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Dirty Harry? Well he retired, moved to Philly and changed his name.
"Gun-Wielding Senior Citizen Foils Carjacker
A 78-year-old Philadelphia man used a .38 caliber handgun to thwart a carjacker.
Sunday, August 6, 2006
A 78-year-old Philadelphia man used a .38 caliber handgun to thwart a carjacker.
George Newton said that when William Edney approached him, held a pistol to his head and said "Don't do anything funny," he handed him the keys to his sport utility vehicle, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
But when he saw that Edney was trying to shift gears with his gun hand Newton decided the time had come for action. He pulled out his own weapon and shot Edney in the jaw, and then walked to the other side of the car and shot him in the shoulder.
"Both windows were down so I didn't mess up any of my glass," Newton told the Inquirer.
Edney managed to drive himself to a hospital where he claimed he did not know who had shot him. He faces criminal charges.
Investigators said both guns involved were legally registered.
Newton, a former military police officer and car mechanic, said he knows how to take care of himself. But he said he would much rather be left alone to sit in the park and feed the birds.
United Press"
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Good thing for the carjacker that Harry er uh "George" wasn't used to his NEW bifocal glasses or the first shot would have done him in. This is a lesson for criminals out there make sure if you are carjacking a Senior make sure he has had his prune juice for the day otherwise they can be cranky! I am glad that George didn't have to pay for any widows and that no flying glass got into the bad guys eyes, that could have been dangerous, so roll the windows down before any shooting can begin. I hope the blood wasn't hard to get out of the upholstery though...
"Gun-Wielding Senior Citizen Foils Carjacker
A 78-year-old Philadelphia man used a .38 caliber handgun to thwart a carjacker.
Sunday, August 6, 2006
A 78-year-old Philadelphia man used a .38 caliber handgun to thwart a carjacker.
George Newton said that when William Edney approached him, held a pistol to his head and said "Don't do anything funny," he handed him the keys to his sport utility vehicle, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
But when he saw that Edney was trying to shift gears with his gun hand Newton decided the time had come for action. He pulled out his own weapon and shot Edney in the jaw, and then walked to the other side of the car and shot him in the shoulder.
"Both windows were down so I didn't mess up any of my glass," Newton told the Inquirer.
Edney managed to drive himself to a hospital where he claimed he did not know who had shot him. He faces criminal charges.
Investigators said both guns involved were legally registered.
Newton, a former military police officer and car mechanic, said he knows how to take care of himself. But he said he would much rather be left alone to sit in the park and feed the birds.
United Press"
Good thing for the carjacker that Harry er uh "George" wasn't used to his NEW bifocal glasses or the first shot would have done him in. This is a lesson for criminals out there make sure if you are carjacking a Senior make sure he has had his prune juice for the day otherwise they can be cranky! I am glad that George didn't have to pay for any widows and that no flying glass got into the bad guys eyes, that could have been dangerous, so roll the windows down before any shooting can begin. I hope the blood wasn't hard to get out of the upholstery though...
posted by Steve at 8/08/2006
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