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Shooter acted in self-defense

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Published on Wednesday, 30 November -0001 00:00
Written by Jeff Garvas
I forwarded the following article to the OHP for reassessment of their stance that loaded weapons in automobiles are unnecessary:

HATBORO - David Guyger was punched and threatened by a 19-year-old stranger before using his revolver to shoot the assailant, police
said. Officials have ruled Guyger acted in self-defense, and
neither man will be charged in the incident.

The Record
Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Police: Shooter acted in self-defense
David Guyger shot Martin Joyce after being punched during an
argument at a Hatboro intersection, investigators said. No charges
will be filed.
(Aug. 3, 2000)

BY LEO SHANE III
Staff Writer

HATBORO - David Guyger was punched and threatened by a 19-year-old
stranger before using his revolver to shoot the assailant, police
said. Officials have ruled Guyger acted in self-defense, and
neither man will be charged in the incident.

Martin Joyce of Jamison survived the shooting, which occurred
Saturday at York and Byberry roads during an argument with
21-year-old Guyger, a Willow Grove resident. Police said that Joyce
instigated the fight and that Guyger's use of the firearm was
justified.

Hatboro Police Chief Sam Gallen said Guyger was stopped at a red
light at the intersection about 12:45 a.m. when Joyce approached
his vehicle and asked for change.

The conversation quickly escalated into an argument, and Joyce
reached into Guyger's car and punched him, according to police.
Joyce then grabbed the driver and threatened to kill him, police
said. Guyger then drew his Taurus handgun and fired once into
Joyce's abdomen. Joyce was taken to Abington Memorial Hospital,
treated for his wound and released later that day.

Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor said Guyger is
licensed to carry the gun and his weapon is properly registered. He
added that Guyger had no chance of retreating from his attacker
because the initial punch lifted his foot off the clutch, stalling
his car.

"This guy called for police, did everything he was supposed to do
before he fired," he said.

Both agencies concluded Joyce was to blame for the incident, but he
will not face any charges.

"I think he could be charged with simple assault, but I think
getting shot is punishment enough," Castor said.

Neither man could be reached for comment.
Guyger was not seriously injured in the fight. Several motorists
witnessed the exchange, but no one else was hurt.