Another "Good Kid", No Doubt
I cannot wait to read the inevitable follow-up to this story about one Jason Mahoney, an ex-dirtbag who decided to open fire on a couple New Bedford police officers during a traffic stop at 2:30 in the morning.
No doubt, we'll be treated to all sorts of bullshit from his mother or his aunt about what a good "kid" he was and how he was "just starting to turn his troubled life around". That, of course, will be immediately followed by accusatory wailing about how the trigger-happy police are to blame for his death for not simply shooting the gun out of his hands or for failing to negotiate with the bullets in mid-air and persuade them to change trajectories.
While we're on the topic of gun-wielding dirtbags, let's reflect upon the wise words of the good Reverend Don Muhammad of Boston, describing the deceased's fellow "ammunition redistribution activists" back in Dorchester and Roxbury.
Um...OK.
Whatever.
UPDATE (7/27): OK, so I thought this would come from his mother or his aunt. I was close. Today's follow-up comment on the shooting comes from Mr. Mahoney's uncle, New Bedford City Councilor Leo Pimental. And, for the record, the phrase "good kid" wasn't used...least not yet.
A "tragedy for the police officers involved"? Is that because they executed the duties of their chosen career in a courageous and professional manner? Gee, how "tragic". Further more, should this incident cause the police department in New Bedford to "look at things in a whole different light", let's hope that epiphany includes buying more rifles and body armor for their patrol units.
UPDATE: Reader Bob G. sends this link via the comments section.
Let's learn a little more about this responsible, non-violent young man.
Very responsible.
A veritable pillar of moral fortitude.
I believe you can now earn a merit badge in the Cub Scouts for doing that.
Just like all the non-violent people I know.
Going back to his uncle's earlier statement that this was a "tragedy", I'll say this. The only "tragedy" here is the unarguable fact that Mr. Mahoney should have been behind bars in the early morning hours of July 26th and not driving around the streets of New Bedford with a handgun in his waistband.
Score another "victory" for compassionate Bay State liberalism. The Dukakis legacy lives on.
UPDATE: The girlfriend speaks:
You're damn right, something was wrong! An armed criminal was driving around at 2:30 in the morning instead of sleeping behind bars where he should have been!
Wake up, Michele. Your "boyfriend" was scum. I'm real sorry about his dad dying - I wouldn't wish that fate upon my worst enemy. But tragedies such as that befall countless people in our communities everyday. It's hardly justification for turning to a life of violent crime.
No doubt, we'll be treated to all sorts of bullshit from his mother or his aunt about what a good "kid" he was and how he was "just starting to turn his troubled life around". That, of course, will be immediately followed by accusatory wailing about how the trigger-happy police are to blame for his death for not simply shooting the gun out of his hands or for failing to negotiate with the bullets in mid-air and persuade them to change trajectories.
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. -- A Fairhaven man died after exchanging gunfire with police during a traffic stop early Tuesday morning.
Police said 22-year-old Jason Mahoney pulled out a handgun and started firing at the two officers who pulled him over on the Fairhaven Bridge around 2:30 a.m.
The officers returned fire, and Mahoney ran behind a nearby gas station.
A special response team equipped with heavy body armor was called in to pursue him. He was found dead three hours later in the tall grass behind the station.
While we're on the topic of gun-wielding dirtbags, let's reflect upon the wise words of the good Reverend Don Muhammad of Boston, describing the deceased's fellow "ammunition redistribution activists" back in Dorchester and Roxbury.
These young people are not bad.
Um...OK.
Whatever.
UPDATE (7/27): OK, so I thought this would come from his mother or his aunt. I was close. Today's follow-up comment on the shooting comes from Mr. Mahoney's uncle, New Bedford City Councilor Leo Pimental. And, for the record, the phrase "good kid" wasn't used...least not yet.
"This is a tragedy that happened on both sides of the aisle. A tragedy for my wife and my family, and a tragedy for the police officers involved. They're going to look at things in a whole different light," Mr. Pimental said.
A "tragedy for the police officers involved"? Is that because they executed the duties of their chosen career in a courageous and professional manner? Gee, how "tragic". Further more, should this incident cause the police department in New Bedford to "look at things in a whole different light", let's hope that epiphany includes buying more rifles and body armor for their patrol units.
UPDATE: Reader Bob G. sends this link via the comments section.
Friends painted him as a responsible young man who financially cared for his mother and sister following the untimely death of his 39-year-old father, David W. Mahoney.
[snip]
"He got into mix-ups," (former neighbor Bryan) Giusti explained. "He had a side to him that was a little on the edge but he wasn't violent."
Let's learn a little more about this responsible, non-violent young man.
He dropped out of New Bedford High School in his junior year...
Very responsible.
In May of 2002, Mr. Mahoney was found guilty of 17 counts of forgery for writing false checks, court documents show.
A veritable pillar of moral fortitude.
Roughly one year later, police arrested him for engaging in a sex act with a prostitute in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in New Bedford.
I believe you can now earn a merit badge in the Cub Scouts for doing that.
Then in December 2003, he was found guilty of several counts of assault and battery and witness intimidation after he allegedly hurled a portable heater and drawer of knives at his 19-year-old girlfriend, Meagan Frias, court documents said.
Just like all the non-violent people I know.
Going back to his uncle's earlier statement that this was a "tragedy", I'll say this. The only "tragedy" here is the unarguable fact that Mr. Mahoney should have been behind bars in the early morning hours of July 26th and not driving around the streets of New Bedford with a handgun in his waistband.
He failed to show up for a probation hearing in March 2005 and also failed to attend domestic violence counseling, court documents said.
Score another "victory" for compassionate Bay State liberalism. The Dukakis legacy lives on.
UPDATE: The girlfriend speaks:
"I don't believe he killed himself," said Michele Pacheco, who identified herself as Mahoney's girlfriend. "I really honestly think they pulled him over because he's a white kid. He was most likely wearing his bandana. Young kid, nice car, rims, tinted windows. Something's wrong. Something's wrong."
You're damn right, something was wrong! An armed criminal was driving around at 2:30 in the morning instead of sleeping behind bars where he should have been!
Wake up, Michele. Your "boyfriend" was scum. I'm real sorry about his dad dying - I wouldn't wish that fate upon my worst enemy. But tragedies such as that befall countless people in our communities everyday. It's hardly justification for turning to a life of violent crime.
