Comments on: Man Shoots At Deputy In Cantonment Before Armed Standoff

By: L394

L394 — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 15:22:57 +0000

I’ve known Chris since he was very young. One of my Siblings played football with him and so I’ve gotten to know him very well. This is not Chris that we all know. Chris is a good guy. He’s sweet and respectful. This is the result of a bad trip. I’m glad you’re getting help and you’re getting better. I’m praying for you Chris

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 00:18:46 +0000

If his family can get a very good lawyer, he will get outta this with probation, I bet. Without the great barrister I fear for him, he would not do well in prison.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:11:18 +0000

REGARDING:
” he also did not shoot at a police cruiser ”

As was mentioned elsewhere:
” he fired about six shots from a rifle at an arriving deputy. The deputy was not struck.”

Since people arrive by vehicle, yes, he was shooting at the cruiser even if poorly.

David for bad shots
(if they’re shooting at me)

By: Kane

Kane — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 18:03:05 +0000

@Rod the article clearly states “and he fired about six shots from a rifle at an arriving deputy.” I take this to mean the deputy was “arriving” in a vehicle most likely a cruiser so yes he fired shots at an occupied vehicle that sir is a felony action.I know because my brother was just sentenced to 20 years for the same thing only it was not a cruiser it was at a truck that had struck him that he fired at.

By: Dokie

Dokie — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 12:36:12 +0000

Thank God all went well. As we all know many LEO’S have died in August and this month alone. We can make excuses for this kid. Saint or Sinner, a felony was committed. He has to be held accountable. For you people to make excuses. Did you ever stop to think. What if that deputy got injured or even killed and he was your husband, brother, dad, son, etc. Would you suggest he get help or get the death penalty. No excuses people.

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 11:41:50 +0000

LSD is in my opinion a bad drug, there is nothing to be gained through hallucination.

Some of Sheriff Morgan’s predecessors would have just called out their shooter, and put a .223 or .308 through Mr Payne’s brain.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 01:51:52 +0000

When you acknowledge there are potentially homicidal people around us, it is fascinating to propose disarmament. You know you can not disarm all. (Consider Iraq.) Never assume you can end all evil. Never assume the government will always be on time, on your side, effective. Note: avoid mind~degrading drugs; you ARE responsible for any harm which follows. . . . . . . . . . . David for sanity

By: Concerned Coach

Concerned Coach — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 00:37:54 +0000

How many more drug behaviors do we as a community have to go through before we wake up and do something about it? We have had several children / young adults hurt themselves and others while under the influence. All the while in most cases someone knows they use drugs / alcohol…but are too afraid to speak up / turn them in / or whatever the case may be. Thank the Lord no one was hurt in this particular case…especially our law enforcement. So please…everyone…support your community activity events that promote and provide positive behavior elements for our youth, be it Church, sports, or club / school activities. Work hard at being the role model for them to come to when they do make or are influenced by bad choice elements.

By: ccc

ccc — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 21:46:01 +0000

I’m confused by the comments. I want to make sure I’m understanding, I’m reading quite a few sympathetic comments that seem to excuse his actions because he was allegedly on LSD. I highly doubt he was forced to ingest any illegal substance. There are consequences to every decision someone makes. Just because no one was hurt does not make the things that occurred ok or excusable. This situation could have been a real tragedy if the shots fired hit someone there responding, a family member, or a neighboring home where families thought they were safely sleeping. Would the drugs be to blame then? Or would it be the person who chose to take them?

By: Patriot

Patriot — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 21:34:10 +0000

When a man intentionally fires 6 rounds at a law enforcement officer, it’s NOT a “mistake”.
I’m amazed at the lengths you all are going to in order to avoid placing responsibility squarely where it belongs…on the guy doing the shooting!