36-year-old Robert Jones, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was about to start a job as a security guard. He took a gun-safety class in order to obtain an armed security-guard certificate and he got a concealed weapons permit.
The day before he was to start his new job he was showing off his new gun, which he thought was unloaded. He unintentionally discharged the gun, shooting his friend, Sandrea Smith, 35, in the left cheek. Sandrea died at the scene.
Jones was arrested and charged with third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, endangering another person, and weapons charges.
It should be noted that Jones' concealed weapons permit was issued by Florida, not Pennsylvania. While reports did not indicate if Jones had been denied a Pennsylvania permit, it is possible for those denied a permit in Pennsylvania to apply for a permit in Florida that will be recognized in Pennsylvania. A bill to close this concealed weapons permit loophole was introduced in the Pennsylvania legislature but failed to pass.
Monday, April 30, 2012
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4 comments:
Fresh from a "training" course. Did he actually have to fire the weapon to get his permit? Somehow I doubt it. If we can't count on freshly-trained security guards to be safe, what does this say about the average conceal carry permit holder?
This man made a mistake he will re live every day of his life. I know this young man and he's a good guy. J fell sorry for everyone, but I know it was a terrible accident.
Yes it was a terrible accident and yes he is reliving it everyday this young lady was his best friend.He is a good person who made a careless fatal mistake and who is very remorseful.
In the essence of on armed guard that is truly undeniable accidents comes in an unexpected way despite of you were engaged in professionally trained guard. The accident was just unfortunately fall out as an accident.
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