Armed customer saves security staff at Home Depot

[mulksman]

Armed customer saves security staff at Home Depot (added new links)

Some good press from the Detroit Free Press

Customer with gun stops man stabbing security officer at Home Depot, Roseville police say | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

 

[Mark 1911]

It's nice to see positive coverage of defensive carry in the news. I especially liked the end line of the article, the Roseville police chief said the good Samaritan will be put in for a citizen’s citation.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

Blast! Beat me to it, OP... Good catch & great to know I'm not the only Redditor on here!

 

[pudly]

Been a surprising number of positive citizen defensive gun use stories coming out of Detroit in the last 2-3 months since their police chief endorsed citizen firearm ownership.

 

[singlesix]

If you want to walk away with a positive take on the story don't read the comment section.

 

[Sylvain]

It's nice to see positive coverage of defensive carry in the news. I especially liked the end line of the article, the Roseville police chief said the good Samaritan will be put in for a citizen’s citation.

I also like that no shot was fired, it's always a plus for everyone.

 

[LionWeight]

"Saving the security officer" may be a bit too early to tell. The BG stabbed him several times with a dirty needle. There is no word on what he was exposed to from the needle or even if it was tested. I wish him luck.

 

[nakinate]

It would have been more ethical and moral if the stabbing had continued. Better to be a victim than lower yourself to the point of self defense or the defense of others.

 

[mulksman]

Two more articles from the Free Press today...... if your interested:

Cops: Pizza driver fires shots at Redford 'customers' who tried to rob him | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Another Detroit crime victim uses deadly force to protect home | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

 

[WIESEL]

Wow! Good to see law abiding citizens standing up to these mongrels.

 

[Ryno300]

I had just read about the Home Depot situation. Sounds like the armed citizen accessed the situation and acted once he felt it was getting out of hand. Good to see some positive news and reporting.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Saw this story last night on Twitter. Hlad to hear of it too LP can be a dangerous job

 

[Motorhead302]

i'm surprised the store doesn't have a strict rule against pursuing and attempting to stop a shoplifter. the auto parts store i worked at was adamant that we never try to apprehend a thief, but to get a description and contact the police. the retail store my wife works at has a similar policy.

 

[cedartop]

i'm surprised the store doesn't have a strict rule against pursuing and attempting to stop a shoplifter. the auto parts store i worked at was adamant that we never try to apprehend a thief, but to get a description and contact the police. the retail store my wife works at has a similar policy.

Certain stores by us had that policy. They amended it when they started getting robbed blind. Years ago I got in a lot of foot chases and fights working loss prevention at Sears. Good times.

 

[Motorhead302]

Certain stores by us had that policy. They amended it when they started getting robbed blind. Years ago I got in a lot of foot chases and fights working loss prevention at Sears. Good times.

i guess i'm not considering the area, either. i'm sure things are different in the bigger cities. we're pretty rural 'round these parts. lol things are pretty quiet.

 

[MemphisR32]

When it says a "citizens citation" does that mean he got legal issues from the encounter or some kind of award?

 

[Street Glide 2013]

Some good press from the Detroit Free Press

Customer with gun stops man stabbing security officer at Home Depot, Roseville police say | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

Great story of a responsible gun owner protecting an innocent stranger followed by some ridiculous comments. Amazing how those idiots can take a completely positive story and make it something bad.

 

[kiddchaos]

Good story.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

If you want to walk away with a positive take on the story don't read the comment section.

I think that's the "norm" for articles that don't condemn gun owners... It's typically "you people" until the shoe is on the other foot. However, most people who read these "types" of forums are already aware of this opinion.