Story Created:
May 19, 2008 at 10:06 AM EDT
Story Updated:
May 23, 2008 at 12:52 PM EDT
A child's birthday party in a quiet Cranston neighborhood suddenly took a deadly turn this weekend.
Now a Cranston man is accused of shooting and killing his neighbor in broad daylight.
The incident happened on Daisy Street around 3 pm Sunday afternoon.
Officials say some of the kids from the birthday party had wandered into the yard of retired Providence police officer Nick Gianquitti.
That is when Witnesses say an argument broke out between Gianquitti and the man hosting the party, Cranston firefighter James Pagano.
Police say the fight escalated to the point where Gianquitti allegedly grabbed a gun and shot Pagano dead.
Gianquitti was arraigned Monday morning on murder charges in 3rd District Court.
He is being held without bail at the ACI and is due back in court in 2 weeks.
According to Cranston Fire Chief James Gumbley, Pagano, a firefighter since 1991, was a well-liked and well-respected member of the department.
He leaves behind his wife and two young children.
ABC 6 reporter
Parker Gavigan has more...
Monday, Jun 2 at 2:47 PM NATE in Cranston wrote ...
"SHAME ON EX- COP" ??? O.K Cranston big mouth. My goodness, I just can't believe what I've just read. OH MY !
Saturday, May 31 at 10:34 PM Anonymous-Cranston,RI wrote ...
I just can't believe what I just read.It's really sick . The only one who knows what really happened is that psyco sick perverted insane piece of white trash who pulled the trigger that afternoon.He's the one that needs to be shot in the back.Hope he gets what he deserves while he rots away in prison .SHAME ON X-COP!And my deepest syampathy to the Pagano Family.My son feels bad for Louis.
Friday, May 23 at 1:50 PM NORMAN from Warwick wrote ...
I won't argue with you guys, it's obvious that you were all standing there watching as it happened, I was not. Wait and see when all the facts from court hit the news. Then we'll see.
Friday, May 23 at 10:53 AM Dom wrote ...
So NORMAN, why did Gianquitti shoot Pagano? Because last time I checked, he came out of his house swearing at the kids, Pagano walked over and asked him not to swear at his children, and then Gianquitti shot Pagano in the back. If this fight was self defense, wouldn't Pagano have been facing towards Gianquitti? Sounds like murder to me buddy.
Friday, May 23 at 10:38 AM Jimmy wrote ...
Actually Norman, it appears you have been sleeping through all of this. As I said already, I live in the neighborhood where this incident occurred. The ball went onto Gianquitti's lawn, and he came out with his gun ALREADY ON HIM. This was before Pagano ever showed up. Obviously, he did come out ready to use his gun because of a ball rolling onto his lawn. THE MAN IS CRAZY! As I already said, you people need to get your facts right before making assumptions.
Friday, May 23 at 8:16 AM NORMAN /Warwick wrote ...
DOM'S comment sounds like he's been sleeping through all of this. This guy did'nt come out shooting because a ball rolled onto his lawn. Wait and see what comes out at trial, there will be some surprises for everyone. GO BACK TO SLEEP DOM !! WE'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE.
Thursday, May 22 at 3:14 PM anonymous wrote ...
Jimmy, so did Pagano attack Gianquitti?
Thursday, May 22 at 3:12 PM Dom wrote ...
What is wrong with you people. The guy shot someone over a ball going into his yard. I didn't realize it was ok to kill someone over A CHILD'S TOY!!! Yea kids might be annoying sometimes, but that is no reason to KILL someone. This guy's life was not threatened at all by Pagano. THINK PEOPLE, would the guy be in jail right now without bail if the police thought the shooting was in self defense. Don't you think he would have called the police afterwards himself if it was self defense!!
Thursday, May 22 at 3:07 PM Tom wrote ...
WOW! There are some ignorant people here! I am a friend of the Pagano family. ANYONE here who thinks it's ok to "protect your property" by pulling a gun are just plain senseless and need counseling. Gianquitti TOOK A LIFE!!! Over what??? A ding in his precious car??? A scuff on his lawn??? Those POSSESSIONS can be replaced. A LIFE IS IRREPLACEABLE! Now a wife has no husband and a child has no father because someone had a permit to own a gun and made a terrible decision. God Bless Jimmy. RIP
Thursday, May 22 at 3:01 PM Jimmy wrote ...
Dave is completely right with this one BOB. I happen to live in the neighborhood where this incident occured. In an ideal situation, Pagano could have called the police. What you don't realize is that this whole event happened in a matter of seconds. One second, Pagano was talking to the killer, the next, he was shot. In fact, Pagano turned around and began walking back towards his house when the killer shot him from behind. You guys need to get your facts right before you make assumptions.
Thursday, May 22 at 2:54 PM George from Cranston wrote ...
I agree with what BOB said.
Thursday, May 22 at 2:49 PM anonymouse from Cranston wrote ...
First I would like to say that I am not condoning this killing, but we don't know all the facts and no one should rush to judgement. "Killing someone in cold blood?" do you really know, where they in the midst of a battle? Pagano looked a lot bigger than Gianquitti. What would you do if someone attacked you? If Pagano had injured Gianquitti badly would it have been right? Let's mourn for the families affected by this tragedy.
Thursday, May 22 at 2:42 PM Anonymous wrote ...
I think everyone has to wait for all the facts. It is always a tragedy for someone to lose a life and I feel for both families. If it is true that Pagano attacked him at his door, then it's not about defending his grass it's about defending his life. What if Pagano had accidentally killed Gianquitti, then who would be the bad guy? We don't know what really went on yet, so please don't rush to judge. Losing a father/husband is a tragic thing and I don't want to come across as condoning this.
Thursday, May 22 at 2:26 PM BOB in Cranston wrote ...
I'll stick with the comments from Russ and Larry. DAVE and MOM are riding the Sap Express, they both see and hear what they want to see and hear. Protect his family from what you idiot ?? Some up tight hot head who doesn't want kids in his yard ?? If Pagano had such a problem with the incident he should have call the police to go over there and talk to Gianquitti. If he took it upon himself to go and start it up then....things can happen. He's going to jail now..and thats it.
Thursday, May 22 at 12:47 PM Dave wrote ...
I can not believe the comments I have seen on this message board! It's one thing to protect yourself and your property. It's completely different to kill somebody in cold blood. I don't know where this idea came from that the victim was the bad guy pounding on the killer's door, trying to hurt him. He was just trying to protect his family from maniacs like this guy. It's pathetic that people can feel bad more for the killer than the victim. This guy is clearly insane.
Thursday, May 22 at 12:35 PM mom wrote ...
I would assume the person who posted comments to my post was someone who doesn't have or like children because in all his response he NEVER mentioned the innocent children who witnessed this and for an example he yet again did not acknowledge the CHILDREN that were left on the busses to all hours of the night scared because ADULTS again handled the situation badly. Rest assured if you were my neighbor you would be safe I wish we could all say the same for the rest of us...
Thursday, May 22 at 12:15 PM Gary in Smithfield wrote ...
Russ is right, Mom sounds like a sap. Sorry mom !
Thursday, May 22 at 10:48 AM RUSS FROM PROVIDENCE wrote ...
I to was AMAZED AND SADDENED to read MOM'S (questionable) liberal point of view. I guess mom was another one who was standing there when it happened, I guess mom would have no objection to someone comming into her house uninvited and pounding on "dad". Another Rhode Island liberal, I bet she was one of the many who DEMANDED JUSTICE when the plows could'nt get through rush hour traffic in December. My lord, I hope my family does'nt live next door to her. YOU COMMENT POSTER YOU !!! WAKE UP !
Thursday, May 22 at 10:11 AM mom wrote ...
I am amazed and saddened by comments left by adults (questionable). To think anyone has the right to take another life so easily and senselessly is scary and attributes to the mentality we have now as a society. There were children there that will be emotionaly scarred for life. I hope and pray my family doesn't live in the neighborhoods of certain comment posters.
Wednesday, May 21 at 6:49 PM Eric wrote ...
Someone comes walking into MY HOME, throwing punches, THEY'RE GETTING IT!!!
Wednesday, May 21 at 4:17 PM Bystander wrote ...
I agree with Larry and I'd like to add even if he did go in throwing punches what is more to fight for, A man trying to protect his family or a nut trying to protect his patch of grass? You be the judge.
Wednesday, May 21 at 11:01 AM AL FROM WARWICK wrote ...
I have to agree with Larry in Providence, everybody's yapping like they were all there watching it happen. I heard that Pagano may have entered Gianquitti's house half snapped and started punching him because he yelled at one of the kids. Yeah Gianquitti seems like a radical but if this guy comes slamming into his house like a raging bull then we have a different angle to look at don't we ??? I feel bad for everyone involved especiall the kids. But R.I IS the home of the hypocrit all day long.
Wednesday, May 21 at 10:02 AM LARRY wrote ...
ALL OF YOU DOPES WHO KEEP CALLING THIS GUY A POLICE OFFICER NEED TO WAKE UP AND GET IT RIGHT. HE WAS A COP FOR SIX MONTHS AND SCREWED THE SYSTEM WITH A GAFF INJURY. I KNOW IT'S MORE FUN TO BASH THE POLICE EVERY CHANCE YOU GET, BUT MAKE NO MISTAKES, THIS GUY IS NOT CONNECTED TO LAW INFORCEMENT, HE'S BEEN GONE FOR FIFTEEN YEARS. TYPICAL RHODE ISLAND LOUD MOUTHS THINK THEY KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT EVERYTHING LIKE THEY WERE STANDING THERE AT THE TIME IT HAPPENED. BOOBS !!!
Wednesday, May 21 at 12:05 AM Anom wrote ...
Hey Ben, Your a moron, as are those that somehow condone this action. As a responsible gun owner I can assure you that a ball rolling onto your property, much less a verbal argument, does not justify lethal force. In fact, there are very few scenarios which justify such force. You'd think this idiot would know the difference. FYI. This guy is not a retired officer. If he was only injured on patrol he'd still have a desk job now. You figure out why he's no longer on the force.
Tuesday, May 20 at 10:44 PM Anonymous wrote ...
A senseless tragedy for all involved, and understandably, everyone has painted Gianquitti as the bad guy, after all, a man died. However, I wonder at Pagano's actions in this. He went to Gianquitti's front door, pounded on it, and then started a fight in front of all those children who were attending his son's birthday party, children he was responsible for keeping safe! Why didn't he just call the police! Gianquitti, confronted by an angry, larger man, may have felt his life was threatened.
Tuesday, May 20 at 9:42 PM Anonymous wrote ...
And by the way, those that feel that the former officer was "right to protect his property," he shot the man in front of his young daughter. How do you feel about that?
Tuesday, May 20 at 9:39 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Pagano went over because the neighbor cursed out his little girl. He told him not to speak to his daughter like that and to see him if there was a problem. It was apparently over a ball. Don't act like you are all innocent, I'm sure you have at some point thrown or hit a ball into a neighbors yard. And by the way, the neighbor was a former officer for a reason-look into it.
Tuesday, May 20 at 7:10 PM Bystander wrote ...
They have a whole freaking decade to change moron and also Nick you twisted my words. The particular kids in the case do listen though and besides biologically the brain of the children didn't fully develop as adults yet, its complete biology and physycology. Also no one deserves to get shot over something as stupid as this. Another thing is I do agree that kids should be respectful to their parents and to their neighbors. But this wasn't a case of disrespect i believe it was a case of insanity.
Tuesday, May 20 at 5:12 PM annonymous wrote ...
What ever happened to teach your kids right and wrong!
Tuesday, May 20 at 5:11 PM Nick wrote ...
Bystander, if the kids aren't listening now and doing what they want, what are they going to be like as adults? And it's ok if they're not listening, because they're kids? Listen to yourself!
Tuesday, May 20 at 4:22 PM Bystander wrote ...
What is the matter with you bias people. You guys don't even know the truth or anything about the kids or the neighborhood, do you? Can you honestly say you knew the kids and how they behaved? Ya know what? The kids will be kids and continue you to play but how do you guys know they did it disrespectfully? You don't know anything so the hell with the officers side and those people asking for respect. Has it ever occured to u that maybe the parents do tell their kids but they might not listen?
Tuesday, May 20 at 4:17 PM Intelligent wrote ...
Do you guys even know the entire story? I don't believe so, if you only knew whyat exactly happened and if you knew about the real people that it involved your views would be stronger or very different.
Tuesday, May 20 at 4:16 PM Bystander wrote ...
Yes this is sad but you people must look past your views and look at the whole picture. Of course it is sad for BOTH families but i feel NOT sorry for the insane officer. No one deserved to die, and ALSO the kids were not pesty at all, they are nice and bright kids that just play ball and their families have told them also to stay away from the officer's house, but they don't purposely agrivate him. Also if anyone loses their cool over small children then they seriously do need help i'm sorry.
Tuesday, May 20 at 4:04 PM Mike wrote ...
Did you happen to read the PROJO where Gianquitti's former neighbor said he was the "perfect neighbor"? Maybe his new neighbors were just ignorant, and just do what they want!
Tuesday, May 20 at 3:54 PM bobby wrote ...
he will get it back when he is in jail. the boies in jail will love him !
Tuesday, May 20 at 3:14 PM Frank wrote ...
I can't believe what I see posted here! I'm sorry I ever stumbled on to this page. Maybe I'm naive, but I really thought the people around me were more intelligent than this. I'm not going to point at any one comment. If you don't know whom I'm referring too then I don't think you would understand. There is no way to justify a senseless murder. Some of you should pay attention to the trial for this. Then you would understand what rights you have in protecting your property from a tennis ball
Tuesday, May 20 at 2:42 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Maybe we should be concerned for BEN's neighbors! Don't let your children pick a flower from his yard. He might blow up your whole neighborhood. Some people just talk to hear what STUPID sounds like.
Tuesday, May 20 at 2:34 PM Debbie Providence wrote ...
No one is saying that it is okay to have a kid bounce a ball on someone's car. But is shooting to death their parent the right answer? If you think so then perhaps one of your parents should have been gunned down when you stepped out of line.
Tuesday, May 20 at 1:42 PM anonymous wrote ...
If you know the person is a hot head, stay away from him.Keep your kids away from him. Instead you go over and confront him, when your kids were in the wrong! Just asking for trouble or in this case your life! Humans are capable of anything, when driven to it.
Tuesday, May 20 at 12:50 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Does anyone realize that Gianquitti has a family does anyone think about them like come on!!!
Tuesday, May 20 at 12:44 PM anonymous wrote ...
Debbie B., is it ok if my kids come over and bounce a ball on your car? and if a Debbie moves into my neighborhood, I'm selling my house!
Tuesday, May 20 at 11:57 AM Deanna from woonsocket wrote ...
kids are going to be kids they dont get it when we say things but adults no better i hope that providence cop rots in jail makes u wonder y hes not a cop anymore
Tuesday, May 20 at 11:49 AM anonymous wrote ...
When it comes to kids, "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree." If the kids don't care to listen and take instruction, must be the parents don't either!!!
Tuesday, May 20 at 11:43 AM Debbie Boory Providence wrote ...
If we have a Ben move in on our street, you can rest assured there will be a "for sale" sign on our house the very next day. Pretty scary that someone will back a person who shoots someone over his grass or car. What will happen to you if one of your kids makes a mistake? Are you willing to take a bullet for their ball???
Tuesday, May 20 at 11:41 AM "Ben2" wrote ...
I don't understand the attitude that "they are just kids that don't know any better" Maybe , but the parents know better! Some parents seem to think it's ok to let their darling kids annoy the neighbors! Get a clue, get a little more control over your kids! Not everyone thinks having a ball hitting a new car is cute or charming! Go to a car dealership and see if they think it's ok! Just because you move to a neighborhood with kids doesn't mean you have to be abused by them! Can you say RESPECT?
Tuesday, May 20 at 11:29 AM Anonymous wrote ...
I hardly think that acts of disrespect are punishable by death Ben, if you do than your not in the right century. We have evolved; have you??
Tuesday, May 20 at 11:17 AM anonymous wrote ...
People, learn to respect other peolpes property & requests! Plain & simple! Teach your kids respect! & to listen! People do have a breaking point!
Tuesday, May 20 at 10:41 AM anonymous wrote ...
Ben, its looks like someone had a bad relationship with mommy or daddy. I'll give you a free psych appt to work out your anger.
Tuesday, May 20 at 8:22 AM Brenda wrote ...
This is such a sad time, where people end disputes with violence. Jim's wife and children are in my prayers and thoughts. How do they live on with the hatred in this world. The children and wife will never recover from this tragedy.
Tuesday, May 20 at 2:49 AM TJ Laliberte wrote ...
Looks like two hotheads couldn't just couldn't leave it alone and, unfortunately, Pagano didn't come out on top. Now both families have to deal with this the rest of their lives. Machismo BS at it worst.
Monday, May 19 at 11:49 PM Lisa Cranston wrote ...
Firefighter or Police Officer??? Who cares??? neither one was more important than the other - or my father (to me). If the roles were reversed - what would you be saying then??? Give me a break!
Monday, May 19 at 11:46 PM Anonymous wrote ...
My heart goes out to both families. It's a terrible tragedy. I live in the neighborhood and have to say that 2 of my cars have been damanged by hard baseballs. One day, I had to tell the kids to please stop 4 times and they just continued...even after a phone call to the parents...they continued...it is frustrating.....but no one should have died over it.
Monday, May 19 at 11:46 PM Anonymous wrote ...
God Bless Adriana, the kids and the entire Pagano family
Monday, May 19 at 11:25 PM Heather wrote ...
My condolences to the pagano family. This must have been ongoing. People dont understand the word Stop. I'm sick and tired of neighbor kids running rampade. Although I could think of a few things to do, you must restrain yourself. Its not the childrens fault, its the parents. I watch these kids and their parents could care less. They're smoking and drinking their booze on the stoop and talking about their current flings. People like to make kids but not watch them. The key is RESPECT!
Monday, May 19 at 11:21 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Jim was a good man....the man swore at the children and when jim confronted him it got heated. You wouldn't get mad if someone swore at your daughter?? and the coward shot him in the back after jim tried to get away from him. This is the problem with the world...take it easy and breathe once in a while.
Monday, May 19 at 11:19 PM Wanda wrote ...
It wasn't right for the man to get shot, and its very sad for his family. But how many times can you tell someone to quit hitting your cars with baseballs, quit throwing balls towards your windows, stop riding your bikes over the lawn? There are some parents out there that have no control of their children and feel that it is their right to do whatever they want on your property. They're your damn kids keep them in your yard. If I wanted kids running all over I'd go adopt a dozen or so.
Monday, May 19 at 10:37 PM Anonymous wrote ...
I'am on the firefighter's side on this,The neighbor had no right to kill the firefighter. They are young kids.That's what kids do, They play near people's property? Nobody owns the street. He knew there were kids living on the street when he moved there,him and his wife could have changed their mind about moving to that street? It's only a ball. If he didn't want anybody in his yard he should've put a fence in his front yard!
Monday, May 19 at 9:53 PM lauren wrote ...
a tragic story. no one deserves to lose a loved one over such a petty matter. gianquitti must be a sick individual. guess he didn't realize that it would be impossible to protect his precious grass from behind bars. i ask was your lawn and a stupid baseball worth the time you will spend in jail and the agony you are putting your own family through? my condolences to the pagano family.
Monday, May 19 at 9:17 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Whoever left the comment at 8:11p.m. i totally agree 100% like you people talk a but setting examples and he is over there throwing punches what kind example is that.
Monday, May 19 at 8:11 PM Anonymous wrote ...
My condolensces to both families. This is a tragedy for all involved and one that they will never recover from. But what is the real story? The interview with the ice cream man which aired on Sunday night said that the ice cream man witnessed Mr. Pagano leave his own yard, cross the street, and knock on Mr. Gianquitti's door. I also understood the ice cream man to say that when Mr. Gianquitti came to the door, it was Mr. Pagano who threw the first punch. So who started this confrontation?
Monday, May 19 at 8:00 PM A friend of Adrianna Pagano-Cranston wrote ...
That is ridicalus. You dont just go and kill someone like that. I am very deep with sympathy for adrianna's family. i go to school with Adianna. She is a very nice girl and deserves to have her father. i think the guy who shot Adrianna's dad should spend his whole life in jail. I did not know her father but she comes from a great family. For little kids being on his lawn. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? Thats rediculous. Get a life. wait he has no life.
Monday, May 19 at 7:26 PM Anonymous wrote ...
WOW People really get all your facts right before you go calling people names really come on!!!
Monday, May 19 at 5:48 PM Anonymous wrote ...
WHAT BEN- are you kidding. Are police officers suppose to protect and keep people safe-not kill someone because innocent kids go on his lawn. What's in the lawn anyway????? Maybe someone should have stomped on his face instead---Ben your an idiot and need prof attention just like the insame cop. Maybe you both can get a special 2 for the price of 1
Monday, May 19 at 5:47 PM Sue Fall River wrote ...
Ben, what's your last name. I may have to move!!!
Monday, May 19 at 5:30 PM Anonymous wrote ...
What about the police officer's side! He has a daughter too, who just went to prom, and now has to deal with this the day after. Just because Pagano is a fireman, doesnt mean his family is better, they both are going through tough times! I give my condolences to BOTH families.
Monday, May 19 at 5:05 PM RuKIDDINGme wrote ...
ok first of all my condolences to the family. and for the cop that is sittin in jail that is right where he needs to be!! i understand how pesty kida can be but are you kidding me?!?! SHOOT SOMEONE BECAUSE A KID IS ON UR LAWN!! Get the hell outta here! that cop should be charged jus like anyone else that comits murder... and he should ROT IN JAIL FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE!! HE TOOK A LIFE HE SHOULD LOSE HIS!!
Monday, May 19 at 5:01 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Hey, you guys can't truely voice your opinions if you don't even had a clue on what actually went down. My ball lands on your grass i'm going to get it, you can count on that but I and neither would the kids be destroying or disturbing your property.
Monday, May 19 at 4:48 PM Shocked wrote ...
You must be pretty messed up yourself, Ben. Seriously, on the officer's side? Oh come on. You must be a sick man or a cruel joker. And another thing is, what in the world gives you the right to say 'unruly' kids. These kids are good people from great families. Also I'd like to add, what was this man protecting exactly? Is that such an arguement to get shot over? Think about it
Monday, May 19 at 4:45 PM George wrote ...
One article mentioned he was a cop for six months or so - way back in the early 90's. He's probably been a moron his whole life - don't blame the police force - blame him, and others like him (Ben - you're sad and wrong).
Monday, May 19 at 4:40 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Ben, is this how you think we should teach our children to handle conflict--some resolution. A life is gone.
Monday, May 19 at 4:34 PM anonymous wrote ...
I think some of the people posting comments are very unstable. They are on the policemans side? Commiting a senseless murder is ok? Our heart and prayers should be with the family effected by this horrible tragedy. Watchout for "Ben".
Monday, May 19 at 4:19 PM I 4 N I wrote ...
So Ben, I'm assuming if your child wanders in my yard and he's making mischief, then I can shoot you?
Monday, May 19 at 4:14 PM joe wrote ...
Ben you are an as dumb as this cop
Monday, May 19 at 3:48 PM Kim wrote ...
Growing up, if I was told to stay out of a yard,you did just that! You didn't try to "test the water"! Today, you don't know who you are dealing with or what their breaking point is. Learn to take people seriously, as if the roles were reversed!
Monday, May 19 at 3:47 PM Anonymous wrote ...
What a terrible tragedy for all involved. Apparently, children from the party heard the Scotti's Ice Cream Truck and ran towards it, like many children would do. Now, two families are filled with sorrow, and a child will always associate his/her birthday with the death of their father. How sad...
Monday, May 19 at 3:35 PM Mandy wrote ...
The "YOUNG KIDS" father new better!
Monday, May 19 at 3:18 PM ananymous wrote ...
Gianquitti is a piece of trash. They were young kids and they didn't know any better. That does not give him the right to kill the firefighter. Ben your garbage and so is Gianquitti.
Monday, May 19 at 3:18 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Some people like to do stuff on purpose if they know it gets to them, not thinking what could happen! If you know the guy didn't want people in his yard, why let your kids wander in his yard?
Monday, May 19 at 2:55 PM Anonymous wrote ...
People should respect other peoples property and obey their wishes! Kids included! Seems like an ongoing issue being ignored, on purpose maybe?
Monday, May 19 at 2:55 PM Rich wrote ...
This is just sad on all counts. For someone to say that a former police officer, someone sworn to protect the public, is justified in killing a father in front of his own children is just sick. That is callous and worthy of the Taliban... it is just un-American and worse, inhuman.
Monday, May 19 at 2:36 PM Anonymous wrote ...
protect your property with a gun? Ben you and the cop are garbage.
Monday, May 19 at 2:29 PM Andrea wrote ...
Ben - you're kidding, right?
Monday, May 19 at 2:20 PM Sad in Cranston wrote ...
I know that the Police see the absolute worst of people on a constant basis, but from my experience, many of them have developed an attitude of entitlement to being above the law. Gianquitti is an example of how someone can become jaded and damaged from their time on the force. Killing someone over kids on his lawn? What exactly was he "protecting" Ben?
Monday, May 19 at 2:09 PM steve russo wrote ...
Ben, Protect his property from little kids, your part of the problem with society today. Do me a favor get a life!
Monday, May 19 at 1:54 PM Anonymous wrote ...
Ben, you are obviously a very intelligent human being. A retired officer should know better. Piece of garbage.
Monday, May 19 at 1:50 PM Sharon wrote ...
I feel very sorry for the family, especially the child whose birthday it was. Another example of cops thinking they're above the law. Who shoots a neighbor over kids being on his lawn? This man is obviously unstable, maybe that's why he's an EX cop.
Monday, May 19 at 1:37 PM Anonymous wrote ...
and that gives him the right to kill someone????
Monday, May 19 at 1:11 PM Ben wrote ...
I'm on the former police officer's side on this. He has a right to protect his property from unruly kids.
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