Coffey's family members said Sunday they doubt Minton's claim that he was provoked. "He was taken from us and he was shot on his own land minding his own business. Who shoots a 76-year-old on his own land?" Coffey's daughter told WXII12 news. [More]Who indeed? Unfortunately, we'll never know Coffey's side of the story.
Not that the locals aren't speculating...
[Via Tony F]
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I call bull**** on the GW's story. I don't know anyone involved and I don't have a dog in this fight, but I do know that if you determine to shoot someone and you have the advantage of elevation on him, you do not turn your back to him and climb down to shoot him.
Most GWs I've met have been helpful folks.
But I've had bad experiences with several. We approached one when we were hunting out of state to see if he could direct us to a good area.
He said that it was our job to get the game and his job to get us.
We change our plan accordingly - since we now knew there was someone out to "get" us.
I've had other run ins as well.
There's apparently asshats in every LE occupation.
Follow this and I quote:
"There is no evidence to suggest the officer confused the hunter with an animal," Hunter said.
I didn't know the officer was hunting that day. Or was he and was told to get off the private property. The officer felt that he could do any darn thing he wanted and the old man told him he would shoot him if he didn't get off his private property so the officer killed him for that. Being the head guy said the officer was hunting I bet the property owner was out protrolling his property to keep the hunters away.
I'll quote on:
"It appears, from all information gathered, the officer was protecting himself. And I don't know any further details than that."
So the officer was protecting himself. Which makes it clear he was hunting and was told to get off the private property. He refused and the old man said get off or I'll shoot you. The pig killed him and knowing there's only one side to the story.
If this pig was hunting its clear he wanted to hunt on private property and refused to leave and the situation got out of control.
Anyone want to bet on this one?
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My guess is, Mr. Coffey remembered when your land WAS your land, and a lot of other vanished freedoms too.
The officer was supposedly checking for bait, traps and other prohibited hunting aids ON PRIVATE LAND. Some people hunt for food, not sport. On your own land, you are the law, I say.
With all the layoffs, couldn't they find space on the list for this intruder/killer?
Have to look it up, but I think Wilkes County is in the west. Cherokee Territory. Wheeee-yah. Strike the war post, brothers.
Indeed, foothills of the Blue Ridge.
The mission statement of the Wilkes County Chamber of Commerce is "“Promoting Economic Development & Striving to Enhance
the Quality of Life for All Wilkes County Citizens.”
They all say something like that, when we read about death at the hands of government.
"Experience our Southern hospitality and the majestic views of the Blue Ridge and Brushy Mountains. WE'LL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY...OR LET YOU CATCH IT."
Their choice, apparently.
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