Breaking News: From Us to You | by Samael Lightbringer
Posted 07/14/13 | Updated 07/23/13
Florida's controversial 'Stand Your Ground Law' was in the spotlight again this week - only this time at a major sporting event. Fans of the Houston Astros and the Tampa Bay Rays watched in absolute horror as a lone gunman opened fire in the stands at the July 14th game at Tropicana Field.
Suspect Roland Killingsworth, 27, decided to taunt Astro fans by showing his support for the Rays on their side of Tropicana Field. After an hour, and a lot of alcohol, the Astro fans began to take offense at Killingsworth's remarks about their beloved team. There are reports that fans initially responded to Killingsworth by throwing peanuts at him and most thought that it was just a playful back and forth between the Astro fans and Killingsworth. But, as the Astros began to lose, the loyal fans lost their appreciation for Killingsworth's remarks. Eyewitnesses say that was when one of the Astro fans touched Killingsworth, and that it was this contact that escalated the confrontation.
37-year-old Malcolm Jones gave a tearful account of the story to the local CBS affiliate, WTSP.
Other eye-witnesses say that was when "all hell broke loose." The survivors claim that Killingsworth then reached into his duffle bag that he pulled out of nowhere and started pulling out several different guns.
Malcolm was one of the lucky ones. He managed to survive the ordeal unscathed. The tragedy left 78 people wounded and 14 people dead. Killingsworth managed to fire off somewhere between 556 and 762 rounds of ammunition before he ended his deadly rampage.
After the rampage ended, Malcolm says that he looked up at Killingsworth and he saw that he was standing there over him. Malcolm claimed that Killingsworth was "somehow dressed like a superhero with a cape and everything. He flashed me this smile that seemed to say that everything would be alright now."
Killingsworth surrendered himself to police without any resistance claiming that he was acting in self-defense. Witnesses say that the police praised his attire before placing him into custody.
In other news, the Rays won that game 5-0.
Update
The local law enforcement has dropped all charges against Killingsworth citing that he obviously had become threatened by the crowds demeanor thanks to the eye-witness testimony of Malcolm Jones. They went on to praise his quick thinking and rapid reloading skills. Rumors even say that Killingsworth was offered a job with them, though these have yet to be substantiated.
All that is known is that the city of Tampa can sleep easier knowing that heroes like this exist.
Posted 07/14/13 | Updated 07/23/13
Suspect Roland Killingsworth, 27, decided to taunt Astro fans by showing his support for the Rays on their side of Tropicana Field. After an hour, and a lot of alcohol, the Astro fans began to take offense at Killingsworth's remarks about their beloved team. There are reports that fans initially responded to Killingsworth by throwing peanuts at him and most thought that it was just a playful back and forth between the Astro fans and Killingsworth. But, as the Astros began to lose, the loyal fans lost their appreciation for Killingsworth's remarks. Eyewitnesses say that was when one of the Astro fans touched Killingsworth, and that it was this contact that escalated the confrontation.37-year-old Malcolm Jones gave a tearful account of the story to the local CBS affiliate, WTSP.
"It was like a war zone man. It started with this crazy white dude screaming how the 'f***ing Astro's suck donkey ****." He just wouldn't stop. We asked politely...at first. But, he just kept it up. It was like he didn't respect our space. Finally one of those big Texans, well, he tapped the guy on the shoulder and was like, 'excuse me, sir, but I am trying to enjoy the game, and while I appreciate your opinion, I would much rather us sit here and enjoy the game without the offensive language.' I dove into the stands and closed my eyes. When I opened them again, all I saw was red..."
Other eye-witnesses say that was when "all hell broke loose." The survivors claim that Killingsworth then reached into his duffle bag that he pulled out of nowhere and started pulling out several different guns.Malcolm was one of the lucky ones. He managed to survive the ordeal unscathed. The tragedy left 78 people wounded and 14 people dead. Killingsworth managed to fire off somewhere between 556 and 762 rounds of ammunition before he ended his deadly rampage.
After the rampage ended, Malcolm says that he looked up at Killingsworth and he saw that he was standing there over him. Malcolm claimed that Killingsworth was "somehow dressed like a superhero with a cape and everything. He flashed me this smile that seemed to say that everything would be alright now."
Killingsworth surrendered himself to police without any resistance claiming that he was acting in self-defense. Witnesses say that the police praised his attire before placing him into custody.
In other news, the Rays won that game 5-0.
Update
The local law enforcement has dropped all charges against Killingsworth citing that he obviously had become threatened by the crowds demeanor thanks to the eye-witness testimony of Malcolm Jones. They went on to praise his quick thinking and rapid reloading skills. Rumors even say that Killingsworth was offered a job with them, though these have yet to be substantiated.All that is known is that the city of Tampa can sleep easier knowing that heroes like this exist.
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I figured you would enjoy my new one. I found it difficult to say some of the things that I wanted to in Sympathy, so I decided that I would instead fabricate satirical stories that could do just that! Slump ended!
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