Salt Lake police investigating deadly shooting
 

Salt Lake police investigating deadly shooting

July 9th, 2008 @ 6:00pm
By Marc Giauque and Sarah Dallof

A bullet fired on a Salt Lake City street at lunchtime killed a man. Now we're learning the gun may have been fired in self-defense.

The shooting happened during a confrontation between two men near 1400 South and West Temple. Witnesses say 47-year-old Mike James Mays, a transient in the area, began yelling at people who were sitting outside Mama's Southern Plantation restaurant.

The witnesses say Mays took a swing at the customers, threatened them and a security guard and then reached inside his jacket or backpack. That's when the security guard pulled out his concealed weapon and fired. That single shot, which hit the Mays in the torso, was fatal.

Mark Cazares, co-owner of Mama's Southern Plantation, believes it's a case of self-defense. "For him [the security guard] to defend himself this way, he had to feel his life was in danger. He, once again, he was a Vietnam vet, so he's had to deal with weapons and things before. I'm sure this was a life-threatening situation to him," he said.

Neighbors who were on scene moments after the shooting say it's unsettling. "People don't seem to care anymore. They don't seem to care who they shoot or what they disturb. It's ridiculous!" said Ben Hollands, a resident who lives nearby.

Police say the security guard has been very cooperative with them and, as of about a half hour ago, they have decided not to book him. They say they will meet with the district attorney very soon to discuss the case.

To listen to a short interview with a witness named Mitch McMillen, click the related audio link.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=3722062


Black Blade: Sad case, but looks like it could be a righteous shoot. Once again Darwin proven right.

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Man's family upset no charges filed

August 5th, 2008 @ 11:48am (KSL News)

The family of a man shot and killed by a restaurant security guard says they are upset no charges will be filed in the case.

The Salt Lake County prosecutor concluded George Harrison acted in self defense when he fatally shot Mike J. Mays last month.

Harrison said Mays was yelling at customers and then went to reach for something he believed to be a weapon.

Mays' son tells the Salt Lake Tribune he is disappointed with the prosecutor's decision, especially since Harrison reportedly gave no verbal warning he was about to fire.

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=148&sid=3939333


Black Blade: No surprise. I suspect a lawsuit is coming.

Huh, George Harrison?

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I must be missing the George Harrison comment. I don't get it.

It'll be a great day when everyone realizes you shouldn't have to give a warning..

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That is what I am saying ............was the dirtbag giving any waring when he was about to pullout whatever he had??

So why the hell should I??

He was looking for trouble........and he found it. Case closed

I hope he didnt taint the gene pool before his demise.


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Re: Salt Lake police investigating deadly shooting
 

Are you saying there are rules to fighting?

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Apparently.

Hey man hold still real quick, I'm gonna punch you in the nose, then go for the ribs... ok go...

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Not if you're a part of Team Wush.

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CRACKING UP !!

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