Florida man shoots door-to-door salesman dead for 'trespassing'

[Fon]

Yeah, but you really don't know what even happened here, other than he shot someone, and that person died. There's no way of saying that a sign for no sales, etc., would have changed what happened

The article gave plenty of information on the matter hence why I believe that a sign could have prevented this tragedy. The gist of what I got was that Riley approached Roop's home with the intention to sell crab; Roop's testimony was that he asked him what he was doing in his yard and that he was scared by Riley's tone of voice and attitude, resulting in the shooting(Plus he aimed at the head for 'effect'). Furthermore according to witnesses, he started threatening everyone. Then again the way they described this situation makes it seem like, Roop was mentally unstable before this incident.

[Sufi]

*puts down head in shame*

[F34R]

The article gave plenty of information on the matter hence why I believe that a sign could have prevented this tragedy. The gist of what I got was that Riley approached Roop's home with the intention to sell crab; Roop's testimony was that he asked him what he was doing in his yard and that he was scared by Riley's tone of voice and attitude, resulting in the shooting(Plus he aimed at the head for 'effect'). Furthermore according to witnesses, he started threatening everyone. Then again the way they described this situation makes it seem like, Roop was mentally unstable before this incident.

Except the suspects testimony, none of those are facts. That's all speculation without anything to support it right now. You have one witness that was "right there" saying he said "this", but only says, "sorta". Please... this is just one more thing to talk up an incident that happened, without much factual info, and writes it out however they want people to react about it.

Claude,
It doesn't have anything to do with "America". This happens worldwide, period.

[MATRIX 2]

I'm glad I live in a country where if I tresspass on someones lawn they 99% wont have a gun xD

Because a machete is so much better, right?

[mickice]

Because a machete is so much better, right?

He might have 99 weapons but a gun probably aint 1. Does this make life safer? I really believe so.

[DeviousOne]

Based on what i read a sign wouldve def prevented this as other posters have said.

[F34R]

Lol. I'ma sell ya'll some signs rofl. Go out an see how many people park right next to a "NO PARKING" sign.. smh

[DeviousOne]

Lol. I'ma sell ya'll some signs rofl. Go out an see how many people park right next to a "NO PARKING" sign.. smh

If its a busy area you do that it im sure people will LOL

[F34R]

People try to "sell" things or go to houses, stores, etc., regardless of the "no soliciting" signs. Thinking that this guy wouldnt have been shot if there was a sign on his law, house, etc., is a little (can't think of the word).

[claud3]

This is nuts, but then again only in america. Where you are able to shoot someone and plead the safety card, when you are completely in the wrong

[DeviousOne]

In Florida we have the stand your ground law. So if you come to my house and you pose a thread i can shot and kill you how ever if you run off i can not shot you. There is alot of gray area with this law however

[F34R]

This is nuts, but then again only in america. Where you are able to shoot someone and plead the safety card, when you are completely in the wrong

Let me clue you in. In ANY part of the world, you can shoot someone and claim safety. PERIOD. You're last part of that makes no sense whatsoever to blame that on America when you're cutting out a lot of wording to promote your hatred for America apparently.

[claud3]

I am sorry if it came of like that. But all i hear is most shootings happen in the states

Sorry

[John25]

I'm glad I live in a country where if I tresspass on someones lawn they 99% wont have a gun xD

lol practically every Australian Movie/TV show I've watched they've had Guns in it but the Calibre of them are so Small people get shot like 10 Times and still manage to walk it off :P

[MATRIX 2]

He might have 99 weapons but a gun probably aint 1. Does this make life safer? I really believe so.

Well then you are living in a fairytale.

And for the record, getting show with an arrow is worse than a gunshot nearly all the time.

[Vulgotha]

I'm not so sure I believe that man. I think gun wounds are definitely worse, of course this depends on the bullet and arrow.

[AaronSOLDIER]

I'm glad I live in a country where if I tresspass on someones lawn they 99% wont have a gun xD

Absolutely.

[BoyBettaKnow]

Maybe he was standing his ground because he felt threatened...

[keefy]

Trespassing in this instance would be hard to prove if the victim was simply at the mans front door or on his drive way.

[F34R]

Trespassing in this instance would be hard to prove if the victim was simply at the mans front door or on his drive way.

No it's not. Simple. Check out Florida law, statute 810.08.

I'll give you the basic...

"He was coming into my yard, and I told him to leave. He didn't leave my property." That's trespassing, period.

[BoyBettaKnow]

"So i went and got my gun and shot him"

You would've thought a simple shove would suffice, wouldn't you? Maybe we just do things differently here in the UK

[DeviousOne]

Well Home invasions has been an issue in FL....While i dont agree with shoting the guy its something even i keep on my mind in my home when i answer the door

[reasonable_doubt]

"So i went and got my gun and shot him"

You would've thought a simple shove would suffice, wouldn't you? Maybe we just do things differently here in the UK

He's 52 year old. Old ppl don't fight they're too tire and old, if they feel threaten they will just shoot you!
Don't mess with old ppl. lol

[DeviousOne]

He's 52 year old. Old ppl don't fight they're too tire and old, if they feel threaten they will just shoot you!
Don't mess with old ppl. lol

LOL yes and fl is FILLED with a huge "old people" population lol

[weskurtz81]

"So i went and got my gun and shot him"

You would've thought a simple shove would suffice, wouldn't you? Maybe we just do things differently here in the UK

Yup, this is how it's done over there...