warpedskydiver 0 #1 May 30, 2006 Former Marine Fends Off Atlanta Robbers By Associated Press Tue May 30, 10:22 AM ATLANTA - A former Marine used a pocket knife to fend off a group of would-be robbers, killing one and wounding another, police said. Thomas Autry, who authorities said will not be charged, had been walking home from his job waiting tables Monday night when four people got out of a car and chased him, Atlanta police detective Danny Stephens said. One of the attackers had a shotgun and another had a pistol, Stephens said. The suspects caught up with Autry, who yelled for help and pulled a knife out of his backpack. He kicked the shotgun out of one of the attacker's hands and stabbed both a 17-year-old girl who jumped on him and a man who also attacked him. The suspects fled in their car but police found them later at a hospital where the girl was pronounced dead. The man stabbed in the incident was in critical condition, Stephens said. Autry's attackers will face robbery and aggravated assault charges and are suspected in other robberies over the past week, Stephen said. Stephens credited Autry's military training with helping him fend off the group. "I would say he had to do what he had to do to stop the threat," Stephens said. "You can tell his training kicked in and he knew what to do." Autry, 36, suffered a cut to his hand and a bruise on his chest, Stephens said. Quote What a drag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #2 May 31, 2006 I've heard the Marine's teach a very effective technique for hand to hand combat. Apparently, it works.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BillyVance 34 #3 May 31, 2006 Semper Fi! Those dirtbags had it coming... OOOORA!"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumperboy357 0 #4 May 31, 2006 When I read this I thought "Now that's justice!" They got what they deserved in my humble opinion. I'm just waiting to see if some screwed in the head family member of the deceased files a wrongfull death suit. This is a good example of why all states should have a concealed carry law. "Would be" criminals would think twice about attacking someone if there was a chance the victim was carrying a gun. I realize in this situation the Marine was only carrying a knife. You shouldn't F*@K with a Vet!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brian3576 0 #5 May 31, 2006 he should be charged with murder ! unpleasant as it is, robbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... unless you think you're some kind of Rambo, like this clown clearly thought he was Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites justinb138 0 #6 May 31, 2006 Quotehe should be charged with murder ! unpleasant as it is, robbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... unless you think you're some kind of Rambo, like this clown clearly thought he was You've got to be fucking kidding. These people came after him armed, and he defended himself. They got what they deserved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #7 May 31, 2006 Quote he should be charged with murder ! No way, buddy! What's he going to do? TALK to people that are coming at him with guns? Where are you from?We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bch7773 0 #8 May 31, 2006 right, because when 4 people with guns chase someone, he should hope they rob him without killing him afterwords. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #9 May 31, 2006 Quotehe should be charged with murder ! unpleasant as it is, robbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... unless you think you're some kind of Rambo, like this clown clearly thought he was nuts ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites christelsabine 1 #10 May 31, 2006 Quotehe should be charged with murder ! unpleasant as it is, robbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... unless you think you're some kind of Rambo, like this clown clearly thought he was A nice and friendly German B/S to you, mate! dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 1888 0 #11 May 31, 2006 I am sure it is unpleasant for someone to come after you with guns when you only have a pocket knife and a large set of balls. Semper Fi Jarhead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Casurf1978 0 #12 May 31, 2006 QuoteQuotehe should be charged with murder ! unpleasant as it is, robbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... unless you think you're some kind of Rambo, like this clown clearly thought he was nuts Don't feed the troll. The people who assaulted this man got what they deserved. It's still hard to believe he fended them off with a freaking pocket knife. Wonder what he could've done with a Crocodile Dundee one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Royd 0 #13 May 31, 2006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Royd 0 #14 May 31, 2006 He should have used the knife to carve the words "Ex robber" into their foreheads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #15 May 31, 2006 QuoteDon't feed the troll. The people who assaulted this man got what they deserved. It's still hard to believe he fended them off with a freaking pocket knife. Wonder what he could've done with a Crocodile Dundee one. But I don't think he's trolling. People actually believe you don't have the right to protect yourself. I'll never be a sheep like that. This marine not only protected himself, but all the next people those two jerks would rob the next day and the next and the next, and eventually killed. I'm sure if it wasn't 1 knife vs 2 guns, he'd have wished he could have taken them to the cops, but this still beats letting them get away to do it to someone else. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites warpedskydiver 0 #16 May 31, 2006 Quotehe should be charged with murder ! unpleasant as it is, robbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... unless you think you're some kind of Rambo, like this clown clearly thought he was Too bad he didn't kill them ALL and seriously injure anyone who would think that THEY were the VICTIMS in this crime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skyrad 0 #17 May 31, 2006 The attackers were aged four and six.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #18 May 31, 2006 Quoterobbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... How was he supposed to know whether or not they intended to kill him after robbing him? They've already proved themselves to be armed criminals with no regard for the law or human decency, and yet you expect the victim to just "trust them" to let him live? Feel free to jeopardize your own life in that manner. But you have no right to tell anyone else to just give up and die like a helpless sheep. Let me hear you bleat; "Baaaa". If everyone followed your advice, then you would be surrendering the freedom of the entire society to rule by the ruthless anarchy of thugs. No thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #19 May 31, 2006 QuoteThe attackers were aged four and six.Quote: "The girl he stabbed, Amy Martin, 17, was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The accomplice who was wounded, Christopher Daniel, 17, was listed in critical condition... Daniel and three other youths involved in the robbery — a 16-year-old and 17-year-olds Kendall Barksdale and Christopher Hayes — were charged with aggravated assault and armed robbery."In other words, they were young punks, with no respect for the law or human decency. Source, with a few more details: Daily Post Try again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skyrad 0 #20 May 31, 2006 Stabbing teenage girls, how very HooAH!When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #21 May 31, 2006 A teenage girl who tried to rob him with a gun and other armed accomplices. Don't want to leave out any facts now, do we? Way to go, Devil Dog! I'm sorry the assailants chose to initiate this altercation, however. Just think - had they actually worked for their money vice been scum-sucking bandits, they might be alive today. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites justinb138 0 #22 May 31, 2006 QuoteStabbing teenage girls, how very HooAH! A teenage girl with a shotgun is no less dangerous than a middle-aged career criminal with one, but nice try. If a 17yo girl with a shotgun was likely going to kill you, how would you react? IMO, if someone physically threatens your life, they lose any right to live their own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jakee 1,271 #23 May 31, 2006 Quote Stabbing teenage girls, how very HooAH! Mate, a shotgun and a pistol are deadly weapons no matter who's holding them. Now I am not at all supportive of killing people in the defence of property - but all reports so far suggest this mans own life was clearly in danger and he defended himself. This is no Tony Martin case.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brian3576 0 #24 May 31, 2006 you have a right to protect yourself, i've got no problem with that.... but to go over the top and go killing people is just plain wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #25 May 31, 2006 Quoteyou have a right to protect yourself, i've got no problem with that.... but to go over the top and go killing people is just plain wrong But it would have been just fine for them to kill him?? Your logic escapes me...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 1 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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StreetScooby 5 #2 May 31, 2006 I've heard the Marine's teach a very effective technique for hand to hand combat. Apparently, it works.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #3 May 31, 2006 Semper Fi! Those dirtbags had it coming... OOOORA!"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperboy357 0 #4 May 31, 2006 When I read this I thought "Now that's justice!" They got what they deserved in my humble opinion. I'm just waiting to see if some screwed in the head family member of the deceased files a wrongfull death suit. This is a good example of why all states should have a concealed carry law. "Would be" criminals would think twice about attacking someone if there was a chance the victim was carrying a gun. I realize in this situation the Marine was only carrying a knife. You shouldn't F*@K with a Vet!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian3576 0 #5 May 31, 2006 he should be charged with murder ! unpleasant as it is, robbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... unless you think you're some kind of Rambo, like this clown clearly thought he was Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #6 May 31, 2006 Quotehe should be charged with murder ! unpleasant as it is, robbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... unless you think you're some kind of Rambo, like this clown clearly thought he was You've got to be fucking kidding. These people came after him armed, and he defended himself. They got what they deserved. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #7 May 31, 2006 Quote he should be charged with murder ! No way, buddy! What's he going to do? TALK to people that are coming at him with guns? Where are you from?We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #8 May 31, 2006 right, because when 4 people with guns chase someone, he should hope they rob him without killing him afterwords. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #9 May 31, 2006 Quotehe should be charged with murder ! unpleasant as it is, robbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... unless you think you're some kind of Rambo, like this clown clearly thought he was nuts ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #10 May 31, 2006 Quotehe should be charged with murder ! unpleasant as it is, robbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... unless you think you're some kind of Rambo, like this clown clearly thought he was A nice and friendly German B/S to you, mate! dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1888 0 #11 May 31, 2006 I am sure it is unpleasant for someone to come after you with guns when you only have a pocket knife and a large set of balls. Semper Fi Jarhead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casurf1978 0 #12 May 31, 2006 QuoteQuotehe should be charged with murder ! unpleasant as it is, robbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... unless you think you're some kind of Rambo, like this clown clearly thought he was nuts Don't feed the troll. The people who assaulted this man got what they deserved. It's still hard to believe he fended them off with a freaking pocket knife. Wonder what he could've done with a Crocodile Dundee one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Royd 0 #14 May 31, 2006 He should have used the knife to carve the words "Ex robber" into their foreheads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #15 May 31, 2006 QuoteDon't feed the troll. The people who assaulted this man got what they deserved. It's still hard to believe he fended them off with a freaking pocket knife. Wonder what he could've done with a Crocodile Dundee one. But I don't think he's trolling. People actually believe you don't have the right to protect yourself. I'll never be a sheep like that. This marine not only protected himself, but all the next people those two jerks would rob the next day and the next and the next, and eventually killed. I'm sure if it wasn't 1 knife vs 2 guns, he'd have wished he could have taken them to the cops, but this still beats letting them get away to do it to someone else. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #16 May 31, 2006 Quotehe should be charged with murder ! unpleasant as it is, robbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... unless you think you're some kind of Rambo, like this clown clearly thought he was Too bad he didn't kill them ALL and seriously injure anyone who would think that THEY were the VICTIMS in this crime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #17 May 31, 2006 The attackers were aged four and six.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #18 May 31, 2006 Quoterobbery is NO reason to be able to kill somebody... How was he supposed to know whether or not they intended to kill him after robbing him? They've already proved themselves to be armed criminals with no regard for the law or human decency, and yet you expect the victim to just "trust them" to let him live? Feel free to jeopardize your own life in that manner. But you have no right to tell anyone else to just give up and die like a helpless sheep. Let me hear you bleat; "Baaaa". If everyone followed your advice, then you would be surrendering the freedom of the entire society to rule by the ruthless anarchy of thugs. No thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #19 May 31, 2006 QuoteThe attackers were aged four and six.Quote: "The girl he stabbed, Amy Martin, 17, was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The accomplice who was wounded, Christopher Daniel, 17, was listed in critical condition... Daniel and three other youths involved in the robbery — a 16-year-old and 17-year-olds Kendall Barksdale and Christopher Hayes — were charged with aggravated assault and armed robbery."In other words, they were young punks, with no respect for the law or human decency. Source, with a few more details: Daily Post Try again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #20 May 31, 2006 Stabbing teenage girls, how very HooAH!When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #21 May 31, 2006 A teenage girl who tried to rob him with a gun and other armed accomplices. Don't want to leave out any facts now, do we? Way to go, Devil Dog! I'm sorry the assailants chose to initiate this altercation, however. Just think - had they actually worked for their money vice been scum-sucking bandits, they might be alive today. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #22 May 31, 2006 QuoteStabbing teenage girls, how very HooAH! A teenage girl with a shotgun is no less dangerous than a middle-aged career criminal with one, but nice try. If a 17yo girl with a shotgun was likely going to kill you, how would you react? IMO, if someone physically threatens your life, they lose any right to live their own. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,271 #23 May 31, 2006 Quote Stabbing teenage girls, how very HooAH! Mate, a shotgun and a pistol are deadly weapons no matter who's holding them. Now I am not at all supportive of killing people in the defence of property - but all reports so far suggest this mans own life was clearly in danger and he defended himself. This is no Tony Martin case.Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian3576 0 #24 May 31, 2006 you have a right to protect yourself, i've got no problem with that.... but to go over the top and go killing people is just plain wrong Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #25 May 31, 2006 Quoteyou have a right to protect yourself, i've got no problem with that.... but to go over the top and go killing people is just plain wrong But it would have been just fine for them to kill him?? Your logic escapes me...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
