SA CHL Holder Saves Woman's Life!

[majormadmax]

Please don't let this degrade into an argument on pit bulls, but instead focus on not only the good that was done by a CHL holder (saving the woman's life) but also the pro-gun stance of the SAPD spokesman!



Cheers! M2

Man Shoots Dog Ending Attack

A man shot and injured a pit bull that attacked a woman on the West Side Wednesday morning.

Around 8:15 a.m., a man driving in the 900 block of North Zarzamora saw a woman on a bridge struggling on the ground with a white and tan dog, according to San Antonio police. The man, a local business owner and concealed handgun carrier, stopped his vehicle, parked and fired several shots, striking the dog, said Sgt. Devon Lambert.

The woman, 58, sustained bites to her head, neck and face, Lambert said. She was taken to Christus Santa Rosa Hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening, thanks to the man who shot the dog, police said.

“If he hadn't come along,” Lambert said, “it could have resulted in her death.”

The shooter saw a third party in danger and acted, Lambert said, adding the incident appeared to be an appropriate use of a concealed handgun.

A bloody trail led police to a nearby auto repair shop, where the pit bull had limped and sought shelter in a back lot. Animal Care Services officials picked up the pit bull, which lost a significant amount of blood but was able to walk.

Police said the dog did have a collar, but officers hadn't been able to find its owner. Because the dog was loose, the owner could face a citation if found.

 

[San Antone RR]

Right place, right time for both the woman and the CHL holder.
Good to see the media not slanting the story wither way.

 

[matefrio]

News media gets a dogs breed right about as often as they get the gun right. Any animal that attacks a human unprovoked should be put down.

 

[majormadmax]

matefrio

Good point, it wouldn't matter if this was a Chihuahua, the animal and its owner should be held accountable for the former's actions if it attacks someone!

I just wanted to focus on the postitive aspects of the report, that being a CHL intervened in a life-theatening situation of a stranger and probably saved her life! It is yet another piece of fodder in the public campaign in support of firearms. Too often we see the negative aspects of guns...robbery, murder, etc; and rarely does the media take such a pro-gun stance. Often it simply chooses to ignore such comments as the SAPD spokeman's, but this time they included them which I see as being noteworthy!

So a small-but-decision win for the pro-gun community, and kudos for the TX CHL holder who intervened to save the life of a stranger!

Cheers! M2

 

[chromedomepinoyboy]

I've always wondered how difficult it would be to shoot in that situation. I'm not an awful shot but it seems that it would be quite challenging to be accurate in all the commotion.

 

[San Antone RR]

I just sent the reporter a note of thanks explaining her article was linked and being discussed here. She wrote back asking for a link. She may be joining the discussion.

 

[XinTX]

Not like the dog or the woman would hold still while you aim. But good that all worked out well (or as well as could be expected given the circumstances).

 

[Texas1911]

I think it'd be difficult, but given the gravity of the situation, any hesitation or no-action could result in an innocent person being significantly injured or possibly killed. I'd make whatever attempt I could to scare the dog off, but some situations you unfortunately have to shoot it. I certainly am not going to go wrestle with a large aggressive dog.

 

[San Antone RR]

Ruth, the reporter, just twitted that ACS euthanized the dog.

 

[Texas1911]

Shame that the dog had to be killed, but I think we all understand why it has to be done.

 

[San Antone RR]

Shame that the dog had to be killed, but I think we all understand why it has to be done.

Absolutely. I hope they find the owner and hold him accountable, but in that neighborhood, I have my doubts...

 

[M. Sage]

I've always wondered how difficult it would be to shoot in that situation. I'm not an awful shot but it seems that it would be quite challenging to be accurate in all the commotion.

Close the distance first. I could imagine running up, kicking the dog off the person being attacked and then engaging.

 

[majormadmax]

Watched a little bit of the KENS12 local news this evening, they covered the story with an interview with the same SAPD spokesman. It was all very positive as well, noting how the CHL holder saw the dog attacking the lady and stopped to save her life. Not a single derogatory gun comment in the entire segment, I was very impressed!

Cheers! M2

 

[hivel37]

Here's a link to story and a pic.

Woman saved from mauling - San Antonio Express-News

 

[TxDad]

..fired several shots..

I understand the dog was biting the woman, but thank goodness none of those shots hit the woman. Ill assume that he was up close to where he had a good angle so she wasnt in danger from the bullets. But a very great outcome none the less.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Absolutely. I hope they find the owner and hold him accountable, but in that neighborhood, I have my doubts...

ABSOLUTELY!
It's the owners fault that animal had to be shot & suffer as long as it did.....no way it should have been out loose running around.
I certainly hope he receives a HUGE fine!!!

 

[San Antone RR]

ABSOLUTELY!
It's the owners fault that animal had to be shot & suffer as long as it did.....no way it should have been out loose running around.
I certainly hope he receives a HUGE fine!!!

Zarzamora is The Barrio. Pits in most of the front and/or back yards, crime everywhere and English isn't the primary language. Betting the owner doesn't get found. Same neighborhood had a hit and run fatality last week with no arrests yet. Looking for a Crown Vic with limo tint and 20's. The neighborhood knows and won't give it up.

 

[XinTX]

Same neighborhood had a hit and run fatality last week with no arrests yet. Looking for a Crown Vic with limo tint and 20's. The neighborhood knows and won't give it up.

Likely doesn't narrow the search a whole lot. Probably several vehicles match that description on every block in the barrio. Same here in H-town.