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So you pull in to your local stop-and-rob and there are two bodies in the parking lot, and a guy with a gun standing at the door. What's your reaction?
http://www.idahostatesman.com/News/story.asp?ID=38512
Man dies in Boise Bench shooting
Fight breaks out; knife, gun drawn; 1 dead, 1 injured
Joe Kolman
The Idaho Statesman
Elton Crawford admits his nerves were on edge early Sunday.
Shortly after 12:30 a.m., the private security officer pulled into the 7-Eleven at the corner of Curtis and Overland roads. He wanted a soda before he continued his rounds on the Boise Bench.
A man was lying in the parking lot. Another was on the sidewalk. Both were bleeding.
A third man was standing near the door, holding a gun.
The former Idaho City police officer jumped out of his Treasure Valley Security car, his own gun drawn.
“Drop the weapon,†he ordered Michael Manca, a 32-year-old Boise man.
Manca put the gun on the ground and complied with Crawford´s order to put his hands on the wall of the convenience store.
Killed in the shooting was Jack Jordan, 33. Police said he carried Florida identification, but it was not known whether he was living in the Treasure Valley or visiting. Lyle Myrick, 32, of Boise was shot in the neck and was listed in critical condition Sunday night at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.
According to police, Jordan and Myrick argued with Manca and his friends over a woman earlier in the evening at Charlie Brown´s, a bar behind the 7-Eleven.
The bar´s manager said Sunday that Myrick was asked to leave.
Police said Manca and his friends later went to the 7-Eleven to buy cigarettes. About 10 minutes later, Jordan and Myrick pulled up in a pickup, got out and started a fight with Manca´s friends.
As Manca came out of the store, Jordan threatened him with a knife, police said. Manca pulled his handgun and fired three or four times.
That was when Crawford arrived.
As he held his gun on Manca, Crawford radioed another security officer to call police and told other patrons of the store to stay inside. Jordan, who was holding a knife, stirred on the ground. Crawford kicked away the knife and felt for a pulse. It was faint.
Then Crawford heard help on the way.
“It was good to hear the sirens coming,†said Crawford, a 33-year-old in only his second week on the job. “It was nerve-wracking for one person to cover.â€
Police praised Crawford for taking charge of the situation quickly.
“The guy did a commendable job of stopping, pulling his firearm, holding these people and calling us,†Lt. Mike Monroe said.
No charges have been filed against Manca, who was questioned and released. Police said it appears he was defending himself. Boise police spokesman Rich Wright said Manca recently applied for, but had not yet received, a concealed weapon permit from Ada County.
Myrick may face aggravated assault charges for initiating the fight outside the store, police said.
Charlie Brown´s manager, Brett Buchanan, said both men have been in the bar before. Myrick had been asked to leave in the past, he said.
Buchanan said Manca is a friend and a quiet customer.
“He´s mellow and nice to everybody,†Buchanan said. “He would never start anything with anybody.â€
Buchanan said he talked to Manca on Sunday morning on the phone about the shooting.
“He was crying,†Buchanan said.
To offer story ideas or comments, contact Joe Kolman
[email protected] or 377-6439
Edition Date: 04-28-2003
http://www.idahostatesman.com/News/story.asp?ID=38512
Man dies in Boise Bench shooting
Fight breaks out; knife, gun drawn; 1 dead, 1 injured
Joe Kolman
The Idaho Statesman
Elton Crawford admits his nerves were on edge early Sunday.
Shortly after 12:30 a.m., the private security officer pulled into the 7-Eleven at the corner of Curtis and Overland roads. He wanted a soda before he continued his rounds on the Boise Bench.
A man was lying in the parking lot. Another was on the sidewalk. Both were bleeding.
A third man was standing near the door, holding a gun.
The former Idaho City police officer jumped out of his Treasure Valley Security car, his own gun drawn.
“Drop the weapon,†he ordered Michael Manca, a 32-year-old Boise man.
Manca put the gun on the ground and complied with Crawford´s order to put his hands on the wall of the convenience store.
Killed in the shooting was Jack Jordan, 33. Police said he carried Florida identification, but it was not known whether he was living in the Treasure Valley or visiting. Lyle Myrick, 32, of Boise was shot in the neck and was listed in critical condition Sunday night at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.
According to police, Jordan and Myrick argued with Manca and his friends over a woman earlier in the evening at Charlie Brown´s, a bar behind the 7-Eleven.
The bar´s manager said Sunday that Myrick was asked to leave.
Police said Manca and his friends later went to the 7-Eleven to buy cigarettes. About 10 minutes later, Jordan and Myrick pulled up in a pickup, got out and started a fight with Manca´s friends.
As Manca came out of the store, Jordan threatened him with a knife, police said. Manca pulled his handgun and fired three or four times.
That was when Crawford arrived.
As he held his gun on Manca, Crawford radioed another security officer to call police and told other patrons of the store to stay inside. Jordan, who was holding a knife, stirred on the ground. Crawford kicked away the knife and felt for a pulse. It was faint.
Then Crawford heard help on the way.
“It was good to hear the sirens coming,†said Crawford, a 33-year-old in only his second week on the job. “It was nerve-wracking for one person to cover.â€
Police praised Crawford for taking charge of the situation quickly.
“The guy did a commendable job of stopping, pulling his firearm, holding these people and calling us,†Lt. Mike Monroe said.
No charges have been filed against Manca, who was questioned and released. Police said it appears he was defending himself. Boise police spokesman Rich Wright said Manca recently applied for, but had not yet received, a concealed weapon permit from Ada County.
Myrick may face aggravated assault charges for initiating the fight outside the store, police said.
Charlie Brown´s manager, Brett Buchanan, said both men have been in the bar before. Myrick had been asked to leave in the past, he said.
Buchanan said Manca is a friend and a quiet customer.
“He´s mellow and nice to everybody,†Buchanan said. “He would never start anything with anybody.â€
Buchanan said he talked to Manca on Sunday morning on the phone about the shooting.
“He was crying,†Buchanan said.
To offer story ideas or comments, contact Joe Kolman
[email protected] or 377-6439
Edition Date: 04-28-2003
