BMW drivers gets car jacked and executed near Crevier BMW

SwnSng · 02-19-2013, 02:48 PM

"Later, a pickup truck taken by the carjacker began to run out of gas, so he stopped at State Route 55 and McFadden Avenue in Santa Ana, city police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said."

"He gets out of the vehicle, confronts our victim who is in his BMW, he orders him out of the vehicle, walks him to the side of the curb and executes our victim," Bertagna said."

It's crazy how often this type of stuff occurs now. I know the media is much more in tune now but I just don't remember random rampages happening so frequently like this.

Sucks, I hope it wasn't anyone on this board.

http://news.yahoo.com/authorities-4-...171521933.html

M5Rlz · 02-19-2013, 03:03 PM

Sorry but if someone is pointing a gun at my car and I have room to get free I'm taking my chances with DS mode and WOT going straight at him.

Kayani_1 · 02-19-2013, 03:06 PM

This is one of the reasons I feel like getting concealed hand gun license. Because there are way too many morons in the world that have no value for human life.

SwnSng · 02-19-2013, 03:14 PM

I think that's what it ultimately is...no value for human life.

That is why they end up killing whomever and then offing themselves.

MisterSkiMask · 02-19-2013, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kayani_1

This is one of the reasons I feel like getting concealed hand gun license. Because there are way too many morons in the world that have no value for human life.

I am with you.

Inspired · 02-19-2013, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kayani_1

This is one of the reasons I feel like getting concealed hand gun license. Because there are way too many morons in the world that have no value for human life.

I don't see why you shouldn't. You live in Texas one of the most pro 2A state in the country. You should definitely exercise your right.

135Pats · 02-19-2013, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inspired

I don't see why you shouldn't. You live in Texas one of the most pro 2A state in the country. You should definitely exercise your right.

+1 just train yourself and understand that when you brandish a firearm, you have to be prepared to use it with the intention of exerting lethal force (easier said than done, i'm not so sure if I could do that right now). Saddening how many evil people there are in this world

Mr Tonka · 02-19-2013, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 135Pats

+1 just train yourself and understand that when you brandish a firearm, you have to be prepared to use it with the intention of exerting lethal force (easier said than done, i'm not so sure if I could do that right now). Saddening how many evil people there are in this world

This. Even with a conceal carry permit some situations like this you may decide to just let him have the car. You wouldn't think there was any reason for him to shoot you, he's got the car... right?

As more time passes and more jack asses like this walk the streets and perpetrate these crimes; i've become more of the opinion that if someone points a gun at you, the only choice you have is to fight back. Either with deadly force or without. Certainly when you see more and more stories like this, the argument that you were scared for your life the second you saw his gun will continue to gain strength.

I'd always said that should i be carrying and someone jacked my car, i'd let them have it. I don't want to shoot anyone, let alone kill someone over a car. But my stance on that is changing, i'm starting to believe that the moment you see a weapon in their hand is when you take action.

US///M3 · 02-19-2013, 05:27 PM

Rest in Peace fellow BMW driver.

Anthony90 · 02-19-2013, 05:46 PM

RIP

MediaArtist · 02-19-2013, 06:01 PM

That's where I got our 335i. This guy murdered his wife or girlfriend only about a couple of miles away, in Ladera Ranch, from where I live.

MidwestGolfBum · 02-19-2013, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP0WER

Quote:

Originally Posted by 135Pats

+1 just train yourself and understand that when you brandish a firearm, you have to be prepared to use it with the intention of exerting lethal force (easier said than done, i'm not so sure if I could do that right now). Saddening how many evil people there are in this world

This. Even with a conceal carry permit some situations like this you may decide to just let him have the car. You wouldn't think there was any reason for him to shoot you, he's got the car... right?

As more time passes and more jack asses like this walk the streets and perpetrate these crimes; i've become more of the opinion that if someone points a gun at you, the only choice you have is to fight back. Either with deadly force or without. Certainly when you see more and more stories like this, the argument that you were scared for your life the second you saw his gun will continue to gain strength.

I'd always said that should i be carrying and someone jacked my car, i'd let them have it. I don't want to shoot anyone, let alone kill someone over a car. But my stance on that is changing, i'm starting to believe that the moment you see a weapon in their hand is when you take action.

+1 I couldn't agree more with all that was said here. I have been in a situation where I was carrying, but the situation didn't warrant pulling the gun since it could be diffused without it, thankfully.

So long as you practice, know your rights, know when you should/shouldn't pull your gun, and know that if you do pull it you will need to be able to pull that trigger you are good to go.

ScreaM · 02-19-2013, 06:37 PM

Another mentally unstable person with access to guns..he killed a woman in her home..2 people in car jackings and then himself.

BMWs are not central to this story.

SwnSng · 02-19-2013, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScreaM

Another mentally unstable person with access to guns..he killed a woman in her home..2 people in car jackings and then himself.

BMWs are not central to this story.

That's why it's in the OT thread...

KwlAznKid · 02-19-2013, 06:59 PM

the hell that's like 10 min from where i live.. honsetly a bit freaked out right now.. what WOULD the best / smartest thing to do in a situation like this?

ScreaM · 02-19-2013, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScreaM

Another mentally unstable person with access to guns..he killed a woman in her home..2 people in car jackings and then himself.

BMWs are not central to this story.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwnSng

That's why it's in the OT thread...

Your title?

SwnSng · 02-19-2013, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScreaM

Your title?

I love cookies.

SwnSng · 02-19-2013, 07:09 PM

Turns out the BMW driver was a Melvin Edwards, 69 years old and headed to his business in Santa Ana. He resided in Laguna Hills.

BMW F22 · 02-19-2013, 07:24 PM

What. The. F??? Wow thats tragic.

RIP.

Ehwnnc · 02-19-2013, 08:00 PM

I open carry in my car. Gun is always sitting right next to me in the passenger seat

hydroboy35th · 02-20-2013, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScreaM

Another mentally unstable person with access to guns..he killed a woman in her home..2 people in car jackings and then himself.

BMWs are not central to this story.

The only thing that stops a BAD guy with a gun, Is a GOOD guy with a gun.

upstatedoc · 02-21-2013, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydroboy35th

The only thing that stops a BAD guy with a gun, Is a GOOD guy with a gun.

who said that?

02-19-2013, 02:48 PM	#1
SwnSng Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 335i MSport - 6MT - GS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (0)	BMW drivers gets car jacked and executed near Crevier BMW "Later, a pickup truck taken by the carjacker began to run out of gas, so he stopped at State Route 55 and McFadden Avenue in Santa Ana, city police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said." "He gets out of the vehicle, confronts our victim who is in his BMW, he orders him out of the vehicle, walks him to the side of the curb and executes our victim," Bertagna said." It's crazy how often this type of stuff occurs now. I know the media is much more in tune now but I just don't remember random rampages happening so frequently like this. Sucks, I hope it wasn't anyone on this board. http://news.yahoo.com/authorities-4-...171521933.html
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

02-19-2013, 03:03 PM	#2
M5Rlz Colonel 253 Rep 2,203 Posts Drives: R8, f10m59(Rip), m4, GTR Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MD iTrader: (3)	Sorry but if someone is pointing a gun at my car and I have room to get free I'm taking my chances with DS mode and WOT going straight at him.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-19-2013, 03:06 PM	#3
Kayani_1 Lieutenant Colonel 83 Rep 1,656 Posts Drives: BMW E92/E60 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	This is one of the reasons I feel like getting concealed hand gun license. Because there are way too many morons in the world that have no value for human life. __________________ nickname"BAD 3",MHD E85 tune,RennArt catback non-resonated exhaust,VRSF Downpipes, VRSF 7"FMIC,VRSF stock side inlets,SSQV BOV,ECS CP,M-performance alcantara steering,retrofit M3 paddle shifters,Alpina B3 tranny flash,AFE power seal CAI,LED angels,ST Coilovers,M3 upper/lower control arms,E93 M3 Front Swaybar ,235/35/19x9 ,275/30/19x9.5. M sport bumpers, CF diffuser. When in doubt..flat out.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-19-2013, 03:14 PM	#4
SwnSng Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 335i MSport - 6MT - GS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (0)	I think that's what it ultimately is...no value for human life. That is why they end up killing whomever and then offing themselves.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-19-2013, 05:27 PM	#9
US///M3 Banned 100 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 1973 Jensen Interceptor Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shanghai, People's Republic of China iTrader: (0)	Rest in Peace fellow BMW driver.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-19-2013, 05:46 PM	#10
Anthony90 Prime Minister of México. 19 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X6M Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monterrey, MX iTrader: (0)	RIP
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-19-2013, 06:01 PM	#11
MediaArtist There is No Substitute 77 Rep 1,186 Posts Drives: Audi A6, 997 GT3 RS, E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Laguna Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	That's where I got our 335i. This guy murdered his wife or girlfriend only about a couple of miles away, in Ladera Ranch, from where I live. __________________ '13 Audi A6 '07 Porsche GT3 RS '08 BMW E90 335i
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-19-2013, 06:37 PM	#13
ScreaM Banned 1 Rep 100 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Another mentally unstable person with access to guns..he killed a woman in her home..2 people in car jackings and then himself. BMWs are not central to this story.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-19-2013, 06:59 PM	#15
KwlAznKid Brigadier General 379 Rep 3,037 Posts Drives: BMW/MERCEDES/PORSCHE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles/Fremont USC/UCSD Alum iTrader: (6)	the hell that's like 10 min from where i live.. honsetly a bit freaked out right now.. what WOULD the best / smartest thing to do in a situation like this? __________________ BMW E93 M3 / Mercedes Benz W209 CLK500 BMW E64 650I(sold) / BMW E92 328I(sold) / BMW E46 M3(sold) / BMW E92 335I(sold) Porsche 996 911 C2(sold) / BMW E46 325CI(totaled)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-19-2013, 07:09 PM	#18
SwnSng Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 335i MSport - 6MT - GS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (0)	Turns out the BMW driver was a Melvin Edwards, 69 years old and headed to his business in Santa Ana. He resided in Laguna Hills.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-19-2013, 07:24 PM	#19
BMW F22 Major General 3668 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	What. The. F??? Wow thats tragic. RIP.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

02-19-2013, 08:00 PM	#20
Ehwnnc Second Lieutenant 107 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 11 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I open carry in my car. Gun is always sitting right next to me in the passenger seat
	Appreciate 0 Quote