Today’s feel-good Second Amendment news brings us to the Sunshine State of Florida, where activities are bountiful, from beautiful beaches to golf and nightlife. But if you’re in the mood to do some carjacking, you better think twice. One young man found out the hard way recently when he clearly picked the wrong victim and found himself with more orifices than when he woke up that morning. Once he’s out of prison, I’d suggest a new line of work.
According to Florida investigators, the would-be victim was armed and more than a little annoyed when he was paid an uninvited visit by a teenager intending to carjack him around 8 p.m. on Dec. 4. The man had parked in front of the Crafty Crab and was waiting in the car for his wife, who was inside the restaurant picking up the couple’s food.
“While the husband was waiting in the car for the wife to pick up their food order inside the restaurant, a masked man entered the car and attempted a carjacking,” police said.
This is obviously a rookie carjacker mistake, as you never mess with a guy waiting for his meal. This could also be why the man just wasn’t having it that day. No food, bad mood and he didn’t have a Snickers. And that’s when the conflict erupted.
“The victim pulled out his own gun and fired at the suspect. The suspect fled the scene, and the victim called 911 and waited for police to arrive,” according to authorities.
The suspect was later identified as 18-year-old Simon White and was taken to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital where he was listed in critical but stable condition, the St. Petersburg Police Department reported in a news release.
The driver, whose identity has not been released, was not hurt in the incident. Details of where authorities ultimately tracked the teen down were also not made public, but police say that he will be charged upon release from the hospital.
“Once he is released from the hospital, White will face charges including attempted carjacking and occupied vehicle trespassing,” police said.
What a way to start off adulthood, but there is another way to look at this. The man taught White an important lesson that I hope he can retain. One can only hope. Speaking of which, I really hope the shooting didn’t ruin this Floridian’s dinner and that he was able to file his report and get home before his meal got cold.
This headline is AWESOME 😎
nothing good happens past central
From where I am looking this is an improvement.
BREAKING SCOTUS NEWS: UNEXPECTED 2A ALLY IN SUPREME COURT GUN BAN CASE.
The Wall Street Journal editorial board has come out in support of the Supreme Court granting cert to hear the Snope v. Brown AR-15 ban case out of Maryland. Mark Smith Four Boxes Diner discusses.
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Only a partial good story. If the perp lives he’ll be nothing but a burden on the taxpayers for years to come unless a soft on criminals prosecutor makes him a deal to lower the charges or worse stay out of prison altogether.
The perp was “injured in a car accident.” I’m sure the ambulance chasers are lining up to take his case.
“No food, bad mood.”
I’m ‘jacking that line! Don’t shoot me.
We need to talk. Come on, gather around.
The state of Florida has a thing called 10-20-Life. Here’s how it works.
10: If you use a gun to commit a crime in the State of Florida, and you are found guilty, your MINIMUM sentence is mandated to be 10 years.
20: If you fire the gun during the commission of a crime, you will be mandated to 20 years in prison.
Life: If you shoot somebody in the commission of a crime in Florida, whether they live or die, you will be mandated to 25 to life.
These are supposed to be mandated minimums, and the judges are not supposed to be able to skirt them, but I suspect they do find ways.
But still. An attempted carjacking? 10 years.
The perp may end up eating a lot of “baloney” from the lifers.
Bon Appétit
I don’t think the crabs at Crafty Crab are all that crafty.