Florida man fires gun into car of escaping shoplifter in order to "mark" the man's car. Surprised when he gets arrested.

Courtesy of Raw Story:

A gun owner in Florida was arrested on Wednesday after he opened fire at a suspected Walmart shoplifter because he said he felt threatened and wanted to “mark” the man’s car for police. 

As unarmed 42-year-old Eddie McKee allegedly ran from an Orange City Walmart with stolen merchandise, 35-year-old Jose Martinez pulled out his gun and fired at least five bullets, according to WKMG. 

“I saw one black gentleman running from the parking lot, he dove in his car,” a caller told 911. “And there were two older gentlemen chasing him down. One drew a gun, ripped open the guys car door and screamed, ‘Freeze, freeze, don’t move!’ And then fired shots.” 

Bullets riddled McKee’s vehicle, hitting the trunk and shattering the back window. Two other cars were also hit by gunfire. 

Martinez told WKMG that he was shocked that police arrested him because he thought no one other than the shoplifter was in danger. He said he just wanted to mark the man’s car for police. 

Orange City police argued that surveillance video showed that the gun owner was never in danger because McKee was in the process of fleeing when the shooting occurred. 

Yeah who would have ever thought that firing indiscriminately into traffic would be considered a bad idea?

Some of these asswipes carry those guns around just hoping for the opportunity to go all John Wayne and shoot some  guy that they think has given them an excuse to end their life. If successful this idiot would have given a death sentence to a man who probably will only be convicted of a misdemeanor.

You know the guy that shoplifted and knocked that lady over is certainly no victim here, but the idea of firing numerous shots in a crowded parking lot because you feel you have the right to do so in response to criminal behavior is EXACTLY why supporting the arming everyday citizens is simply a ridiculous, and dangerous, idea.