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80-year-old WWII Vet/Firefighter puts attacker in hospital | |
2008-02-15 | |
Investigators say they were definitely going to rob him - possibly even kill him. But an 80-year-old North Texan wasn't about to let that happen, so he took action. One of the suspects is in the hospital and both are facing charges. Two men obviously thought James Pickett, 80, was an easy target when they showed up at his home on Saturday with a knife. "He just came through that door, stabbing and beating," said Pickett. Captain Clint Pullin said it looked as though the men wanted to kill him. But before you worry too much about Pickett, learn a bit more about him. He's a WWII veteran, former firefighter and lifelong John Wayne devotee. In short, even at 80, he is someone you just don't mess with.
The two brothers, Paul and Holden Perry, ran but didn't get far before calling an ambulance. A bullet just missed Paul Perry's spine. "The only problem was I run out of bullets," Picket said. A neighbor describes Picket as a "hero." Worried about retribution, friends are sticking close. Both brothers face assault, burglary and robbery charges. Deputies assure James Pickett they aren't likely to get out of jail anytime soon but he isn't worried. "I think I'm a ten times better shot than and he is... But they best not come back," he said. | |
Posted by:gorb |
#5 Not in Texas. Shoot 'em again for me, old man! |
Posted by: SteveS 2008-02-15 22:20 |
#4 In the UK they would have arrested Picket for "excessive violence" or sumthin |
Posted by: Pearl Shuck3997 2008-02-15 11:22 |
#3 Great job. Good shooting. And, always carry a spare magazine. And, use a 45 cal. One shot would have been enough. |
Posted by: Woozle Elmeter 2907 2008-02-15 11:18 |
#2 Home invasion. Popular event that many thieves in Dallas, Ft Worth, North Texas do. Happens every week here, and every couple of weeks the resident gets the upper hand. But they keep coming. |
Posted by: www 2008-02-15 11:13 |
#1 the robber had a spine? coulda fooled me going after an 80 year old man |
Posted by: sinse 2008-02-15 10:13 |