Justice is Sweet

Back in June of 2010, an Army Specialist who had just returned from the Middle East, was traveling with his wife and mother-in-law down I-95, around midnight, and in 2 different vehicles.  One of the vehicles that was towing a U-haul, was experiencing some mechanical problems. They pulled off the exit for McLeod Rd. in Walterboro, SC and began the business of transferring the U-haul from one vehicle to another.

They were approached by 3 black males (surprised?) driving a silver sedan.  One of the suspects stepped out from the back seat of the vehicle, pulled a scarf up over his face and pointed a .50 cal Desert Eagle at the Mother-in-law, ordering her about, all the while referring to her as "pretty lady."  The unidentified Army Specialist repeatedly asked the 3 suspects to leave, but they ignored him.
The Mother-in-law was naturally upset and ran towards her daughter. That's when the Army Spec. took the opportunity to produce his own weapon, pointing it at the suspects and demanding they drop their weapon.  Because the suspect aimed his weapon towards his family, our Army hero began firing.  The suspect,

David Jayquon Jakes, age 20

was shot and then dropped the .50 cal as he fell.  His 2 cohorts in the crime, grabbed Jakes and dragged him back in to the car and then began firing at the 3 citizens as they drove away. Fortunately, the only bullet holes were in the cars.  The .50 cal was later determined to be stolen.

The manhunt ensued and a short time later, Jakes shows up at a medical center seeking treatment for severe gunshot wounds. In fact, he was transferred to a trauma center as he was in critical condition. (Ah...don't ya feel a twinge of sympathy for the bastard?)

Once the local law enforcement personnel were able to identify the other 2 scumbags, warrants were obtained and the suspects were all arrested for charges of Armed Robbery (3x), Possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, Possession of stolen property, and 1st deg. Assault and Battery (3x).

Yesterday, 2 of the 3 suspects were found guilty and sentenced.

Antwan McMillan, age 22

McMillan, this sorry ass excuse for a human being, was sentenced to 30 years in prison and Jakes got 35 years for being the biggest moron with the stolen gun.
The case against the 3rd defendant, 21 year old James Davis, is still pending.

The Army Specialist's identity and his family's have been withheld from the public for undisclosed reasons.

The service member had a valid concealed weapons permit and, under South Carolina state law, he was acting properly under the self-defense and defense of others rule.

Don't ya just love a happy ending?