Florida Man Is Shot to Death for Texting During Movie Previews

[ch33zw1z]

It's dark. For all he knew it was a chemical or weapon.

That movie theatre popcorn is literally covered in chemicals, and it's a slow acting weapon that kills over time. So, you're totally right. Besides, I'm sure the guys cell phone was so bright that he knew it was popcorn, after all..

 

[ivwshane]

The guy was an entitled asshole.

(1) He thought he was entitled to text
(2) He threw a hissy fit after the manager was informed (How dare you call me out on my assholeness)
(3) He thought he could start throwing stuff at other people

Don't repeatedly be an asshole and start throwing stuff at people if you don't want to get shot. Seems reasonable.

I find you to be an asshole repeatedly and you are annoying, perhaps someone needs to shoot you? I'm sure you would agree with that right? I mean that's the stance you've taken with this story.

It has become clear to me that you have serious mental issues and I hope to god you are locked up or at least kept securely away from the public. I wouldn't be surprised if you enjoyed killing animals as your M.O. seems similar to that of a serial killer.




And no, for the record I do not want you shot.

 

[desy]

Yes because he was in Beirut not a movie theatre in the US it is reasonable to assume a chemical weapon attack from a man who just informed you he was texting his 3 yr old

 

[bshole]

It's dark. For all he knew it was a chemical or weapon.

Yes... a chemical or weapon that was in the form of white puffy balls of tasty delight. Now I can see that the shooting was indeed justified. ROFLMFAO...

 

[SpatiallyAware]

Florida, so close.

 

[ch33zw1z]

I find you to be an asshole repeatedly and you are annoying, perhaps someone needs to shoot you? I'm sure you would agree with that right? I mean that's the stance you've taken with this story.

It has become clear to me that you have serious mental issues and I hope to god you are locked up or at least kept securely away from the public. I wouldn't be surprised if you enjoyed killing animals as your M.O. seems similar to that of a serial killer.




And no, for the record I do not want you shot.

Until he assaults you with snack food, of course.

 

[Vic]

Lets see. Did the guy refuse to correct his behavior after being warned? Did he decide to pick a fight because I informed the authorities about his improper behavior. Did he then start throwing things at me?:hmm:

A couple updates on this situation for you:
The Pasco county sheriff has determined that stand your ground rule doesn't apply to this incident because Reeves initiated the altercation.
At the arraignment this morning, the judge denied bail and ruled the prosecution has "more than sufficient probable cause" to proceed with the murder charge.

Reeves is going to spend his remaining years in prison.

 

[nehalem256]

I find you to be an asshole repeatedly and you are annoying, perhaps someone needs to shoot you? I'm sure you would agree with that right? I mean that's the stance you've taken with this story.

It has become clear to me that you have serious mental issues and I hope to god you are locked up or at least kept securely away from the public. I wouldn't be surprised if you enjoyed killing animals as your M.O. seems similar to that of a serial killer.

And no, for the record I do not want you shot.

Only if I start throw stuff at your face. Have I done that?

 

[ivwshane]

Only if I start throw stuff at your face. Have I done that?

Yeah, your stupid ass posts!



How do you type with a straight jacket on? Or are you allowed to use a computer in your padded cell?

 

[Incorruptible]

Yeah, your stupid ass posts!



How do you type with a straight jacket on? Or are you allowed to use a computer in your padded cell?

The same can be asked to you as well.

 

[ivwshane]

The same can be asked to you as well.

Really? I'm crazy because I feel people shouldn't be shot? Especially in a movie theater? Especially over texting? And because I don't think they should be shot because they were doing all if that during the previews?

You are one stupid mother fucker! You know this right?

Are you defending the shooter as well? What constitutional right did the texter violate?

 

[Incorruptible]

Really? I'm crazy because I feel people shouldn't be shot? Especially in a movie theater? Especially over texting? And because I don't think they should be shot because they were doing all if that during the previews?

You are one stupid mother fucker! You know this right?

Are you defending the shooter as well? What constitutional right did the texter violate?

Show me one post where I defended the shooter you stupid mother fucker!

I clearly said the shooter was in the wrong and should be locked up but you're too stupid to understand that.

You're full of shit and need to stop making assumptions.

 

[QuantumPion]

Really? I'm crazy because I feel people shouldn't be shot? Especially in a movie theater? Especially over texting? And because I don't think they should be shot because they were doing all if that during the previews?

You are one stupid mother fucker! You know this right?

Are you defending the shooter as well? What constitutional right did the texter violate?

I think nehalem's point was that a good strategy to avoid being shot by someone whom is fucking crazy is to avoid being an asshole and pissing people off, in the off chance that they are fucking crazy and decide to shoot you. Good advice IMO.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

He wasn't shot for texting. As far as we currently know as fact, he flipped out over management getting called in for texting during a movie and attacked someone over it. Don't want to get shot? Don't assault random law-abiding people.

 

[sandorski]

One day, America, you'll learn, it's not a Freedom, it's an open invitation to be shot.

 

[nehalem256]

I think nehalem's point was that a good strategy to avoid being shot by someone whom is fucking crazy is to avoid being an asshole and pissing people off, in the off chance that they are fucking crazy and decide to shoot you. Good advice IMO.

And if you can't resist the urge to be an asshole and pissing people off and then throw a tantrum when they contact authorities. At least have the good sense to not start throwing things at them.

 

[Incorruptible]

One day, America, you'll learn, it's not a Freedom, it's an open invitation to be shot.

So you want to violate the 2nd Amendment?

 

[QuantumPion]

One day, America, you'll learn, it's not a Freedom, it's an open invitation to be shot.

What does the 2nd amendment have to do with having armed police officers?

 

[TerryMathews]

What does the 2nd amendment have to do with having armed police officers?

Re-read the comments you replied to, you misunderstood what they were saying.

 

[Incorruptible]

Really? I'm crazy because I feel people shouldn't be shot? Especially in a movie theater? Especially over texting? And because I don't think they should be shot because they were doing all if that during the previews?

You are one stupid mother fucker! You know this right?

Are you defending the shooter as well? What constitutional right did the texter violate?

So you're a coward who likes to throw insults and then runs away. Not surprised at all.

 

[Nebor]

One day, America, you'll learn, it's not a Freedom, it's an open invitation to be shot.

I've known this all along. Anyone is welcome to try to shoot me all day, every day.

 

[HumblePie]

Right now, I'm waiting to make a decision on this topic until more details are released.

I don't know what was said by either man during the arguments. It has been stated at least that the guy shot, Oulson, did "attack" first by throwing popcorn at Reeves. If Reeves can clearly see it's a bag of popcorn that was being thrown at him, then he has no defense. If he fired after being hit by a bag of popcorn, he has no defense. A bag of popcorn is not a credible threat to cause grave bodily harm or death. It just isn't.

However, if Reeves shot while Oulson was in the middle of throwing the bag and he was unable to ascertain the action made by Oulson was to throw a bag of popcorn, then he could at that moment in time be justified. Which is what the law hinges on at the moment the action is taken. If Reeves shoots after being hit with popcorn, then the shooting is certainly not justified at all.

Also, it can depends upon what was said between the two men. More specifically what Oulson may have said before, during, and or right after throwing the popcorn. If he said something like, "I'm going to kick the shit out of you old man" and reach to throw his popcorn at Reeves and Reeves pull his gun and shot while Oulson was throwing it is justified shooting. Sucks, but justified.

What does my intuition tell me though? I do not believe this to be a justified shooting. I think Reeves shot after the popcorn was thrown and impacted. Which by that point anyone would be able to tell a bag of thrown popcorn is not a credible threat that can cause grave bodily harm. Which if that is the case may Reeves rot in prison.

 

[CrackRabbit]

So you want to violate the 2nd Amendment?

Just yours.

 

[Daverino]

I've known this all along. Anyone is welcome to try to shoot me all day, every day.

Had it been you in the theater, running on the assumption that you're not insane, the old dude would have shot you dead before you could have drawn.

I don't mind people with guns as a principle. I mind stupid, irrational or misanthropic people with guns. A fair number of people in the world (and on these forums) are stupid, irrational, and or misanthropic and I'd have the piss scared out of me if they are running around carrying guns. If I bumped into them and had my own handgun by my side, round chambered and safety off, I'd still be a dead man because I'd consider using my gun the LAST option and not the first.

 

[SpatiallyAware]

Crazies will have guns, legal or not. All you and your ilk want to do is ban law abiding citizens from protecting themselves. It's not gonna happen in this country, not anytime soon.