Seattle, WA – A gas station clerk in the Georgetown neighborhood shot a man in self-defense following a tense confrontation outside the Chevron station on East Marginal Way South on Monday evening, according to the Seattle Police Department (SPD). The incident unfolded around 6 p.m., when the clerk, who was on break and sitting in his car, asked two individuals to leave the premises after observing them using narcotics in the parking lot.
The situation quickly escalated after the man, identified as the suspect, became hostile and threw a rock, shattering the clerk’s car window.
The suspect allegedly threatened the clerk, stating, “I’ll shoot you too,” causing the clerk to fear for his safety. Moments later, the man approached the vehicle in a threatening manner and appeared to reach for his waistband.
Fearing for his life, the 69-year-old clerk responded by firing a single shot, hitting the suspect in the abdomen. The suspect fled across the street before collapsing in the parking lot of a nearby Jack in the Box. Authorities arrived on the scene shortly after and provided aid before transporting the suspect to Harborview Medical Center for surgery. He is expected to survive, with his condition listed as serious but stable.
SPD confirmed that the suspect did not have a firearm on him at the time of the shooting, but the clerk’s actions are being considered justified self-defense. The clerk, who immediately called 911 and cooperated fully with police, has not been arrested. Police have seized both the clerk’s firearm and shell casing as evidence, [leaving him defenseless from follow-up retaliation attacks], and detectives are continuing their investigation.
Detective Eric Muñoz of SPD noted that preliminary evidence supports the clerk’s account of the incident, stating that the threat and aggressive behavior of the suspect justified the use of force.
This case highlights the importance of lawful self-defense, particularly in situations where individuals are threatened with violence.
WHY did SPD steal his handgun? Now he is defenseless, unless he has others at home. One great reason to own more than one.
What IS their justification for confiscating his gun?
From the article:
Detective Eric Muñoz of SPD noted that preliminary evidence supports the clerk’s account of the incident, stating that the threat and aggressive behavior of the suspect justified the use of force.
Then why in the hell are you holding on to his gun. Keep the shell casing and give him his gun back. What BS.
In addition, the guy needed to fire at least three. The SOB lived, that is not a happy ending to me. He will live to threaten again. Hopefully next time the person pulling the trigger gives him a permanent dirt knap.
Shoot till the threat stops……..breathing!
F’ criminals
“This case highlights the importance of lawful self-defense, particularly in situations where individuals are threatened with violence.”
This case highlights the importance of owning several guns.