mrsat_98
03-03-2012, 04:23 PM
This just in from Jerry Chambliss who shot physco cop Fred Ensiminger in Diamondhead and got away with it.
http://www.stuttgartdailyleader.com/state_news/x1785605017/Prosecutor-Shooting-of-Ark-constable-justified
PINE BLUFF, Ark. —
A man accused in the January shooting death of a Jefferson County constable won't face felony charges after investigators determined that the shooting was justified, a prosecutor said Thursday.
Prosecutor Kyle Hunter said Constable Tommy Holcomb pulled his weapon first when he was shot by Edward Blundell, 29, in the parking lot of a gas station.
Hunter said in a news release that after an exhaustive investigation, "I have concluded that Edward Blundell was justified in his action under Arkansas law in that he was reasonable in believing that deadly force was about to be used against him."
Authorities said a car driven by Blundell's wife nearly collided with Holcomb's car in the parking lot of a gas station, and the men got into an argument. Hunter said Holcomb drew his weapon first and Blundell shot him. Holcomb also fired at Blundell, but the bullet did not penetrate Blundell's chest.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports (http://is.gd/W5Zzpi ) Blundell will face a misdemeanor charge for not having a gun permit.
Hunter said Holcomb did not commit any crimes but that he should have shown his constable badge when he pulled his weapon.
Holcomb's brother, Jefferson County Judge Mike Holcomb, said Thursday that he didn't want to comment on the prosecutor's findings and instead focused on his family's loss.
"It was a horrible thing that happened to our family," he said. "We are just hurting. That's about all I want to say."
Hunter called Holcomb's death a tragedy.
"It is a horrible loss," Hunter said. "Not only to his family, but to the entire community. We in law enforcement are thankful for his many years of service."
http://www.stuttgartdailyleader.com/state_news/x1785605017/Prosecutor-Shooting-of-Ark-constable-justified
PINE BLUFF, Ark. —
A man accused in the January shooting death of a Jefferson County constable won't face felony charges after investigators determined that the shooting was justified, a prosecutor said Thursday.
Prosecutor Kyle Hunter said Constable Tommy Holcomb pulled his weapon first when he was shot by Edward Blundell, 29, in the parking lot of a gas station.
Hunter said in a news release that after an exhaustive investigation, "I have concluded that Edward Blundell was justified in his action under Arkansas law in that he was reasonable in believing that deadly force was about to be used against him."
Authorities said a car driven by Blundell's wife nearly collided with Holcomb's car in the parking lot of a gas station, and the men got into an argument. Hunter said Holcomb drew his weapon first and Blundell shot him. Holcomb also fired at Blundell, but the bullet did not penetrate Blundell's chest.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports (http://is.gd/W5Zzpi ) Blundell will face a misdemeanor charge for not having a gun permit.
Hunter said Holcomb did not commit any crimes but that he should have shown his constable badge when he pulled his weapon.
Holcomb's brother, Jefferson County Judge Mike Holcomb, said Thursday that he didn't want to comment on the prosecutor's findings and instead focused on his family's loss.
"It was a horrible thing that happened to our family," he said. "We are just hurting. That's about all I want to say."
Hunter called Holcomb's death a tragedy.
"It is a horrible loss," Hunter said. "Not only to his family, but to the entire community. We in law enforcement are thankful for his many years of service."