Retired police officer kills fellow movie-goer over texting dispute

Baccusboy · Jan 13, 2014

This is very sad.

http://edition.cnn.com/2014/01/13/justice/florida-movie-theater-shooting/

defygravity · Jan 13, 2014

What a shame, someone shouldnt have to die for something so stupid.

And in a movie theater nonetheless.

Bad news, I hope the victim has found peace.

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WeaponsCollector · Jan 13, 2014

Just sickening. That story reads like a wet-dream for the gun grabbers.

IjustCantAim · Jan 13, 2014

WeaponsCollector said:
Just sickening. That story reads like a wet-dream for the gun grabbers.

Don't read the comments! The anti's are already at it.

Anyway, There is no way to explain these things other than pure evil in this world.

F8L_Funnel · Jan 13, 2014

That's vary sad to hear. This is probably the scenario the movie theater in Aurura, CO was think of when they banned guns in the their complex.

So many things could have adverted this:
1. there were only 26 people in the theater, CHANGE seats!

2. if it really was getting loud and out of control, and there seems to be a fair amount of time, the off-duty sheriff's dep. that was in the theater should have stepped in and suggested #1. ( yes I know things can happen in a matter of seconds), I'm just saying

3. when the shooter went to complain, the theater should have sent an usher back with him to address the situation... and suggest #1 or ask the vic to step out to finish his text for the courtesy of the other viewers.

Of course none of this takes into account what was actually said back and forth. Still, a shame.

tdt91 · Jan 13, 2014

It shows the power that some LEOs feel they have and when they are not obeyed when they feel they should be then they don't like it. Mind you I said some and not all. Still this is much more excessive than one would ever expect. I wonder if the retired cop has cancer or something and he figured he's got nothing to loose by showing that guy who's in charge.

Ab_Normal · Jan 13, 2014

FrankOceanXray · Jan 13, 2014

To quickly let something so silly get under his skin makes me question his LEO experience. Tough skin is part of the job.

When I first saw this being reported today, I just couldn't believe it.

RightNYer · Jan 13, 2014

F8L_Funnel said:
That's vary sad to hear. This is probably the scenario the movie theater in Aurura, CO was think of when they banned guns in the their complex.

So many things could have adverted this:
1. there were only 26 people in the theater, CHANGE seats!

2. if it really was getting loud and out of control, and there seems to be a fair amount of time, the off-duty sheriff's dep. that was in the theater should have stepped in and suggested #1. ( yes I know things can happen in a matter of seconds), I'm just saying

3. when the shooter went to complain, the theater should have sent an usher back with him to address the situation... and suggest #1 or ask the vic to step out to finish his text for the courtesy of the other viewers.

Of course none of this takes into account what was actually said back and forth. Still, a shame.

This theater did ban guns. It's another fake "gun free zone."

engine42410 · Jan 13, 2014

My prayers go out to the vic family in a time like this. Nothing personal to the law enforcement community but some law enforcment and some elected officals (WILL ALWAYS BE RIGHT) and law abiding citizens will always be in the wrong when it comes to anything firearm related. Just look at some of the recent and past related shooting news articles. Should we have more tougher selection process when it comes to someone wanting to be a law enforcement officer, not everybody has the mental and physical capacity for that type of career.

fabsroman · Jan 13, 2014

engine42410 said:
My prayers go out to the vic family in a time like this. Nothing personal to the law enforcement community but some law enforcment and some elected officals (WILL ALWAYS BE RIGHT) and law abiding citizens will always be in the wrong when it comes to anything firearm related. Just look at some of the recent and past related shooting news articles. Should we have more tougher selection process when it comes to someone wanting to be a law enforcement officer, not everybody has the mental and physical capacity for that type of career.

What are the mental requirements for a county officer in the state of Maryland? What about a Maryland trooper?

Crazy thing is, a lot of LEO's make close to, if not more than, six figures. Granted, it really sucks to deal with the criminal element every day at work. I have a hard enough time stomaching it the few times I am in criminal court a year.

jmiller320 · Jan 13, 2014

I was working in Brooksville Florida back in July. Two exits north of this theater. It's a real nice area and a nice movie house. They offer dinner and a movie up stairs and self service buttered popcorn and drinks. You can put as much butter on your popcorn as your arteries can handle. My girlfriend and I attended about five movies while I was there on TDY. A few years ago I stopped in Pine Bluff Arkansas and the guy riding with me went to the movies at the ghetto mall. A gun fight broke out there over the same thing. Some people have no respect when it comes to using their cell phones. I don't agree with the gun play.

Tactics · Jan 13, 2014

Bad news bears all the way around.

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fabsroman · Jan 14, 2014

jmiller320 said:
I was working in Brooksville Florida back in July. Two exits north of this theater. It's a real nice area and a nice movie house. They offer dinner and a movie up stairs and self service buttered popcorn and drinks. You can put as much butter on your popcorn as your arteries can handle. My girlfriend and I attended about five movies while I was there on TDY. A few years ago I stopped in Pine Bluff Arkansas and the guy riding with me went to the movies at the ghetto mall. A gun fight broke out there over the same thing. Some people have no respect when it comes to using their cell phones. I don't agree with the gun play.

Some people have no respect for human life. JESUS. To shoot a person over texting during the previews is insane. I took a couple pics of my son over the summer when he and I went to see Despicable Me 2. It was our first father/son movie together and he was excited as hell. Glad nobody shot me for doing so. It really is getting to the point where it isn't safe to leave the house. Heck, with no knock warrants on bad information, it isn't safe to stay home either. lol

I think this board depresses me every night and makes me hug my kids ever so much more every morning.

BlackBart · Jan 14, 2014

tdt91 said:
It shows the power that some LEOs feel they have and when they are not obeyed when they feel they should be then they don't like it. Mind you I said some and not all. Still this is much more excessive than one would ever expect. I wonder if the retired cop has cancer or something and he figured he's got nothing to loose by showing that guy who's in charge.

Ever think maybe he developed mental illness and was batshit crazy? It happens in all walks of life.

Evil Twin · Jan 14, 2014

The fact that he was a retired police officer really has nothing to do with it. There are good and bad people in every profession. This guy was simply a complete douchebag.

press1280 · Jan 14, 2014

WeaponsCollector said:
Just sickening. That story reads like a wet-dream for the gun grabbers.

Probably not a wet dream since many grabbers seem to think LEOs should be the only ones carrying. Anti gun states like NJ make exemptions so retired LEOs don't have to prove "need" in order to get a permit.

Not_an_outlaw · Jan 14, 2014

I don't read this the same as most. I see someone asking a rude individual to behave a bit more respectfully. Then it excalates to a gun fight. N0 details were given about what was said or what was threatened. It is possible that this was legitimate self defense. Too bad we'll never know the disposition of this case. Once the anti-gun shine has worn off, it's not worth reporting.

Kman · Jan 14, 2014

Horrible.
The story states he was texting with his 3 year old during previews. How the hell does that even remotely disturb anyone to any extent, let alone cold blooded murder?
I hope the shooter winds up suffering in general population for this. Pure evil.

Kman · Jan 14, 2014

Not_an_outlaw said:
I don't read this the same as most. I see someone asking a rude individual to behave a bit more respectfully. Then it excalates to a gun fight. N0 details were given about what was said or what was threatened. It is possible that this was legitimate self defense. Too bad we'll never know the disposition of this case. Once the anti-gun shine has worn off, it's not worth reporting.

gun·fight noun \-ˌfīt\ : a fight in which people shoot guns at each other

Sounds to me like someone is missing a gun. Never bring an Iphone to a "gun fight". :sad20:

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