Concealed Carrier Helps Fresno Police Shoot Att. Murderer
A suspect armed with a shotgun was shot at by Fresno, California police and a concealed carrier who happened upon the scene. It is unknown if the concealed carrier struck the suspect when he fired.
A patrol unit near Downtown Fresno had seen a car traveling at a high rate of speed around 5:30 p.m., according to police. Police tried to stop the car, but the vehicle drove off rapidly and crashed in a field. The driver and passenger both left the car and police found the driver was armed with a cut-off stock shotgun.
Concealed Carrier Joins in the Fray
Officers reported that the suspect started shooting at them causing the officers to return fire while the suspect tried to escape on foot. A legally armed witness also shot at the perpetrator, who then dropped to the ground and then got back up. The perpetrator then fled to a nearby apartment complex where he tried to force entry and was eventually tackled by another witness, allowing officers to take him into custody.
According to the Fresno Police Department, the suspect received a gunshot wound and was in stable condition. Fresno Police state that the suspect does have gang ties.
What if You Were the Concealed Carrier?
Here at 2A cops, we encourage those lawfully able to conceal carry to do so. We also encourage you to practice regularly and to take training in case you have to intervene in a deadly encounter. With that said, we encourage you to have concealed carry insurance. We have looked at the various plans available to citizens and we think USCCA has the best plans available at the best rate. Even though, as in this case, you may be lock solid in your shooting, you still need to have someone there to represent you. Just like the officers involved in this shooting, you deserve representation too.
We will be writing an article soon about what to do after a shooting, but suffice it to say you always should have legal representation when you give a statement. Using this case as an example, these officers more than likely gave a statement after they had an attorney present to represent them. There is nothing wrong with that; in fact it is a prudent move. But, more on that to come later in another article.