Crime

Dramatic Footage: Retired NYPD Lt. Guns Down Gang Robber Who Opened Fire on Female Officers

A dramatic shootout in Harlem, NY ended when a retired NYPD Lieutenant turned hedge fund driver sprang into action and opened fire on a robber who had started firing at two female officers responding to the scene.

Rudolph Wyatt, 23 and known by his street name “Booga,” was in the process of holding up a drug store and demanding money and the pain killers OxyContin and Percocet. At the time of the robbery, several customers were in the store, including a baby in a stroller. An alert manager hit the panic button, which summoned two female officers in a patrol car and a male officer on foot. When the cops arrived, they were able to coax one suspect (who has since escaped) out. That’s when Wyatt came out gun blazing. And that’s when retired Lt. Thomas Barnes took action.

Retired Cop Shoots Robber in New York City

Retired Cop Shoots Robber in New York City

Retired Cop Shoots Robber in New York City

Retired Cop Shoots Robber in New York City

Retired Cop Shoots Robber in New York City

Surveillance video captured it all:

The NY Post explains what happened:

Thomas Barnes, 48, was filling his tank at the BP station on East 119th Street and First Avenue at around 11 a.m. when he saw gunman Rudolph Wyatt running from the store, and sprang into action.

He crouched behind his hedge-fund boss’ Mercedes SUV and squeezed off three shots, killing Wyatt, 23.

The trigger-happy thug — wanted on warrants for two other shootings — lay dead in a pool of blood on the sidewalk wearing a black stocking mask with a wad of stolen cash spilling out of his pocket, witnesses said.

“Part of the back of his head was missing. He had a large head wound and there was tons of blood,” witness John Brecevich, 59, told the Post.

Wyatt was a member of the Bloods gang called “All About Money.” It just so happens Barnes, the retired cop, spent years working in the gang division in Brooklyn. Wyatt was wanted for shooting a 19-year-old in Georgia six times (non-fatal) and for another May 2010 shooting in NYC.

“I’m just happy to be home with my family,” Barnes said.

Comments (381)

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  • SShink
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:27am

    Hurry, call Al Sharpton, that’s racial profiling!

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    • little big man
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:49am

      Booga should have just asked Obama for some free Obama money.

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    • CatB
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:56am

      That would be a good thing .. get him the H out of my state .. Florida. Hope he takes all the rest of the hate mongers, NBP, and buses used to get them around the state with him.

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    • goldmind
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 9:06am

      Now that’s the kind of news, I like to wake up to. One more slug down, and hundreds of thousands to go. And it does not. take a retired policeman to achieve these splendid results. Self defense is a beautiful thing. It insures longevity. And, a gun isn’t always required. Oftentimes, a good ole fashioned arse whipping will suffice nicely. But not with these enemies of the state. Trust me folks, no matter how threatening the boogie man looks, he can be neutralized as witnessed in this play by play shootout. Defend you and yours, and we can turn the funeral processions around on these pigs.

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    • NOTALOTTAYITTAYADDA
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 9:18am

      So many hoodies there, I thought it was a travon martin wake.

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    • badswing
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 9:30am

      was the shooter white hispanic or perhaps white black? maybe he was white brown black white? so hard these days

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 9:33am

      I expect Holder to come crashing down on this at any time.

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    • SgtB
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 9:36am

      You all seem to be missing something BIG here! If this officer was RETIRED!, then why did he have possession of a gun in New York City? Shouldn’t they be filing charges against him for illegal gun possession inside the city lines? Why is this CITIZEN suddenly a “hero” for shooting someone when other armed citizens are being threatened with years in a prison cell for carrying their own weapons for self defense?

      Hypocrisy at work people.

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    • ChiefGeorge
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 9:49am

      Wait! Was the Retired NYPD Lt in any danger or under threat himself? Seems we have a clear case of what Mr. Z is being accused of…just simply gunning down a man like a dog in the street. I mean he was only carrying stolen drugs and a handgun.

      ChiefGeorge  
    • muhamed
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 9:50am

      was on his way to the local “support Trayvon and his family” or “we stand with Trayvon” rally thats ongoing and sponsored by sharpton, faracon, and jackson. He must of had peaceful intentions going in and no mallace or ill-will in his heart….but when he discovered he was being profiled, he lost it.

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    • TheCoffinMaker
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:28am

      …another Obama supporter bitten by a bullet.

      I wonder if he had an EBT card in his pocket?

      or if he lived in welfare housing?

      The only way this sort of violence is going to stop is to end welfare.

      Welfare drives a mind to rot, to waste away.

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    • Anonymouse.
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:34am

      Al Sharptongue has already commented on this: http://soundcloud.com/beckisnuts/03-glennis-the-menace

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    • lordjosh
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:34am

      48!!! year old retired!!! police officer. Carrying a weapon in NYC. What are the charges being brought against this senior citizen?

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    • Jefferson
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:43am

      @SGTB
      Good question. Here’s what I found. It doesn’t mention NYC specifically.
      Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act
      “In 2004, the United States Congress enacted the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, 18 U.S. Code 926B and 926C. This federal law allows two classes of persons—the “qualified law enforcement officer” and the “qualified retired law enforcement officer”—to carry a concealed firearm in any jurisdiction in the United States, regardless of any state or local law to the contrary, with certain exceptions.”
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concealed_carry_in_the_United_States

      New York is a Castle Doctrine state but has no stand-your-ground law.

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    • turkey13
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:46am

      Me thinks this guy is in real trouble unless he is black. Jessie Jackson said yesterday that you can talk it out and put all your guns away. In NYC only cops (active) Chriminals, and body guards may carry a gun. This guy was a driver. Maybe he paid the $1300.00 fee for a temporay carry permit.

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    • wdittgasn
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 10:53am

      Did everyone see how the on duty officers, the women officers, hid like little cowards, and when they shot they missed. those officers are going to get someone killed.

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    • Timsincali
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 11:18am

      Hey!!! Wait an effin minute!!!!!! Now, I am elated that a hoodie wearing member of the million man march is being sodomized by Gaghaffiiee (what ever) & Saddam but what was a car driver doing with a handgun in NYC?!?!? I thought that was illegal? That guy is no longer a peace officer and as such no more “privileged” to exercise his 2nd amendment rights as the average citizen. Nothing against the driver either, he did a great public service but my point is why is it OK for him to protect himself and not the rest of us? He in no longer on active duty, nor am I so why is it OK? WHY?!?

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    • USAMEDIC3008
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 11:24am

      Booga booga booga
      I hope he had time to eat the pain pills
      ouch booga booga.

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    • ACLUHater
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 11:44am

      I live happy endings.

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    • Unix
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 11:45am

      Typical day in the hood ya? Where is Al Sharptongue? Jesse Jackthong? Mr Obama- was this your kid too?

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    • keaton
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 12:56pm

      Looks like the cop killed Obama’s kid

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    • MAMMY_NUNN
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 1:02pm

      He was just asking for some wealth redistribution or possibly reparations but those people who won’t just hand over the goods are getting in the way. Hence the need for gun play.

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    • Kalish
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 1:09pm

      @SGTB
      H.R. 218, the “Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act”
      This new Federal law exempts qualified active and retired law enforcement officers from
      local and State prohibitions on the carrying of concealed firearms while off-duty across
      state lines.
      Frequently

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    • AZindependent
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 1:46pm

      The hoplophobic, mayor Bloomberg should weigh in on this one. If if were up to him, the ex-cop wouldn’t be able to carry a gun. In his twisted little mind, only the gang bangers (illegally) and cops (legally) should have guns, the rest of the citizenry should be unarmed victims.

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    • SgtB
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 2:07pm

      So we do live in a police state where anyone who volunteers to be part of the monitoring program for US citizens is allowed privileges above and beyond those of an ordinary citizen. Well, I think that we need to start enforcing our natural and 2nd amendment rights and everyone with a gun should carry everyday out in the open until the police state realizes that they are outnumbered and retreat or all join the Oathkeepers.

      Frankly, I could care less that this man shot and killed a man running from committing robbery at gunpoint. But what I do care about is that a Marine has been charged with a felony for simply having a gun in the same city and that another Marine was shot dead in his own home while his wife and child hid for their lives when a militaristic SWAT “team” shot 50+ rounds of ammunition into him because they do not recognize the RIGHT of a citizen to own a firearm. And should I mention the case of an Oklahoma City resident who worked at a small drug store and when he was held up at gun point he shot and killed a teenage black kid and then got charged with murder by a rigged jury.
      The system is corrupt and I stopped caring what laws they enact a long time ago. The whole thing needs to be torn down and we need to start over from scratch + Constitution.

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    • Wayner
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 2:40pm

      Quick someone call the mayor!!!! That “stand your ground” and carrying a pistol CANNOT be tolerated in NYC…. Only the thugs in hoodies are allowed guns.

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    • rambosharley
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 2:56pm

      DRT…..Dead Right There!…No wasted TAXPAYER money on Lawyers, jail, food, medical care, trials,Keeping his sorry A$$ alive for years and years… just DRT!

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    • docgreen
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 3:11pm

      Obamacare wasn’t giving Booger the right Meds, SO he decided to take the extra step and get some More Obama care by trying to rob from the rich. Hmmm where have I heard that before? What happens when the rich decide to move out of this country because of taxes? Then what? I wish someone would ask our Lier and Chief “Obamanation of Desolation” this question. I would love to know who would pay for everything then, if we had no upper class? Would he turn to the middle class? Just asking? As far as Booger, RIH “Rest In Hell”!….. This is what happens when people think they can take and have everything for Free!… Its going to get worse if obama gets elected again, except it will be a million times worse!

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    • woodyb
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 3:28pm

      Barnes is now #1 on Holder’s 10-most-wanted list, and an arrest warrant is forthcoming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • scruffycat
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 3:34pm

      Thats one more dead Booga Booga for sure. Thank god for cops.

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    • turkey13
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 3:41pm

      We all missed the fact that at age 48 the Lt. was retired in NYC. Here in Oklahoma if you start at age 20 and your age and service add up to 80 you can retire.

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    • chips1
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 3:43pm

      You would think that they would steal without using a gun, just like their hero, Obama. Holder won’t prosecute “HIS PEOPLE”.

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    • Reason365
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 4:32pm

      If Obama had a son would it look like that thug?

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    • pickupyurcross
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 4:50pm

      Wait what? Someone in NYC besides a police officer had a gun? I thought they had laws against that type of thing. (sarcasm off)

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    • cyclops
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 6:58pm

      Do not Jesse Jackson……….hey and I’m calling the black panthers on this one too…….LMAO!!!!!! What a bunch idiots and losers…..

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    • yankeesrule1
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:57pm

      And another Obama voter hits the skids…

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    • INOGAWD
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 12:14am

      GOOD GAWD !! A flood of HOODIES runnin’ out of the
      Drug Store with drugs and cash for the Brothers………..
      Nice shooting Lieutenant.. OORAH !!!!!!!!!!
      KUDOS to the manager that hit the panic button…
      Can’t say much for the Uniforms ********************

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    • rawmilker
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 1:33am

      Those active cope scattered like rats what that punk fired, it took the retired cop to get him…Some good cops you have there BLOOMBERG!. lol,,,, what a joke. You must have some real good training programs there in NYC. An untrained thug & his .32, gets by three cops with automatics…mmm mmm mmmm

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    • OklahomaBound
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 5:51am

      In related news Holder and the Administration said that Wyatt‘s death won’t be a deterrent to Wyatt casting several votes for Obama in November…..”It‘s what he would have wanted so we’re going to honor his death by casting his vote several times” Holder, with Sharpton at his side, said in an interview.

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    • pickupyurcross
      Posted on April 14, 2012 at 11:23am

      @Oklahoma….haha..thanks for the morning wake up laugh!

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    • ghostsouls
      Posted on April 15, 2012 at 5:56am

      So,Wyatt’s family must be going thru old family photos, to find pictures of him when he was 12 to put up on all the news sites and websites, showing obviously another baby gunned down in the streets be an evil republican racist white man… stay tuned.

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    • VoteBushIn12
      Posted on April 15, 2012 at 12:48pm

      Anyone comparing this to the Zimmerman v Martin incident deserves a nice warm spot in hell.

      Martin was not fleeing a robbery scene, nor was he caring a weapon, nor was he shooting at police, nor was he wanted for violent crimes.

      Zimmerman was not a former cop, nor was he protecting lives around him, nor was he reacting to events unfolding in front of him (he was out actively creating confrontation).

      I seriously question your ability to reason in metaphor because the analogy you are deriving to fit this story is about as far off base as you can get.

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  • PIGSWILLNEVERFLY
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:25am

    Blood gets what? Bloody Booga. Justice.

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  • JamesA
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:24am

    No more Booga’s hangin around…His momma says he was a good boy trying to turn his life around.

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    • samiam010203
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 1:45pm

      he was also an aspiring rap artist ready to turn his life around and get out of the hood forever. his ho was interviewed. she claims “I beez waz on da free gubmit cell phone an shitz witz him yo! da cops da dunz shotz my mangz fo no reasonz! all he beez waz trai’anz ta do waz make some mo chedda yo! da gubmit cheese and ebt and section 8 and wic and cash fo clunkaz and all da udda free moneyz beez run short on us yo. we be dun needed some mo money cus a sista gotz ta getz her hair did yo!”

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  • progressiveslayer
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:24am

    One less punk what’s the BFD? Oh that‘s right it’s one of Holders people so a congressional investigation is clearly what’s needed here.It was a great shot and too bad they all don‘t end like that because locking somebody up for years is cruel and unusual punishment and it’s expensive.

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  • cemerius
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:24am

    1 down 3 million to go….

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  • lefty5005
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:24am

    How long before “Mayor Bloomberg” brings Mr Barnes up on gun charges and tries for a murder conviction.

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  • thinkingright
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:19am

    Investing range time myself, that was great shooting. Very difficult shots with a hand gun. Bravo.

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  • hawkeyez
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:19am

    If Obama had a son he would look just like Booga

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  • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:19am

    “….street name “Booga,”…

    No tissues for Booga’s issues… just a body bag will do.

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  • 00gabooga
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:12am

    No relation, no relation,

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  • grimmy
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:11am

    The ex-cop will be cucified over this,not only by the media,but by the city of NY as well.And of course odumbo will claim he acted “stupidly”……

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    • Shotgun167
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 3:22pm

      Only if they can find some pictures of Booga when he was a wee little child, wrap in his loving Mama’s arms.

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  • RepubliCorp
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:08am

    I demand justice for Rudolph Wyatt…….. Barnes, alive or dead $10,000
    Rudolph Wyatt was just seeking pain kills for his poor Mama that broke her arm while doing a carjacking. And gas pumping (big oil) Barnes gun him down ending this sweet boys life

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    • RepubliCorp
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:21am

      oops (pain killers)

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    • Choctaw25
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:43am

      I agree, I demand that Justice Be Served, that racist cop had no business interfering with a caucasian-hispanic-italian-greek-asian-black gang member who was simply doing his job as a gang member while stopping by the drugstore with his bro, to do a little speedy prescription take-out.
      The Pharmacist was forcing them to take all those awful drugs, even though he only needed a few for his sickly mudder. Charges should be brought against the street cops for responding so quickly, which started the justified killing spree of the drugstore patrons.
      Every cop in NYC needs to have their guns taken away. This violence against criminals has got to be stopped. Where is Eric Holder when you need him ????????????

      Choctaw25  
    • bjjmadmonkey
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 9:05am

      Lol…So very close to the troof!

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  • Todd P
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:06am

    GUN CONTROL: Maintaining control of your gun. Good kill!

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  • AJAYW
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:03am

    Just what obama’s son would look and act like?

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  • RightUnite
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:59am

    Good shot!

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  • ThePostman
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:57am

    I can’t really tell if this was a cold blooded murder until I see a photo of the robber when he was 12 years old.

    In any event, this retired policeman stalked the poor young victim, and profiled him. And I am sure 911 would have told him to mind his own business.

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    • Windwalker
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 9:38am

      Ain’t that the truth. Goodness, we all need to see a picture of Charles Manson when he was 12 yrs. old so the liberals can demand his has the right to a retrial.

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    • Schteveo
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:19pm

      Postman,
      you seem to be a pretty good shot too. That comment was all center punch!

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    • Shellback1969
      Posted on April 16, 2012 at 1:13am

      Posyman, was going to leave you comment referance opioin,but, I can tell by your commen, You will not understand
      During a shootout, it is not like Dodge City.

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  • Lesbian Packing Hollow Points
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:53am

    They’re taking out the trash in East Harlem.

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    • The Jewish Avenger
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:01am

      I never thought that flicking a “booga” would be so satistying to see this morning while having my coffee…

      Way to go! One less “bloody booga” on the street!

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  • shadowsting
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:50am

    I just wonder how long till they will want to bring Mr. Branes up on charges.

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  • Deepdiver58
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:50am

    It seems that the robber got what he deserved.

    The other one got away? How in the name of Sam Hill did that happen?

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    • old white guy
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 9:35am

      the cops were afraid of the guy shooting so they did not pay attention to the guy they had in hand. three cops and a civilian has to finish the job.

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  • seaweaver
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:47am

    what…the heck is a HOUSING BUREAU VIPER TEAM?

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    • grimmy
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:13am

      Guess they have a snake problem in section 8 housing.;p

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    • thinkingright
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:17am

      Thinking same thing…And camera right on the action???

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    • ChuckSammich
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:47am

      You mean you didn’t know your taxes go to a HUD police dept? Make up an acronym, and your taxes go to it.

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  • seaweaver
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:45am

    Da Justice Brothers are going to have to head back north….or not…is Barns a White Hispanic?
    cw

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  • NSDQ
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:42am

    “Clearly The cop that shot him was racist” …get ready for it

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    • qpwillie
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:48am

      Go to the YouTube video and read the comments. They’ve already started.

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    • poorrichard09
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 8:08am

      Yeah, the perp was wearing a BLACK ski mask-clearly a racist hate crime!

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  • JACKTHETOAD
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:35am

    Wow! 2 head shots out of 3 rounds! Good eye, Mr. Barnes!

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  • Delta D-5-3
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:34am

    Glad that dirtbag got what he deserved. BUT, it brings up another question. Are “retired” law enforcement officers the only ones allowed to carry in NYC, besides police?? What about privite citizens?? Oh yea, that’s right. NO! They are not allowed to protect themselves……….

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    • evilhatemonger
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 12:33pm

      Booga? Seriously?

      Did he have a bag of Skittles?

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    • badkarma060
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 2:09pm

      Thank Mayor Bloombutt private citizen‘s can’t carry in NYC, he is on a crusade. He has also tried to keep retiree’s from carrying, but failed about 4, 5 years ago. It‘s Bush’s fault cop’s are carrying retired, HR218 Law signed by him after Sept. 11. Thank god for him. In NYC, the easyest permit to get was the target permit. I remember getting one when I turned 21. Now 53 been carrying 31 years.

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  • Cosmos102
    Posted on April 13, 2012 at 7:32am

    Thomas Barnes is a true hero.

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    • NancyBee
      Posted on April 13, 2012 at 5:28pm

      I agree…………..he stopped him from killing or wounding someone else. Wyatt was the one that started shooting first.

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