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Offline emt805

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Gun grabber near Eastern
« on: April 19, 2012, 02:04:03 PM »
It seems to be near the shooting site not that long ago. I OC in the area from time to time but have to disarm on campus.

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Subject: Timely Warning Attempted Unarmed Robbery 12-11 April 19, 2012
Time Warning

 12-11,

  April 19, 2012Reported Crime: Attempted Unarmed Robbery (Off Campus, City of Ypsilanti)

The Ypsilanti Police are investigating an attempted unarmed robbery that occurred at approximately 9:15 a.m.

today, in the 300 block of Pearl Street. The victim is an EMU student and Open Carry advocate, who had his handgun in a holster. The victim reported that he was approached by an unknown suspect, who grabbed onto the gun and attempted to wrestle it away from the victim.

  Another person came to the victim’s aid and was able to secure the weapon and return it to the victim. The suspect fled on foot.

There are no reported injuries.

The suspect is described as an African American male, in his early 20’s, of a thin build, with a beard. He was said to be wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt,  red shirt, dark pants, and grey/orange tennis shoes.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at

734-483-9510.

The Department of Public Safety would like to remind the University Community to:

• Be aware of your surroundings and look assertive.

• Walk with friends or coworkers when possible.

  Contact SEEUS for nighttime escorts.

 

487-3387• Trust your intuition, if a particular situation makes you feel uncomfortable, choose an alternative.

• Avoid loitering in remote areas and parking lots.

• If you feel threatened on campus, look for a blue light phone to call for assistance.

• Program the number for EMU Police

(734-487-1222) into your cell phone.

• Check the EMU Public Safety website for additional safety tips:

http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/police/services/prevention/safety_tips.phpNote:  This email address is intended to be used for distributing messages only.  Messages sent to this address may not be monitored.   Any email questions or comments intended for the Department of Public Safety (Police) should be sent to:  dps.questions@emich.edu. Immediate concerns should be made to our dispatch center in the Police Department at 1200 Oakwood St.

Offline TheQ

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Gun grabber near Eastern
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2012, 04:12:37 PM »
Someone may need a better retention holster and may be due for training.
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Offline JoeCar

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Re: Gun grabber near Eastern
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2012, 10:32:29 AM »
When I open carry around Flint, I do consider the fact that my gun itself, might be the reason for a robbery. You want to pay attention to the people around you.

Offline emt805

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Re: Gun grabber near Eastern
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2012, 11:45:53 AM »
The only reason you are reaching for my firearm is to use it against me, at that point you are a threat on great bodily harm or death against me. But if you are able to get that close is another problem.

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« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2012, 11:49:47 AM »
Yes situational awareness is key here. A gun doesn't make you invincible.
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Re: Gun grabber near Eastern
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2012, 01:15:53 AM »
Also a good reason to carry a BUG.

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Re: Gun grabber near Eastern
« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2012, 11:40:14 AM »
 +1 BIG  :).
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Offline CV67PAT

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Re: Gun grabber near Eastern
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2012, 07:50:40 PM »
Agree EMT. And the use of deadly force would be deployed if it happened to me.

Additional gun retention TRAINING is undoubtedly needed by this individual.
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