Man shoots robber, gives vics $ back, splits - Grand Jury update

[Eli]

I'm still wondering if the 2 +/- minute full, uncut video will ever come out.

Quezy X is worth $22,000,000.00, seems race pimping pays off.

Seriously?

Eli

 

[benenglish]

Quanell X shooting his mouth off.

Let me say unequivocally, after years on both sides of “South Main” in Houston, that their “Community Activists” are massive HYPOCRITES !

Not to be unnecessarily contrarian, but I don't put Quanell X in the same category as most of those activists. He stood up for the 2A (selfishly, yes, but he did it) when he surrounded himself with a contingent of guards openly carrying SKSs and shotguns back in 2000 so that he could read a statement in protest of the death penalty while Laura Bush was speaking at the state GOP convention here in Houston.

That link will probably bring up a security warning for you so if you don't want to visit the site, the relevant text follows. Everyone will note that it makes various factual errors about gun laws in Texas (What else is new?) and that it says AKs were present. I watched on TV and there were no AKs, just SKSs and shotguns. Anyway, the text:

The Secret Service has arrested unarmed protesters who spoke harshly to
President Clinton and shoved reporters out of the way when they wanted
to question his wife, Hillary.

But when a group of Black Panthers carrying AK-47s, shotguns and other
rifles marched on the site where Texas first lady Laura Bush was about
to speak earlier this month, the Secret Service took no action, the
agency confirmed
on Tuesday.

"We were aware of the situation and we were monitoring it, but Mrs. Bush
was never in any danger," a Secret Service spokesperson told NewsMax.com
on Tuesday.

At noon on June 16, 15 members of the New Black Panther Party led by
Minister Quanell X emerged from a converted military vehicle to protest
the impending execution of convicted killer Gary Graham. The armed group
clad in black fatigues marched on the George R. Brown Convention Center
in the heart of downtown Houston, where the wife of presidential
candidate George W. Bush was scheduled to address the state GOP
convention the very next hour.

Like President Clinton, Vice President Gore and their families, the
Bushes are under round-the-clock Secret Service guard, a protection that
will continue for the duration of the presidential campaign.

When asked about the gun-toting Panther protest, a Secret Service
spokesman explained, "To our understanding there was no violation of the
law."

Indeed, it is legal to carry assault rifles in Texas as long as strict
licensing regulations and other restrictions are complied with. The guns
cannot be "brandished" in a threatening manner and must not be aimed at
anyone in particular.

But Houston police did not confront the Panthers to check for
registrations or inspect the weapons for possible illegal modifications.
Neither were background checks for possible felony arrest records
performed. Texas law prohibits felons from carrying guns.

The Secret Service would not say whether they scrutinized the group for
possible weapons violations, but media reports from the scene indicate
there were no attempts by any law enforcement agency to question the
armed demonstrators.

The agency spokesman also refused to say whether the Secret Service knew
in advance that the Black Panthers had planned to march on the
convention. Houston Police Department spokesman Robert Hurst told
NewsMax.com last week that local law enforcement was aware of the
Panthers' plans.

Now, I'm not going to put Quanell X on the same pedestal as the Deacons for Defence and Justice but he has demonstrated an appreciation of the 2A that exceeds that of most race-baiting "community activists."

Further, he was willing to test his own anti-cop beliefs on camera when he was invited to go through a set of shoot/no-shoot training scenarios. He had previously been a strong anti-cop screecher every time a police officer shot a black man. After the training, he publicly reconsidered his stance and demonstrated more empathy for folks who have to make life or death decisions in a few seconds or, sometimes, much less. I can't find the full video but here's the teaser just to prove he did it.




These days, Quanell X isn't out front with anti-LEO rhetoric in every case. He's gained some perspective. That doesn't stop him from protesting cases like the one in this thread. He's not really on our side, obviously, but he's not the rabid anti-freedom idiot he used to be.

In sum, I'm willing to cut Quanell X some slack. I know that's sacrilege around here but I said it and I'll stick by it.

 

[leVieux]

Not to be unnecessarily contrarian, but I don't put Quanell X in the same category as most of those activists. He stood up for the 2A (selfishly, yes, but he did it) when he surrounded himself with a contingent of guards openly carrying SKSs and shotguns back in 2000 so that he could read a statement in protest of the death penalty while Laura Bush was speaking at the state GOP convention here in Houston.

That link will probably bring up a security warning for you so if you don't want to visit the site, the relevant text follows. Everyone will note that it makes various factual errors about gun laws in Texas (What else is new?) and that it says AKs were present. I watched on TV and there were no AKs, just SKSs and shotguns. Anyway, the text:


Now, I'm not going to put Quanell X on the same pedestal as the Deacons for Defence and Justice but he has demonstrated an appreciation of the 2A that exceeds that of most race-baiting "community activists."

Further, he was willing to test his own anti-cop beliefs on camera when he was invited to go through a set of shoot/no-shoot training scenarios. He had previously been a strong anti-cop screecher every time a police officer shot a black man. After the training, he publicly reconsidered his stance and demonstrated more empathy for folks who have to make life or death decisions in a few seconds or, sometimes, much less. I can't find the full video but here's the teaser just to prove he did it.




These days, Quanell X isn't out front with anti-LEO rhetoric in every case. He's gained some perspective. That doesn't stop him from protesting cases like the one in this thread. He's not really on our side, obviously, but he's not the rabid anti-freedom idiot he used to be.

In sum, I'm willing to cut Quanell X some slack. I know that's sacrilege around here but I said it and I'll stick by it.

Please see my post #260, this thread. It doesn’t mention Quanell X ; but it does tell a true tale of an incident which began a few blocks from my home.

 

[TxPython357]

Please post the Texas Penal Code statute which applies to that last shot...

Your right, I don't think there is one, unless you want to go after the guy for abusing a corpse, depending on if the medical examiner can determine which shot killed him. According to some of the attorneys I have heard it may be that last shot to the head the Grand Jury may have a problem with. Me? That last shot don't bother me in the least. The dead guy played a stupid game and got a stupid prize.

 

[PDiddy]

Any updates on this?

 

[DougC]

Any updates on this?

Still a good question. I sent an email to the lawyer who released a statement about the shooting. Maybe the Grand Jury has reviewed the case by now.

 

[DougC]

Still a good question. I sent an email to the lawyer who released a statement about the shooting. Maybe the Grand Jury has reviewed the case by now.

No reply from lawyer mentioned in article or several reporters who covered it. Now trying to get info out of Harris County DA office. Problem is lack of info like a case nr. etc. So far only have lawyer's name and victim. More news later

 

[Mills]

Sounds like a no-bill and sealed.
Grand Juries can be very secretive.

 

[candcallen]

I surly hope the DA isn't grand jury shopping.

 

[Hoji]

I surly hope the DA isn't grand jury shopping.

You? Surly? Never woulda guessed.

 

[TxStetson]

You? Surly? Never woulda guessed.

What’s that saying about a pot and a kettle?

 

[candcallen]

You? Surly? Never woulda guessed.

DOH!


I surely am surly

 

[DougC]

Cop want to "talk" to him. Drives a distinctive truck.
Many of these restaurants are posted. Hopefully our boy dont catch a catch

HPD: Customer shot suspect to death at Houston restaurant; wanted for questioning

Police say a customer shot a suspect who was robbing patrons in a restaurant, got their money back, returned it to the customers and then left the scene. He's wanted for questioning but is not charged.

www.fox26houston.com

OK, Forum members the challenge is to find out what the heck happened in this shooting with Houston Police and/or Harris County DA.

I have tried to find out via Harris County District Clerk's office and Harris County DA's office with no success. Emails to TV reporters who covered the story and an attorney said to represent shooter were not answered. Key info lacking is what's called case numbered if it was referred by police to DA, maybe it hasn't been sent to DA's office, who knows?

From news stories posted here I have noted;
Shooting happened at El Ranchito#4 6873 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77036, victim's name is 30-year-old Eric Eugene Washington. I found one report that the lawyer claiming to represent the defendant is Juan L. Guerra.

Can someone with better connections with Houston PD and/or DA's office pick up this 'cold case' and let the forum know what was the legal result so far of the shooting?

 

[toddnjoyce]

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Can someone with better connections with Houston PD and/or DA's office pick up this 'cold case' and let the forum know what was the legal result so far of the shooting?

2nd hit on google:

GRAND JURY WILL DECIDE FATE OF 'HERO' CUSTOMER WHO SHOT AND KILLED ROBBER AT TAQUERIA, HPD SAYS

Houston taqueria customer shoots robber: Grand jury to determine whether armed man will be charged for Eric Washington's death | abc13.com

A%20customer%20who%20fatally%20shot%20a%20robber%20at%20a%20southwest%20Houston%20taqueria%20will%20face%20a%20grand%20jury%20that%20will%20decide%20if%20there%20was%20probable%20cause%2C%20police%20say.

abc13.com

 

[oldag]

W

OK, Forum members the challenge is to find out what the heck happened in this shooting with Houston Police and/or Harris County DA.

I have tried to find out via Harris County District Clerk's office and Harris County DA's office with no success. Emails to TV reporters who covered the story and an attorney said to represent shooter were not answered. Key info lacking is what's called case numbered if it was referred by police to DA, maybe it hasn't been sent to DA's office, who knows?

From news stories posted here I have noted;
Shooting happened at El Ranchito#4 6873 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77036, victim's name is 30-year-old Eric Eugene Washington. I found one report that the lawyer claiming to represent the defendant is Juan L. Guerra.

Can someone with better connections with Houston PD and/or DA's office pick up this 'cold case' and let the forum know what was the legal result so far of the shooting?

Why stir things up in Houston with the DA?

 

[Tnhawk]

W

Why stir things up in Houston with the DA?

I'd guess the DA in Houston has more impotent things to deal with.

 

[CharlieWH2O]

Likely hasn't been presented to a Grand Jury. Not uncommon for an episode that occurred 4 months ago.

 

[CharlieWH2O]

https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/Edocs/Public/search.aspx Perhaps you may find it here,

 

[deemus]

Not sure victim is the correct term. Deceased maybe. Can a person be a victim if he gets shot while committing armed robbery?

 

[striker55]

Should be public service ads on TV reminding bad guys they can be shot when committing crimes. Make sure they know the possible consequences, obviously their parents didn't explain it.