Robber Dies After Bullet Fired by Partner Ricochets Off Victim's Face

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

Police in San Francisco say a teen robbery suspect was accidentally killed by his alleged accomplice when a bullet from the latter's gun struck the former after ricocheting off their victim's face.

Authorities say 16-year-old Clifton Chatman was among a group of muggers who surrounded the unnamed victim on the night of December 14 and demanded his cellphone.

One of the robbers pulled out a handgun while the others went through the victim's belongings in search of other valuables.

Though the victim had complied with all his assailants' demands, the teen holding the gun shot him anyway.

However, in a suprising twist of fate, the bullet fired at the man bounced off his face and reportedly struck Chatman, killing him on the spot.

The teens quickly dispersed, leaving both the victim and Chatman at the crime scene.

Officers arrived shortly thereafter and transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and released.

Chatman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The alleged shooter, who is also 16, has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted robbery. His name is being withheld because he's a juvenile.

http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/SFPD-Teen-was-shot-dead-by-fellow-robber-5097201.php

Instant karma, hope they lock the other kid up for life

 

[KevanG]

And that's what you get for mugging the guy. Next time try to murder him and he'll blow up your parents home.

 

[Duran Man]

Looks like Chatman met the face of justice.

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

The bullet bounced off the face of the victim and the guy wasn't even seriously injured ?
WoW.

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

He must have had a metal plate in his face or something, I don't think it would bounce off bone right?

 

[KevanG]

Am I the only one who had the Crimson Chin from Fairly Odd Parents pop in my head when reading this?

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

He must have had a metal plate in his face or something, I don't think it would bounce off bone right?

I think it could but maybe not at point blank range, then again, I am no ballistic expert.

 

[KevanG]

Maybe it's Wolverine undercover.

 

[Teelie]

That or he tried mugging the Terminator.

 

[PalmerTheThing]

I think the T-1000's cover was blown.

Try again Skynet

 

[C. Lee]

He must have had a metal plate in his face or something, I don't think it would bounce off bone right?

It can if it hits at the right angle. Most cases are of the bullet hitting bone and ricochets to another part of the original victim....this mugger was lucky enough to get the one in a billion shot.

 

[Slushy]

They obviously tried to rob Clark Kent.

 

[KevanG]

Do we know if the mugging victim is related to Bruce Campbell? His chin could deflect a nuke.