The fine teen below has been charged with murder, aggravated assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Only 17 years old and already a “convicted felon.” How has America failed him or, did he fail America? What complexity, I’ll leave that mystery for the experts to determine. I’m just a PC kind of guy trying to figure it all out. Sam‘s the name, Sam the Sausage Head.
Here’s the fine and upstanding victim, he was gunned down in the prime of life, after what appears to be nothing more that a minor and insignificant dispute. This fine, fine man could have been the next president of the United States. He could have become a great inventor, a world renowned architect or the builder of the 8th wonder of the world but no, nooo, that can never be, multiple gunshots ended his life. I blame this crime on those bad, evil, nasty, repulsive, guns. What about you?
The incident took place at the apartment complex shown below/ Obviously a place of abode beneath the dignity and respect either man deserved.
Below, the girlfriend of the man charged and detained by police. She witnessed the entire incident, she stated her man acted not of out anger and shame, but entirely in self-defense. I say with heavy heart, don’t worry honey, the police will soon realize their tragic mistake and your sweet man will be coming home soon. He’ll be coming home soon.
The auntie of the accused below. She stood up for her nephew while commenting that even though her cherished loved one packed a piece and shot a man multiple times, “he wasn’t a violent person.” Of course not dear, these things happen. I’ve never seen an auntie lie, her voice was like a song unto my ears. Her words, true gold. Gosh, I’m all choked up here.
Suspected Killer's Family Calls Fatal Shooting Self-Defense
A Clay County family spoke out on Wednesday to defend a teenage loved one who police said used a gun to kill a man in front of his home.
According to relatives, 17-year-old Thomas Felton was defending himself and his family when he opened fire and killed 20-year-old Richard Jordan.
According to police, Felton shot Jordan several times during an argument.
Police arrested Felton early Tuesday morning and charged him with murder, aggravated assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Felton's family said the teen is not a violent person and did not want Jordan's death to be the result of a petty argument.
The teen's girlfriend, Jennifer Emler, said she was there when the argument happened but that her boyfriend's actions were in self-defense.
"(Jordan) threatened us. He (Felton) was protecting my kids, me, his sister and his nieces and his uncle," said Emler.
Felton's aunt, Gloria Felton, said the shooting was out of character for her nephew.
"I wouldn't expect for him to do that because he's not a violent person, you know. I've never known him to be violent," Felton said.
Emler said the teen had no choice but violence because Jordan threatened him and the people in the apartment with his firearm.
"This boy said, 'We'll, I'm going to come back with a bigger gun and shoot up everybody in the house, and nobody's going to be alive,'" Emler said.
She said she watched Felton's life change before her eyes as soon as he pulled the trigger.
She said he stood motionless and didn't say a word as if he were stunned by what had happened.
Police said they did not find a gun on Jordan or in the car he was riding in, but Emler insisted the 20-year-old had the weapon at the time of the argument.
Whether Felton's actions were justified will be determined in the court. However, Gloria Felton said regardless of the outcome, two families have been changed forever.
"It's a tragic situation for both families. We were raised around here together. It's tragic for both families -- we lost two kids," Felton said.
According to relatives, 17-year-old Thomas Felton was defending himself and his family when he opened fire and killed 20-year-old Richard Jordan.
According to police, Felton shot Jordan several times during an argument.
Police arrested Felton early Tuesday morning and charged him with murder, aggravated assault with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Felton's family said the teen is not a violent person and did not want Jordan's death to be the result of a petty argument.
The teen's girlfriend, Jennifer Emler, said she was there when the argument happened but that her boyfriend's actions were in self-defense.
"(Jordan) threatened us. He (Felton) was protecting my kids, me, his sister and his nieces and his uncle," said Emler.
Felton's aunt, Gloria Felton, said the shooting was out of character for her nephew.
"I wouldn't expect for him to do that because he's not a violent person, you know. I've never known him to be violent," Felton said.
Emler said the teen had no choice but violence because Jordan threatened him and the people in the apartment with his firearm.
"This boy said, 'We'll, I'm going to come back with a bigger gun and shoot up everybody in the house, and nobody's going to be alive,'" Emler said.
She said she watched Felton's life change before her eyes as soon as he pulled the trigger.
She said he stood motionless and didn't say a word as if he were stunned by what had happened.
Police said they did not find a gun on Jordan or in the car he was riding in, but Emler insisted the 20-year-old had the weapon at the time of the argument.
Whether Felton's actions were justified will be determined in the court. However, Gloria Felton said regardless of the outcome, two families have been changed forever.
"It's a tragic situation for both families. We were raised around here together. It's tragic for both families -- we lost two kids," Felton said.
