Murder charge placed

[NorthBeachPerso]

From the story's description it sounds like a self-defense case with a bit of protecting a third party. Yet a Grand Jury still reported out a 2nd Degree murder count.

Man with Concealed Carry Permit Who Shot Assault Suspect in Bryans Road Charged With Murder

The case was reviewed with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office and on December 1, went before a Charles County Grand Jury which returned an indictment charging Carlos Lavanto Garner, age 37, of Bryans Road, with second-degree murder, manslaughter, and felony use of a firearm.

smnewsnet.com

 

[Grumpy]

From the story's description it sounds like a self-defense case with a bit of protecting a third party. Yet a Grand Jury still reported out a 2nd Degree murder count.

Man with Concealed Carry Permit Who Shot Assault Suspect in Bryans Road Charged With Murder

The case was reviewed with the Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office and on December 1, went before a Charles County Grand Jury which returned an indictment charging Carlos Lavanto Garner, age 37, of Bryans Road, with second-degree murder, manslaughter, and felony use of a firearm.

smnewsnet.com

Has to be more to the story...the shooter was walking his dog at 330am?

 

[mdff2]

Has to be more to the story...the shooter was walking his dog at 330am?

Agree that there has to be more. Story says the man was walking towards him, that doesn't constitute shooting him. Was there a threat and what was the threat?

 

[NorthBeachPerso]

Has to be more to the story...the shooter was walking his dog at 330am?

You'd be surprised about some dogs and their owners. I'm often up at 4 and can almost set my clock by about half a dozen different people out walking their child surrogate at that time of the morning

 

[DannyMotorcycle]

Agree that there has to be more. Story says the man was walking towards him, that doesn't constitute shooting him. Was there a threat and what was the threat?

It said the man threatened him and continued walking towards him... and got himself shot. I have to wonder what he was angry about.. was she unfaithful? or was he just a woman beater? Did she punch him in the mouth first triggering the reaction? don't know.. I have to wonder what made them charge him.. because he was a firefighter and the chief wanted charges? who knows... i hope the details get posted here..

 

[NorthBeachPerso]

It said the man threatened him and continued walking towards him... and got himself shot. I have to wonder what he was angry about.. was she unfaithful? or was he just a woman beater? Did she punch him in the mouth first triggering the reaction? don't know.. I have to wonder what made them charge him.. because he was a firefighter and the chief wanted charges? who knows... i hope the details get posted here..

Look at his picture and figure out why. I have the feeling that's the reason there wasn't more outrage/comment on this tread.

 

[glhs837]

Could be as simple as he has to leave for work at 5:00 a.m. and needs to walk his dog before he goes

I think this just goes back to the fact that they want to emphasize to everybody that you don't dare defend yourself in this state.

 

[Merlin99]

Look at his picture and figure out why. I have the feeling that's the reason there wasn't more outrage/comment on this tread.

I’m looking at the only picture and can’t figure it out? Doesn’t sound to me like he did anything to get himself shot.

 

[gemma_rae]

Click on the story and read the original report.

A preliminary investigation revealed Braxton was reported to have assaulted his girlfriend inside their townhouse.

The woman was able to flee and encountered a man who was walking his dog.

According to witnesses, Braxton, approached and threatened to harm the man. Braxton continued walking aggressively toward the man, at which time the man, who has a permit to carry a firearm, produced a gun and shot Braxton.

The man remained on the scene until officers arrived. He was transported to a police station and subsequently released pending further investigation.

At this time there is no indication any of the involved subjects were known to the man.

Braxton was a paid D.C. Fire Fighter and Muriel Bowser got involved.

 

[glhs837]

Click on the story and read the original report.


Braxton was a paid D.C. Fire Fighter and Muriel Bowser got involved.

Now it makes sense. The No Felon Too Bad to Be Mayor city has spoken. "Luvs us some felons we do"

 

[Merlin99]

Click on the story and read the original report.


Braxton was a paid D.C. Fire Fighter and Muriel Bowser got involved.

Ok I see where I went wrong, I was reading that Braxton was the dog walker.

 

[Grumpy]

Ok I see where I went wrong, I was reading that Braxton was the dog walker.

First read, I thought that too..

 

[NorthBeachPerso]

Just saw on the news that Garner was acquitted of all charges today.

 

[Bonehead]

Could be as simple as he has to leave for work at 5:00 a.m. and needs to walk his dog before he goes

I think this just goes back to the fact that they want to emphasize to everybody that you don't dare defend yourself in this state.

That is exactly why I have direct access to a lawyer network via US Law Shield. Pull your gun 10000 minimum, actually discharge it millions.

 

[DannyMotorcycle]

Good for him.. but that kind of experience, i'm guessing he'll make some changes in his life, maybe move away to a more sensible state that understands your human right to self defense.. and guessing he won't be walking his dog at 3 a.m... and shooting someone else who deserves it ever again..in MD.