Posted September 30, 2016 4:22 pm by Comments

By James England

OAK HILL, WEST VIRGINIA — A security guard employed by a mining operation was forced to use his handgun to shoot one of two trespassers who engaged him in an altercation after he confronted them. He alleged that their presence was to steal property from the premises and they became violent when he confronted them.

Injuries sustained from the struggle seem indicative of a fall, confirms West Virginia State Police to FOX News. The alleged thief that was shot during the altercation died later at the scene. His accomplice fled the scene but was recovered by state police shortly thereafter.

The security guard is not being charged with any wrongdoing in this matter as the shooting appears to have been done in self defense.

The difference between security and law enforcement is one is a sworn officer of the law and the other is a private individual operating either independently or through a company. Possession of a firearm can be established through either a company trust or through an individual’s own preference, depending upon the conditions of the contract.

For a mining operation, there are often times millions of dollars in extremely expensive equipment, chemicals, and tools which would fetch a fantastic …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation

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