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Chinese-American grandpa fatally shot by security guard while playing Pokemon Go
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OG Shaka Zulu
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What the fuck? How the hell is a 60 year old on a cellphone threating? I really hope Chinese Americans protest the hell out of this. Terrible.
capitalCORN
Member
"Lone gunman"/"Mental health issue" etc.
I would be absolutely shocked if the killer wasn't white and when it comes to Asian victims, there's usually no justice.
Things like this will only become more commonplace in Trump's America. If I wasn't in a blue state, I'd already be strapped.
I also don't see why we have to take race out of this discussion and it's not something we should shy away from.
Things like this will only become more commonplace in Trump's America. If I wasn't in a blue state, I'd already be strapped.
I also don't see why we have to take race out of this discussion and it's not something we should shy away from.
Cybrwzrd
Banned
There are millions of them.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uyghurs
And they face terrible discrimination and oppression at home in China.
It's always hard for the family when they lose a loved one.
It seems to be real easy to jump to a conclusion that this wasn't justified without even knowing why it happened.
So far we know that the security guy shot him, and he died. We don't know why yet. Could be justified, or not. We'll find out in the coming days.
It seems to be real easy to jump to a conclusion that this wasn't justified without even knowing why it happened.
So far we know that the security guy shot him, and he died. We don't know why yet. Could be justified, or not. We'll find out in the coming days.
Forearm Star
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Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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They "don't know", or they "don't want to know". I know why: he's a cop-wannabe who became a security guard to flash his gun and be trigger happy.
Gordon Shumway
Banned
Playing a game to bond with his grandkids..shot dead like a dog. Lock that fucking rent a cop up..
Assumed he was a Hui Muslim..they all look alike.
Assumed he was a Hui Muslim..they all look alike.
This post is pretty disgusting. I understand your sentiment, but to instantly jump to this conclusion and frame a narrative prior to knowing anything is a rotten habit.
A lot of posts like this in the thread.
Let's be honest here, what else could the old man have been doing that could have posed a threat to a younger, able bodied man? No reason to shoot someone unless they are swinging a knife at you, it's bullshit, and even then if you're well versed in martial arts you could even fight back without having to resort to using a firearm.
hydragonwarrior
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This is literally "Shoot first, ask questions later." Maybe the gunhead was aggressively ignored.
The Jackdog
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If he's supposed to be unarmed i dont see how this isnt straight up murder
Triggerhappytel
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How has this trigger-happy piece of shit not been charged yet? What scenario could have possibly unfolded which resulted in him shooting through the guy's windscreen five fucking times!
Nothing. I think the old man dying is a tragedy and likely unjustified. I don't know, though.
I highly doubt that it was just a racist white security guard walking around with a gun taking target practice at anyone who is non-white, as the person I quoted is implying. This framing of the tragedy is pretty vapid.
Mattakuevan
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Huh? Security guards are not armed.
So this motherfucker had his own piece on duty?
Hopefully thats enough to get him put away for good since killing an unarmed elderly man certainly wont be enough.
So this motherfucker had his own piece on duty?
Hopefully thats enough to get him put away for good since killing an unarmed elderly man certainly wont be enough.
America land of the free... to kill without legitimate reason, purely because you're a hateful bastard and someone who's not an absolutely straight laced honest to God American is a threat.
How many people with mental health issues, or language barrier issues, are going to be shot because some uppity terrified white American with a gun has the misfortune to cross their path?
If I had the option to ever visit America or live there, don't worry I would not be coming. My Scottish accent might frighten someone (but I'd get overlooked most of the time as I'm not a funny colour..). Urgh that country.
How many people with mental health issues, or language barrier issues, are going to be shot because some uppity terrified white American with a gun has the misfortune to cross their path?
If I had the option to ever visit America or live there, don't worry I would not be coming. My Scottish accent might frighten someone (but I'd get overlooked most of the time as I'm not a funny colour..). Urgh that country.
Lord Panda
The Sea is Always Right
The shooter is a dickhead. Hope he rots in jail.
BattleMonkey
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Probably gonna have some bs story about the van trying to run him over or fear of the car running him over by the angry driver. "self defense"
If he has a concealed permit or such, he could have his own personal weapon on him, it likely isn't illegal. The security company can probably fire him for this if they are supposed to be unarmed though.
If he has a concealed permit or such, he could have his own personal weapon on him, it likely isn't illegal. The security company can probably fire him for this if they are supposed to be unarmed though.
Not really, there are armed security guards and there are unarmed security guards. Armed are WAY more expensive due to the extra licenses needed and whatnot and the local housing association already said they had unarmed though.
theres a pretty big reddit thread on this.
According to a statement from the security guard, the guy tried to run him over with his car.
But then they discovered the car was already in park when it happened.
So did the security guard lie on his statement? Dunno but this story is pretty messed up.
According to a statement from the security guard, the guy tried to run him over with his car.
But then they discovered the car was already in park when it happened.
So did the security guard lie on his statement? Dunno but this story is pretty messed up.
Of course he did
I was a security guard, and we carried a handgun.
Without a doubt.
And if the car was new enough, there's more than likely a "black box" that can confirm the state of the car when grandpa was killed.
This shit is really infuriating.
This is so fucking sad, can't imagine what I would've felt had this happened to someone in my family.
60 years old, who knows what the guy went through during his life and all the ups and downs he had only to be snuffed out like this...what a tragic end to a life.
60 years old, who knows what the guy went through during his life and all the ups and downs he had only to be snuffed out like this...what a tragic end to a life.
triplestation
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Piece of shit "guard" deserves the worst
Extra Sauce
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Let me preface this by saying this is a tragedy that could have been avoided and that Nintendo should not be held responsible.
That said, I am surprised it took that long for something like this to happen. When Pokemon Go was launched I had a bad feeling that this sort of event was inevitable and here we are. I think it's more likely that Nintendo will have to answer to this than the company that manages security because that is the crazy world Americans live in.
That said, I am surprised it took that long for something like this to happen. When Pokemon Go was launched I had a bad feeling that this sort of event was inevitable and here we are. I think it's more likely that Nintendo will have to answer to this than the company that manages security because that is the crazy world Americans live in.
Man Called Aerodynamics
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This is Donald Trump's America. If the person is a minority, you shoot first and ask questions never.
Col WillieSharp
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Steeped in a Sea of Games
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My 62-year old mother-in-law plays Pokemon Go every morning. This could have been her.
Except she's white so probably not. Security guard should rot for this. Not even supposed to have a gun. Ugh.
Except she's white so probably not. Security guard should rot for this. Not even supposed to have a gun. Ugh.
Masked Man
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What a heartbreaking story. RIP.
Also, that son of a bitch who shot him needs to be locked up ASAP.
Also, that son of a bitch who shot him needs to be locked up ASAP.
Why are people so fast to jump to conclusions without any information beyond a headline and a three sentence account of what is known so far?
Locked up for what? Would you be ok with being locked up without even a chance to explain why you did what you did?
What explanation is there to shoot an old grandfather playing a video game on a phone in a parked vehicle? Go on, I'm listening.
"No such thing. How can I defend myself and my family if someone is trying to break in?"
"How will I ever go hunting again?"
capitalCORN
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I'm sure the grandfather styled some sick-ass Kung-Fu from his carseat to demoralize the shooter.
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