Shooting at the grand 16 happening now!!!

[Feesherman]

Pretty sure just a threat

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[alphaman]

Na. They found one. Bomb squad in route

[Smalls]

Originally Posted by alphaman

Na. They found one. Bomb squad in route

Just read that no bomb was found. The package was harmless.

Seems like every time one of these happens that there is a "suspicious package" in a vehicle or room. Maybe they should just evacuate areas of of an abundance of precaution instead of talking about a package, because the packages never seem to be bombs, but everyone ends up worked up and paranoid. I can only remember Columbine having any explosives involved, and that's because they wanted to catch students running from the building.

[duckman1911]

Originally Posted by alphaman

Na. They found one. Bomb squad in route

Is it connected to the shooting or just some really messed up coincidence?

[Smalls]

Originally Posted by duckman1911

Is it connected to the shooting or just some really messed up coincidence?

Police confirmed the vehicle belonged to the shooter. Now they are searching a motel room. This guy from out of town?

[Reggoh]

I'm all for CC and I know it can save lives... but keep this mind...

In this instance the guy stood up 20 minutes into the movie and shot the 2 people sitting directly in front of him... BOTH of those people COULD have been carrying and it wouldn't have mattered. Just because you CC doesn't mean you won't become a victim.

I wish the people sitting directly behind him were carrying... this might have ended sooner with less tragedy... Prayers to all the victims and their families.

I just don't understand how anyone could do something like this... it's a sad world sometimes.

[duckman1911]

Originally Posted by Reggoh

I'm all for CC and I know it can save lives... but keep this mind...

In this instance the guy stood up 20 minutes into the movie and shot the 2 people sitting directly in front of him... BOTH of those people COULD have been carrying and it wouldn't have mattered. Just because you CC doesn't mean you won't become a victim.

I wish the people sitting directly behind him were carrying... this might have ended sooner with less tragedy... Prayers to all the victims and their families.

I just don't understand how anyone could do something like this... it's a sad world sometimes.

True that having a gun is no garuntee but I damn sure like my odds a lot better versus not having one.

[Smalls]

John Houser from Alabama identified as the shooter. Apparently has been staying at a Motel in Lafayette since early July.

Motive on this one is going to be interesting. Why choose a target so far away from home?

[keakar]

Originally Posted by Smalls

John Houser from Alabama identified as the shooter. Apparently has been staying at a Motel in Lafayette since early July.

Motive on this one is going to be interesting. Why choose a target so far away from home?

crazy is crazy, he may have just shot them for talking through the movie and refusing to shut up I've seen many fights over stupid stuff so if he is disturbed mentally and something set him off, it could be something as simple as that, or just pure randomness, not sure how we would ever know unless he left a note explaining why he went shot somebody

[Rat-Red]

I'm not getting caught up in the guns/no guns debate. Just want to say - I'm not a huge fan of the police but it seems like Lafayette police are doing a good job on this one and covering all of the bases. I heard that first responders and civilians were running towards the gunshots to help. These people are HEROES! Also, I heard many times on the news the words "prayer" & "God". Hearing this makes me proud to be from Louisiana. My prayers go out to victims and families.

[Duckaholic]

Originally Posted by Rat-Red

I'm not getting caught up in the guns/no guns debate. Just want to say - I'm not a huge fan of the police but it seems like Lafayette police are doing a good job on this one and covering all of the bases. I heard that first responders and civilians were running towards the gunshots to help. These people are HEROES! Also, I heard many times on the news the words "prayer" & "God". Hearing this makes me proud to be from Louisiana. My prayers go out to victims and families.

I agree, this is a senseless act of violence. I thought that the authorities handled the situation and the explanations as to why it was important to withhold information and handle this in a timely manner exceptionally well. It seems that everyone involved did a great job and continues to work hard providing us information. I especially liked the Governor's comments commending the actions of all people involved and his call for prayer for the families and for our state and country.

It is well known among my friends that I am a fan of Phil Robertson the "Duck Commander". I agree with his comments on today's society. One comment that I like to repeat is his belief that we all need to forget about "Political Correctness" and get back to "Biblical Correctness". I am boldly saying that if this statement offends you, you may want to put your big boy pants on, go talk to a WWII veteran if you can find one and maybe take a hard look at what's going on around you.

Please pray for all involved and give them support without an agenda. Go to church, teach your children about God and protect yourself and your loved ones.

Duckaholic

[marty f]

This A**HAT came from Alabama, right down I-10 and got off in Laf.........

Could have stopped off in BR, LC, could have come down I-20 and got off in Shreveport, this could realistically been YOU! Think about that next time your at the movies, or Chillis, or Wal mart, and just wonder.... how many of these people are loony and have a weapon on them

This is todays society unfortunate as it is.

[skeeter10]

Originally Posted by marty f

This A**HAT came from Alabama, right down I-10 and got off in Laf.........

Could have stopped off in BR, LC, could have come down I-20 and got off in Shreveport, this could realistically been YOU! Think about that next time your at the movies, or Chillis, or Wal mart, and just wonder.... how many of these people are loony and have a weapon on them

This is todays society unfortunate as it is.

I have to say I'm with Duckman and Marty on this one. There's a reason these shootings happen at predominately "gun-free" zones. The shooters are cowards and want the least amount of resistance. If you CC in a gun-free zone and are able to put an end to something like this more quickly than law enforcement can then more power to you. There isn't a jury in Lafayette that will convict you. Criminals will always find a way to get guns no matter what the laws state. That's a 100% truth people need to understand. I guarantee Houser's firearm was not legal. In fact it was reported by the AP that he was declined a handgun permit in Alabama in 2006. We have a right to protect ourselves and our family from these people. Let the other chips fall where they may.

**EDIT: I agree with the portion I responded to about what they said, but not all the comments made. Prayers sent to the victim's families and everyone involved in this horrible tragedy in our home town.

[duckman1911]

This ^^^^^^^. My extreme point of view.

[marty f]

Rather be judged by 12, then carried by 6, as well I have the mind set that if you saved lives by stopping someone in a gun free zone, it would be hard set for a jury to convict you. Ive been on a jury, I know Id give you a pass in that situation.

[marty f]

Facts are what they are. Movie theaters/churches/schools, where nearly 90% of mass shootings take place. Common denominator is "gun free zone"

Just an observation.

Note: Seems this shooters weapons where ill gotten, sooo Im willing to bet no gun law would have helped this situation

[duckman1911]

This needs to be an eye opening lesson for the Grand theatre that their anti good guy gun policies do not help protect their patrons. They get them killed. Our theatre is a Grand and I only go when the wife drags me there. I hate giving them my $ when they don't support my right to be alive.

[Goooh]

Originally Posted by duckman1911

This needs to be an eye opening lesson for the Grand theatre that their anti good guy gun policies do not help protect their patrons. They get them killed. Our theatre is a Grand and I only go when the wife drags me there. I hate giving them my $ when they don't support my right to be alive.

The gun free policy is bull, but let's not act like there would have been a guaranteed gun in there if the policy wasn't in place.

Have we confirmed there were CC permit holders in that theatre that left their weapon at home or in the car because of the policy?

[duckman1911]

Originally Posted by Goooh

The gun free policy is bull, but let's not act like there would have been a guaranteed gun in there if the policy wasn't in place.

Have we confirmed there were CC permit holders in that theatre that left their weapon at home or in the car because of the policy?

I understand that there may not have been a ccw holder in there and even if he/she had their weapon it may not have helped. Was simply pointing out the relation of gun free zones and mass shootings. Hell even at military places. But regognizing a pattern and pointing it out makes me a heartless person.

[Andy C]

Originally Posted by duckman1911

I understand that there may not have been a ccw holder in there and even if he/she had their weapon it may not have helped. Was simply pointing out the relation of gun free zones and mass shootings. Hell even at military places. But regognizing a pattern and pointing it out makes me a heartless person.

Law abiding people don't do things like this, and the thuggs or mental people don't watch or abide by them either !! either!!!!!! They carry when and where they want!!scary world we in!! Been to close to home with the last 2-3 I thank God he walked back in an killed himself and didn't cost us a ton on death row.!!!!!

I will not reply to this again!! Feel free to pm me if you have any problems with my thoughts