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Business owner shoots, kills 2nd burglar in a month
Edited for brevity.For the second time in one month, a business owner in west Dallas has shot and killed a burglary suspect. Dallas police believe James Walton was sleeping when his burglar alarm sounded late Saturday night. Police say he found two suspects at his business, Texas Allied Welding Supply. He shot and killed the first suspect, 37-year-old Jimmy Gannon. Now simply referred to as the ex-Jimmy Gannon. The second suspect was also shot, but was not seriously injured. Back to the range, Mr. Walton! According to investigators, the two suspects may have been looking for copper. But the only metal they found was HOT LEAD! Robert Brown, one of Walton's neighbors, said he's proud of the shooting. He said it brings "a sense of pride of your neighborhood, taking care of your own. I like it." Last month, Walton shot and killed Raul Laureles after he tried to break into his business. "We'd just gotten that stain out of the carpet, and then it happens again!" "People have the right to defend their property and their own life," said Dallas Police Sergeant Andrew Harvey. "We'll refer to the grand jury and make sure they hear [the case]." This sounds like a dream neighborhood--sensible cops who respect a man's right to defend his life and property and proud neighbors who appreciate someone making their neighborhood safer--why is this the exception instead of the norm? Walton was questioned by police, but was not arrested. I love a happy ending! Posted by: Dar 2007-10-15 |
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