GUNS IN THE NEWS--December 24, 2003

[MrBenchley]

As CO Liberal sez:
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[MrBenchley]

1. State lawmaker arrested after handgun found in baggage at airport

"Police at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport arrested state Rep. Dick Borrell, R-Waverly, on Saturday after federal screeners found a loaded derringer in his carry-on luggage.
After a screening machine detected the weapon, Borrell was handcuffed at the checkpoint, then charged with failing to disclose the small pistol, which was confiscated. He was allowed to continue his trip on a later flight. He faces a Feb. 12 hearing on the misdemeanor charge in Hennepin County District Court.
Borrell told police that he forgot the weapon was in his carry-on luggage. He said in a telephone interview Monday that he had failed to empty the bag that he normally takes with him on driving trips. He said he has carried a pistol for 15 years for potential self-protection but has "never had occasion to use it."
Borrell was elected to the Minnesota House last year. He was indicted in March by a grand jury on gross misdemeanor charges of publishing false statements about his election opponent."

http://www.startribune.com/stories/1405/4282965.html

Another wonderful gun-loving Republican.

[MrBenchley]

2. Teen Girl Shot In Chest In Maple Heights (OH)

"Police in Maple Heights are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night.
Officials said a teenage girl was shot in the chest at Warterbury and South streets, NewsChannel5 reported. "

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ibsys/20031224/lo_wews/1932289

[MrBenchley]

3. Woman Shot During Carjacking (OH)

"One woman is hospitalized Wednesday after an overnight shooting on Cleveland's east side.
The shooting happened at East 111th Street and Buckeye Avenue, NewsChannel5 reported. "

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ibsys/20031224/lo_wews/1932300

[MrBenchley]

4. Gary's gun lawsuit gets go-ahead

A Xmas present for the people of Gary...

"The Indiana Supreme Court cleared the way Tuesday for the city of Gary to sue gun manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors over allegations that they sold handguns they knew were likely to end up in the hands of criminals.
In a decision that could prove far-reaching, the state high court also ruled that this northwestern Indiana city, the state's fifth largest, can pursue its claim that handguns sold without safety devices such as gun locks are negligently designed.
The 5-0 ruling clears the way for a trial in Lake Superior Court unless Congress votes to ban lawsuits against the gun industry by municipalities and the victims of gun violence. Gary is among 33 municipalities that have sued the industry.
In court papers, Gary officials likened their lawsuit to trying to recover the cost of cleaning up a toxic waste spill.
"The court here held that if gun manufacturers and distributors are supplying criminals, Gary should be able to go to court to stop it," said Daniel Vice, an attorney with the Brady Center. "This ruling is important, especially coming now." "

http://www.indystar.com/articles/5/105231-6225-009.html

[Valarauko]

5. Home invasion turns deadly

Posted on Sun, Dec. 21, 2003

Home invasion turns deadly
Police say Bradenton man shoots, kills intruder; no charges filed
BRIAN HAAS
Herald Staff Writer

BRADENTON - Cars are constantly coming and going to Ronald Cote's house, neighbors say. But there was a deadly difference late Friday night.

About 11 p.m., police said, Richard Bing Jr., 35, forced his way into the house at 519 21st Ave. W.

Inside the home, Bing put a gun to a female resident's head, the woman told police.

Instead of robbing her, police said, Bing was shot to death.


http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/7541752.htm

[MrBenchley]

6. Shots Fired At Passing Car; Local Woman Escapes Unscathed (OH)

"Regina Amberger was driving home from work early Wednesday when someone fire two shots from a car next to her car, WLWT Eyewitness News 5 reported.
One of the bullets struck the seat of Amberger's car, and the other struck her in the side without penetrating her body, according to police.
Police believe the shooting was a random act.
About 15 minutes prior to Amberger being shot, officers were called to the same area after someone reported shots being fired. However, the officers did not find anything when they arrived, and it is not known if the two incidents are related, WLWT reported. "

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ibsys/20031224/lo_wlwt/1932511

[Valarauko]

7. UK:Bus gun man gets 5 years

A THUG who pulled a gun on a crowded bus and threatened to blow off a passenger's head because he had a white girlfriend has been jailed. Clifford Bryan, 35, pointed the imitation weapon at Leonard Oputa after branding him an "Uncle Tom" on the No 68 bus in Walworth on December 3 last year.

http://icsouthlondon.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200southlondonheadlines/content_objectid=13750495_method=full_siteid=50100_headline=-Bus-gun-man-gets-5-years-name_page.html

[Valarauko]

8. UK:Gunpoint raid horror

NEWS





Gunpoint raid horror


December 23, 2003 11:56

A YOUNG female receptionist today spoke of the terrifying moment an armed robber stormed into a hotel and demanded cash at gunpoint.

Amy Taylor, 21, was working at the Oaklands Hotel in Yarmouth Road, Thorpe St Andrew, when the robber, wearing a balaclava, burst in.

Today, the hotel's management offered a £5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the gunman.


http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/News/story.asp?datetime=23+Dec+2003+11%3A56&tbrand=ENOnline&tCategory=NEWS&category=News&brand=ENOnline&itemid=NOED23+Dec+2003+11%3A56%3A35%3A343

[MrBenchley]

9. Suspected Robbers Injured In Shootout Identified (OK)

"Oklahoma City police have identified two men wounded in a shootout with police at a southeast Oklahoma City grocery store.
Victor Cardona and Danile Fonseca were shot by Lt. Jane Lewis and Sgt. Antonio Bustos Jr.
Capt. Jeffrey Becker says the officers were responding to a robbery call when they found the store's doors locked and employees tied up on the floor.
Becker said as the officers waited, Cardona and Fonseca left the building and at least one opened fire on the officers. The two officers then returned fire. "

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=299&ncid=299&e=2&u=/ibsys/20031224/lo_koco/1930859

[RamboLiberal]

10. Reputed mobster shoots man for heckling singer

http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/Northeast/12/24/mobster.restaurant.reut/index.html

The scene in one of New York's fabled Italian restaurants would have done "The Sopranos" TV scriptwriters proud -- a reputed mobster shot a man dead for heckling a woman singer.

Police said Broadway chanteuse Rena Strober was singing "Don't Rain on My Parade" at Rao's, an East Harlem restaurant, Monday night when a patron, Albert Circelli, criticized her performance.

Reputed Luchese crime family associate Louis Barone told him to watch his mouth but when Circelli swore in response, Barone pulled out a .38 caliber revolver and shot him in the back, police said.

A second shot fired by Barone hit another diner, Al Petraglia, 57, in the foot, police said. Barone dropped the revolver, walked out of the restaurant and was arrested by police officers.

[MrBenchley]

11. Woman Critically Injured In Apartment Shooting (TX)

"A woman was shot inside her apartment Tuesday night in the culmination of an ongoing feud between neighbors, police said.
Officials said two men confronted the woman around 11 p.m. outside her apartment on the 9300 block of Perrin Beitel, and the three people began arguing.
When the woman returned to her apartment, the men opened fire toward the place, police said. One bullet went through the apartment's door, hitting the woman in the chest. "

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=391&ncid=391&e=2&u=/ibsys/20031224/lo_ksat/1932391