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Janice · 11-09-2004, 05:35 PM

Designated shooter.

Friend stops drunken driver by shooting out his tires

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Taking to heart the credo that friends should never let friends drive drunk, a man shot out two tires on his pal's car to keep him from driving under the influence.

Alas, the move backfired when the incensed driver got out of his car, pulled a knife and attacked his friend, according to a report by Bloomington police.

Police arrested the driver, David Woodward, 39, of Indianapolis, on a preliminary charge of battery after the fight early Sunday. Woodward could not be reached for comment Monday.

Authorities said they expected to file charges within a few days against the other man, whose identity was not released, after officers found two handguns and an assault-style rifle in his home.

Woodward, who had been staying with friends in Bloomington, went out drinking with them Saturday night and then told them he wanted to drive home to Indianapolis, police said. One of the friends tried to take Woodward's car keys but grabbed the wrong ones.

Woodward got in his car and started backing out of the driveway, but his friend's car was blocking his way. The friend then retrieved a 9 mm handgun and shot out both left-side tires on Woodward's car, police said.

http://www.startribune.com/stories/1451/5076225.html

Hollow · 11-09-2004, 06:12 PM

good move.

Kay Scarpetta · 11-09-2004, 06:15 PM

Not the brightest move, but hey, you gotta do what you gotta do. Kudos to the guy for caring about his friend.

Kazza · 11-09-2004, 08:48 PM

That's what friends are for!

Lee · 11-10-2004, 06:35 AM

Why are they arresting the man for having guns in his home?

Kay Scarpetta · 11-10-2004, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by webwarrior762004
Why are they arresting the man for having guns in his home?

Probably because they were unlicensed.

Brent88 · 11-10-2004, 08:34 AM

theshark8777 · 11-11-2004, 06:52 PM

Also its possible he discharged a firearm in city limits, thats illegal. Pretty sure you are allowed to have them in your house lol.

11-09-2004, 05:35 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Friend stops drunken driver by shooting out his tires Designated shooter. Friend stops drunken driver by shooting out his tires BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Taking to heart the credo that friends should never let friends drive drunk, a man shot out two tires on his pal's car to keep him from driving under the influence. Alas, the move backfired when the incensed driver got out of his car, pulled a knife and attacked his friend, according to a report by Bloomington police. Police arrested the driver, David Woodward, 39, of Indianapolis, on a preliminary charge of battery after the fight early Sunday. Woodward could not be reached for comment Monday. Authorities said they expected to file charges within a few days against the other man, whose identity was not released, after officers found two handguns and an assault-style rifle in his home. Woodward, who had been staying with friends in Bloomington, went out drinking with them Saturday night and then told them he wanted to drive home to Indianapolis, police said. One of the friends tried to take Woodward's car keys but grabbed the wrong ones. Woodward got in his car and started backing out of the driveway, but his friend's car was blocking his way. The friend then retrieved a 9 mm handgun and shot out both left-side tires on Woodward's car, police said. http://www.startribune.com/stories/1451/5076225.html

11-09-2004, 06:15 PM	#3
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Not the brightest move, but hey, you gotta do what you gotta do. Kudos to the guy for caring about his friend.
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11-10-2004, 08:34 AM	#7
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11-11-2004, 06:52 PM	#8
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	Also its possible he discharged a firearm in city limits, thats illegal. Pretty sure you are allowed to have them in your house lol.
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11-09-2004, 06:12 PM	#2
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	good move.

11-09-2004, 08:48 PM	#4
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	That's what friends are for!

11-10-2004, 06:35 AM	#5
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	Why are they arresting the man for having guns in his home?