[CCW IN ACTION] Concealed Carrier Ambushed Outside Chinese Take-Out; Runs To Avoid Fight But Is Pursued And Forced To Defend Himself

By James England

OLNEY, PENNSYLVANIA — Imagine living in a place where violent mugging and robbery weren’t just a possibility, they were a likelihood. Welcome to the rough parts of Olney, Pennsylvania. Stepping outside a Chinese take-out restaurant, a concealed carrier was violently ambushed by an 18-year-old. The teenager struck the man across the face before the victim dropped his dinner and was forced to run.

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“The complainant drops his food and runs,” said Philadelphia Police Lt. John Stanford. “And as he’s running, he’s screaming for help, actually trying to avoid any confrontation.”

But the teenager doesn’t stop. He continues to pursue the man, catching up to him and attempting to assault him again. That’s when the concealed carrier had no choice but to use deadly force to protect himself.

“The complainant is actually armed, and he has a valid permit to carry,” said Stanford. “At some point he pulls out that firearm. And he fired several shots, striking the male.”

The suspect was shot once in the leg, according to police, and is in stable condition. He will stand trial for assault and attempted robbery, amongst other lesser charges. Unfortunately, for residents that live in this area, violent crime like …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation