Minneapolis Pawn Shop Owner Arrested On Murder Charges For Defending His Business

Democrats are WMD

I'm a firearms instructor certified to teach nationally.

You do not shoot to kill and you do not state that you shoot to kill. Ever.

You shoot to STOP THE THREAT.

If the result of stopping that threat is death, then that is the result.

No more, no less.

If you are ever arrested for shooting someone, say nothing except asking to speak to an attorney before saying a word about what happened. When you finally give a statement with an attorney present: "My Life was in imminent danger of severe bodily injury or death. I shot to stop the threat in defense of my life."

This is not legal advice.

That is a good law, since there are so many trigger happy jerks just waiting to murder people. It's best to warn them first with warning shots and most criminals will run away.

Minnesota has no stand your ground law. If someone is looting you, you're fucked.

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"John Rieple, the owner of Cadillac Pawn & Jewelry, a store in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been booked on a murder accusation after a man was found dead of a gunshot wound on a sidewalk near Rieple’s business, according to Hennepin County jail records.

The shooting came amidst a night of major unrest in Minneapolis following the Monday death of George Floyd after a police officer restrained Floyd with a knee pressed to his neck. Anger over Floyd’s death spilled into the streets, as people looted and torched businesses. Videos showed heavy looting at Rieple’s store. A graphic video, which you can watch later in this article, shows the shooting aftermath outside Cadillac Pawn & Jewelry, but be aware that it’s very disturbing. In that video, bystanders claim someone was “shooting from the pawn shop,” which police haven’t confirmed."

So the new rules are : let the criminals do whatever they want.

Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

The History Channel starts a reality show called "City Pickers"

That's bad advice, bro.. you'll get sued.

So they once agwin destry their cities and as a result will blame white folks for their cities being criminal infested sh!tholes with outrageous levels of violence.

Yup, that shit would not fly in Texas

:lockandload:

That goes against all advice I have ever heard from police, lawyers, and other subject matter experts. If you ever shoot at someone you shoot to kill.

Minnesota has no stand your ground law. If someone is looting you, you're fucked.

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"John Rieple, the owner of Cadillac Pawn & Jewelry, a store in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been booked on a murder accusation after a man was found dead of a gunshot wound on a sidewalk near Rieple’s business, according to Hennepin County jail records.

The shooting came amidst a night of major unrest in Minneapolis following the Monday death of George Floyd after a police officer restrained Floyd with a knee pressed to his neck. Anger over Floyd’s death spilled into the streets, as people looted and torched businesses. Videos showed heavy looting at Rieple’s store. A graphic video, which you can watch later in this article, shows the shooting aftermath outside Cadillac Pawn & Jewelry, but be aware that it’s very disturbing. In that video, bystanders claim someone was “shooting from the pawn shop,” which police haven’t confirmed."

They need to STOP.

Never shoot to kill, but if they have a hole in their foot that will slow them down.

Minnesota has no stand your ground law. If someone is looting you, you're fucked.

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"John Rieple, the owner of Cadillac Pawn & Jewelry, a store in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been booked on a murder accusation after a man was found dead of a gunshot wound on a sidewalk near Rieple’s business, according to Hennepin County jail records.

The shooting came amidst a night of major unrest in Minneapolis following the Monday death of George Floyd after a police officer restrained Floyd with a knee pressed to his neck. Anger over Floyd’s death spilled into the streets, as people looted and torched businesses. Videos showed heavy looting at Rieple’s store. A graphic video, which you can watch later in this article, shows the shooting aftermath outside Cadillac Pawn & Jewelry, but be aware that it’s very disturbing. In that video, bystanders claim someone was “shooting from the pawn shop,” which police haven’t confirmed."

Try to shoot someone in the foot during a high stress moment when chaos is erupting all around you. Good luck making that shot.
He probably shot the guy as he was running out of the store. Big mistake. You cannot shoot someone retreating. They must be posing IMMEDIATE AND OTHERWISE UNAVOIDABLE DANGER OF DEATH OR GRAVE BODILY HARM TO THE INNOCENT.
In other words you can’t shoot someone who “should” be shot, shoot only if they “need” to be shot. It’s especially sticky if the state the incident happens in is not stand your ground.
I feel bad for the shop owner but when I heard that happened I knew he’d be charged with murder. He’ll also be hit with a civil suit.
Only use your gun if your life, your loved ones life or an innocent is in immediate danger.

Did he shoot the man outside of his business from inside? That is likely what makes or breaks this case.

Better to be judged by 12 than carried by 6.

Even if the state doesn't have a "stand your ground" law, the right to self defense cannot be denied.....if the looter was armed or attacked the owner its self defense....

The owner cannot shoot a looter in his store just for looting unless his life was in immediate danger....

Lets say the owner blocked the front door and a looter came at him with a weapon, that would be self defense

if the owner shot the looter for being in the store, that's not self defense....

You obviously need some target practice sir. The shot couldn't of been no more than 10 to 15 yards.

Right. If his life was threatened directly he should be cleared, if not...