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Dennis Fleming, 61, of Farmington, was arrested for reckless conduct after the Saturday incident at his 19th century farmhouse. The single grandfather had returned home to find that his home had been burglarized and spotted Joseph Hebert, 27, climbing out of a window at a neighbor's home. Fleming said he yelled "Freeze!" before firing his gun into the ground, then held Hebert at gunpoint until police arrived."I didn't think I could handle this guy physically, so I fired into the ground," Fleming told FoxNews.com. "He stopped. He knew I was serious. I was angry … and I was worried that this guy was going to come after me."No one was injured in the incident, but when the police arrived, they made two arrests. Hebert was charged with two counts of burglary and drug possession. He faces up to seven years in prison if convicted. Fleming, meanwhile, is scheduled to be arraigned March 20 on a charge of reckless conduct, which could potentially land him a sentence similar to the one Hebert faces.
......on a charge of reckless conduct, which could potentially land him a sentence similar to the one Hebert (burglar) faces.
Obviously this man should not be prosecuted. I hope the judge throws this case out. But another reason why a warning shot should never be fired. Innocent bystanders have been injured and killed by warning shots fired from quite a distance away. But come on, firing into the ground! I would not call that reckless. Of course I don't know the location or conditions around the shooting either.
Quote from: Alan Laidlaw on February 21, 2012, 04:35:59 PMObviously this man should not be prosecuted. I hope the judge throws this case out. But another reason why a warning shot should never be fired. Innocent bystanders have been injured and killed by warning shots fired from quite a distance away. But come on, firing into the ground! I would not call that reckless. Of course I don't know the location or conditions around the shooting either.Did he fire into soft ground(dirt, sand, grass)? Or did he fire a warning shot into some asphalt. Soft ground I don't see the danger(even though a ricochet is still possible). But if he fired into some cement, asphalt or some type of steal plating on the floor, definitely not safe. I hope he gets off though,
I've had people actually tell me that it's smart to make sure you always fire a warning shot.
Quote from: CTbuilder1 on February 21, 2012, 07:26:13 PMI've had people actually tell me that it's smart to make sure you always fire a warning shot. Well, I will tell you a smart(er) thing to do:Ignore those idiots.
Quote from: CTbuilder1 on February 21, 2012, 07:26:13 PMI've had people actually tell me that it's smart to make sure you always fire a warning shot. Well, I will tell you a smart(er) thing to do:Ignore those idiotsmouth-breathing booger eaters.
Quote from: RayJay on February 21, 2012, 07:30:48 PMQuote from: CTbuilder1 on February 21, 2012, 07:26:13 PMI've had people actually tell me that it's smart to make sure you always fire a warning shot. Well, I will tell you a smart(er) thing to do:Ignore those idiotsmouth-breathing booger eaters.FIFY
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