Thieves Try To Rob Man, But He’s A Retired Police Captain With A Gun
When multiple thieves approached a man at a gas pump and tried to rob him, they likely thought they had the upper hand. They quickly learned otherwise, however, when their victim turned out to be a retired Oakland police captain with a gun, and it was all caught on video.
Ersie Joyner, a well-known retired Oakland police captain, became the subject of a Bay Area armed robbery while getting gas. Luckily, the 28-year police veteran — known for implementing a successful anti-violence program in the city — was able to fend off the criminals attempting the same type of violent crime against him that he fought for decades to end, The Blaze reported, and it was all caught on video.
As seen in the graphic surveillance video, which quickly began circulating online, three thieves approach a man at gunpoint at a Chevron gas station in West Oakland. Unbeknownst to them, that man is Ersie Joyner, and the former law enforcement officer was prepared to defend himself as they’d quickly learn the hard way. The footage may be difficult for some viewers to watch:
As seen in the surveillance camera footage, the criminals appeared to surround the retired police captain, demanding he hand over the keys to his vehicle. When one of the thieves opened the back door of the vehicle, Joyner apparently decided enough is enough as he discreetly pulled out his firearm and opened fire. After striking and killing one of the suspects, Joyner ran around the pump and took aim at the others.
Unfortunately for him, one of the suspects was able to return fire, reportedly hitting Joyner multiple times and dropping him to the ground. As Joyner is seen trying to crawl to safety, the two criminals who are still standing attempt to pull their accomplice into their car. Apparently realizing their efforts are in vain, the two suspects leave their wounded accomplice behind, fleeing the scene without him. In total, at least four criminals were involved in the attempted robbery, including a getaway driver, according to KTVU.