Former Marine accused of shooting burglar (5:22 a.m.)

A former Marine has been accused of fatally shooting a suspected burglar outside a New Mexico construction business.

[REALLY]

This is crap, he was protecting another mans property as well as his own.

[Sarcastic Bombastic]

If either of the two or both suspects approached him as he was trying to get the license plate numbers and busted his windshield, apparently he was in fear for his life and defending himself. It's called self-defense. However, my comment is made strictly based on this poorly written article.

[Markus Andras]

In the Criminal loving state of New Mexico the Marine that worked hard to serve his country will likely have to pay restitution to this cockaroaches scum family.

[Former Jarhead]

The Marine's 2nd general order states: To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

This Marine was doing exactly what he was trained for.

Semper Fi

[lcirishman]

With the recent killing at the Denny's and the apparent MS-13 problem, why is APD missusing tax dollars and resources in order to criminalize a former Marine who went to war for our country, and was clearly in fear for his life. The Thugs advanced towards his vehicle and broke out his window in an attempt to harm him. This should be a no brainer.

[flushdobamyturrd]

Sweet, nice job Marine, Semper Fi. Nice job planting the loser scum, we need to make this a "sanctuary state" for the corps, they they can rid it if the filth that the democrat loser administration attracts.

[ground arial]

there's no such thing as a "former" marine

[REALLY]

ground arial wrote:

there's no such thing as a "former" marine

Your right once a marine always a marine. Semper Fi... HOORAH

[REALLY]

And that's from one marine to another.

[JUSMAG Marine]

ground arial wrote:

there's no such thing as a "former" marine

You're damn right, ground arial. Once a Marine, always a Marine. I posted that under "former marine" and hit the post comment button without thinking. Forgive me this one time for being an old, old, Jarhead and getting a little senile. Had the clap one too many times in the Far East, I guess.

[Fred]

Sounds like whoever is accusing this ex Marine of anything other than self defense is either smoking or sniffing something illegal. If one has been observed committing a felony and then aggressively approaches a witness (smashing the witness's car window), that witness has every reason to believe that his life is in danger and has the moral and legal right to defend himself.
I suggest whoever is accusing this ex Marine lacks both intelligence and common sense.

[Fred]

My apologies for using "ex Marine", ground arial, REALLY and JUSMAG Marine. I should have known better; just getting old and senile I guess.
Semper Fi, 1958-64.
Too bad the Marine didn't take out both of the scum bags. It would be a break for tax payers.
I would have to admit that he might be guilty of practicing pest control without a license, but guilty of nothing more.

[Urra]

From the Spanish Castillian: "Urra'!"

REALLY wrote:

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Your right once a marine always a marine. Semper Fi... HOORAH

[Urra]

Today the news reported a "previous act" as if it were a bad thing. They said he had not that long ago held 2 BURGLARS AT GUNPOINT until the police came to arrest them. To me THIS IS NOT A PREVIOUS BAD ACT, but a previous act showing the guy is a SOLID CITIZEN with a social conscience. Release the jarhead! He IS a REAL hero! Hoooaaah! US Army Vet, Recon 11D40.

[Hurra]

Whoops! Forgot the "silent" H - Hurra'!

Urra wrote:

From the Spanish Castillian: "Urra'!"
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[DeeSee]

This man should be hailed a hero. It sounds to me like APD should hire him. He has served his country, let him go. In my opinion he has done this city two wonderful services, one serving our country, and two killing a piece of trash. No big deal, give him a medal!

[flushdobamyturrd]

how funny listen to the interviews these stupid losers can't even speak english and they have a badge- It's too bad the noble Grunt didn't shoot all of them...

[garys proud neice]

excuse me but gary is my uncle we r certainly not proud of what he did but, himself being an EX marine should know other attemps to approuch arent you tought to fight?? ya and he should've minded his own business. and the object my uncle was carring there was none!! so who cares what you guys have to say!! you didnt know my uncle therefore your opinion doesnt matter!!! good bye!!

[taxpayerlc]

The marine tried to do the right thing in a non violent way. The criminals attacked him. He responded with appropriate force nuff said Semper FI

Maybe this will convince other criminals to think before they attack civilians

[DeeSee]

garys proud neice wrote:

excuse me but gary is my uncle we r certainly not proud of what he did but, himself being an EX marine should know other attemps to approuch arent you tought to fight?? ya and he should've minded his own business. and the object my uncle was carring there was none!! so who cares what you guys have to say!! you didnt know my uncle therefore your opinion doesnt matter!!! good bye!!

Garys Proud Neice, I don't understand your post. Please clarify are you the niece of the marine? Or are you the niece of the man that was shot? Not trying to be mean, just want some clarification please. Thank you.