[Badmf]

Sad news to report that a security guard(unarmed) working at La Brea Collective tried to stop three robbers at 4pm today and was shot and later died from his injuries! Two are in custody for questioning and a search is on for the third. My sincere condolences go to his family and loved ones. Let me express from our entire community, outrage at individuals who value life so cavalierly.

[stanleyk]

Horrible news... I'm filled with so many thoughts and emotions that I don't even know where to start.... how about Rest In Peace.... prayers for his family...

[The Urban Spaceman]

Originally Posted by Badmf

Sad news to report that a security guard(unarmed) working at La Brea Collective tried to stop three robbers at 4pm today and was shot and later died from his injuries! Two are in custody for questioning and a search is on for the third. My sincere condolences go to his family and loved ones. Let me express from our entire community, outrage at individuals who value life so cavalierly.

that is indeed sad news. it is awful what people will do... my prayers and condolences to the family and friends of the poor man.

an unarmed "guard" is just a victim waiting to happen. especially in a dispensary, c'mon - to some people it's still drugs, not medicine. some people will kill ya for an ipod.

[Badmf]

On another front, some opponets of MMJ may try to imply...violence is prevalent around co-ops/collectives. (Remember the robbery in South Bay recently?) In an attempt to shut them down or ban em.

[soblessed]

Originally Posted by Badmf

Sad news to report that a security guard(unarmed) working at La Brea Collective tried to stop three robbers at 4pm today and was shot and later died from his injuries! Two are in custody for questioning and a search is on for the third. My sincere condolences go to his family and loved ones. Let me express from our entire community, outrage at individuals who value life so cavalierly.

Very sad to hear this, I hope getting some mmj and killing a innoscent security guard is worth life in prison . My love goes out to his family and friends!

[STEVE-O]

Originally Posted by The Urban Spaceman

that is indeed sad news. it is awful what people will do... my prayers and condolences to the family and friends of the poor man.

an unarmed "guard" is just a victim waiting to happen. especially in a dispensary, c'mon - to some people it's still drugs, not medicine. some people will kill ya for an ipod.

Very sad news indeed. My heartfelt prayers for the families & those affected by this tragedy.

On a side note.....I strongly agree with Spacey. Having an unarmed guard @ places known to have alot of cash & valuable inventory, is truly INSANE !!
I dont feel, that one unarmed man, is much of a deterent to anyone with scandalous intentions. If the co-ops are wise enough to consider there to be a NEED for security guards ( which there damn sure obviously is ! ) Then get the best qualified guards you can & arm them.

I know this is a touchy subject for many, & I expect to take some heat for my comments, thats okay. I just know a guard is dead, he didnt stand a chance, & MAYBE
just MAYBE, if he had a gun.....It would be one of the suspects dead, instead of him !!

Just my 2 cents, flame away if you wish-

P.S. For what it's worth, even guards who are issued guns, are usually instructed not to use them unless it is a matter of life & death. I dont believe anyone should be killed over a plant or paper with ink on it-

STEVE-O

[Influence]

already a thread on this and no link or citation...