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David · 10-31-2003, 10:19 PM

Sorry if this has been already posted, but i turned on the TV, and it was on CNN. And i saw this guy who started approaching this other guy, who was behind a tree, and started shooting. FORTUNATELY, they guy didnt get killed. I mean, the innocent guy was just moving behind the skinny tree, and after about 7 shots, he was still alive! The guy with the gun stopped suddenly, and started walking along like nothing happened! Luckily, there were bunches of cameramen there, and he got attacked and arrested! Whew, that was close! But freaky!

Janice · 11-01-2003, 02:21 AM

That footage is very disturbing. It's a miracle beyond words that the man didn't die by getting shot at such close range.
Evidently, the shooter had just had a bad outcome in his probate (estate) case, and that was his lawyer he was shooting at.
Jay Leno joked that the shooter is going to have a hard time finding a lawyer to defend him. :lol

Coincidently, Robert Blake's trial was underway inside while this madness was going on outside.

Crimson and Clover · 11-01-2003, 02:22 AM

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Originally posted by Janice

Jay Leno joked that the shooter is going to have a hard time finding a lawyer to defend him.

I havent seen anything about it. But then again I dont have my tv on.

Crimson and Clover · 11-01-2003, 02:25 AM

I guess this is what you're talking about

http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/10/3...hot/index.html

Lawyer shot outside courthouse

VAN NUYS, California (CNN) -- A 60-year-old man shot and seriously wounded an attorney Friday outside the courthouse where actor Robert Blake will stand trial for murder, Los Angeles police said.

There is no indication the shooting was related to Blake's case. (More on the Blake hearing)

The shooting happened about 10:20 a.m. PST in the presence of a number of bystanders.

Police identified the gunman as William Striler and said he pulled a revolver from his coat and fired six shots at attorney Jerry Curry, 53. The victim ducked behind a small tree to avoid being shot, but was struck multiple times in the upper body, Los Angeles Police Capt. Jim Miller said.

The gunman calmly pocketed his weapon and walked away after the shooting. Police then took him into custody. One officer confiscated an envelope that fell from the gunman's pocket as he was tackled.

Although the gunman fired from nearly point-blank range, his bloodied victim was responsive to emergency personnel before being taken by ambulance to Holy Cross Hospital in Mission Hills. "His injuries are serious but do not appear to be life-threatening," Miller said.

The police spokesman said it appears that Striler was angry about a probate case, but he didn't offer details. The suspect, he said, was not talking.

Rockapella722 · 11-01-2003, 03:18 AM

my sister called me into the living room when she first saw this, and i came in, sat on the couch and stared with my mouth open. this guy if *beep*ing crazy. obviously very disturbed.

it was a miracle that the victim wasnt killed.

Eddie Haskell · 11-01-2003, 03:55 AM

I felt bad for the tree.

PZelda · 11-01-2003, 03:58 AM

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Originally posted by Rockapella722
my sister called me into the living room when she first saw this, and i came in, sat on the couch and stared with my mouth open. this guy if *beep*ing crazy. obviously very disturbed.

it was a miracle that the victim wasnt killed.

I agree! Some people...

PZelda · 11-01-2003, 04:00 AM

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I felt bad for the tree.

Microprosa · 11-01-2003, 04:06 AM

Yeah I heard. They talked about it on Access Hollywood.

TJL · 11-01-2003, 10:00 AM

Yeah, that was pretty freaky footage.

The thing I find really interesting about this whole incident is that the reporters refer to this man as the "suspected gunman."

Look, I know in our judicial system, you are innocent until proven guilty, but the guy is shown on tape shooting another man! He's not the "alleged" shooter, he is the shooter!

Lucylover22 · 11-01-2003, 10:32 AM

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Originally posted by TJL
Yeah, that was pretty freaky footage.

The thing I find really interesting about this whole incident is that the reporters refer to this man as the "suspected gunman."

Look, I know in our judicial system, you are innocent until proven guilty, but the guy is shown on tape shooting another man! He's not the "alleged" shooter, he is the shooter!

Good point!

Brent88 · 11-01-2003, 12:57 PM

I saw it several times yesterday, first on Court TV, then it popped up on MSNBC, Fox News, and CNN. Very freaky.

LILFACE23 · 11-01-2003, 01:01 PM

What is wrong with people today? Unfortunately I think the old fashion way... What you do to others should be done to you!!! An eye for an eye I guess.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 11-01-2003, 01:12 PM

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Originally posted by Microprosa
Yeah I heard. They talked about it on Access Hollywood.

Meangya, the guy was that close and he didnt kill him?!!? I dont mean it like that, but come on.. hes like 2 feet away and fired how many shots?

Eddie Haskell · 11-02-2003, 03:54 AM

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Meangya, the guy was that close and he didnt kill him?!!? I dont mean it like that, but come on.. hes like 2 feet away and fired how many shots?

Lawyers have thick skin.

10-31-2003, 10:19 PM	#1
David mcphee. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 30, 2003 Location: jacksonville, FL. Posts: 28,115	Did you hear about that wacko guy who tried to shoot someone? Sorry if this has been already posted, but i turned on the TV, and it was on CNN. And i saw this guy who started approaching this other guy, who was behind a tree, and started shooting. FORTUNATELY, they guy didnt get killed. I mean, the innocent guy was just moving behind the skinny tree, and after about 7 shots, he was still alive! The guy with the gun stopped suddenly, and started walking along like nothing happened! Luckily, there were bunches of cameramen there, and he got attacked and arrested! Whew, that was close! But freaky!
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11-01-2003, 03:18 AM	#5
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11-01-2003, 03:55 AM	#6
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11-01-2003, 04:06 AM	#9
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11-01-2003, 10:00 AM	#10
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Yeah, that was pretty freaky footage. The thing I find really interesting about this whole incident is that the reporters refer to this man as the "suspected gunman." Look, I know in our judicial system, you are innocent until proven guilty, but the guy is shown on tape shooting another man! He's not the "alleged" shooter, he is the shooter!
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11-01-2003, 02:21 AM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	That footage is very disturbing. It's a miracle beyond words that the man didn't die by getting shot at such close range. Evidently, the shooter had just had a bad outcome in his probate (estate) case, and that was his lawyer he was shooting at. Jay Leno joked that the shooter is going to have a hard time finding a lawyer to defend him. :lol Coincidently, Robert Blake's trial was underway inside while this madness was going on outside.

11-01-2003, 02:25 AM	#4
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	I guess this is what you're talking about http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/West/10/3...hot/index.html Lawyer shot outside courthouse VAN NUYS, California (CNN) -- A 60-year-old man shot and seriously wounded an attorney Friday outside the courthouse where actor Robert Blake will stand trial for murder, Los Angeles police said. There is no indication the shooting was related to Blake's case. (More on the Blake hearing) The shooting happened about 10:20 a.m. PST in the presence of a number of bystanders. Police identified the gunman as William Striler and said he pulled a revolver from his coat and fired six shots at attorney Jerry Curry, 53. The victim ducked behind a small tree to avoid being shot, but was struck multiple times in the upper body, Los Angeles Police Capt. Jim Miller said. The gunman calmly pocketed his weapon and walked away after the shooting. Police then took him into custody. One officer confiscated an envelope that fell from the gunman's pocket as he was tackled. Although the gunman fired from nearly point-blank range, his bloodied victim was responsive to emergency personnel before being taken by ambulance to Holy Cross Hospital in Mission Hills. "His injuries are serious but do not appear to be life-threatening," Miller said. The police spokesman said it appears that Striler was angry about a probate case, but he didn't offer details. The suspect, he said, was not talking.

11-01-2003, 12:57 PM	#12
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	I saw it several times yesterday, first on Court TV, then it popped up on MSNBC, Fox News, and CNN. Very freaky.
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11-01-2003, 01:01 PM	#13
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