Page 1 of 2

Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near UT

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 2:25 am
by spongeworthy
I didn't see this posted anywhere else here, apologies if this is a re-post.

http://kxan.com/2014/04/30/2-hurt-in-sh ... -downtown/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Two people were hurt in a shootout just before noon at a west campus area construction site near the intersection of Rio Grande Street and MLK Boulevard.

Austin Police say the suspect, who has not yet been identified was recently fired from the construction site and returned with a gun. He opened fire on the site’s foreman who drew his own gun and returned fire, striking the suspect.

Police say the foreman has a concealed handgun license and was allowed to have the gun with him at work. Police say the suspect has recently returned to the site and has been threatening the foreman. A police report was filed.
This happened earlier in the afternoon but I haven't heard any updates on the condition of the two involved.

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 5:42 am
by Texas_Blaze
I am getting ready to fire someone. This type of event always is a concern. Unfortunately I can't carry in my workplace. The good thing is that the guy I am about to can probably wouldn't know which end of the gun he should be looking at, should he pick one up.

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 5:48 am
by jmra
Texas_Blaze wrote:I am getting ready to fire someone. This type of event always is a concern. Unfortunately I can't carry in my workplace. The good thing is that the guy I am about to can probably wouldn't know which end of the gun he should be looking at, should he pick one up.
Friday afternoon just before closing. Gives you the weekend for the guy to calm down. Even better if it's a 3 day weekend.

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 6:24 am
by anygunanywhere
One must do what is necessary to protect oneself. No one else is going to do it.

Anygunanywhere

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 6:29 am
by jmra
anygunanywhere wrote:One must do what is necessary to protect oneself. No one else is going to do it.

Anygunanywhere
:iagree:

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 7:57 am
by mojo84
I'm confident quite a few people die waiting for help to arrive.

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 8:06 am
by jimlongley
jmra wrote:
Texas_Blaze wrote:I am getting ready to fire someone. This type of event always is a concern. Unfortunately I can't carry in my workplace. The good thing is that the guy I am about to can probably wouldn't know which end of the gun he should be looking at, should he pick one up.
Friday afternoon just before closing. Gives you the weekend for the guy to calm down. Even better if it's a 3 day weekend.
Or stew about it and make really diabolical plans.

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 10:58 am
by jmra
jimlongley wrote:
jmra wrote:
Texas_Blaze wrote:I am getting ready to fire someone. This type of event always is a concern. Unfortunately I can't carry in my workplace. The good thing is that the guy I am about to can probably wouldn't know which end of the gun he should be looking at, should he pick one up.
Friday afternoon just before closing. Gives you the weekend for the guy to calm down. Even better if it's a 3 day weekend.
Or stew about it and make really diabolical plans.
They will have time to do that regardless.

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 12:07 pm
by rp_photo
Texas_Blaze wrote:I am getting ready to fire someone. This type of event always is a concern. Unfortunately I can't carry in my workplace. The good thing is that the guy I am about to can probably wouldn't know which end of the gun he should be looking at, should he pick one up.
In lieu of not allowing you to carry, what security do they provide for you during what is increasinlgy the most dangerous task done in an office environment?

If something were to happen to you or another CHL holder because you abided by their rules and your attacker didn't, in my opinion the company should be held liable.

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 5:59 pm
by tomtexan
rp_photo wrote: In lieu of not allowing you to carry, what security do they provide for you during what is increasinlgy the most dangerous task done in an office environment?

If something were to happen to you or another CHL holder because you abided by their rules and your attacker didn't, in my opinion the company should be held liable.
Only in a perfect world.

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 6:02 pm
by Excaliber
jmra wrote:
Texas_Blaze wrote:I am getting ready to fire someone. This type of event always is a concern. Unfortunately I can't carry in my workplace. The good thing is that the guy I am about to can probably wouldn't know which end of the gun he should be looking at, should he pick one up.
Friday afternoon just before closing. Gives you the weekend for the guy to calm down. Even better if it's a 3 day weekend.
Current thinking is that Monday is much better. That way he can dive right into registering for unemployment and looking for another job instead of drinking, stewing, and working up a real head of steam over a weekend when he can't reach anybody about his job search.

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 6:05 pm
by Oldgringo
jmra wrote:
Texas_Blaze wrote:I am getting ready to fire someone. This type of event always is a concern. Unfortunately I can't carry in my workplace. The good thing is that the guy I am about to can probably wouldn't know which end of the gun he should be looking at, should he pick one up.
Friday afternoon just before closing. Gives you the weekend for the guy to calm down. Even better if it's a 3 day weekend.
Or, do what the government does and promote/transfer him up to someone else's department/territory. :roll:

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 6:07 pm
by Selina Kyle
mojo84 wrote:I'm confident quite a few people die waiting for help to arrive.
Amen. It's like the saying goes...when seconds count, police are minutes away.

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 6:14 pm
by jmra
Excaliber wrote:
jmra wrote:
Texas_Blaze wrote:I am getting ready to fire someone. This type of event always is a concern. Unfortunately I can't carry in my workplace. The good thing is that the guy I am about to can probably wouldn't know which end of the gun he should be looking at, should he pick one up.
Friday afternoon just before closing. Gives you the weekend for the guy to calm down. Even better if it's a 3 day weekend.
Current thinking is that Monday is much better. That way he can dive right into registering for unemployment and looking for another job instead of drinking, stewing, and working up a real head of steam over a weekend when he can't reach anybody about his job search.
Well, it has been a while since I've had to deal with those things. I don't miss it.

Re: Boss returns fire in shootout at construction site near

Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 7:14 pm
by Texas_Blaze
Oldgringo wrote:
jmra wrote:
Texas_Blaze wrote:I am getting ready to fire someone. This type of event always is a concern. Unfortunately I can't carry in my workplace. The good thing is that the guy I am about to can probably wouldn't know which end of the gun he should be looking at, should he pick one up.
Friday afternoon just before closing. Gives you the weekend for the guy to calm down. Even better if it's a 3 day weekend.
Or, do what the government does and promote/transfer him up to someone else's department/territory. :roll:
HR actually asked me if I would do that. In fact that is how the dead weight entered my project. I put an end to it. I said no. If I owned the Co. i would not want him anywhere within the walls of my corp. that is the way i view my management role.