TrentVilla Posted February 14, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2013 Quote Oscar Pistorius 'shoots girlfriend' - local media South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been arrested over the fatal shooting of his girlfriend at his home in Pretoria, local media say. Police confirmed to local media that a woman - who died at the scene - was shot in the head and arm. The precise circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear. Reports say he may have mistaken her for a burglar. The 26-year-old - known as the "blade runner" - was the first double amputee to run in the Olympics. "We found a 9mm pistol at the scene. A 26-year-old man was taken into custody," police spokeswoman Katlego Mogale told Reuters news agency. Local media say the body was removed from the scene. South Africa has among the highest rates of crime in the world and many residents keep weapons to protect themselves against intruders. But South Africa does have a careful vetting process before awarding gun licenses, Erika Gibson of Beelt newspaper told the BBC. Pistorius races wearing carbon fibre prosthetic blades after he was born without a fibula in both legs. He reached the 400m semi-finals in the London 2012 Olympics. At the Paralympics he won gold in the T44 400m, setting a Paralympic record. For years he dominated in his category at successive Paralympic Games That is just horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been arrested over the fatal shooting of his girlfriend at his home in Pretoria, local media say. Police confirmed to local media that a woman - who died at the scene - was shot in the head and arm. The precise circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear. Reports say he may have mistaken her for a burglar. The 26-year-old - known as the "blade runner" - was the first double amputee to run in the Olympics. "We found a 9mm pistol at the scene. A 26-year-old man was taken into custody," police spokeswoman Katlego Mogale told Reuters news agency. Local media say the body was removed from the scene. South Africa has among the highest rates of crime in the world and many residents keep weapons to protect themselves against intruders. He'd best make that "mistaken identity" story a bit more believable because he isnt going to have a leg to stand on when this gets to court. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted February 14, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2013 I think he was a bit to fast out of the blocks on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Sounds dodgy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted February 14, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2013 Just wouldn't have happened if more people had guns. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 More people ?? Eh ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted February 14, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2013 Never mind CI, too early in the morning for you I think. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted February 14, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2013 DO NOT buy Oscar Pistorius socks for Valentines Day, lesson learnt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Can't see him getting away with this. I persoanlly don't believe the mistaken identity story he's running with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 14, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted February 14, 2013 I guess we won't know until we hear more details. Seems a little hard to swallow though, that he'd shoot a person in his house without checking who it was, especially as I would assume he knew his GF was there or at least COULD be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Seemed very aggressive at Olympics after he lost that race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I would expect the process to go something like this: <door opens> OSCAR: "Who's that" GF: "Its just me" OSCAR: Bang! Bang! "SHIT, I thought it was an intruder pretending to be my girfriend" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Gotta be more to this than meets they eye. You don't just shoot your GF dead in the middle of the nigjht 'by mistake', IMO .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Shot 4 times at close range , hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted February 14, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2013 I'm with you Jon, I just don't buy the accident thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 What is his defence going to be? "I asked who it was and she never replied so I shot her multiple times"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted February 14, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2013 I just can't comprehend how anyone would open fire without knowing who they were shooting at when there is a chance it could be someone you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Especially as she'd probably scream with pain after shots 1 & 2 if not already dead And anyone normal would probably shout "who's there" before opening fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted February 14, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted February 14, 2013 I've just read his home is in a walled estate with armed guards that stop everyone entering, kind of reduces the chances of it being an intruder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Standby for an OJ like trial I guess with him getting off on criminal charges but losing the civil case What a f****d up world we inhabit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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