OCALA - The Internet cafe patron who shot and injured two men as they tried to rob the business will likely not face any criminal charges.
“Based on what I have seen and what I know at this time, I don't anticipate filing any charges,” said Bill Gladson of the State Attorney's Office for 5th Judicial Circuit.
Gladson said he has reviewed the security surveillance video from the cafe. While he still awaits final reports from the Marion County Sheriff's Office, he said the shooting appeared justified.
Samuel Williams, 71, who fired the shots, has a concealed weapons permit, according to the Sheriff's Office. Under Florida law, a person is allowed to use deadly force if he or she fears death or serious injury to themselves or others. As long as the person isn't committing a crime and is in a place where he or she has a right to be, they are considered to be acting within the law.
Williams, who lives in Ocala, could not be reached for comment on Monday. But at least one of his 30 fellow patrons at the cafe wants to thank him.
“I think he is wonderful. If he wouldn't have been there, there could have been some innocent people shot,” said Mary Beach.
Beach was sitting in with her back to the door Friday night and didn't realize what was happening until she heard shots.
“I heard pop, pop; then pop, pop, pop, all at once,” she said. “In the confusion I never really got to see his (Williams) face.”
Surveillance video of the incident was released on Monday by the Sheriff's Office. It shows two masked men entering the Palms Internet Cafe, 8444 SW State Road 200 in Ocala, just before 10 p.m. Friday. One of the men had a gun.
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
If this isn't one the greatest videos I have ever seen! Too bad thugs everywhere did not tremble in fear of justice coming from the would-be victims. Of course the democraps are highly upset by crimnal' getting hurt and good people defending themselves.
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
I always like to see a criminal caught, especially "caught in the act"... and many of us think that the criminal deserved to be shot... which may be true. When the shooter, whether it's a cop or a civilian, kills the criminal, IMO, the shooter doesn't DESERVE the consequences. Don't consider this the post of a bleeding heart liberal... just consider the number of Hard A$$, well trained police officers, of all political persuasions, who either leave police work, or spend the rest of their careers getting psychiatric help because of the shooting.
Most police officers will never fire their weapon in the line of duty... of those who do fire their weapon, many will not kill their intended target.
What appears 'cool' on TV or in this video, may not be so 'cool', when you are the one pulling the trigger.
When ever I read of a cop killing a criminal... I'm glad the criminal has been apprehended, but I always feel sorry for the cop.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
I doubt the old timer had any tear to shed for the scum
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
I doubt the old timer had any tear to shed for the scum
You got it wrong Graham... The tear wouldn't be shed for the 'scum'. It might be shed for himself.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
MYTH: Many women come to regret their abortions later.
Research indicates that relief is the most common emotional response following abortion, and that psychological distress appears to be greatest before, rather than after, an abortion.
There are undoubtedly some women who, in hindsight, wish that they had made different choices, and the majority would prefer never to have become pregnant when the circumstances were not right for them. When a wanted pregnancy is ended (for medical reasons, for example) women may experience a sense of loss and grief. As with any major change or decision involving loss, a crisis later in life sometimes leads to a temporary resurfacing of sad feelings surrounding the abortion. Women at risk for poor post-abortion adjustment are those who do not get the support they need, or whose abortion decisions are actively opposed by people who are important to them
(Psychological Responses Following Abortion. Reproductive Choice and Abortion: A Resource Packet. Washington, DC: American Pyschological Association, 1990)
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
Yeah, a mother never feels bad later for killing her baby inside her, but a person always feels bad for killing a scum who is trying to murder, rape rob and steal. Great form you have there in fabricating lies and deception, Box. Perhaps if you went beyond a high school education, you would have learned that you shouldn't blindly follow the dictates of your communist rulers, that you need to think more critically.
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
Yeah, a mother never feels bad later for killing her baby inside her, but a person always feels bad for killing a scum who is trying to murder, rape rob and steal. Great form you have there in fabricating lies and deception, Box. Perhaps if you went beyond a high school education, you would have learned that you shouldn't blindly follow the dictates of your communist rulers, that you need to think more critically.
I'll post it once again... It's too bad that Graham's degree wasn't in 'reading comprehension' or he may have got it the first time: Try #2 You got it wrong Graham... The tear wouldn't be shed for the 'scum'. It might be shed for himself.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
I'll post it once again... It's too bad that Graham's degree wasn't in 'reading comprehension' or he may have got it the first time: Try #2 You got it wrong Graham... The tear wouldn't be shed for the 'scum'. It might be shed for himself.
it's still CHOICE
as a nurse I have to 'fire' drugs into patients, for their own 'mental health' reasons as prescribed by MD and taught in my schooling.....boy have I gotten an education
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
But Box says a women never sheds a tear for herself after an abortion... His handlers made that clear to him.
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
But Box says a women never sheds a tear for herself after an abortion... His handlers made that clear to him.
Not what I posted Graham... You really do seem to have a reading comprehension problem. (so does your little dog Senders) Try again.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
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