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G1R2 · December 31, 2011, 05:30 PM

Question: Do you think the Lt. Coronel was unaware of something?

Objective: To learn from other’s mistakes.

Details: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...s-hed-fine.htm

Brief Story: Lieutenant Colonel Karl Trenker, 49, of Miramar, Florida, was shot three times as he confronted two men who had stolen a gold chain from him.
1. He said the confrontation with the robbers took place after his girlfriend advertised a gold chain for sale on Craigslist.
2. The U.S. Marine said he volunteered to carry out the sale and drove to an apartment complex to meet the potential buyers.
3. As he showed off the necklace one of the men shoved him and grabbed the jewellery.
4. Lt Colonel Trenker said he chased after the two men when one of them turned round and opened fire, hitting him multiple times.
5. He said he plugged the bullet holes with his fingers while calling his girlfriend on his cell phone and calmly telling her: ‘I've been shot.’
6. Officers responding to the shooting found 20-year-olds James Flournoy and Jeff Steele close to the scene.
7. Both men remain in custody without bond and face attempted murder charges.

Thank GOD this man survived!

December 31, 2011, 05:30 PM	#1
G1R2 Member Join Date: December 20, 2011 Posts: 73	Situational Awareness – Case Study Nº 1 Question: Do you think the Lt. Coronel was unaware of something? Objective: To learn from other’s mistakes. Details: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...s-hed-fine.htm Brief Story: Lieutenant Colonel Karl Trenker, 49, of Miramar, Florida, was shot three times as he confronted two men who had stolen a gold chain from him. 1. He said the confrontation with the robbers took place after his girlfriend advertised a gold chain for sale on Craigslist. 2. The U.S. Marine said he volunteered to carry out the sale and drove to an apartment complex to meet the potential buyers. 3. As he showed off the necklace one of the men shoved him and grabbed the jewellery. 4. Lt Colonel Trenker said he chased after the two men when one of them turned round and opened fire, hitting him multiple times. 5. He said he plugged the bullet holes with his fingers while calling his girlfriend on his cell phone and calmly telling her: ‘I've been shot.’ 6. Officers responding to the shooting found 20-year-olds James Flournoy and Jeff Steele close to the scene. 7. Both men remain in custody without bond and face attempted murder charges. Thank GOD this man survived!