I would think that would get you made fun of at Marine reunions. Marines don't exist to wing people.

The story I heard was that the killer went back into his house and retrieved his gun, followed the guy down the street and then shot him.

Cranky old bastard overly concerned about his yard? Without a doubt.

But it was disrespect that got this kid killed. If the initial response is "Sorry, sir, won't happen again" instead of "**** you, mother****er, my ****in dog will piss where it want to, you old mother****er," this kid would still be alive.

Our mailman walks through our front yard every day. I do get a little tired of it but it's not hurting anything and at least so far it's not wearing out a path to the next house. Although if it does, I will politely ask him to walk around the grass or I'll just move the mailbox to the curb.

Wait a second, aren't handguns illegal in Chicago?

He should’ve just shot the dog. That seems to be the point of friction from the beginning.
Worst that happens then is an animal cruelty charge and maybe a “discharging firearms within city limits" ticket, for which he’s probably fined and spends a day or two in the pokey.

A sad way for a man to die. RIP.

We're a dog family and have always had dogs around, probably always will. So I really don’t care if someone else’s dog hikes a leg in my yard. I’d prefer they don’t drop a steamer but realize shit happens.

It is. But people need to respect their ****ing elders. In no way am I justifying the killing, it was freaking insane, but had the victim shown a modicum of respect, he'd still be alive and kicking. If I was the old Marine and some young little whippersnapper was running his mouth at me, I would just shoot the dog and tell the owner he's next if he doesn't shut the **** up. That way, I still use my gun to answer his challenge AND teach him a life long lesson.

This.

I can assure you that if you shot MY dog for whizzing on your lawn, then I'd kill you. There's absolutely NO reason to kill another human being or pet over a few words and an overinflated ego about your lawn.

I bring poop bags with me every time I walk my dog and I clean up after him. If someone shot my dog 'cause he took a whiz, I'd beat the *****ing living hell out of him.

Then you're a ****ing moron.

i think they should let the old guy go free.

i mean after all, he IS an elder.

Would you run your mouth at me if I had told you to keep your dog away from my lawn? Now, would you run your mouth at me after I threatened you with a gun?

***** no. I just had an incident yesterday about some dude wanting to sell me Xbox's and I walked away.

If it's your lawn and you tell me you don't want my dog pissing on it, then I'll nod and say I'll keep an eye on him next time and then walk off. I wouldn't dare him to shoot me.

See, neither your dog nor you would be getting shot. That was my whole point. Respect your ****ing elders. ESPECIALLY if that elder is a Marine threatening you with a gun.