Trucker shoots would-be robber
 

No charges against trucker in fatal W. Knox shooting

Nevermind the lack of a permit, it is my understanding firearms are illegal in commercial vehicles. Though I must say, being from Knoxville, I'm glad to know the DA is not interested in making a criminal out of a victim that defended himself. I only wish our state and federal politicians would wise-up and make it legal for drivers to arm themselves for the very sake of situations such as this.

He could possibly be charged for federal gun crimes. Good for that driver though. I would have shot that bastard as well.

Legal to arm ourselves? I would have shot three people already this week, And it's only Monday.

He can face federal gun charges?? They guy threw a rock through the window and tried to enter. What else was he(trucker) supposed to do? Obey the law and die??

I don't think the trucker will face any charges.

He may not face any charges, but he might easily lose his job! But, that is better than losing his life! Of course, there is no evidence that he WOULD have lost his life if he'd given over a few dollars to the scumbags who were robbing him. But, you never know what those crackheads will do!

Just so it is clear. Hobo may choose NOT to carry a gun in the truck, especially since I am no longer OTR. But, I cannot argue with the idea under the current demoralized conditions.

I have no "liberal" sympathy for the dead criminal.

I would like to think that the driver had a RIGHT to carry a gun in his truck, and I would like to INSIST that it be "registered." That way, there will be no problems for HIM!

Times are really tough out there folks. Do what you CAN to be safe! Personally, I'd rather see a relaxation of the HOS rules that will allow a driver to park in a well lit Truckstop for the night, and drive a FEW miles in the morning to deliver without busting his 14 hour clock!

Please note that this driver was parked in a remote location, not a truckstop! I might even think that OFF/ON ramps were not such a good idea these days! There is safety in numbers!

Don't BE a "target!" Don't BE the "easy prey" of a lone water buffalo seperated from the herd.

Don't PUT yourselves in a postition where you NEED a gun to protect yourselves.

one less scum-bag to victumize truck drivers

Okay, maybe not you Jumbo. Unless, of course, they deserved it :D

According to the article, the driver will not face any charges. It appears the DA has no desire press the issue further (fortunately).

Unfortunately, that does not preclufde the FMCSA or the family of the scumbags from doing so. I HOPE this is the end of it, but.... I've NEVER known our justice system to work so well.

I think, as truck drivers "live" in their trucks, they should have the right to bear arms.
I know that could throw a kink in the hose, if truckers are out there packing, but this is an example why it might be good to carry in order to protect yourself.
It is good to hear that this "Dirty Harry" was able to drop this criminal.

The driver could very well face a civil suit, but considering the would-be robber's lengthy criminal history, it would be a tough, if not impossible, sale to get a jury (or judge) to convict the driver of any wrong-doing. Especially in Knox County.