Texts to Wrong Number End in Shooting
Dialing a wrong number is always awkward. Though the exchange of obligatory apologies only lasts a few, fleeting seconds, it's pretty uncomfortable for all involved -- and invariably makes you just a bit nervous about your next attempt. Believe it or not, though, some unintended phone calls can result in more than brief formalities. If one recent case is any indication, the consequences can be violent.Scott Allen Elder, 22, of Georgia, is facing aggravated assault charges after allegedly shooting another man over a series of angry text messages and phone calls, local NBC affiliate WSAV reports. According to Savannah police, the entire incident was the unfortunate result of a wrong number. Police spokesperson Veda Nichols told WSAV, "[It] was just a mistaken phone call. The two men did not know each other prior to that and they allowed a text conversation to escalate to physical violence so it was just a senseless act." Luckily, the 24-year-old victim Brian Matison wasn't killed. As of Thursday evening, he was hospitalized in serious but stable condition.
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G. Tripp said 11:08AM on 11-02-2009
Obviously a couple of idiotic punks.
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Tom said 11:56AM on 11-02-2009
Let's see: Get an offensive text message, respond by shooting the sender? I expect the shooter will be getting a good conduct medal and a public service award from the NRA.
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COOKIEGIRL017 said 4:19PM on 11-02-2009
I find this very intreseting because i myself have recieved text messages from someone but it wasnt a wrong number. the person who sent the text got my number from a sprint store somehow and decided to text me some very vulgar and inappropriate text messages. But i dont intend on shooting this person..i intend on handling the situation with a little bit more responsibilty...
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