Background. In March of this year, a reckless shooting occurred at the corner of Ridgeland and Vassar Dr. in Balmoral. A young man fired seven 40-caliber shots at the person who had provided him a safe and caring home. The bullets missed the intended target, but penetrated the garage of a nearby home where a neighbor was tending his four month old son. The would-be victim declined to press charges, but the neighbor did. The young man pled guilty to reckless endangerment with a dangerous weapon and is seeking pre-trial diversion (plea bargain), meaning the case will not go to trial. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for August 24, 2017.
At the request of Balmoral Neighborhood Association members present at the August 1, 2017 meeting, BNA president Eddie Settles has corresponded with the prosecutor on the case, stating the Association's desire that the shooter not be allowed to reside in Balmoral. Signing this petition will provide supporting evidence that Balmoral residents are committed to keeping our neighborhood safe and free from violent crime. If you live in Balmoral, you are invited to join others who plan to be present at the August 24 hearing. For details, contact Eddie Settles at [email protected].
Petition. As a resident of the Balmoral neighborhood, I plead to the Court that the March 2017 confessed Balmoral shooter be permanently banned from residing in the area bounded by Quince Rd. on the north, Ridgeway Rd. on the east, I-240 on the west, and the TVA easement/St. Rte. 385 on the south. Our neighborhood will not tolerate gun violence and reckless acts that endanger our families. Such acts disrupt the peace, breed fear, reduce property values, cause homeowners to flee Memphis, and brand Memphis as an undesirable place to live and conduct business. The resulting reduction in property, sales, and other tax revenues ultimately hurts our entire City.
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August 16, 2017
The momentum behind this petition highlights our shared commitment to the security of Balmoral. This collective response confirms that the safety of our neighborhood remains a priority for all who reside here.
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We wish to feel safe in our homes. Someone who excercises such reckless behavior is a danger to us. It's even more frightening that these shots were fired at someone who wanted to help and care for this young man.
This young man had a total disregard for the safety and security of our neighborhood. The very idea that a baby could have been shot is reprehensible, or anyone for that matter. My husband and I want him banned from living in our neighborhood.
Please adhere to our requests. We have enough problems as it is coping with robberies and other criminal acts in our neighborhood as it is. Thank you.
For the safety of our neighborhood and my child I do not want this criminal returning to Balmoral.
I commend my neighbors and the BNA for bring forth this petition for the protection of our neighborhood.
Keep Marlboro Estates safe & quiet
Just want to keep our neighborhood safe.
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Background. In March of this year, a reckless shooting occurred at the corner of Ridgeland and Vassar Dr. in Balmoral. A young man fired seven 40-caliber shots at the person who had provided him a safe and caring home. The bullets missed the intended target, but penetrated the garage of a nearby home where a neighbor was tending his four month old son. The would-be victim declined to press charges, but the neighbor did. The young man pled guilty to reckless endangerment with a dangerous weapon and is seeking pre-trial diversion (plea bargain), meaning the case will not go to trial. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for August 24, 2017.
At the request of Balmoral Neighborhood Association members present at the August 1, 2017 meeting, BNA president Eddie Settles has corresponded with the prosecutor on the case, stating the Association's desire that the shooter not be allowed to reside in Balmoral. Signing this petition will provide supporting evidence that Balmoral residents are committed to keeping our neighborhood safe and free from violent crime. If you live in Balmoral, you are invited to join others who plan to be present at the August 24 hearing. For details, contact Eddie Settles at [email protected].
Petition. As a resident of the Balmoral neighborhood, I plead to the Court that the March 2017 confessed Balmoral shooter be permanently banned from residing in the area bounded by Quince Rd. on the north, Ridgeway Rd. on the east, I-240 on the west, and the TVA easement/St. Rte. 385 on the south. Our neighborhood will not tolerate gun violence and reckless acts that endanger our families. Such acts disrupt the peace, breed fear, reduce property values, cause homeowners to flee Memphis, and brand Memphis as an undesirable place to live and conduct business. The resulting reduction in property, sales, and other tax revenues ultimately hurts our entire City.
Updates
August 16, 2017
The momentum behind this petition highlights our shared commitment to the security of Balmoral. This collective response confirms that the safety of our neighborhood remains a priority for all who reside here.
19 Comments
I do not wish irresponsible gun owners living in this neighborhood firing multiple shots in a haphazard manner. This person was not defending life or property, so there's simply no excuse for this reckless behavior and there's no room in this area for him.
We wish to feel safe in our homes. Someone who excercises such reckless behavior is a danger to us. It's even more frightening that these shots were fired at someone who wanted to help and care for this young man.
This young man had a total disregard for the safety and security of our neighborhood. The very idea that a baby could have been shot is reprehensible, or anyone for that matter. My husband and I want him banned from living in our neighborhood.
Please adhere to our requests. We have enough problems as it is coping with robberies and other criminal acts in our neighborhood as it is. Thank you.
For the safety of our neighborhood and my child I do not want this criminal returning to Balmoral.
I commend my neighbors and the BNA for bring forth this petition for the protection of our neighborhood.
Keep Marlboro Estates safe & quiet
Just want to keep our neighborhood safe.
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I do not wish irresponsible gun owners living in this neighborhood firing multiple shots in a haphazard manner. This person was not defending life or property, so there's simply no excuse for this reckless behavior and there's no room in this area for him.