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12-13-2011, 01:10 PM
http://www.suntimes.com/9261611-417/mugg...champ.html
âJustinâ is 6 feet 2, 250 pounds, with a build that looks like it could split open a suit jacket during a particularly violent sneeze.
But the mixed martial arts expert from Des Plaines insists it was his âtraining,â not brawn, that allowed him to wrench a loaded pistol from the hand of an alleged mugger who had the weapon pointed at his chest Friday night on the Southwest Side.
âI donât feel like a hero,â said Justin, who did not want his last name used. âTraining matters. If youâre well trained, you have a chance to survive.â
Anthony Mirandaâs bruised and battered face â and Justinâs unblemished, chiseled one â leaves no doubt about who came out the victor in the encounter.
On Sunday, Miranda, a 24-year-old convicted felon, was ordered held on $350,000 bond, following a hearing at the 26th and California courthouse. He is charged with armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm in the alleged attack. Police say Miranda shot his own ankle during the struggle with the gun.
Justin, who says he hails from Romania, was happy to talk about the encounter, which he said happened around 11:30 p.m. while he was waiting in his parked car for a buddy to arrive. Justin made it clear there would no photographs taken during this interview â not even one that showed only his torso.
Justin said Miranda originally approached him and asked if he could have a light for a cigarette. Justin replied that he does not smoke. Thatâs when Miranda pulled out a gun and shoved it against the side of his head, Justin said.
âHe asked me for my wallet, for my phone and my keys,â Justin explained. âI told him I donât have a wallet, I only have cash. He cursed me â like âm-----f-----.ââ
Justin said he handed over the $30 in cash he had stuffed in a his carâs cup holder, but Miranda was not satisfied, Justin said.
âAt that moment, he backs up the gun and he racks it,â Justin recalled. âThe gun jammed. He racked it a second time. He ejected the bullet on the ground. He went down and grabbed the bullet and said, âLook, m-----f-----, itâs a hollow point. Iâll blow your brains out.ââ
Thatâs when Miranda ordered him out of the car, Justin said.
Justin said he looked at the man facing him, pistol pointing at his chest, and was pretty certain he was about to take a bullet.
âI wasnât scared because Iâm trained,â Justin explained.
Justin then demonstrated to a reporter the sudden, rather effective maneuver that disarmed his attacker.
âThe round went off,â Justin continued. âI put him down to the ground. He was fighting. He didnât want to give up.â
But at the same time, Justin said: âHe was begging me to let him go. He said he has a baby.â
Justin then kept his attacker collared until police arrived.
âJustinâ is 6 feet 2, 250 pounds, with a build that looks like it could split open a suit jacket during a particularly violent sneeze.
But the mixed martial arts expert from Des Plaines insists it was his âtraining,â not brawn, that allowed him to wrench a loaded pistol from the hand of an alleged mugger who had the weapon pointed at his chest Friday night on the Southwest Side.
âI donât feel like a hero,â said Justin, who did not want his last name used. âTraining matters. If youâre well trained, you have a chance to survive.â
Anthony Mirandaâs bruised and battered face â and Justinâs unblemished, chiseled one â leaves no doubt about who came out the victor in the encounter.
On Sunday, Miranda, a 24-year-old convicted felon, was ordered held on $350,000 bond, following a hearing at the 26th and California courthouse. He is charged with armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm in the alleged attack. Police say Miranda shot his own ankle during the struggle with the gun.
Justin, who says he hails from Romania, was happy to talk about the encounter, which he said happened around 11:30 p.m. while he was waiting in his parked car for a buddy to arrive. Justin made it clear there would no photographs taken during this interview â not even one that showed only his torso.
Justin said Miranda originally approached him and asked if he could have a light for a cigarette. Justin replied that he does not smoke. Thatâs when Miranda pulled out a gun and shoved it against the side of his head, Justin said.
âHe asked me for my wallet, for my phone and my keys,â Justin explained. âI told him I donât have a wallet, I only have cash. He cursed me â like âm-----f-----.ââ
Justin said he handed over the $30 in cash he had stuffed in a his carâs cup holder, but Miranda was not satisfied, Justin said.
âAt that moment, he backs up the gun and he racks it,â Justin recalled. âThe gun jammed. He racked it a second time. He ejected the bullet on the ground. He went down and grabbed the bullet and said, âLook, m-----f-----, itâs a hollow point. Iâll blow your brains out.ââ
Thatâs when Miranda ordered him out of the car, Justin said.
Justin said he looked at the man facing him, pistol pointing at his chest, and was pretty certain he was about to take a bullet.
âI wasnât scared because Iâm trained,â Justin explained.
Justin then demonstrated to a reporter the sudden, rather effective maneuver that disarmed his attacker.
âThe round went off,â Justin continued. âI put him down to the ground. He was fighting. He didnât want to give up.â
But at the same time, Justin said: âHe was begging me to let him go. He said he has a baby.â
Justin then kept his attacker collared until police arrived.
12-13-2011, 01:11 PM
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Anthony Miranda / photo from Cook County Sheriff's office
Anthony Miranda / photo from Cook County Sheriff's office
12-13-2011, 02:49 PM
Guys at work were talking about this the other day.
He got jacked up.
He got jacked up.
12-13-2011, 03:34 PM
Read this on one of my MMA news feeds...
I like the comment "Justin then kept his attacker collared until the police showed up"...
Judging by the guys face, he did more than just "kept him collared"....haha
I like the comment "Justin then kept his attacker collared until the police showed up"...
Judging by the guys face, he did more than just "kept him collared"....haha
12-13-2011, 03:47 PM
judgementday Wrote:Read this on one of my MMA news feeds...
I like the comment "Justin then kept his attacker collared until the police showed up"...
Judging by the guys face, he did more than just "kept him collared"....haha
lol.. well really though, the guy deserved it..
12-13-2011, 04:33 PM
judgementday Wrote:Read this on one of my MMA news feeds...
I like the comment "Justin then kept his attacker collared until the police showed up"...
Judging by the guys face, he did more than just "kept him collared"....haha
Looks like he kicked the SpIT out of him!
12-13-2011, 06:51 PM
What a *****. I hate people like this punk. Talking about the thief, of course.
"Ohh I have a baby wah wah wah!" Sounds like one saying that shit when he gets put down right after he had a gun to a guy's head threatening to blow it off. Cowardice.
"Ohh I have a baby wah wah wah!" Sounds like one saying that shit when he gets put down right after he had a gun to a guy's head threatening to blow it off. Cowardice.
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12-13-2011, 08:44 PM
That's awesome.
12-13-2011, 10:23 PM
Should've just snapped the piece of shit's neck. Guy will do the same kind of stuff when he gets out of jail next time.
12-14-2011, 01:30 AM
Right now... Id fight them fucking BOTH
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