[Malum Prohibitum]

http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9001263

Kingsport senior citizen shoots sister-in-law's attacker during intersection fracas
Published 05/08/2007 By Timesnews.net Staff

A Monday evening shooting, though still under investigation by Kingsport Police, may have been in self-defense.

Shortly before 6:15 p.m. Lawrence Jennings, 46, of Virgil Avenue, blocked the intersection of Nassau Drive and Kingston Court, not allowing his ex-girlfriend to pass. According to a press release from police, Jennings' former girlfriend was a passenger in the car of Giles Eddie Ferguson, 69, who is her brother-in-law.

Jennings began to kick the door and beat the windows of Ferguson's vehicle. He was able to get inside and attack Ferguson, at which point the senior citizen shot Jennings in the abdomen, according to police.

Jennings then drove to Valero Market on East Stone Drive, where he told the clerk he had been shot. He was taken to Holston Valley Medical Center where he underwent surgery.

Det. David Cole said several witnesses observed Jennings stop Ferguson's car, as well as the shooting. He said the incident is still under investigation, and would not confirm Ferguson's actions as self-defense at this time.

Det. Cole added that they were waiting to see if Jennings' condition improved so they could talk to him again about the incident.

 

[Malum Prohibitum]

http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9001323

Police clear senior citizen in Kingsport shooting
Published 05/15/2007 By Timesnews.net Staff

Lawrence Jennings, of Kingsport, faces assault, burglary and vandalism charges in an attack that ended with him being shot.
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After reviewing statements and the evidence from the scene, police say a senior citizen acted in self-defense when he shot a man during a fracas in a Kingsport intersection.

The incident began last Monday at about 6:15 p.m. According to Kingsport Police, Lawrence Jennings, 46, of Virgil Avenue, blocked the intersection of Nassau Drive and Kingston Court, not allowing his ex-girlfriend to pass. Police say Jennings' former girlfriend was a passenger in the car of Giles Eddie Ferguson, 69, who is her brother-in-law.

Having stopped Ferguson and his ex-girlfriend in the roadway, Jennings allegedly began kick and hitting the car. Police say Jennings cursed the two occupants before he opened the vehicle door and began hitting Ferguson in the face.

It was at this point that Ferguson apparently pulled out a gun -- which he had a valid permit to carry -- and shot Jennings in the abdomen. Jennings then drove to Valero Market on East Stone Drive, where he told the clerk he had been shot. He was taken to Holston Valley Medical Center where he underwent surgery.

Det. David Cole said several witnesses observed Jennings stop Ferguson's car, as well as the shooting. On Tuesday police announced Ferguson's actions were in self-defense while Jennings had charges placed agianst him.

Jennings is charged with auto burglary, for breaking into Ferguson’s vehicle with the intent of committing an assault, and vandalism for causing damage to the vehicle. Jennings bond was set at $6,000 with arraignment scheduled for Wednesday.

Contacted at his home Tuesday afternoon, Ferguson declined to elaborate on the incident.

 

[Sharky]

lets see, block a car in, then approach such car, bang, kick and then open the door and assault the occupants.

I hope and pray this never happens to me ever! Just another reason to always have access to your sidearm.

 

[legacy38]

Lessen: Don't mess with old folks.

 

[asbrand]

Hehehe...funny. That's my hometown, where I was born and lived for the first 27 years of my life. 8)

We grow 'em tough and codgey up there. :shock:

 

[tj2000]

Old?

Hehehe...funny. That's my hometown, where I was born and lived for the first 27 years of my life. 8)

We grow 'em tough and codgey up there. :shock:

As they say"old age and treachery will out do youth and cunning any day"

+1 on the selfdefence.
:rotfl:

 

[luke0927]

Why the hell isnt this automatically self defense....instead its go to be "investigate" you have witness the police should shake his hand and tell him good job and send him on his way

Det. David Cole said several witnesses observed Jennings stop Ferguson's car, as well as the shooting. He said the incident is still under investigation, and would not confirm Ferguson's actions as self-defense at this time.

Don't you just love how government doesn't want you to defend yourself...if you do you get just as much punishment if not more. This is what they teach kids starting in kindergarten no wonder the world is full idiots.

 

[asbrand]

According to friends of mine still living there, all of this made the front page of the Kingsport Times News.

Wasn't in the back, or hidden, or anything.

Glad to know not ALL media tries to hide or ignore successful uses of a gun to legally protect yourself.