6/17/10 Shooting incidents in the news.

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VA - 2 killed, teen wounded in shootout. http://hamptonroads.com/2010/06/two-killed-teen-wounded-hampton-shooting

HAMPTON

Police are investigating a triple shooting that left two men dead and wounded a teenager.

The shooting occurred late Monday night in the 400 block of Chapel St., according to Cpl. Paula Scheck, a spokeswoman for Hampton police. Investigators have learned that a resident of the home and two acquaintances were sitting inside a detached garage about 10:30 p.m. when three men wearing masks walked up with handguns.

Gunfire erupted and two of the masked men were shot. One of them suffered several gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead inside the garage, police said this morning. The other was pronounced dead about 12:30 a.m. at a hospital.

A 17-year-old, who had been sitting inside the garage with the resident, suffered a gunshot wound to his leg was taken to a hospital, according to Scheck. He is expected to recover.

The names of the men who died were being withheld while their relatives were being contacted.

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http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/atlanta-tattoo-shop-owner-550093.html

The owner of an Atlanta tattoo parlor killed a would-be robber during a Tuesday evening confrontation in which at least 15 shots were fired, police said.

The attempted holdup occurred about 6 p.m. at West End Tattoo on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, near Peeples Street.

“It appears three suspects came into the West End Tattoo parlor and attempted to rob the owner and at some point, the owner managed to retrieve his own weapon,” Maj. Keith Meadows told WSB-TV. “It was at that point that the individuals exchanged gunfire.”

The owner, who had a 9mm handgun, fatally shot one suspect. “The other two armed suspects fled the business on foot and remain at large,” said Sgt. Curtis Davenport, a police spokesman.

It is possible, but not confirmed, that the owner wounded one of those two suspects, Davenport said.

Police said it is unlikely the shop owner will be charged.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office would not release the name of the deceased, pending notification of his next of kin.

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http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2010/jun/13/man-returns-fire-after-being-shot-ar-106975/

COLUMBUS, Ohio –
A group of unknown individuals fired shots at a man walking on Mount Vernon Avenue late Saturday night.

According to police, at approximately 9:15 p.m. Saturday, 24-year-old Taiwain Johnson was walking in the area of 1512 Mt. Vernon Avenue when he noticed a purple Chevy Tahoe with several black male passengers.

According to police reports, the vehicle turned a nearby corner and Johnson soon saw the males from the vehicle on foot between two abandoned houses. One of the men began firing shots in the direction of Johnson, who is a licensed CCW permit holder.

Johnson drew his own handgun and returned fire in the direction of the suspects, who fled the scene.

Johnson was not injured during the incident and the investigation continues.

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http://gazetteonline.com/breaking-news/2010/06/16/two-people-killed-in-waterloo-shooting

UPDATE: Names have now been released of the two would-be robbers who were killed this morning after they flashed guns while entering the East 4th St Liquor Store, at 1027 East 4th St, Waterloo.

Police say Robert Maurice Bolden, 21, of Waterloo died at the scene. Antonio McNeal Sproles, 21, of Waterloo was taken by ambulance to Allen Memorial Hospital, where he pronounced dead.

The clerk, Johnny Lee Sanders, 65, of Waterloo was not injured. He was taken to the Waterloo Police Department, where a statement was taken.

Police say Bolden and Sproles arrived around 2 a.m. when Sanders was getting ready to close. The men came in with guns and Sanders shot them, according to investigators.

“The clerk was getting ready to close and two suspects burst in with guns and attempted to rob the place and the clerk was armed and returned fire and ultimately killed both suspects,” said Waterloo Police Chief Dan Trelka.

Police say Sanders saw the men come in and grabbed a .44 caliber handgun. He shot both men, according to police. One fell immediately inside the store; the other stumbled to get away but then fell at the entrance of the store.

Waterloo Police Captain Tim Pillack said the men clearly wanted to rob the store, and cited the fact that their mouths were covered with bandanas and refused to leave when the clerk told them to.

Initial investigation shows charges against Sanders are unlikely. Pillack said it seemed his actions were justified.

At 5:30 a.m., the body of one of the men still laid at the entrance to the store, covered by a white sheet. EMT crews removed the body minutes later.

This store has been the site of several armed robberies in the recent past. Trelka said a notable case was in late December, 2009. A clerk was shot and wounded in that robbery.

Trelka said it’s not common for clerks to carry weapons, but he said it is permitted by Iowa law.

All done for today… stay out of the news :wink:

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Good to hear of so many citizens one armed, two that know how to use a gun, and three shoot the bastards.

Stay safe…