When a 70-year-old Vietnam veteran from St. Louis was confronted by armed suspects in Madison County, Illinois, on Thursday, he pulled his own gun and opened fire, killing one and wounding the second.
According to KSDK, the veteran was dropping off a friend in the “200-block of Abbott Street.” Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons said, “Two individuals rolled up next to [the veteran and his friend] in a vehicle, asked for directions, and when they had their attention, took out a firearm.” When the veteran saw the gun, he reacted by pulling his own weapon and opening fire.
The veteran killed 19-year-old Billy Dickerson and hospitalized 23-year-old Perry Richardson.
Gibbons pointed out that both suspects were “wanted for other violent crimes” and suggested the veteran’s actions would bring “closure” to cases police had been trying to solve.
He also stressed that the veteran had a concealed carry permit and that armed citizens carry guns in the event of such an incident.
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4 comments:
In the 21st century don't you EVER pull a gun out if you aren't going to use it. Why? Billy Dickerson's friend Perry can explain it to ya!!
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MD should learn from these examples to lower crime. MD should loosen their restrictions on "Right To Carry" and lower expense of the permit with a longer renewal time.
Good for the Vet need more like him not afraid to protect this would stop crime. If thieves and killers knew their was but one percent chance this would happen there would be less crime and real quick.
God bless him for doing civilization a huge favor??? Think of the crimes that won't be committed in the future by his actions.
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