Update on my friend: Driver Upset Over Random Shooting In KC

|Zach| · 07-26-2006, 08:50 AM

http://www.thekansascitychannel.com/...l.html?taf=kc1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Blue Springs man said he was the target of random violence on a drive through Kansas City, KMBC's Peggy Breit reported.

Early Sunday morning, Chris Culbertson said he and a friend were driving home after a night at the Country Club Plaza. Culbertson said he traveled east from the Plaza onto Swope Parkway and was stopped at a stoplight at Prospect Avenue when a man with an assault rifle stepped out of a car.

"As soon as I got to a full stop, I heard a couple of pops," Culbertson said.

Culbertson said the first thing he noticed was the large gun aimed right at him.

"Next thing I know, my window's shattered, my arm's numb and my ears are ringing like crazy," Culbertson said.

Breit reported that another car driving the opposite direction was riddled with bullets, but none of the four people in that car were injured.

Culbertson said he sped off down Swope Parkway and veered into a nearby shopping center parking lot.

"All I could think about was to get as far away as I could as quickly as I could, because I didn't want my buddy to be a sitting duck in the passenger seat," Culbertson said.

He said he hailed a passing police car for assistance. Culbertson was treated at a local hospital and was released, but he said he still has a long recovery ahead of him.

Bullet fragments are lodged in Culbertson's arm and back, and he said he's also dealing with the emotional trauma of what happened.

"It's just so unbelievable. It still doesn't make sense when I tell people I got shot," Culbertson said.

He said it's terrifying to realize how close he and his friend were to being killed.

"I happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, and glad that it turned out as well as it did, considering the circumstances," Culbertson said.

He said he's grateful to be alive and he is trying to focus on his recovery.

The only description of the shooter is that he was wearing a black do-rag and a shirt with red in it. Anyone with information in the case can call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

**Donger** · 07-26-2006, 08:53 AM

Swope and Prospect?

Eleazar · 07-26-2006, 08:59 AM

Glad that he's doing ok.

Personally, I would never drive through that area after dark. Pretty seedy area these days.

*edit - not to criticize your friend, obviously he did nothing to deserve it. I was just commenting on how bad things have gotten in some parts of town.

Chiefnj · 07-26-2006, 09:01 AM

The only description of the shooter is that he was wearing a black do-rag and a shirt with red in it.

They don't know if the shooter was black/white/hispanic??

WilliamTheIrish · 07-26-2006, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

The only description of the shooter is that he was wearing a black do-rag and a shirt with red in it.

They don't know if the shooter was black/white/hispanic??

I'm going out on a limb here...

Swope and Prospect. Do-do rag. Early am. If I had to guess I'd say black.

Funny how the local news doesn't even report that anymore.

BIG_DADDY · 07-26-2006, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

I'm going out on a limb here...

Swope and Prospect. Do-do rag. Early am. If I had to guess I'd say black.

Funny how the local news doesn't even report that anymore.

This PC shit continues to hit new lows.

jspchief · 07-26-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

This PC shit continues to hit new lows.

I don't think it was about being PC.

It's just that everyone pretty much knows when it comes to Prospect and Swope.

It would be like mentioning that the water was wet.

BIG_DADDY · 07-26-2006, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

I don't think it was about being PC.

It's just that everyone pretty much knows when it comes to Prospect and Swope.

It would be like mentioning that the water was wet.

I don't know the different areas at all down there. I remember deciding we needed some water the last time I visited KC. It was at night and we went into a grocery store and I noticed everyone was black there and they were all looking at us like we were nuts. No big deal but it made me pay a little more attention to my surroundings after that.

**Dave Lane** · 07-26-2006, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

The only description of the shooter is that he was wearing a black do-rag and a shirt with red in it.

They don't know if the shooter was black/white/hispanic??

Hmmm just guessing here...

Dave

Thig Lyfe · 07-26-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj

The only description of the shooter is that he was wearing a black do-rag and a shirt with red in it.

You've got red on you.

chagrin · 07-26-2006, 09:07 AM

Did he at least get his dimebag?

just kidding

wutamess · 07-26-2006, 09:12 AM

what kind of car was he driving? Was it a car jack attempt... Things are pretty bad but I've never heard of anyone getting shot at just for the hell of it. What does Chris think the guys motives were?

|Zach| · 07-26-2006, 09:35 AM

He wouldn't have a car worth car jacking. No idea about the motives.

BIG_DADDY · 07-26-2006, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ZachKC

He wouldn't have a car worth car jacking. No idea about the motives.

Sorry to hear about your friend. Hope he is up and around soon. Sounds like one of 3 things. Initiation into a gang, mistaken identity or the guy was just completely wacked.

Inspector · 07-26-2006, 10:43 AM

I had a freind who was driving down Truman road, heard the window shatter and suddenly realized her arm hurt.

To this day she still has the bullet lodged in her. Never found who or why or even where it came from. Just a random shot in the dark. This was probably about 7 or 8 years ago.

07-26-2006, 08:50 AM	Topic Starter
\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $5346768	Update on my friend: Driver Upset Over Random Shooting In KC http://www.thekansascitychannel.com/...l.html?taf=kc1 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Blue Springs man said he was the target of random violence on a drive through Kansas City, KMBC's Peggy Breit reported. Early Sunday morning, Chris Culbertson said he and a friend were driving home after a night at the Country Club Plaza. Culbertson said he traveled east from the Plaza onto Swope Parkway and was stopped at a stoplight at Prospect Avenue when a man with an assault rifle stepped out of a car. "As soon as I got to a full stop, I heard a couple of pops," Culbertson said. Culbertson said the first thing he noticed was the large gun aimed right at him. "Next thing I know, my window's shattered, my arm's numb and my ears are ringing like crazy," Culbertson said. Breit reported that another car driving the opposite direction was riddled with bullets, but none of the four people in that car were injured. Culbertson said he sped off down Swope Parkway and veered into a nearby shopping center parking lot. "All I could think about was to get as far away as I could as quickly as I could, because I didn't want my buddy to be a sitting duck in the passenger seat," Culbertson said. He said he hailed a passing police car for assistance. Culbertson was treated at a local hospital and was released, but he said he still has a long recovery ahead of him. Bullet fragments are lodged in Culbertson's arm and back, and he said he's also dealing with the emotional trauma of what happened. "It's just so unbelievable. It still doesn't make sense when I tell people I got shot," Culbertson said. He said it's terrifying to realize how close he and his friend were to being killed. "I happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time, and glad that it turned out as well as it did, considering the circumstances," Culbertson said. He said he's grateful to be alive and he is trying to focus on his recovery. The only description of the shooter is that he was wearing a black do-rag and a shirt with red in it. Anyone with information in the case can call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
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07-26-2006, 08:53 AM	#2
Donger "Think BOOM!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: 33.675° N 106.475° W Casino cash: $10389900 VARSITY	Swope and Prospect? __________________ I think the young people enjoy it when I "get down," verbally, don't you?
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07-26-2006, 08:59 AM	#3
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	Glad that he's doing ok. Personally, I would never drive through that area after dark. Pretty seedy area these days. *edit - not to criticize your friend, obviously he did nothing to deserve it. I was just commenting on how bad things have gotten in some parts of town.
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07-26-2006, 09:01 AM	#4
Chiefnj MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Willis, Harris and Davis. Casino cash: $10004900	The only description of the shooter is that he was wearing a black do-rag and a shirt with red in it. They don't know if the shooter was black/white/hispanic?? __________________ "I always tell (the assistant coaches), 'Make it simple, 'cause I'm stupid,'" Edwards said. "This ain't computer football." Herm Edwards, 3-20-07 Q: Herm, back on December 25th you were asked if Trent Green was your starter going into next season and you said, ‘yeah, why wouldn’t he be?’ Have you changed your mind on that? EDWARDS: No, I have not.” (1-11-07)
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07-26-2006, 09:07 AM	#11
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07-26-2006, 09:12 AM	#12
wutamess MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $5411637	what kind of car was he driving? Was it a car jack attempt... Things are pretty bad but I've never heard of anyone getting shot at just for the hell of it. What does Chris think the guys motives were?
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07-26-2006, 09:35 AM	#13
\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $5346768	He wouldn't have a car worth car jacking. No idea about the motives.
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07-26-2006, 10:43 AM	#15
Inspector MVP Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: K.C. Casino cash: $9924975	I had a freind who was driving down Truman road, heard the window shatter and suddenly realized her arm hurt. To this day she still has the bullet lodged in her. Never found who or why or even where it came from. Just a random shot in the dark. This was probably about 7 or 8 years ago.
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