Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Discharged firearms in the news: Fri 27 July - Thur 2 Aug 2012 [View all]struggle4progress
(118,282 posts)Posted: Jul 31, 2012 1:07 PM EDT Updated: Jul 31, 2012 1:07 PM EDT
By Amber Stegall - email
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -
... Police say the man arrested, Billy W. Hoover, 45, of Walker, La, went into the Longhorn Saloon at 10:30 p.m. in an "irate, aggressive manner."
According to police, one person approached Hoover and tried to calm him down, but a fight erupted between Hoover and the victim. The victim and other witnesses forced Hoover out of the bar and locked the doors.
Police say Hoover then went to his vehicle and grabbed a handgun. The victim, in fear of his life, armed himself as well. Witnesses tell police Hoover and the victim exchanged gunfire.
The victim was shot in his side and two other victims were shot in the leg. Police say none of the injuries were life threatening ...
http://www.wafb.com/story/19157842/man-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-longbranch-saloon-shooting