Comments on: Former Marine Guilty In Murder Of Escambia Teen

By: Trisha

Trisha — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 17:20:00 +0000

While I admit I do not know the whole story, I have to still ask myself why, at his age, he was in the company of teenagers. Using a weapon if any sort to break up a fight is very extreme force but a firearm? If he had the training he states he had, wouldn’t he have learned if the ricochet effect? I do agree, shooting in the air would’ve been a better idea, but not using a firearm in the first place would be been his best option other than staying out of the argument all together.

By: sonors

sonors — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:56:49 +0000

@amused reader,,,,,,, ditto

By: amused reader

amused reader — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:28:26 +0000

@ Need justice

“If he didn’t intend on killing anyone, why didn’t he shoot up in the air. Sure looks like he regrets his action in the mug shot.”

Do you think those rounds shot in the air don’t come down?

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:09:52 +0000

There are no “former” Marines, you are active or inactive.

By: Cantonment Mom

Cantonment Mom — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:57:49 +0000

#Proud Old Vet: First thank you for your service. Second, the reason that it is noted that the perpetrator was a former Marine is b/c it was used in both his defense and by the prosecution. It is material to the case and that is why it was part of this news story.

By: Patriot

Patriot — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:48:43 +0000

soners,

There is no such thing as a “registered” weapon.

By: sonors

sonors — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:19:58 +0000

As a former Non-Com myself I think the inclusion of ” once a Marine” is ok. However , I am suprized that it worked to his advantage. After all, we all (U.S. Army here) were taught when and where to use “deadly Force”…… breaking up a fight from 142 feet away does not constitue the use of deadly force to me. And why is he running around with a weapon? simple answer to that is he knew he was used to involving himself in the kind of street Biz that would warrant using a weapon on the street. I am sure the weapon was registered and that he had a concealed weapons permit,,,,right?

By: Abe

Abe — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:56:06 +0000

Good job William, I’m a vet and had no problem with the article.

By: bill

bill — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:50:51 +0000

William is correct. The perp’s lawyer used the “once a marine” argument to get the verdict reduced from the 2nd degree murder charge, that he should receive. Shooting someone that is 142 feet away from you when you are next to your vehicle and can easily leave, is murder.

By: wondering

wondering — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 13:23:59 +0000

It appears the story has some added information not reported in the original version.

Proud Old Vet…I too served over 20 years and am tired of the sensationalism. WELCOME HOME.