So shooting someone for stealing beer isn't enough

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CORPUS CHRISTI — The owner of a South Texas convenience store has been arrested for murder after shooting a man attempting to steal beer from his shop.
Rodney James Duve was being held Sunday in the Nueces County jail with bond set at $35,000. Corpus Christi police say a 39-year-old man came into his store Saturday evening and took a 12-pack of beer before attempting to flee.
The 52-year-old Duve was arrested at the store. The robbery suspect, who has not been identified, was taken to a hospital where he died.
A police spokeswoman did not immediately return a phone message seeking more information.
http://m.yourhoustonnews.com/mobile...cle_ff39c413-1650-500d-a60f-195979a4dce0.html

 

[General Zod]

Yeah, I'm thinking perforating someone for shoplifting falls into the "excessive force" category...

 

[GlockOwner]

wonder what time of day this was. You can use deadly force if you feel that it is needed to prevent theft at night.

 

[V-Tach]

I saw this last night on the news and it left me wondering what they haven't told us......
There has to be more to the story, imho..

 

[Renegade]

Another story said shooting was around 8pm, sunset was 712pm that night. Looks like it may be a good shoot.

 

[roadkill]

Another story said shooting was around 8pm, sunset was 712pm that night. Looks like it may be a good shoot.

That's what I was thinking. Legally justified. Morally not so much.


Sent from my Obama phone.

 

[Southpaw]

There is probably more to it, but I hate thieves and they should not be afforded any different consideration whether it's night or day!!

 

[stdreb27]

I couldn't link to the local paper because they're behind a pay wall. But local news didn't have much more. Seems to be cut and dry shooting of a shoplifter wanting a 12 pack of beer... After sunset.

 

[txinvestigator]

Words like "reasonably believe", and "immediately necessary" come into play. Also, there are further restrictions to use deadly force from fleeing with property immediately after committing theft during the nighttime.

And was he an employee or an owner. If he is an employee there are additional justifications that mist he met to protect a third persons property.

The law does not say that deadly force is justified if you "feel" it is needed

 

[stdreb27]

Words like "reasonably believe", and "immediately necessary" come into play. Also, there are further restrictions to use deadly force from fleeing with property immediately after committing theft during the nighttime.

And was he an employee or an owner. If he is an employee there are additional justifications that mist he met to protect a third persons property.

The law does not say that deadly force is justified if you "feel" it is needed

He was the owner.

 

[roadkill]

http://www.kristv.com/mobile/news/should-store-owner-be-charged-for-shooting-/


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[Coop45]

Geez, I hope it was a good beer like Old Milwaukee.

 

[V-Tach]

He has a legal fund going already......If anyone feels so inclined....

Duve Legal Fund

 

[F350-6]

I'd love to hear more of the story. Shooting a supposedly known gang member while he was trying to get out of the store?

Was there a confrontation? Was the door locked and he was tearing the place up and threatening people? Was the shop owner trying to send a message? Or was he just an idiot?

More info will hopefully come out soon.

 

[itchin]

Try n steal my beer n see what happens.

 

[txinvestigator]

Try n steal my beer n see what happens.

Haahaahaaa.

 

[stdreb27]

http://www.kristv.com/mobile/news/should-store-owner-be-charged-for-shooting-/


Sent from my Obama phone.

Now I'm confused help me out with the legalese.

How does a guy get charged with something and the DA not know the details?

(Btw for those not familiar with local politics). This guy (skurka) is relatively pro-gun.

 

[mosin]

That's what I was thinking. Legally justified. Morally not so much.


Sent from my Obama phone.

Bullshit it wasn't "morally justified", **** a thief. That goes double for some idiot stealing beer, if it was bread or milk for his family I'd have some semblance of sympathy.

 

[stdreb27]

Bullshit it wasn't "morally justified", $#@! a thief. That goes double for some idiot stealing beer, if it was bread or milk for his family I'd have some semblance of sympathy.

I'm a little tossed up on this one... Whatever happens economically it's gonna cost him far for than that beer to get off, IF he gets off...

 

[V-Tach]

His Bond was set at 35K, so $3500.00 to a Bondsman and he's out (I think he is already).

Pretty low Bond for a "Murder". I have a feeling a Grand Jury may not indict him.