Today's feel-good Second Amendment news brings us to the Sunshine State of Florida, where activities are bountiful, from beautiful beaches to golf and nightlife. But if you're in the mood to do some carjacking, you better think twice. One young man found out the hard way recently when he clearly picked the wrong victim and found himself with more orifices than when he woke up that morning. Once he's out of prison, I'd suggest a new line of work.
According to Florida investigators, the would-be victim was armed and more than a little annoyed when he was paid an uninvited visit by a teenager intending to carjack him around 8 p.m. on Dec. 4. The man had parked in front of the Crafty Crab and was waiting in the car for his wife, who was inside the restaurant picking up the couple's food.
"While the husband was waiting in the car for the wife to pick up their food order inside the restaurant, a masked man entered the car and attempted a carjacking," police said.
This is obviously a rookie carjacker mistake, as you never mess with a guy waiting for his meal. This could also be why the man just wasn't having it that day. No food, bad mood and he didn't have a Snickers. And that's when the conflict erupted.
"The victim pulled out his own gun and fired at the suspect. The suspect fled the scene, and the victim called 911 and waited for police to arrive," according to authorities.
The suspect was later identified as 18-year-old Simon White and was taken to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital where he was listed in critical but stable condition, the St. Petersburg Police Department reported in a news release.
The driver, whose identity has not been released, was not hurt in the incident. Details of where authorities ultimately tracked the teen down were also not made public, but police say that he will be charged upon release from the hospital.
"Once he is released from the hospital, White will face charges including attempted carjacking and occupied vehicle trespassing," police said.
What a way to start off adulthood, but there is another way to look at this. The man taught White an important lesson that I hope he can retain. One can only hope. Speaking of which, I really hope the shooting didn't ruin this Floridian's dinner and that he was able to file his report and get home before his meal got cold.