Always carry your gun, just in case. No telling who might need it!
OK, this is a great story. An off-duty LEO in Texarkana was out for dinner with his LEO son when an altercation became a shooting in the restaurant. The police detective intervened and dealt with the criminal. But here is the nuance from the news story:
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Easley and his son, a Texarkana patrol officer, gave chase as Sledge ran into Zapata's across East Third Street from Hopkins. When approached, Sledge allegedly pulled a firearm and pointed it at Easley -- who was unarmed -- inside Zapata's. When Easley backed away, Sledge allegedly ran to the back storage area of the eatery. Easley borrowed a 9 mm handgun from a Zapata's patron and proceeded to the back of the restaurant.
[emphasis added]
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You can read the 10/22/21 whole story at
Officer-involved shooting at downtown restaurant is found to be justified Detective's actions 'prevented injuries or death,' official says
Enjoy!
OK, this is a great story. An off-duty LEO in Texarkana was out for dinner with his LEO son when an altercation became a shooting in the restaurant. The police detective intervened and dealt with the criminal. But here is the nuance from the news story:
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Easley and his son, a Texarkana patrol officer, gave chase as Sledge ran into Zapata's across East Third Street from Hopkins. When approached, Sledge allegedly pulled a firearm and pointed it at Easley -- who was unarmed -- inside Zapata's. When Easley backed away, Sledge allegedly ran to the back storage area of the eatery. Easley borrowed a 9 mm handgun from a Zapata's patron and proceeded to the back of the restaurant.
[emphasis added]
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You can read the 10/22/21 whole story at
Officer-involved shooting at downtown restaurant is found to be justified Detective's actions 'prevented injuries or death,' official says
Enjoy!