Preparedness
Philadelphia ATM Shooting Raises Self-Defense and Legal Debate
In a recent incident in Philadelphia, a man has been charged with murder following a tragic encounter at an ATM. The event unfolded when Sherwayne Garrison, 39, left his car running as he used the ATM. A 48-year-old male seized the opportunity, jumping into the vehicle and driving off.
The situation quickly escalated when Garrison, who is a licensed gun owner, fired a shot, striking the carjacker in the head. The injured man lost control of the car, crashing it into another vehicle near the Frankford Transportation Center.
Police arrived on the scene at Frankford Avenue and Pratt Street shortly after 3 p.m. The wounded individual was transported to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 6:17 p.m. that evening.
Authorities have since charged Garrison with murder, as reported by KYW-TV. The identity of the deceased remains undisclosed at this time.
The case has sparked a variety of reactions from the public. One commenter on social media remarked, “Saw this coming. As sad as it is, he was under no immediate threat, and the guy was running away from him. Sad that the criminals have more rights than we do. Hope he has a good lawyer.”
Another user questioned the legal implications, asking, “Stupid law…what [is] the guy supposed to do…let the criminal steal his car??”
The incident has raised concerns about self-defense and property rights, with one commenter exclaiming, “So we can’t defend ourselves and/or our properties now! This will open doors to criminals and push them to hurt good citizens more!”
The discussions reflect a broader debate on the balance between self-defense and legal accountability, highlighting the complexities faced by individuals in similar situations.
Watch a local news report about the incident below:
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Festus
December 4, 2024 at 2:45 pm
One less turd on the streets. It’s a shame Pennsylvania is so backward. Libtards cause all the problems in America.
Joan
December 4, 2024 at 3:04 pm
The guy should not have left his car running. But, if the dead guy had not tried to steal the car (which is against the law) he would not be dead. He own fault and he will never break the law again. One less thug that we have to support.
Herb
December 4, 2024 at 5:29 pm
We should have the right to protect our property in any way possible.
Theft of property that we have worked hard for is stealing our life a little at a time, murder on the installment plan.
Herb
December 4, 2024 at 5:33 pm
I forgot to mention that any damage the thief does with the car the owner can be held responsible for. My son had his car stolen and the thief ran it into a power pole, the power company sent my son a bill for the replacement of the pole and his insurance paid it. If the insurance had not paid it, he would have been responsible for it.
What would have happened it the thief had hit another car and killed someone???
Paul
December 4, 2024 at 6:19 pm
Stealing someone’s car is the equivalent of stealing a horse, IT’S A HANGABLE OFFENSE! The owner just cut out the middle man! When will the criminals posing as lawyers and judges be held accountable for letting punk ass criminals back on to the streets to make everyone a victim? This piece of shit won’t do it again! FREE SHERWAYNE GARRISON, HE DID THE WORLD A FAVOR! We need more people like him!
Danny Phillips
December 5, 2024 at 4:01 am
Stupid ass law. You should absolutely be able to defend your own property. Arizona is the same way. You can shoot them when they are breaking into the vehicle. I probably would have done the same.