So Carjackings are a thing these days... and so is shooting carjackers.
19 Jan 22 - thread title updated to reflect recent societal trends.
Let's start with some recent statistics
In 2019 there were 225 carjackings, in 2020 there were 410, and in 2021, police said there have already been 28 carjackings. (as of January 28th)
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-police...o-do/10103741/
Note that Carson already has a thread on the victim defending himself at 18th & Callowhill
https://forum.pafoa.org/showthread.php?t=371787
Then there's the two scumbags who jacked a 78 year old woman with cancer.
https://www.fox29.com/news/police-re...h-philadelphia
So then there's this guy.... the video is worth the watch.
https://6abc.com/police-chase-carjac...illy/10355514/
Also - 1.25 mark, he goes through the PPD HQ parking lot Wait, wait - I've seen this movie before!
DO YOU SEE ME, TOECUTTER!??!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMYLjlpP0NY
Situational Awareness, people. It's also a thing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6py8_5RYWw
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It's not just Philly - Chiraq is in the playoffs as well.
Meanwhile, the number of carjackings through the first month of 2021 exploded with 218 vehicular hijackings reported, compared to 77 in January 2020, according to CPD data. That*s an increase of 183%.
https://news.wttw.com/2021/02/01/chi...rst-month-2021
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Gosh, Story - whatever should I do??!
Carjacking Safety Tips: How to Avoid Becoming a Victim
https://blog.firsttimedriver.com/blo...g-safety-tips/
Same bullet points (ha) but better presentation
https://www.artofmanliness.com/artic...in-carjacking/
Even more food for thought, including this -
Driving away from danger is always the best option. To preserve that option, don’t tailgate. When you stop behind another car, make sure you can see the rear tires so you’ll have enough turning radius to drive around if necessary.
https://www.offgridweb.com/survival/...-a-carjacking/
Music to get-off-the-X-by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpvShqLjZpI
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Generally carjackings can be avoided by not driving in philthy cities.
Re: So Carjackings are a thing these days...
When wasn't it a thing? Especially in Philly where vehicular homicide is one of the preferred methods of murder.
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ChemDave
When wasn't it a thing? Especially in Philly where vehicular homicide is one of the preferred methods of murder.
Eh, not sure if you are confusing terms, but nowhere near correct.
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Anybody saw the white officer kicking the black suspect a couple of times while he was down already? I am calling for a riot, I need sneakers. Then one officer lead him away with his pants down. Why were his pants down?
This is fun.......!
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comsubin61
Anybody saw the white officer kicking the black suspect a couple of times while he was down already? I am calling for a riot, I need sneakers. Then one officer lead him away with his pants down. Why were his pants down?
This is fun.......!
Do you have a link for this ???
Re: So Carjackings are a thing these days...
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streaker69
Generally carjackings can be avoided by not driving in philthy cities.
Some folks have to drive in the city. Some folks even want to live in the city. It*s not for everybody, but living in the sticks isn*t for everybody either.
BTW I have driven in the city since about 1980 and have never been carjacked. Not even in a blue & white or all white :rolleyes:
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Aggies Coach
Do you have a link for this ???
Sure it is the OP video link.
https://6abc.com/police-chase-carjac...illy/10355514/