in Brisbane, Australia with a boomerang.

He was probably not a native Australian as he was deported and never came back.......boom boom

Enthusiast

Reverse Engineer

Posted
Posted

i don't know if any of you realise this, but the story is from last year.  the only purpose of posting it now, from what i can gather (especially when you consider the 'source' the op linked to), is good ole race baiting.

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/22/adric-white-robbery_n_4323080.html

 

Posted:

11/22/2013 9:32 am EST

Updated:

11/22/2013 9:32 am EST

Grand Master

Arachno 1D

Posted
  • Author
Posted

There are several sources available if you search as for the story it valid whatever the date especially given the recent unrest.It also shows that not everything is Black and Blue when dealing with thieves and vagabonds.

 

This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Posts

    • Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) 18.1.5.5

      By Copernic · Posted

      Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) 18.1.5.5 by Razvan Serea Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) is a utility for completely removing AMD/NVIDIA/INTEL graphics drivers and related packages from your system, attempting to eliminate all leftovers (including registry entries, folders and files, driver store). Though AMD/NVIDIA/INTEL drivers can usually be removed via the Windows Control Panel, this uninstaller tool was created for situations where standard uninstall fails, or when you need to fully remove NVIDIA or ATI graphics card drivers. After using this driver cleaner, your system will behave as though it’s the first time you’re installing a new driver—similar to a fresh Windows installation. As with all such tools, we recommend creating a restore point beforehand, allowing you to undo changes if issues arise. If you're having trouble installing an older or newer driver, try it—there are reports that it resolves such problems. Recommended usage: The tool can be used in Normal mode but for absolute stability when using DDU, Safemode is always the best. Make a backup or a system restore (but it should normally be pretty safe). It is best to exclude the DDU folder completely from any security software to avoid issues. You do NOT need to uninstall the driver prior using DDU. Requirements: .NET Framework 4.8 Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11 (32-bit or 64-bit) Note: Using on Insider Preview builds is at your own risk. Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) 18.1.5.5 changelog: Added 'Reset to recommended' button for the Options. General fixes and improvements. Download: Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) 18.1.5.5 | 1.7 MB (Freeware) Download: DDU Portable | 1.2 MB Links: Display Driver Uninstaller Home Page | Screenshot Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
    • WACUP 1.99.51.24568 Preview

      By Copernic · Posted

      WACUP 1.99.51.24568 Preview by Razvan Serea WACUP (WinAmp Community Update Project) is a modern, enhanced version of the classic Winamp music player, designed for better stability, performance, and compatibility. Built for Windows, WACUP retains the familiar Winamp interface while adding 64-bit support, bug fixes, and new features like improved audio format support, customizable skins, and optimized playlist management. Unlike bloated alternatives, WACUP focuses on lightweight performance and regular updates, making it the best choice for fans of the classic Winamp experience. Basically, if you miss the good old days of Winamp and want a modern upgrade that doesn’t mess things up, WACUP is for you! WACUP key features: Classic Winamp Feel – Keeps the familiar interface and functionality. Bug Fixes & Stability – Fixes old Winamp issues and improves performance. 64-Bit Support – Works better on modern systems. More Formats & Plugins – Supports additional audio formats and third-party plugins. Customizable UI – Skins and tweaks for a personalized look. Better Library Management – Improved playlists, media organization, and search. No Bloat – Focuses on performance without unnecessary extras. Regular Updates – Community-driven development with new features and fixes. WACUP 1.99.51.24568 Preview changelog: Fixed a deadlock seen from the recent crash reports when doing some of the drag + drop actions within the media library window Fixed a loading crash seen related to a problem with some of the artwork cache image files being restored which should now be better handled allowing for the bad image to be removed without it failing Fixed a deadlock seen from the recent crash reports when the internal metadata cache clearing is triggered which could block the main ui thread for too long with this now being moved to a background thread Fixed some performance issues with some of the methods related to determining artwork support which mainly affected the local library import / refresh (this is still slower for some compared to other players because there's more data & artwork aspects being checked for which means doing more processing on a single file despite the best of attempts to reduce duplicate / heavy processing where possible) Fixed a crash with the JTFE based missing files hotkey which no one seems to have used for an age for this to appear (maybe it's time to seriously consider stripping out features that aren't being used) Fixed how some of the file types which use extra information to reference their sub-songs is handled which was preventing some from being correctly resolved back to their base file (noticed fixing above) Fixed an issue with the handling of files with underscores in their filepath which wasn't being correctly handled causing some of the filename to be lost when shown as the title if title reading is delayed Fixed a few things that might be behind NotSoDirect not being stable for some setups though am still not certain that the changes done for this are going to fully resolve the problem from the crash reports Fixed the OS toast handling when there's no prior shortcut in the OS start menu to now create the shortcut (needed to allow the yes/no buttons for the new build / post-release toast) to be done as a hidden one so it's less likely to cause annoyance for those not wanting to see it whilst still allowing this less than ideal OS api implementation requirement to be met to avoid toasts without the needed buttons Fixed a regression when moving from taglib1 to taglib2 which broke some of the handling in place to allow for external programs to still access files when wacup has a held open cached instance of the file Everything else Updated cppwinrt (gen_win10shell.dll) to 3.0.260520.1 (26 May 2026) Updated libcurl (libcurl.dll) to 8.2.1 (24 Jun 2026) Updated Monkey's Audio (in_ape.dll) to 13.15 (28 Jun 2026) Updated mpg123 (mpg123.dll) to 1.33.6 (6 Jun 2026) Updated OpenSSL (libcurl.dll) to 3.5.7 (9 Jun 2026) Updated pugixml to 1.16 (16 Jun 2026) Updated taglib (tag2.dll) to 2.3.0 (11 May 2026) Updated vgmstream (in_vgmstream.dll) to the latest Git commit from 28 Jun 2026 Download: WACUP 64-bit | 9.6 MB (Freeware) Download: WACUP 32-bit View: WACUP Website | Screenshots Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
    • Dbrand thought they could get away with this Steam Machine case, Valve disagreed

      By Doli · Posted

      "over a thousand engineering hours" and started selling it but could not take a couple of minuets to send an AI email to ask permission. What an expensive lesson.
    • Can't access the forum on mobile

      By WITHOUT-ME · Posted

      just tested it yesterday, a simple page with autoloading ADS takes 60mb....just 1 page for 60 megabytes.   poor people with a limited internet never will visit neolose
    • Tor Browser 15.0.17

      By Copernic · Posted

      Tor Browser 15.0.17 by Razvan Serea Protect your privacy. Defend yourself against network surveillance and traffic analysis. Tor is a network of virtual tunnels that allows people and groups to improve their privacy and security on the Internet. The Tor software protects you by bouncing your communications around a distributed network of relays run by volunteers all around the world: it prevents somebody from watching your Internet connection and learning what sites you visit, it prevents the sites you visit from learning your physical location, and it lets you access sites which are blocked. The Tor Browser Bundle lets you use Tor on Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux without needing to install any software. It can run off a USB flash drive, comes with a pre-configured web browser to protect your anonymity, and is self-contained. Tor Browser 15.0.17 changelog: All Platforms Updated Tor to 0.4.9.11 Updated NoScript to 13.6.25.1984 Build System / All Platforms Bug tor-browser-build#41821: Update gpg subkeys for boklm Bug tor-browser-build#41827: Update morgan's keychain with renewed key Download: Tor Browser (64-bit) | Tor Browser (32-bit) | 109.0 MB (Open Source) View: Tor Browser Website | Other Operating Systems Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware

  • Recent Achievements

    • Reacting Well
      Wakeen1966 earned a badge
      Reacting Well
    • Rookie
      Almohandis went up a rank
      Rookie
    • Apprentice
      jahara21 went up a rank
      Apprentice
    • Reacting Well
      NovaEdgeX earned a badge
      Reacting Well
    • Week One Done
      NovaEdgeX earned a badge
      Week One Done

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      530
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      266
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      148
    4. 4
      Steven P.
      99
    5. 5
      macoman
      55
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!