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JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 06:57 PM Dec 2016

Joe McKnight, former NFL player, killed in Terrytown shooting

Last edited Thu Dec 1, 2016, 07:29 PM - Edit history (1)

Source: Nola.com

A shooting in Terrytown Thursday afternoon (Dec. 1) left a man dead after an argument at an intersection, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

Family members at the scene identified the victim as Joe McKnight, former NFL player and local high school football standout. McKnight, 28, who went to John Curtis Christian School in River Ridge, played for the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs. He also played in the Canadian Football League

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A witness, who declined to give her name, said she was leaving a store in the area when she saw a man at the intersection yelling at another man, who was trying to apologize. The man who was yelling shot the other man more than once, she said.

She said the shooter shot the man, stood over him and said "I told you don't you f--- with me." Then he fired again, she said.

Read more: http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2016/12/terrytown_murder_jpso.html



I remember when he led USC to a win at Ohio State.
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Joe McKnight, former NFL player, killed in Terrytown shooting (Original Post) JonLP24 Dec 2016 OP
Oh no! I remember Joe McKnight also from USC! R B Garr Dec 2016 #1
Sad!! Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #2
Cardinals S Tyrann Mathieu knew the shooter JonLP24 Dec 2016 #4
Good grief! Buckeye_Democrat Dec 2016 #6
"I told you don't you f--- with me." Then he fired again, she said. TheWayitIs Dec 2016 #3
Hold On There..... SoCalMusicLover Dec 2016 #5
54-year-old white male: Ronald Gasser C Moon Dec 2016 #7
The article you linked to doesn't say anything about his race. eom tarheelsunc Dec 2016 #8
JOE MCKNIGHT SHOOTER IS 54-YEAR-OLD WHITE MALE ... COPS SAY JonLP24 Dec 2016 #10
I looked it up on Twitter, etc. There were several mentions of him being white. C Moon Dec 2016 #11
I'm Reserving Judgement, BUT..... SoCalMusicLover Dec 2016 #16
Here's an image of the shooter JonLP24 Dec 2016 #18
More About Asshole Shooter SoCalMusicLover Dec 2016 #9
I was thinking the same thing. I also love how it the media is saying.. C Moon Dec 2016 #13
No Problem SoCalMusicLover Dec 2016 #14
Questioned vs arrested: ManiacJoe Dec 2016 #17
The killer is white... otherwise, we'd have heard him called a "thug" by now. LanternWaste Dec 2016 #20
Lets get a few more guns in a few more crazy ass peoples hands madokie Dec 2016 #12
The NRA Agrees SoCalMusicLover Dec 2016 #15
I was being sarcastic madokie Dec 2016 #19

JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
4. Cardinals S Tyrann Mathieu knew the shooter
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 07:18 PM
Dec 2016

Mathieu got death threats after remarks on Will Smith’s accused killer

Arizona Cardinals cornerback and former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu fears that he will not be able to return to his hometown of New Orleans to pay his respects to former Saints defensive end Will Smith after making strong comments against Smith’s killer, which have resulted in death threats, according to the New York Daily News.

“I don’t think I can go back to New Orleans. I don’t think that’s possible,” Mathieu said. “Why? Because I called a spade a spade.”

(Snip)

Mathieu went on to call Hayes a coward and killer on Twitter. In an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Mathieu said his comments about the accused have led to threats by Hayes’s family members.

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/12/tyrann-mathieu-death-threats-will-smith-killed-cardell-hayes

Tyrann Mathieu tweets about Will Smith's death, New Orleans politics

Mathieu said he knows Cardell Hayes, the man allegedly responsible for Smith's death late Saturday night after a traffic accident.

I know that dude, he been a hating ass coward.... Never knew he'd grow up to be a killer tho.... May you get what you deserve coward

— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) April 10, 2016
The Honey Badger took to Twitter for a series of rants, including one that called Hayes a "coward" for allegedly shooting Smith in the back. Smith was declared dead at the scene and his wife was taken to a New Orleans hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

http://www.espn.com/blog/arizona-cardinals/post/_/id/20058/tyrann-mathieu-tweets-about-will-smiths-killer-new-orleans-politics

Buckeye_Democrat

(14,847 posts)
6. Good grief!
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 07:31 PM
Dec 2016

I drove to New Orleans to see the Sugar Bowl between Ohio State and Alabama a couple years ago (sleeping in my car at a nearby state park to save money), but that will probably be the last time I go there.

The locals seemed rude/mean to waitresses and the like. One waitress seemed to think I was "hitting on her" just because I was polite. I wasn't impressed by the French Quarter either. Well, the jazz bands were cool.

I don't like most "big cities," though.

 

TheWayitIs

(12 posts)
3. "I told you don't you f--- with me." Then he fired again, she said.
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 07:13 PM
Dec 2016

The racists and racial incidents sure have skyrocketed since 11/8

And there's no mystery what has emboldened them

 

SoCalMusicLover

(3,194 posts)
5. Hold On There.....
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 07:21 PM
Dec 2016

Let's not go making assumptions about who did the shooting. It's not exactly a racist incident if the killer is also black.

How long until the NRA blames Mr. McKnight for not having his own gun?

But remember their motto....it's not the gun's fault, and more guns is better.

JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
10. JOE MCKNIGHT SHOOTER IS 54-YEAR-OLD WHITE MALE ... COPS SAY
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 08:00 PM
Dec 2016

(Sorry for the all caps, TMZ headline)


The man who shot and killed Joe McKnight is a 54-year-old white male named Ronald Gasser ... the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office tells TMZ Sports.

Law enforcement says Gasser is currently detained and being questioned about why he shot the 28-year-old football star.

At this point, he has NOT been formally arrested.

Cops say Gasser stayed at the scene of the shooting until cops arrived. Once law enforcement got to the scene, he handed over his gun without further incident.


http://m.tmz.com/#article/2016/12/01/joe-mcknight-shooter-white-male/

C Moon

(12,188 posts)
11. I looked it up on Twitter, etc. There were several mentions of him being white.
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 08:12 PM
Dec 2016

But I guess you could be right, it wasn't fully verified.

 

SoCalMusicLover

(3,194 posts)
16. I'm Reserving Judgement, BUT.....
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 08:28 PM
Dec 2016

I think you're probably 100% correct. The shooter is likely white as the driven snow. He's also had lunch with a black person in the past, which clearly means he is not racist. Wait for that, it's coming I'm sure.

 

SoCalMusicLover

(3,194 posts)
9. More About Asshole Shooter
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 07:58 PM
Dec 2016
http://heavy.com/sports/2016/12/joe-mcknight-shooting-suspect-ronald-gasser-charges/

I'm surprised he remained at the scene. He was probably on the phone to his high priced attorney, figuring out his defense.

I'll take "In Fear For My Life" for 1,000 Alex.

C Moon

(12,188 posts)
13. I was thinking the same thing. I also love how it the media is saying..
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 08:14 PM
Dec 2016

Police are questioning him, instead of he was arrested.
The witness said that he shot him, said "I told you not to fuck with me" and then shot him some more. So, shooting him in defense sounds like a no go..

 

SoCalMusicLover

(3,194 posts)
14. No Problem
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 08:21 PM
Dec 2016

I'm not a lying scumbag defense attorney, so I can't say I'm able to make mince meat out of that statement. But I'm sure this guy will find a defense attorney that can. That's what defense attorneys do.

Never assume the intelligence of a jury, or whether they're willing to convict someone even though it appears to be open and shut case.

The deep south, this guy will probably be back driving the streets with his gun before you know it.

ManiacJoe

(10,136 posts)
17. Questioned vs arrested:
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 08:39 PM
Dec 2016

Most likely, at the time the report was written, Gasser had not been officially arrested; just in custody and being questioned.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
20. The killer is white... otherwise, we'd have heard him called a "thug" by now.
Fri Dec 2, 2016, 09:05 AM
Dec 2016

The killer is white... otherwise, we'd have heard him called a "thug" by now by racists.

 

SoCalMusicLover

(3,194 posts)
15. The NRA Agrees
Thu Dec 1, 2016, 08:25 PM
Dec 2016

If only this guy had his own gun. Then he could have been able to fire first.

There is NOTHING that a loaded gun can't resolve. Seriously, is there? Perhaps this football player dared to cut him off or something. The gun made sure he won't be doing that again. Problem solved.

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