Thursday, February 20, 2014

IN:Father Stops Kidnap Scam with Gunshots


This seems to be one of those cases where warning shots were effective.

Phillips had sent his father text messages that Miller and Artis had kidnapped him, and they were bringing him to the Phillips’ home, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Upon arrival, Miller tried to open the overhead garage door. As Miller put gloves on, Phillips’ dad, John, exited the home carrying a gun.

John Phillips then ordered Miller and Artis to the ground. When they refused, John Phillips fired shots into the air, and they complied. He held them there until police arrived.

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