theavonlady 2 Posted November 1, 2003 Quote[/b] ]An unidentified gunman, left, described as a disgruntled client, fires several shots at his attorney in this television from Court TV, Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, outside the Los Angeles courthouse where actor Robert Blake's murder trial is taking place. Los Angeles police spokesman Officer James Chong said the male suspect was taken into custody. The shooting is not connected to the Blake case. (AP Photo/courtesty Court TV) Full Story - This is crazy! Did anyone else watch this shooting on the news? Besides the shooter, what disgusted me was how no one did a thing. Even after the shooting, all the cameramen just worried about their scoops. I hate news cameramen, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-TU--33ker 0 Posted November 1, 2003 First I thaought this lawyer is Neo because he was dodging the bullets, but then I realised that the gunman had a non lethel weapon. It was pretty sad that noone tried to help him or even tried to hold the gunman after he went away. *Edit* Isn't there a woman on that picture who calls the police? OMG I should have read the article instead of relying on thet short report on TV... The gun was real! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman 0 Posted November 1, 2003 I saw it on CNN. Jeez, it took them long enough to catch a 64 year old man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphwiggum 6 Posted November 1, 2003 i saw the whole footage from a news. ironically i was at the shooting range when i saw the whole thing. i can tell you that everyone dropped their jaws when they saw that. Quote[/b] ]Besides the shooter, what disgusted me was how no one did a thing. Even after the shooting, all the cameramen just worried about their scoops. do you want to be the 'hero' and take that man? you are talking about someone with a gun. good luck trying to be a 'hero'. edit: since most of you did not get the full footage, here's what happened. after the man shot lawyer, he put his pistol in his jacket pocket and started to walk away. when he passed by one of reporters, someone in white shirt tackled him to the ground and soon others followed. the shooter did not get very far. maybe 50 feet or so from the scene of the crime. there was a uniformed officer who came right after that with gun drawn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted November 1, 2003 Quote[/b] ]Besides the shooter, what disgusted me was how no one did a thing. Even after the shooting, all the cameramen just worried about their scoops. do you want to be the 'hero' and take that man? you are talking about someone with a gun. good luck trying to be a 'hero'. Under those circumstances, where the gunman put the gun away and just walked away, I most certainly would have - if not for the fact the I don't think that lil' me could tackle the guy to the ground. So I would have said to my hubby "Get him!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 28 Posted November 1, 2003 Avon this is the last time I ask you to make an effort to create a proper post out of news items you wish to create threads on, if you simply post a link again the thread will be closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman 0 Posted November 1, 2003 the shooter did not get very far. maybe 50 feet or so It seemed alot farther than 50 ft on CNN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bn880 5 Posted November 1, 2003 I watched this, lawer did a pretty good job hiding behind that tree. Trees are a mans best friend? Certainly when someone is after you thy are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Frenchman 0 Posted November 1, 2003 I watched this, lawer did a pretty good job hiding behind that tree. Â Now I have a new strategy in OFP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waffendennis 0 Posted November 1, 2003 ah well...where are just people and some times we people have some bad periods and need too act crazy and shoot at people... And oh well some times some people think they are living in the Matrix and can dodge from bullets.... Lol taking cover behind a tree is not the best thing too do you know.... Next time the guy takes a Remington shotgun with him and then he shoot's true the tree... Oh well some times people are stupid and i respect that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bn880 5 Posted November 1, 2003 Whatever. (I suppose hiding behind the lamp post or running out is better....? ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EiZei 0 Posted November 1, 2003 Hiding behind trees saved my arse quite several times during intense long range firefights on kyllikki server.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waffendennis 0 Posted November 1, 2003 no W/E.... you need to lay the tune on the E so it's more like What Uver W/E but now... what will happen with the Gunnerman? And wy is he such an sissi and shooted him? And wy dident he proof he was a man and beat him up with hand too hand combat? then it would be an little bit fair for the lawyer and the attacker.... Or: Dont do it.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DKM-jaguar Posted November 1, 2003 why where there so many cameras? Waffendennis, you can't scare someone as much as when they are looking down the wrong end of a firearm (even a toy) and I think this is the point of what he did. I mean, you don't try to kill someone with a non-lethal weapon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 2 Posted November 1, 2003 why where there so many cameras? They were there for another court case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DKM-jaguar Posted November 1, 2003 Well he wasn't worried about getting seen then. I wonder why he did it exactly, and infront of a camera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acecombat 0 Posted November 1, 2003 Well did he survive then the lawyer? I am sorry but i didnt see this happening on tv .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col. Kurtz 0 Posted November 1, 2003 Well did he survive then the lawyer? I am sorry but i didnt see this happening on tv .... I read on the BBC's website just before that he (the lawyer) was taken to hospital with chest wounds but nothing major. Link to article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madus_Maximus 0 Posted November 1, 2003 Waffendennis, what would you do when being shot at? Just stand there with your thumb up your backside and get hit? The fact is that any "normal" person would have used anything as cover, in this case a tree. Sheesh, think man! I know it's beyond some people but come on. Sorry for going off topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waffendennis 0 Posted November 1, 2003 what I will do? 1: I will do the same 2: Or take my own gun and shoot him in his elbow so he drop's his gun and I will spit in his face and say: And what do you have too say now...you Prick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dauragon 0 Posted November 2, 2003 2: Or take my own gun and shoot him in his elbow so he drop's his gun and I will spit in his face and say: And what do you have too say now...you Prick. You don't have a gun. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waffendennis 0 Posted November 2, 2003 yes I have one...I can let you see pic's off it... Vixer saw my weapon ask him if you dont belive me... and now return to OT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dauragon 0 Posted November 2, 2003 yes I have one...I can let you see pic's off it...Vixer saw my weapon ask him if you dont belive me... and now return to OT why would you have it at that precise moment, you don't carry it everyday, and it's probably a BB-gun, how can a 16 year old kid have a gun. Anyway back on tocpi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr burns 131 Posted November 2, 2003 i can tell you that everyone dropped their jaws when they saw that. so did i when i saw this on German TV .. .normally we don´t get any news where people shoot at each other (too much violence bs) so it was really surprising I even had to stop playing ofp @Dauragon: why should´nt he ? everyony who´s willing to spend the right amount of money can easily get a gun .. if this isn´t possible where u live be lucky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdog~ 0 Posted November 2, 2003 Well Avon, considering that guy was like completely round and maybe 100 pounds overweight, I think anyone could have easily pushed him over. The problem is that he might have rolled away... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
