Reserve Constable Tricks Robber, Then Shoots Him

By Tom Knighton

Based on the title, you probably think the constable in question did something sneaky and underhanded, and, well…he did. It was sneaky and underhanded–but in all the best ways.

You see, when it comes to protecting yours or someone else’s life, there is no “fair” and “unfair.” In this case, the Louisiana reserve constable did what he had to do to come out alive.

According to Police Chief Carl Dunn, the victim was working on a house he’s been building when a man with a handgun rode up to him on a bicycle.

The armed robber forced the victim go to an ATM to get cash, but Dunn said the robber was not satisfied with the amount of money he got.

The victim then told the robber he had another ATM card at his house in Baker. They went to the house and the robber allowed the man inside to get the supposed second card. But, the robber got antsy while waiting and went into the house. Police say the victim had his own gun inside the home and shot the robber once as he walked inside.

Dunn said the victim showed quick thinking and restraint.

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Source:: Bearing Arms