Don't take a knife to a gun fight. Or is that 'Don't take a gun to a bat fight'?

Urban Crime Control: The perp had two guns, and still lost the fight:
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2009/11/phoenix_man_severely_beaten_by.php

From another article: "None of the residents, several of whom suffered cuts and bruises in the altercation, will face charges because they have the right to defend themselves... Pare, who is from Tucson, has quite a rap sheet, including, among other things, arrests for armed robbery and assault."

Oh, my! *grins*

Sue

And they may charge the victims !?

Well, as one person pointed out, once he was no longer a threat, they SHOULD have stopped. However, I think the guy got whathe deserved-be he will try to rob again though.

Looks to me like was never out of the fight or unconscious since he was still mobile and could see well enough to drive. That being the case, he was still a potential threat.

Loved the reporter's vernacular:Judging by the photo/mug shot, Pare's lucky to be alive. Baseball bat and a 2x4 and the guy walked out -- amazing.

Dont get me wrong-I think the guy got what he deserved. But, the law will look at it as once he was disarmed, he was no longer a threat. Now, if it were me...the only two that wouldve witnessed any of it would be the burglar and myself-and, the only one left alive to tell the story wouldve been me...

In my mind he was waving one gun and then dropped another once they started hitting him, my guess (based on the "1=0, 2=1 and 3=a spare" philosophy) is that he had another deadly weapon and was most certainly still a danger. Yes officer that's definitely what I was thinking, I was afraid for my life.

Never forget, there are two parts to any use of force situation. First, the physical fight, then the potential legal fight. The second one could be almost as dangerous if you live in a jurisdiction with an anti-gun, anti-self-defense prosecutor. Do yourself a favor and learn what is justified use of force in your jurisdiction. It will certainly be different in New York vs. Texas. Resist the temptation to tell your side of the story in the heat of the moment after a dramatic event. Getting in touch with your attorney could save you thousands of dollars and many sleepless nights later. Sad, but unfortunately, likely true.

Guns vs party... if that ever went to court, I would want some informed jury members in the box.

But in this case, the public sentiment could make prosecution embarrassing.

Sue

The Perp was lucky the folks at the party were so gentle with him.

Nobody decided to do his hands, wrists and elbows or his feet and knees.
I read nothing about broken ribs or bleeding kidneys either.
Not even a broken jaw and a few teeth gone.

One of the few good things about crime ... is that criminals often do stupid stuff. This story is no exception. Lucky the robber wasn't too careful about watching who was behind him. As for the party attendees - good for them!

Pete