News Burglar Killed....with a samurai sword

Amnorix · 09-16-2009, 06:41 AM

Sounds like a candidate for a Darwin Award if he really tried to jump four guys one of whom had a samurai sword...

(CNN) -- A Johns Hopkins University student killed an apparent burglar with a samurai sword after discovering the man in his garage, police said Tuesday.

Baltimore, Maryland, police received a phone call shortly before 1:30 a.m. Tuesday about a suspicious person, and an off-duty officer arrived at the scene with campus security, city police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said.
When authorities arrived, they heard calls for help and for police, he said. They discovered a suspected burglar with a severed left hand and severe lacerations to his upper body, Guglielmi said.

The suspect died at the scene, he said.

The man had entered a home where several Johns Hopkins students lived, Guglielmi said. Four students, one armed with a samurai sword, had confronted the suspect in the garage.

The man "lunged" at the students, and the student with the sword defended himself, severing the man's left hand and cutting his upper body, Guglielmi said.

Police did not release the name of the suspect, who Guglielmi said had a long criminal history, or that of the student.

Police questioned the three witnesses, Guglielmi said, and released them. It was not immediately clear whether all four students lived at the house, he said.

Authorities are determining whether the student will face criminal charges, Guglielmi said.

Burglars had taken two laptops and a Sony PlayStation from the students' home Monday, Guglielmi said.

The burglary suspect had been released from prison Saturday, Guglielmi said.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/15/...ing/index.html

JOhn · 09-16-2009, 06:44 AM

Think this will make it into the "This day in History" thread

Stupid thief, unarmed to a sword fight

**chasedude** · 09-16-2009, 06:46 AM

How ironic it'd be if they were watching Kill Bill at the time?

**Easy 6** · 09-16-2009, 06:46 AM

What a way to go, the carnage must've looked like something from Braveheart...as the guy stands there spurting blood from the stump of his wrist & takes several slashes to the torso.

I bet the college kids dont sleep very well for a while, with those images dancing in their heads.

Demonpenz · 09-16-2009, 06:49 AM

what criminal charges would the kid face. kid should get a metal and the cops should cut off a pinky. musha musha style

**Scorp** · 09-16-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

what criminal charges would the kid face. kid should get a metal and the cops should cut off a pinky. musha musha style

My guess is people will say he should of stopped swinging after he cut the dudes hand off.

**Bwana** · 09-16-2009, 06:54 AM

The burglary suspect had been released from prison Saturday

Dear Mr. burglar, Thank you for saving the public some money by being a dumbass. In hindsight, the whole "lunge move" wasn't a particularly smart idea, but stuff happens.

XOXO

The Tax Payers

kstater · 09-16-2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Scorp

My guess is people will say he should of stopped swinging after he cut the dudes hand off.

That, and self-defense is a defense strategy. The burden of proof lies on him. Some cases are clear self-defense and charges aren't filed, but after investigation.

InChiefsHeaven · 09-16-2009, 06:59 AM

...there can be only one...

Groves · 09-16-2009, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorp

My guess is people will say he should of stopped swinging after he cut the dudes hand off.

maybe the hand was the last thing to go.

**Bwana** · 09-16-2009, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groves

maybe the hand was the last thing to go.

So true..........
RIP hand.

kepp · 09-16-2009, 07:10 AM

Damn LARPers

'Hamas' Jenkins · 09-16-2009, 07:11 AM

Who's Zed?

Zed's dead.

big nasty kcnut · 09-16-2009, 07:11 AM

It wasn't me i have a sword. I was on the ps3 .

Sofa King · 09-16-2009, 07:15 AM

i think we should all take a moment and give this burgler a hand...

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Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	Burglar Killed....with a samurai sword Sounds like a candidate for a Darwin Award if he really tried to jump four guys one of whom had a samurai sword... (CNN) -- A Johns Hopkins University student killed an apparent burglar with a samurai sword after discovering the man in his garage, police said Tuesday. Baltimore, Maryland, police received a phone call shortly before 1:30 a.m. Tuesday about a suspicious person, and an off-duty officer arrived at the scene with campus security, city police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said. When authorities arrived, they heard calls for help and for police, he said. They discovered a suspected burglar with a severed left hand and severe lacerations to his upper body, Guglielmi said. The suspect died at the scene, he said. The man had entered a home where several Johns Hopkins students lived, Guglielmi said. Four students, one armed with a samurai sword, had confronted the suspect in the garage. The man "lunged" at the students, and the student with the sword defended himself, severing the man's left hand and cutting his upper body, Guglielmi said. Police did not release the name of the suspect, who Guglielmi said had a long criminal history, or that of the student. Police questioned the three witnesses, Guglielmi said, and released them. It was not immediately clear whether all four students lived at the house, he said. Authorities are determining whether the student will face criminal charges, Guglielmi said. Burglars had taken two laptops and a Sony PlayStation from the students' home Monday, Guglielmi said. The burglary suspect had been released from prison Saturday, Guglielmi said. http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/15/...ing/index.html
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