Reader Mike L. asks if this qualifies as a Righteous Shooting. Why yes, yes it does:
Cecil Batiz, 16, died from a gunshot wound during the incident, which unfolded at the 8400 block of the South I-10 Service Road in New Orleans East. The robbery occurred shortly before 8 p.m. when Batiz and another suspect, 18-year-old Teony Juarez, entered the store armed and demanded cash.
Surveillance footage revealed the moments leading up to the fatal shooting.
The video shows Batiz brandishing a gun with an extended magazine at the store employee behind the counter. The employee complied, handing over cash, while the suspects stole items.
As the suspects’ attention shifted, the employee retrieved a firearm and opened fire, striking Batiz, who collapsed to the floor. The footage also shows Batiz moving slightly on the ground. The employee then fired additional shots. Batiz died at the scene, officials said.
Juarez was also shot but survived. He was later arrested and booked into Orleans Parish Prison on multiple felony charges, including armed robbery, illegal use of a firearm and aggravated assault with a firearm.
No charges have been filed against the employee at this time.
I should bloody well hope not. Also note that Our Hero did the proper thing by shooting until the threat was ended.
It’s too bad that he didn’t smoke both the choirboys, but let’s not quibble because the wounded asshole is going to face murder charges anyway.
Does Louisiana still have the death penalty? Asking for a friend.
“Another one bites the dust”
Louisiana does have the death penalty, but they haven’t used it since 2010. The governor there did authorize electrocution and nitrogen gas as execution methods this year, though, so they might be looking to start up again.
It’s New Orleans in 2024 – the Detroit of the South. They will find a way hang the store owner – the true victim here – with with some kind of crime. Remember, Mayor Latoya Da Destroya took up for the kid who carjacked a lady and dragged her till her arm was torn off and she blead to death.
My wife and I were both born and raised in New Orleans. This is why we no longer live there. Besides, you can get great po-boy in Baton Rouge.
I believe since there was a killing during the commission of the robbery, the other criminal, Juarez, could also be charged with 1st degree murder.
Video links go to a story about a pedo-priest.
Links work for me and bring me to correct article and video. Not sure what is wrong with your computer or web browser.