Gas Station Attendant killed after trying to stop gas theft - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brent88 · 08-21-2005, 06:36 PM

In Fort Payne, Alabama... he was dragged into the street and struck and killed by a car, according to MSNBC.

Brent88 · 08-21-2005, 06:40 PM

Station Owner Struck, Killed Trying To Stop $52 Gas Theft
Search Continues For Driver In Robbery-Homicide

POSTED: 2:27 pm CDT August 21, 2005

FORT PAYNE, Ala. -- A Fort Payne gas station owner was struck and killed when he attempted to stop a driver from leaving his fuel pump without paying for $52 in gasoline.

Fort Payne Police Chief David Walker said Husain Caddi, 54, died Friday from his injuries a short time after being taken to Baptist Medical Center-DeKalb in Fort Payne. Police were called about 3:20 p.m.

A search for the driver continued Sunday.

Witnesses told police that Caddi, owner of the Fort Payne Texaco, "grabbed onto the vehicle" when its driver began to drive off without paying.

The driver dragged Caddi across the parking lot and onto U.S. Highway 11. Caddi fell from the vehicle and was run over by the vehicle's rear wheel.

Chief Walker said other vehicles were leaving the station's lot and there was a great deal of traffic on the roadway near the station.

Police are looking for a gold, brown or tan, late-model sport utility vehicle that resembles a Jeep Liberty or Ford Explorer. The driver could be in his 20s or 30s.

Walker said the case is being investigated as a robbery-homicide.

Gas prices recently have surged to a nationwide average of $2.55 a gallon.

Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Mikado · 08-21-2005, 08:00 PM

He should have just taken the licence plate #

, $52 wasnt worth dying for....as for the truck Driver, thats still petty thievery and manslaughter, i hope he spends a few good years in the Clink!

robyrob · 08-21-2005, 08:37 PM

i'm afraid we are gonna see a LOT more stories like this - it really angers me

i mean, he's in an SUV - he can't even GO that far on a tank of gas

Southern Hellraiser · 08-21-2005, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikado

He should have just taken the licence plate #

, $52 wasnt worth dying for....as for the truck Driver, thats still petty thievery and manslaughter, i hope he spends a few good years in the Clink!

Dutabi84 · 08-21-2005, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikado

He should have just taken the licence plate #

, $52 wasnt worth dying for....as for the truck Driver, thats still petty thievery and manslaughter, i hope he spends a few good years in the Clink!

Stole the words right out of my mouth! It also isn't worth nearly killing someone to get away with a tank of free gas.

dawsongirl · 08-21-2005, 09:50 PM

Hell, don't they all have cameras that take pictures of the pumps? Could have watched that for the plate number, called the cops, and nailed the loser.

And if you can't afford the gas for your damn SUV, then buy a car, morons.

Ireneparalegal · 08-22-2005, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikado

He should have just taken the licence plate #

, $52 wasnt worth dying for....as for the truck Driver, thats still petty thievery and manslaughter, i hope he spends a few good years in the Clink!

a few???? It better be at least 25 years MINIMUM!!!!!!!

Fleet · 08-22-2005, 02:02 AM

I was afraid something like this would happen.

BTW, mr. knowitall... GREAT avatar!

dawsongirl · 08-22-2005, 03:24 AM

This is why one (maybe more) of the chain gas stations around here have started to require pre-payment.

Loni Denard · 08-22-2005, 03:34 AM

All Gas stations should have pre-pay.

Mikado · 08-22-2005, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleet

BTW, mr. knowitall... GREAT avatar!

Creepy avatar there, Fleet....getting an early jump on Holloween , are we?

Mikado · 08-22-2005, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loni Denard

All Gas stations should have pre-pay.

I hope not, I cant figure those machines out

robyrob · 08-22-2005, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikado

I hope not, I cant figure those machines out

i HATE those things

Southern Hellraiser · 08-22-2005, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleet

I was afraid something like this would happen.

BTW, mr. knowitall... GREAT avatar!

Thanks

08-21-2005, 06:36 PM	#1
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Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Is a life worth so little, now???? He should have just taken the licence plate # , $52 wasnt worth dying for....as for the truck Driver, thats still petty thievery and manslaughter, i hope he spends a few good years in the Clink!

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08-22-2005, 02:02 AM	#9
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08-21-2005, 06:40 PM	#2
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	Station Owner Struck, Killed Trying To Stop $52 Gas Theft Search Continues For Driver In Robbery-Homicide POSTED: 2:27 pm CDT August 21, 2005 FORT PAYNE, Ala. -- A Fort Payne gas station owner was struck and killed when he attempted to stop a driver from leaving his fuel pump without paying for $52 in gasoline. Fort Payne Police Chief David Walker said Husain Caddi, 54, died Friday from his injuries a short time after being taken to Baptist Medical Center-DeKalb in Fort Payne. Police were called about 3:20 p.m. A search for the driver continued Sunday. Witnesses told police that Caddi, owner of the Fort Payne Texaco, "grabbed onto the vehicle" when its driver began to drive off without paying. The driver dragged Caddi across the parking lot and onto U.S. Highway 11. Caddi fell from the vehicle and was run over by the vehicle's rear wheel. Chief Walker said other vehicles were leaving the station's lot and there was a great deal of traffic on the roadway near the station. Police are looking for a gold, brown or tan, late-model sport utility vehicle that resembles a Jeep Liberty or Ford Explorer. The driver could be in his 20s or 30s. Walker said the case is being investigated as a robbery-homicide. Gas prices recently have surged to a nationwide average of $2.55 a gallon. Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

08-21-2005, 09:50 PM	#7
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Hell, don't they all have cameras that take pictures of the pumps? Could have watched that for the plate number, called the cops, and nailed the loser. And if you can't afford the gas for your damn SUV, then buy a car, morons.

08-22-2005, 03:24 AM	#10
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	This is why one (maybe more) of the chain gas stations around here have started to require pre-payment.

08-22-2005, 03:34 AM	#11
Loni Denard coryville sister Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 22, 2005 Posts: 38	All Gas stations should have pre-pay.