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cwnt
on 2009-08-14 12:49 [#02315209]
Points: 951 Status: Regular
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A shotgun-wielding septuagenarian killed two men and wounded two others who tried to rob his shop in New York.
Charles Augusto Jr, 72, bought a 12-gauge pistol-grip shotgun 30 years ago after a similar attempt, so he was prepared when four young men entered his restaurant supply company in Harlem yesterday afternoon and announced that they were carrying out a "stick-up".
One of the robbers, a 29-year-old with a criminal history, produced a 9mm pistol and beat a 35-year-old shop employee identified as "JB" over the head while his accomplices attempted to restrain the shop’s other employee with plastic ties.
Seated across the room, Mr Augusto reached for his weapon, took aim at the gunman and fired, killing him almost almost immediately. He fired two more shots, striking all three of the remaining robbers, who ran out of the shop bleeding.
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One of the men collapsed in the street, where he was pronounced dead soon after. The other two suspects were apprehended after police followed blood trails, and were taken to hospital.
Bystanders reported seeing JB standing over the dead bodies in the street screaming, “You’re dead. You’re dead.”
"They ran into some tough stuff today," said Vernon McKenzie, a witness, while Stefany Blyn, who rents a space above the store from Mr Augusto, added: "He's been robbed before, so I'm not totally amazed."
The gunman was said to be the nephew of a police officer. The other three, all aged 21, were also thought to have criminal histories.
Mr Augusto’s family refused to comment to the media, but locals described him as a soft-spoken, gentle man. Early reports suggest his gun was licensed, and police have not filed charges or taken him into custody.
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CAPSLOCKBWOY
on 2009-08-14 13:18 [#02315222]
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LET'S PEEL SOME CAPS BACK, YO!
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GAY!
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