Police: Texting in movie theater sparks fatal shooting, retired officer arrested

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

This man thought he was still on the force......

He retired from the force 20 years ago. He was just your run-of-the-mill gun aficionado.

Anywhere else in the world, the worst that would have happened would have been a bloody nose.

Exactly!

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

ORIGINAL STORY -- An argument between couples over cellphone use at a Florida theater Monday led to one man being fatally shot and woman wounded, according to police who said a suspect was in custody.

Two couples had been watching "Lone Survivor" at The Grove 16 Theater in Wesley Chapel, north of Tampa, when the suspect and his wife apparently took issue with the couple in front of them over use of the phones, Pasco County Sheriff's spokesman Doug Tobin said.

"It ended almost as quickly as it started," Tobin said. Someone he described as a Good Samaritan was able to hold the suspect until police arrived.

Charles Cummings was at the theater for his birthday with his adult son and told a group of reporters that the show was still in previews when the two couples started arguing.

Cummings said the man in the back row got up and left the auditorium, presumably to get a manager. But he came back after a few minutes, without a manager and appearing upset. Moments later, the argument between the two men resumed, and the man in the front row stood up. Cummings said the men started raising their voices.

"Somebody throws popcorn. I'm not sure who threw the popcorn," Cummings said. "And then bang, he was shot."

Cummings said the man who was shot fell onto him and his son. Cummings said his son went to call 911, while Cummings and another patron who claimed to be a nurse began performing CPR on the victim.

A man sitting next to the shooter grabbed the gun out of his hand, and the suspect did not attempt to get away, Cummings said.

"I can't believe people would bring a pistol, a gun, to a movie," Cummings said. "I can't believe they would argue and fight and shoot one another over popcorn. Over a cellphone."

Both victims were taken by ambulance to a Tampa-area hospital, where the man died, Tobin said. The woman's injuries weren't considered life-threatening.

Authorities didn't immediately identify the suspect. No charges have been reported.

UPDATE 5:45 p.m. -- According tomultiple reports, the shooting occurred after an apparent argument over an audience member texting during a screening of "Lone Survivor."

The suspect was identified as Curtis Reeves, a retired Tampa police officer,according to News 13. He has been charged with second-degree murder.

The Orlando TV station website identified the victims as Chad and Nicole Oulson, a married couple.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/13/tampa-bay-movie-theater-shooting_n_4590721.html

Already posted this story, get with the program bro!

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/475043-police-texting-in-movie-theater-sparks-fatal-shooting-retired-officer-arrested/

[GandD 5,966]

It has the update. Merging them would be fine

Edited January 14, 2014 by GandD

[SMOKE 1,426]

Anywhere else in the world, the worst that would have happened would have been a bloody nose.

Woolwich

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Folks now are too scary to fight, but too prideful to use a cool head. The only alternative is to get a gun. This way, you never have to back down, and if things get too heated, you can always shoot them. It's sad.

Edit: Not all folks are like this. I think proper gun ownership is a good thing. I just have a problem with people who have guns and aren't properly trained to use them.

Edited January 14, 2014 by Su and Marvin

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Woolwich

Woolwich arsenal barracks you mean.

Different situation unless you're going to argue that a dude pulling a gun and killing a guy over a petty argument is the same as calculated terrorism.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Douchebags

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

It has the update. Merging them would be fine

So, you think you can tell what to do? You're not the boss of me. Reported.

[GandD 5,966]

So, you think you can tell what to do? You're not the boss of me. Reported.

Been reported for less........

[We Keep Receipts 9,238]

Been reported for less........

I'll stop joking before this thread gets locked...

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Evidently, firearms are not the answer. Patriotic citizens should arm themselves with hand grenades and bazookas.

Edited January 14, 2014 by The Postmaster

[SMOKE 1,426]

Woolwich arsenal barracks you mean.

Different situation unless you're going to argue that a dude pulling a gun and killing a guy over a petty argument is the same as calculated terrorism.

no. i'm saying if someone has the propensity to murder another, they will. regardless of location or the laws of that particular location.

[GandD 5,966]

If a person is rude and inconveniences you, you should shoot them in the chest in front of their wife.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I usually just knee them in the nutz.