Life Texting in the theater in Florida? I don't think so... - Page 18

Al Bundy · 01-13-2014, 05:40 PM

http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/2...-movie-theater

WESLEY CHAPEL (FOX 13) -

A moviegoer lost his life inside a Pasco County theater Monday afternoon after a dispute over texting with a retired police officer.

According to the sheriff's office, the dispute happened before the 1:20 showing of 'Lone Survivor' had even gotten underway at the Cobb CineBistro at Grove 16 complex on Wesley Grove Blvd.

Investigators say two couples had gotten into an argument over noise.

"The victim was on his cell phone; he was texting. We believe he was making some kind of noise. This noise led to an altercation between the suspect and the victim," Sheriff Chris Nocco explained.

A witness recalled seeing the agitated man -- later identified by deputies as Curtis Reeves -- get up and leave in an apparent attempt to find a manager. When he came back alone, the argument escalated.

Charles Cummings told FOX 13 he heard the victim say he was texting his 3-year-old daughter before Reeves pulled out a pistol.

"Their voices start going up, there seems to be a confrontation, somebody throws popcorn, then bang, he was shot," said Cummings, who was there to celebrate his birthday. "I heard the victim say, 'I can't believe...,' then he fell on us."

"I asked if the guy was OK, and he started gurgling blood and then fell," recalled Cummings' son, who said he ran to call 911.

Both the man, identified by deputies as Chad Oulson, and his wife Nicole were struck by the single shot. Oulson, 43, was hit in the chest and died, while Nicole was hit in the hand when she put her hand up in front of her husband. She suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

An off-duty Sumter County deputy inside the theater was able to grab the gun and detain Reeves until deputies arrived, the sheriff added.

Reeves, a 71-year-old retired Tampa police officer, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. A 2005 Tampa Bay Times article also described him as a former director of security for Busch Gardens.

Moments after he was named as the suspect, Tampa police issued a statement saying Reeves had retired back in 1993 as a captain.

"He was instrumental in establishing the department's first Tactical Response Team," the statement explained. "We are not aware of any contact with the department since his departure more than 20 years ago."

Nocco said his detectives considered if this could be a 'stand your ground' case but decided the criteria did not apply.

"It's absolutely crazy it would rise to this level over somebody just texting in a movie theater," he offered.

"I can't believe people would bring a gun to a movie," added Cummings, a Marine who served in Vietnam. "I can't believe they would argue and fight and shoot one another over popcorn or even a cell phone."

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**Dartgod** · 01-17-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlota69

if some dude that was giving me hard time about something, or glaring at me or whatnot followed me to the bathroom, Id feel threatened. As a woman, when a strange man follows you to the bathroom, theres some cause for concern.

I'm not disputing that. I'm taking issue with someone posting an article and then making statements about that article that simply are not true.

BRC said, "She said she was threatened by him." when she didn't say that, or it was not quoted in the article. Not really a big deal, just a pet peave.

**BigRedChief** · 01-17-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

I'm not disputing that. I'm taking issue with someone posting an article and then making statements about that article that simply are not true.

BRC said, "She said she was threatened by him." when she didn't say that, or it was not quoted in the article. Not really a big deal, just a pet peave.

We all have crosses to bear.......

Carlota69 · 01-17-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

I'm not disputing that. I'm taking issue with someone posting an article and then making statements about that article that simply are not true.

BRC said, "She said she was threatened by him." when she didn't say that, or it was not quoted in the article. Not really a big deal, just a pet peave.

Gotcha.

**Donger** · 01-17-2014, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

I'm not disputing that. I'm taking issue with someone posting an article and then making statements about that article that simply are not true.

BRC said, "She said she was threatened by him." when she didn't say that, or it was not quoted in the article. Not really a big deal, just a pet peeve.

.

**Dartgod** · 01-17-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

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I actually debated whether that was spelled correctly too.

**Donger** · 01-17-2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

I actually debated whether that was spelled correctly too.

Sorry, it's a pet peave of mine...

**Dartgod** · 01-17-2014, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Donger

Sorry, it's a pet peave of mine...

crazycoffey · 01-17-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverChief

I don't disagree except if it was before the movie even started - who cares? I think the old man just lost all common sense

No, it's because he used to be a cop. Justice served, as previously stated by the idgets.....

**BigRedChief** · 01-17-2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by crazycoffey

No, it's because he used to be a cop. Justice served, as previously stated by the idgets.....

This is Florida. People in their 70's are really in their 50's elsewhere. People in their 90's are really in their 70's elsewhere. Something in the water.

Skyy God · 03-14-2014, 10:14 AM

Prolly not a good fact for the defendant....

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This past January, Curtis Reeves, a former Tampa police officer, shot and killed a man who refused to stop texting during a matinee showing of Lone Survivor. As it turns out, Reeves was texting from the same theater just before his deadly confrontation with the man.

Reeves' son told police that moments before the shooting, he received a text from his father, letting him know where he was seated inside the theater. Several minutes later, as the son, Matthew Reeves, looked through the theater for his parents, Reeves killed 43-year-old Chad Oulson, who was reportedly texting with his young daughter at home. Oulson's wife was also wounded in the attack.

"Matthew said he did not see the shot directly, but the noise and light drew his attention to the top row of seats," Pasco County Sheriff's detective Aaron Smith wrote, adding that Matthew attempted to save Oulson's life by pressing a t-shirt against his chest wound.

Reeves is being held without bail in the Pasco County Jail on charges of second degree murder and aggravated battery. If convicted, he faces a minimum of 25 years in prison.

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01-13-2014, 05:40 PM
Al Bundy Damnit Peg Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5401831	Texting in the theater in Florida? I don't think so... http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/2...-movie-theater WESLEY CHAPEL (FOX 13) - A moviegoer lost his life inside a Pasco County theater Monday afternoon after a dispute over texting with a retired police officer. According to the sheriff's office, the dispute happened before the 1:20 showing of 'Lone Survivor' had even gotten underway at the Cobb CineBistro at Grove 16 complex on Wesley Grove Blvd. Investigators say two couples had gotten into an argument over noise. "The victim was on his cell phone; he was texting. We believe he was making some kind of noise. This noise led to an altercation between the suspect and the victim," Sheriff Chris Nocco explained. A witness recalled seeing the agitated man -- later identified by deputies as Curtis Reeves -- get up and leave in an apparent attempt to find a manager. When he came back alone, the argument escalated. Charles Cummings told FOX 13 he heard the victim say he was texting his 3-year-old daughter before Reeves pulled out a pistol. "Their voices start going up, there seems to be a confrontation, somebody throws popcorn, then bang, he was shot," said Cummings, who was there to celebrate his birthday. "I heard the victim say, 'I can't believe...,' then he fell on us." "I asked if the guy was OK, and he started gurgling blood and then fell," recalled Cummings' son, who said he ran to call 911. Both the man, identified by deputies as Chad Oulson, and his wife Nicole were struck by the single shot. Oulson, 43, was hit in the chest and died, while Nicole was hit in the hand when she put her hand up in front of her husband. She suffered non-life-threatening injuries. An off-duty Sumter County deputy inside the theater was able to grab the gun and detain Reeves until deputies arrived, the sheriff added. Reeves, a 71-year-old retired Tampa police officer, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. A 2005 Tampa Bay Times article also described him as a former director of security for Busch Gardens. Moments after he was named as the suspect, Tampa police issued a statement saying Reeves had retired back in 1993 as a captain. "He was instrumental in establishing the department's first Tactical Response Team," the statement explained. "We are not aware of any contact with the department since his departure more than 20 years ago." Nocco said his detectives considered if this could be a 'stand your ground' case but decided the criteria did not apply. "It's absolutely crazy it would rise to this level over somebody just texting in a movie theater," he offered. "I can't believe people would bring a gun to a movie," added Cummings, a Marine who served in Vietnam. "I can't believe they would argue and fight and shoot one another over popcorn or even a cell phone." Read more: http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/2...#ixzz2qKGDJNuj Follow us: @myfoxtampabay on Twitter \| FOX13TampaBay on Facebook
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