CCW customer shots/kills robber; family of victim outraged!
Nov 1, 2015 22:57:31 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2015 22:57:31 GMT
Here's an interesting piece (and point of view) from Obama's hometown paper on this recent shooting
by a ccw holder who stopped an armed robbery in progress. What I find also interesting, is that the
State's Attorney in Cook County, is checking all the possibilities on whether to charge the 'hero' or not.....
www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-concealed-carry-20151101-story.html
Killed was Reginald Gildersleeve, 55, of the 5000 block of South California Avenue, according to the
Cook County medical examiner's office. Gildersleeve was pronounced dead at 7:10 p.m. on the scene
in the 2700 block of West 51st Street, according to the medical examiner's office.
Gildersleeve's stepson told reporters Sunday that he doubted the police
account that Gildersleeve was shot while attempting to rob the store.
"Something doesn't seem right," said Igbinosa Oronsaye, whose mother was married to
Gildersleeve. "Reggie doesn't even own a gun. He couldn't own a gun if he wanted to."
(Presumably, because convicted felons are prohibited 'by law' from possessing firearms?)
The incident happened Saturday about 7 p.m. at the Agencia Mexicana, 2701 W. 51st St.
A customer was making a financial transaction with a worker at the store which also serves
as a currency exchange when a masked man entered, announced a robbery and pulled out
a gun, said Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesman for the Chicago Police.
The customer fired multiple times, fatally wounding him, said Guglielmi. No one else was shot.
At least two staffers were working at the the time, including a 55-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl.
Police have referred the case to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office to "determine if there's any reason to charge"
the shooter, said Guglielmi, who added that in addition to reviewing the facts, they will be looking at video surveillance from the incident.
No charges have been filed as of late Sunday afternoon, according to Sally Daly, a spokeswoman for the state's attorney's office.
Gildersleeve had a "lengthy" arrest history, including at least one for robbery,
and was out on bond from an unrelated incident from Oct. 23, said Guglielmi.
Police said the shooter, a 44-year-old man, has a valid concealed carry license and a valid firearm owner's identification card.
Oronsaye also said he wasn't convinced the shooter acted properly.
"Some people don't actually know how to use guns," Oronsaye said.
(And apparently, Reginald wasn't one of them either)
"They go to firing ranges but it's not the same as a bullet going into someone's body,
it's not the same as a bullet going into flesh. They should be able to wound first, kill next.
(And it's apparent that Mr. Oronsaye doesn't know how as well....if he had gone through
the required training, he would know that if it becomes necessary to use a weapon in
the defense of yourself or others, that you SHOOT TO KILL - NOT WOUND@#!!!)
He didn't deserve to get shot multiple times. Somebody's got to answer for that."
(And HERE is where the real and true 'concern' comes in....making someone pay so the freebies can continue!)
He was afterall, probably the "breadwinner" in the family.....even if not a very good one by robbing stores with a fake gun!
by a ccw holder who stopped an armed robbery in progress. What I find also interesting, is that the
State's Attorney in Cook County, is checking all the possibilities on whether to charge the 'hero' or not.....
www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-chicago-concealed-carry-20151101-story.html
Killed was Reginald Gildersleeve, 55, of the 5000 block of South California Avenue, according to the
Cook County medical examiner's office. Gildersleeve was pronounced dead at 7:10 p.m. on the scene
in the 2700 block of West 51st Street, according to the medical examiner's office.
Gildersleeve's stepson told reporters Sunday that he doubted the police
account that Gildersleeve was shot while attempting to rob the store.
"Something doesn't seem right," said Igbinosa Oronsaye, whose mother was married to
Gildersleeve. "Reggie doesn't even own a gun. He couldn't own a gun if he wanted to."
(Presumably, because convicted felons are prohibited 'by law' from possessing firearms?)
The incident happened Saturday about 7 p.m. at the Agencia Mexicana, 2701 W. 51st St.
A customer was making a financial transaction with a worker at the store which also serves
as a currency exchange when a masked man entered, announced a robbery and pulled out
a gun, said Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesman for the Chicago Police.
The customer fired multiple times, fatally wounding him, said Guglielmi. No one else was shot.
At least two staffers were working at the the time, including a 55-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl.
Police have referred the case to the Cook County State's Attorney's Office to "determine if there's any reason to charge"
the shooter, said Guglielmi, who added that in addition to reviewing the facts, they will be looking at video surveillance from the incident.
No charges have been filed as of late Sunday afternoon, according to Sally Daly, a spokeswoman for the state's attorney's office.
Gildersleeve had a "lengthy" arrest history, including at least one for robbery,
and was out on bond from an unrelated incident from Oct. 23, said Guglielmi.
Police said the shooter, a 44-year-old man, has a valid concealed carry license and a valid firearm owner's identification card.
Oronsaye also said he wasn't convinced the shooter acted properly.
"Some people don't actually know how to use guns," Oronsaye said.
(And apparently, Reginald wasn't one of them either)
"They go to firing ranges but it's not the same as a bullet going into someone's body,
it's not the same as a bullet going into flesh. They should be able to wound first, kill next.
(And it's apparent that Mr. Oronsaye doesn't know how as well....if he had gone through
the required training, he would know that if it becomes necessary to use a weapon in
the defense of yourself or others, that you SHOOT TO KILL - NOT WOUND@#!!!)
He didn't deserve to get shot multiple times. Somebody's got to answer for that."
(And HERE is where the real and true 'concern' comes in....making someone pay so the freebies can continue!)
He was afterall, probably the "breadwinner" in the family.....even if not a very good one by robbing stores with a fake gun!
