Self Defense? In Chicago?
- A Cook County judge ruled today that a South Side man acted in self-defense when he fatally shot a man who accosted him and his daughters at a bus stop on Super Bowl Sunday last year.
Elliot Mayfield, 53, looked back at his family in triumph and then dabbed at his eyes with a tissue after Judge Maura Slattery Boyle acquitted him of first- and second-degree murder in the Feb. 7, 2010, slaying of Samuel Fullilove, 33.
Mayfield, who has been held in lieu of $500,000 bond since his arrest the day after the shooting, will be released from Cook County Jail later today. - According to testimony in the bench trial, Fullilove had been celebrating the Super Bowl victory by the New Orleans Saints and was extremely intoxicated when he approached Mayfield and his two daughters -- 15 and 11 -- and their young friend as they waited for a bus at 6114 S. King Dr.
When Fullilove offered to sell drugs to those at the bus stop, Mayfield told him, “We’re just trying to get home -– we’re not with that,” according to testimony. After Fullilove became aggressive, Mayfield showed him the gun and said, “I’ll use it.”
Fullilove walked away but came back moments later and was captured on a city surveillance camera swinging his fists at Mayfield and chasing him. At one point, the eldest daughter got in between the men and said, “Leave my daddy alone.” Mayfield then pulled out the gun and fired once from about three feet away, according to testimony.
“Mr. Mayfield was not the aggressor,” the judge said in her ruling. “Here is this man just trying to get home, and their paths cross and tragedy ensued.”
Relatives told the Tribune last year that Mayfield kept a gun for protection because crime was so bad in his Woodlawn neighborhood.
We would object to the judge's characterization of this as a "tragedy" in any sense of the word. This was an assailant getting exactly what he deserved.
You can't always pick the standard bearer who leads the way, but it would appear that the right to self defense exists in Chicago, even in the face of all of Daley's anti-gun ordinances and in defiance of Illinois' prohibitions on carrying concealed.
You can't always pick the standard bearer who leads the way, but it would appear that the right to self defense exists in Chicago, even in the face of all of Daley's anti-gun ordinances and in defiance of Illinois' prohibitions on carrying concealed.
Labels: gun issues
posted by SCC at 12:33 AM
145 Comments:
God bless Mr. Elliott Mayfield.
Cmdr Carter (004) must be on crack. He is detailing 15 3rd watch officers to midnights. We barely have beat cars manned. Wtf is this hack thinking?
Oh, and its going to be funny as hell to see these officers sitting around waiting for vehicles and equipment, since we have neither.
Nice work, shit-for-brains.
-One of the Uneffected
GOD BLESS HIM FOR PROTECTING HIS FAMILY! Wish more people would. Bad Guy will learn not to mess with ordinary citizen. Over 15 years on and never arrested a normal law abiding citizen with a gun. Only shitheads!
It's a tragedy that this man, Mr Mayfield, spent around 18 months in jail. If the tape exists and the facts are as laid out then no charges should have been brought.
Seriously, we need to have a fundraiser for this man to help him and his family get back on their feet.
We could probably fill up the Navy Pier ballroom for that one.
He was protecting his kids, the other kid and himself. That's what he was supposed to do.
Fuck the CCSA for bringing charges here.
C'mon you didn't just write that someone could use a gun in self defense. Say it isn't so.
Samuel Fullilead
"Elliot Mayfield" and "Otis McDonald" should definitely be added to the names of Civil Rights heroes celebrated every February
That reminds me of a similiar situation... I remember this one time, a Sun Times van went splashing mud all over an entire Police Dept just because of the actions of one bad apple.
The splashing method of Media coverage, while hilarious to some, is just, well, dumb.
It’s the very same reason some people don’t trust the Media
Being the Superintendent is more fun when I was acting on Cheers.
Black 'Bernhard Goetz' goes free
This man should not have served even one day in jail. The State’s Attorney should be jailed for bringing charges against him. This case certainly gives creditability to those who advise that civilians who defend themselves successfully in such circumstances should say nothing and leave the scene immediately.
Defending yourself is not a crime and one is under no obligation to report such events to the police. This man might have avoided six months in the shit house if he had taken his family and walked on down the road instead of putting his trust in a State’s Attorney who is all for the criminals.
Ok officers who made the arrest and detectives..... get ready for 2 or three years of civil litigation. Obviously, the officers and detectives did their job great and handled it properly. Its just this fucked up system that now some big time lawyer is gonna sue just because he was found not guilty. Either way, good job officers and dics... whatever happens its of no fault of your own. You presented it to the ASA who approved charges. but as usual, they will not be named or even hear of the litigation. what a world!!!
Nice work Elliot Mayfield
WTF... Why was he arrested in the first place???
Here's to a good start of trash disposal in SHITCAGO !
So who was the ASA that originally approved charges on this one?
I'm going to take a guess and say that they probably were approved based on his past record, but that still shouldn't have been reason based on facts.
LAWSUIT-1111 LAWSUIT-1111 LAWSUIT 11111 Who the hell were the dicks that pushed this? Or did the dicks push this case? This obviously would go to felony review. Did the ASA say screw it and charge the guy? One way to find out. LAWSUIT !!!!!!
I love a happy ending!
Great Judge, now just maybe some of those rat F-ks will think twice before messing with people. oh wait i hope they hear it on the news. Doubt they can read it.
So is this effectively de facto legal concealed carry for non-LE in Chicago? I love that he didn't even get a weapon charge as an ex felon.
Why the hell was he even arrested in the first place?
Yup . . . It's all legit here in Chicago. Yeah, right.
(from the Sun Times)
First Deputy Supt. Alfonza Wysinger was also sworn in and prompted chuckles in the audience when he accidentally thanked “Mayor Daley,” instead of Emanuel, for his new job.
“I don’t think I could have scripted that if I tried,” said an embarrassed Wysinger. Emanuel chuckled and then got up to hug Wysinger.
he had a strict gun control policy. When things escillated he wanted to be in control.
What asshole arrested him for defending himself and his young daughters from a dope dealing piece of shit? Why was he even charged?
Ok officers who made the arrest and detectives..... get ready for 2 or three years of civil litigation. Obviously, the officers and detectives did their job great and handled it properly. Its just this fucked up system that now some big time lawyer is gonna sue just because he was found not guilty. Either way, good job officers and dics... whatever happens its of no fault of your own. You presented it to the ASA who approved charges. but as usual, they will not be named or even hear of the litigation. what a world!!!
7/16/2011 01:56:00 AM
The officers did their job properly? Are you fucking kidding me? You are soft as puppy shit. Why would you charge a man for defending himself and his family from a criminal?
You have been so conditioned by the anti-gun, anti-constitution criminal Daley that you really believe that you should imprison a man for self defense. YOU are what's wrong with law enforcement. You are a non-thinking drone and an anti-American piece of shit.
This guy spent a year in jail on bullshit because an asshole like you pushed for a murder charge on a clear case of self defense that had video evidence to support it. This "fucked up system" as you call it was designed to keep assholes like you from lording your authority over the people.
Try reading the Constitution some time, jackass. You might find it interesting. It protects us from the government that Daley and Rahm want to shove down our throats while you do their dirty work for them.
Now go get your fucking shine box.
"Cmdr Carter (004) must be on crack. He is detailing 15 3rd watch officers to midnights. We barely have beat cars manned. Wtf is this hack thinking?
Oh, and its going to be funny as hell to see these officers sitting around waiting for vehicles and equipment, since we have neither.
Nice work, shit-for-brains.
-One of the Uneffected'
One of the unaffected? I think NOT.
Obviously there is a need for some more bodies to fill the 3rd watch cars. Try not to whine too much about it here, and be safe!
It's a tragedy that this man, Mr Mayfield, spent around 18 months in jail. If the tape exists and the facts are as laid out then no charges should have been brought.
Seriously, we need to have a fundraiser for this man to help him and his family get back on their feet.
Agreed! How about it, FOP?
Kill a piece of shit in self defense they try to send you to the joint. But stab a young girl a dozen times and leave your dna under her fingernails and its not enough to charge you with murder which allows you to keep on killing.......NICE WORK VOTERS.
SCC said...
We would object to the judge's characterization of this as a "tragedy" in any sense of the word.
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Sorry, SCC, but there IS a tragedy here. The tragedy is that Mr Mayfield was CHARGED WITH A CRIME AT ALL, let alone forced to be away from his two young daughters. Too bad the ASA is indemnified... there is NO EXCUSE for charging this man when all he did was protect himself and his kids.
Maybe we should take up a collection to buy him another gun, I doubt it got it back.
This poor man spent 1 year, 5 months and 7 days in jail because that piece of shit rabid anti gun zealot Alvarez needed to make protecting your family illegal in Shitcago.
BTW - where does it say Mayfield is an ex-felon?
Alvarez and the ASA who approved felony charges need to pay for this miscarriage of justice.
Judge Boyle is pro police. I have had several cases in her courtroom and have always gotten a guilty be it a bench or jury trial. Boyle has signed a few search warrants for me as well. Good decision Judge Boyle!
The ASA's in that room (if its still the same ones) are not what I would call bleeding hearts by any stretch of the imagination. I guess it shows they don't pick their cases.
Elliott Mayfield exercised is legal and moral rights of self defense and should never have been arrested. He rotted for 18 months in that dark and dank place called Cook County Jail and had to endure the stress of a trial. He protected his children and himself from a drunken assailant and the system deprived him of his liberty without just cause.
It's a tragedy that this man, Mr Mayfield, spent around 18 months in jail.
True. I just hope that the recently deceased shitheads family doesn't get talked into suing this poor guy civilly by their bottom feeding lawyer
...and Vanecko is still free.
i hope this case is pivotal in getting Concealed Carry in illinois.
Id like to actually have a permit for the Colt I carry with me daily.
Mr. Mayfield...Elliot if I may. You sir are a true hero! God Bless you and your family!
Damned shame charges were even sought in this case, he was not only protecting himself but his children as well. How is it that Chicago is actually still part of the United States?
What we have here now is legal precedence that has affirmed our individual right to self defense.
Forty-one years ago tomorrow night:
Sgt. Jim Severin and P.O. Tony Rizzato, Area 6 Task Force in Cabrini-Green.
EOT: July 17, 1970 by sniper fire in the baseball field just south of 1150 N. Sedgwick St.
REST IN PEACE.
To : 7/16/2011, 12:40am
The 004th district is one of the biggest districts in the City. You have multiple and multiple things happening throughout every beat. You must be doing so gear on you watch and crime is shifting to another. Or something you missed at roll call and you did not ask about what you have missed.
I don't blame Commander Carter a bit. Commanders need to be managers and not babysitters!!
I praise him for this!!
Don't mean to be harsh on you but obviously you are NOT paying attention to all these crimes happening, when and where. WE ALL want to go home safe!!
We do need help on all watches and most important I need a good partner. Be safe!
Becker
Who was the ASA? Fuck, who were the Dets on the case?
if mr. vanecko had shot mr. fullilove would he have been charged and held in custody for 18 months---- we all know the answer to that--- keep your heads up and be safe during the next week because the heat wave is coming and people will get nutzzzzzzz......
The Cook County State's Attorney's office has been inhabited by pathetic Leftist creeps for decades.
They have ruined lives of people like Mayfield.
That racist cop-hating douchebag holding the position right now needs to know just how her day will come.
1 killed, 5 wounded in city-wide violence overnight
By Caroline Kyungae Smith
Tribune reporter
6:48 AM CDT, July 16, 2011
got to be more to this story
hard core murderers walk every week in this city due to the refusal of the ASA office to prosecute
the facts, as surmized , in this brief account do not merit charging
what was left out?
self defense is a right.
Conceal and Carry would deter a lot of these parasite Thugs from bothering decent folks trying to get through their day without being harassed. The victim here is the man with his daughters. He should never have been charged with anything. Once the States Attorney saw this moron going after this family it should have been ruled justifiable. But we all know what kind of SA we have. She is too busy planning her next useless vacation conference in Tahiti.
Strict Chicago gun laws are only for the poor working stiff trying to raise a family in this cesspool. God forbid Daley, and his Crime Family, would ever find themselves in a bus stop approached by a drooling, smelly, violent drug dealer. They ride in limos with police protection 24/7. What is wrong with this picture.....
st Deputy Supt. Alfonza Wysinger was also sworn in and prompted chuckles in the audience when he accidentally thanked “Mayor Daley,” instead of Emanuel, for his new job.
Freudian slip??
Glad he was acquitted.
The video showing that his self-defense claim to be reasonable was available from the start. Even if charging him was in some way thought of as a legitimate thing for the prosecutors to do, WDF was bail set so high that he had to sit in jail until now? WHO thought that this guy's actions amounted to crazy ass killer status?
A CONVICTED violent felon might serve no more time than he did awaiting trial. Reasonable bail, electronic monitoring at home or some such alternative would have been the way to go here.
Alvarez should be removed from office and charged with prosecutorial stupidity. Their was friggin video which proved his claim. She is a danger to the law abiding citizenry.
that's exactly why you have family members carry a weapon , self defense and they'll walk
otherwise might be raped and badly beaten by thugs
good job Mr. Mayfield , your family is safe and one less thug to harm others
“I don’t think I could have scripted that if I tried,” said an embarrassed Wysinger. Emanuel chuckled and then got up to hug Wysinger.
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Why is it normal for men who don't know each other to go around hugging each other? I see this everywhere lately. What ever happened to just shaking hands?
Question from a non-cop; to what extent do the police and detectives influence whether the State prosecutes? Could the officers on the scene simply not have arrested him or is it a case of arrest them all let the SA sort it out?
Be interesting to know how best to proceed if ever I am forced to fuck up some honor student, Jersey-style.
The detecives didn't have anything to choice with the forced arrest of this guy. They did as they were ordered to by politicaly correct bosses and states attornies.
Now let the fun begin in civil court.
Mayfield did not face weapons charges.
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He would probably have been found guilty of agUUW in a heartbeat.
But there was no murder here.
You have to wonder why the SA would proceed on such a case that was almost certain to lose on the charges presented.
I have to wonder if there is more to the story.
From myfoxchicago.com march 8,2010.
"On Feb. 7, Mayfield was with his 11-year-old daughter, a stepdaughter and a friend when he shot Samuel Fullilove at a Woodlawn bus stop, Asst. State’s Atty. Angel Essig said at Mayfield's bond hearing last month."
Well Angel Essig you are an ASSHOLE.
What? Is Mr Mayfield a career criminal? He couldn't be out on bond like the jagoff who killed PO Bailey? Or any of the other hundreds of repeat felons on bail at any given time in this county? You have GOT to be kidding me! 18 months? Any other state he doesn't get charged. Vanecko didn't even get fucking QUESTIONED!
One of those useless fucking cameras finally works and the tape shows Mr. Mayfield getting chased and punched and he gets CHARGED? Mr. Mayfield, on behalf of the criminal justice system, I apologize. Sir you just got Alvarized big time and it is a travesty.
You did the right thing, you protected your family. Kudos to you sir!
It's funny that the CCSAO would approve charges in this case, but not in the case against Vanecko. . . .
first off take a look at elliott mayfields rap sheet. You guys are praising a several time convicted felon including arrests for agg batt to the po and several resisting the police arrests. He is still a piece of trash and a career as*hole who has dozens of arrests. good work officers, keep applauding this idiot
fuck you anita alvarez...God Bless You...Mr. Elliot...glad you and your family are safe...in cook county, we protect the bad guys, and go after good regular folks like yourself,...sorry that you had to be incarcerated for 18 months, because if that scumbag would of harmed you, he would be out already...and again...FUCK YOU ANITA....YOUR OFFICE IS A BUNCH OF POLITICAL HACKS AS ARE YOU!!!
Atlanta School scandal has interesting implications for Chicago.
Congressman Darryl Issa (R-Ca.) is starting to poke around CPS practices in "good" schools and charter (UNO) schools. Cheating and massive fraud involving federal $$$$ apparent.
Possible RICO violations, Duncan, Holder scrambling to cover up.
I know the judge, she is good people. That judge is not going to be pushed around by the media. We should be thanking her for having brains and balls.
Off topic:
Former Senator, NBA player, failed presidential candidate, and all around buffoon Bill Bradley attacked us at an investment conference in Chicago last month.
Bradley, the same ass-clown who shouted "Pow!" 56 times for the 56 blows Rodney King received when the LAPD was forced to put him down, thinks you don't deserve a pension. He states all state and municipal pensions should be "swept into" Social Security.
This disgusting, failed, reprobate apparently relies on speaking engagements to support himself these days.
Contact the "Washington Speakers Bureau" online to express your intention to organize boycotts of any organization the books him.
Wait. There was a VIDEO showing the self-defense? WTF? What asshole ASA approved THAT? Hope he files the lawsuit.
Hilarious. Cpd asks for charges then blames states attys when they're approved. Hey 12:44 and 1:56, GFY hypocrites..
now we all know who made AW a member of the command staff
mcgruff will now hold captains accountable for enforcement of goatees and scruffy looking beards
OFF TOPIC:
http://archive.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/07/police-involved-shooting-on-far-se-side.html
Enjoy the day off today boys.... Glad you are okay.
-Patti
Cmdr Carter (004) must be on crack. He is detailing 15 3rd watch officers to midnights. We barely have beat cars manned. Wtf is this hack thinking?
Oh, and its going to be funny as hell to see these officers sitting around waiting for vehicles and equipment, since we have neither.
Nice work, shit-for-brains.
-One of the Uneffected
7/16/2011 12:40:00 AM
Stop your whining former MSF hard charger. The reason YOU are going to midnights is that you have no time on the job, so get over it. Maybe you can bid off in a few years when you move out of your folks basement.
A homicide occurred thus an investigation is conducted and the facts are gathered.
In the old days (pre July 2005) certain phrases would be repeated to the legit citizen until the legit citizen would mimic the detective. Then the State would be called in.
Go to post July 2005 and the legit citizen now hangs himself on video due to certain phrases being left out.
Got it kid?
I will forevermore refer to the 6100 block of King Drive as the Elliott Mayfield Block of MLK Drive.
I can understand why the initial arrest was made early in the investigation. However, once the tape showed what happened the CCSA should have declined to charge.
This case was completely off my radar until yesterday. Apparently Mr Mayfield had a twenty year old drug conviction. I don't know the specifics, but since he was working and raising his daughters it seems like the he had put that past him.
He gave the dearly departed a chance to walk away. He even retreated a bit, but when the drunk deceased continued to be aggressive and went near the daughter he fired one shot.
This is not some vigilante movie where he fired one shot then stood over the soon to be deceased and said "Do you like that? Have two more. Bang Bang."
The CCSA should be ashamed.
GOD BLESS HIM FOR PROTECTING HIS FAMILY! Wish more people would. Bad Guy will learn not to mess with ordinary citizen. Over 15 years on and never arrested a normal law abiding citizen with a gun. Only shitheads!
7/16/2011 12:44:00 AM
Anonymous said...
We need more Cops like this. God bless this Officer for doing the right thing for 15 years and counting. If you are new on the job with a few years on or recruit, this is being the real Police and knowing right from wrong.
Cmdr Carter (004) must be on crack. He is detailing 15 3rd watch officers to midnights. We barely have beat cars manned. Wtf is this hack thinking?
Oh, and its going to be funny as hell to see these officers sitting around waiting for vehicles and equipment, since we have neither.
Nice work, shit-for-brains.
-One of the Uneffected
7/16/2011 12:40:00 AM
He's obviously overreacting to DTEB's edict about gun violence shifting from third to first watch, so he's allocating tons of manpower in order to look like he's complying with Brown's wishes.
Just taking a moment to remember Officers James Severin and his partner Anthony Rizzato, gunned down 31 years ago tomorrow.
Good for you Mr. Mayfield. But think about what this man went through; he was charged with 1st degree and second degree murder and in jail for about 18 months. This fucking city sucks. They don't provide enough manpower for the police and then if you try to defend yourself, they will screw you the good guy over.
I'm a law abiding civilian in Chicago - where would I go to purchase a gun? I just got my FOIA and realize now that I have to pay for a 4 hours course and to register it which is crazy consideing my taxes are going to the lazy criminals who I have to protect myself from.
Anonymous 1st Deputy MERIT said...
Yup . . . It's all legit here in Chicago. Yeah, right.
(from the Sun Times)
First Deputy Supt. Alfonza Wysinger was also sworn in and prompted chuckles in the audience when he accidentally thanked “Mayor Daley,” instead of Emanuel, for his new job.
“I don’t think I could have scripted that if I tried,” said an embarrassed Wysinger. Emanuel chuckled and then got up to hug Wysinger.
7/16/2011 04:07:00 AM
Congratulations goes all around to the Wysinger family. They are the future leaders of this department.
What we also NEED in this goofy state is a "Castle Law"! Like in the Great State of Texas!
As of right now, an honest citizen can go to jail for shooting and killing an intruder into their home!
In Texas, it is justified, self defense shooting!
Common sense law that will help thin the herd of the animals!
Da Pelon
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Anonymous Anonymous said...
Anyone have any input on this Monique Bond? I am with ISP and Grau just appointed her as our Chief of Public information, which we NEVER had before. I'm assuming pay is about 150,000.
It's unfortunate , but it appears we are stuck with another GAINER as director.
Amazing, after reading the last few blogs about the prick, Quinn, and his bullshit appointments during these times. he is bashing the working stiff for their pay and pensions yet continues to appoint these people to high positions so they may add to their numerous other pensions.
The only hope is that these greedy thieves croak before they see a penny of the money they stole from the public.
July 15, 2011 6:31 PM
Hiram Grau is a CLOUT HACK to the utmost. HDO & Outfit Clout. He is outwardly a friendly person but he would sell his soul to retain his position and will do the bidding of those he is beholden to.
I wouldn't trust Hiram Grau as far as I could throw him. Hiram would throw you under the bus in a NY second!
Time will tell and he doesn't have the highest IQ either. Hiram is not very sharp!
July 16, 2011 1:12 AM
Hiram Grau was well rewarded for covering up for Daley/Vanecko in the David Koschman homicide.
Hiram protected Vanecko while on the CPD then he is made Chief Investigator of the CCSAO's to cover any investigation there.
When the media heats things up and something needs to be done to make things look legitimate, the ISP decides to review the case.
Better move Hiram "Da Coverup Guy" Grau to head of the ISP to contain any investigation into Daley/Vanecko.
Anyone see a pattern here?
Where, oh where, are the FEDS?
OT: I heard on ch5 news that a PO was arrested yesterday??? Here we go again!
The poor guy has been in jail for over a year. Yeh, justice in America.
18 months in the county for protecting your family?
The politicians are so proud to be able to do this for you right?
Just one more reason to move out of this hell-hole
Hey just like the Ralm speech that the media glorifies where he said "DEAD - DEAD - DEAD" while jabbing a steak knife into the table.
We have:
Dead on the south side.
Dead on the west side.
Dead in Humboldt Park.
Just check the newswires that's all. I wonder if he's still does that?
“Mr. Mayfield was not the aggressor,” the judge said in her ruling. “Here is this man just trying to get home, and their paths cross and tragedy ensued.”
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and it only took 18 months for the judge to look at this video and make the decision.
All those years in school and this is your best and brightest that the systems has to offer?
To think I man so Fuulilove would committ such an atrocious act. Can't judge a book by its cover
This ruling should, and possibly could, set a precedent for CCW.
why was he charged?
Seriously, we need to have a fundraiser for this man to help him and his family get back on their feet.
Agreed! How about it, FOP?
7/16/2011 05:30:00 AM
I agree a fundraiser is a nice gesture for this man and his family but why call upon the FOP? Since when is the FOP responsible for fundraisers for citizens. If you are so gung-ho on a fundraiser maybe you can start one and maybe others will join in. Don't rely on the FOP for everything.
From a citizen troll: Thank you Mr. Mayfield. It may not help you but you took one for the team of lawbiding citizens who do what they need to do to protect themselves and survive in this city where the mission of the CCSA is totally in shambles. It is also nice to see a CC Judge make a decent decision too.
(OT) FYI Seems macdaddy made 5 new inspectors yesterday all very quietly,they will be focused on city stickers and beat tags!
I can't believe our rat Asa's charged this when Devine, Fitzgerald, Gov. Ryan and Anita have put hundreds of real murderers "uncharged" back on the street. Casey Anthony should relocate here, she wouldn't be noticed.
Good job Mr Elliot. Wonder if im one of the 15 in 004 Carter is a fool
Anonymous Dave in Albany Park said...
Question from a non-cop; to what extent do the police and detectives influence whether the State prosecutes? Could the officers on the scene simply not have arrested him or is it a case of arrest them all let the SA sort it out?
Be interesting to know how best to proceed if ever I am forced to fuck up some honor student, Jersey-style.
7/16/2011 09:46:00 AM
Dave in the good old days, cops used to protect and watch out for citizens. Citizens who defended themselves and who were not career criminals. All that is a thing of the past. If a citizen shoots someone then a case report must be generated and the FACTS are gathered. No police officer is going to stick out his neck these days. It's a fucking shame. This city does not care about honest law abiding citizens. The ruling class gets bodyguards and can even conceal carry but the honest working man can't.
025 District --
Despite undermanning, despite constant backlog on a really hot full-moon weekend, everyone still has what it takes.
"Woman down on the street" call on Grand Avenue had concerned, efficient dispatching, a squad car on the scene in less than two minutes, two paramedic-equipped CFD trucks in another minute, and an ambulance a few minutes after that.
"We're there when you need us." That is a fact.
Thanks to everyone who helped.
"Whatsoever you do to the least of my brethren, you do unto me."
Gospel of Matthew 25:31-46.
It is always better to be tried by twelve then carried by six...
Anonymous said...
OT
(Memo from DTEB exactly as he wrote it)
Gentlement, based upon the weathr forecast we can anticipate warmre and more humid temepratures over the next 6 days. This is going to require enhanced levels of vigilance from each layer of command. As I indicated in an e-mail yessterday, it is essential that not only is it imperative that every member of your command know what the game plan is, but also that you and your supervisors ensure that the mission is followed and the mission objectives are met. We are already on pace to beat last year's July! You are the insurance against that occurring, not so that we can compete numerically, but so that bodies will stop falling in the street. Please notify all of your commanders to ensure that the strategies that they have set forth are implemented over the next few days and that they are highly visible to ensure that everyone holds the line.
Similarly, I have sent out at least two e-mails that discuss the shift in shootings from 3rd watch to late into the 1st watch. Please admonish each of your watch commanders to ensure that large grous of youth are challenged, curfew violations are enforcened, ANOVS (where practical) are written. we should not be riding past potential problems, it only serves to embolden the perpetrators. members who fail to do their jobs MUST be addressed. We can ill-afford to have officers not do what we ask them, there is too much at stake!!
7/15/2011 10:18:00 PM
Anyone see a pattern here?
Where, oh where, are the FEDS?
7/16/2011 02:59:00 PM
a rhetorical question, no doubt.
The 12 locations identified as High Gang threat conflicts were so designated because of their potental for violence. They were identified with the goal of eliminating the conflict. With that in mind also intended within the construct of this strategy was the notion that sufficient resources woul be supplied to lock down those areas in particilar. For whatever reason this is not occurring. There ar several likely reasons for this:
1. A lack of a sense of urgency
2. Failure to initiate oversight
3. Lack of committment
4. Failure to convey the message down the chain of command.
Watever the reason this is unacceptable. If you have a district and yuou cannot cover them all prioritize and advis me but you will own a conflict.
For each of you who had a shooting within your conflict area, I will need a summaruy of the following;
1. Whayt resources you had in the conflict area- number of personnel
1a. What was their mission.
2. What they were doing
3. What was there activity
and here's the follow-up email from
DTEB
On another subject. Whatever else the "Shields Team" does or doesnt do, the hiring of Pat Camden was a stroke of Genius. On the Chicago breaking news article about Sat nights shooting in 015. I see Camden quoted all over as the spokesman for the Fatrenal order of police. Just like ive seen in other articles its like the press ignores the dept. spokesman whenever hes around. And boy I bet that pisses them off. Heres to you Pat, those relationships you have with the press are really paying off.
The CCSA should be ashamed.
7/16/2011 01:59:00 PM
if those in control had the capacity to feel shame, they wouldn't fit in, here in the County of Crooks.
Got it kid?
7/16/2011 01:50:00 PM
self defense requires fear of imminent death and/or life threatening bodily harm.
the natural reaction to being conscious of the threat of imminent death and/or life threatening bodily harm is to defend oneself against same.
a sincere sense of fear, supported by the observable, available facts, at the time, is the basis of making a self defense decision.
the natural reaction to a traumatic event is losing the ability to speak.
Hilarious. Cpd asks for charges then blames states attys when they're approved. Hey 12:44 and 1:56, GFY hypocrites..
7/16/2011 12:54:00 PM
when you want to be in total control, you have to accept the consequences of same.
you may now return to kissing anita's ass.
first off take a look at elliott mayfields rap sheet. You guys are praising a several time convicted felon including arrests for agg batt to the po and several resisting the police arrests. He is still a piece of trash and a career as*hole who has dozens of arrests. good work officers, keep applauding this idiot
7/16/2011 11:49:00 AM
and yet, this time, he did the right thing.
ironic, ain't it?
Defending yourself is not a crime and one is under no obligation to report such events to the police. This man might have avoided six months in the shit house if he had taken his family and walked on down the road instead of putting his trust in a State’s Attorney who is all for the criminals.
7/16/2011 01:52:00 AM
I used to think so But there is such a crime as "concealing a homicide"
I am all for a fundraiser for this guy
Otis Mc Donald too Im in for $100
"I'm a law abiding civilian in Chicago - where would I go to purchase a gun? "
GATS, Illinois Gun Works, Rinks, Chucks, Cabelas, Maxon, Shore. These are the closest.
Anonymous said...
GOD BLESS HIM FOR PROTECTING HIS FAMILY! Wish more people would. Bad Guy will learn not to mess with ordinary citizen. Over 15 years on and never arrested a normal law abiding citizen with a gun. Only shitheads!
7/16/2011 12:44:00 AM
Nor should you,if your a real cop.Only bullies with badges and those that think they are special like to stick it to the working man.
" good work officers, keep applauding this idiot"
Video shows him using self-defense. Murder charges should have been dropped. Period. He was with his family. And totally justified in THIS instance.
Anonymous said...
i hope this case is pivotal in getting Concealed Carry in illinois.
Id like to actually have a permit for the Colt I carry with me daily.
7/16/2011 07:27:00 AM
Why do you need a permit for a right you were born with???
I like my Colt LWOM and carry it daily.
Arresting and prosecuting people for exercising their Second Amendment rights is official misconduct and treasoness.
It doesn't matter what his prior criminal record was. He was with his children, was attacked, retreated, the attack continued in the direct proximity of his daughter, he had every reason to fear that he or she would be severely injured. He used justified force to stop the continued attack. IT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO. It may turn out that he wasn't a stellar citizen, it doesn't matter.
Speaking of Anita where is she???? Still in Hawaii. Fluffing the scuba instructor? Got a new idea for a kids book, "Where's Anita?"
I think we are all jumping to conclusions on the Mayfield case.
First of all, since he shot someone under what may be criminal circumstances, he has to be arrested and the investigation have time. Witnesses have to be interviewed, statements taken, checked, etc.
What were ALL the circumstances surrounding the shooting? There may be a lot more going on.
So the Det's presenting the case to Felony Review, well, that is SOP and has to be done.
Why was he charged??
I think the CCSA and the courts will charge a working-class, no-record person in a heart beat. Since de-policing has been in effect, their workload is way down. They need cases to justify their existence. This guy had money, so that means that some defense lawyer got some needed billable hours. The bear has to be fed.
What is irksome is that we all know that every week, 2 or more SH's with long felony records bang away at each other. Arrested, they are taken to the Area for questioning and processing. And the f-n ASA denies charges, even weapons charges that could/should/would violate them back to prison, citing "mutual combat-mutual self-defense" because they (the ASA's) know that these SH's will be back in the courtroom with cases that no one cares about, so the ASA keeps his job without having to do any real work.
I don't think that the police have anything to worry about as far as lawsuit goes. The procedure calls for an arrest.
CCSA Alvarez's views on private possession of guns is well known. So this charging may have something to do with her personal agenda more than the facts of the case.
Would like to hear from those involved if we could for more details.....
hey..maybe they had a charles bronson marathon on TV prior to the encounter.
Anyone have any input on this Monique Bond?
July 15, 2011 6:31 PM
Little Skeletor, as she is known, is a clouted, incompetent, treacherous, condescending, rotten, police-hating, ultra-liberal, job-hopping pos and conduct yourself accordingly. Grau and Bond are connected via the Democratic Party and both are political hacks.
Just taking a moment to remember Officers James Severin and his partner Anthony Rizzato, gunned down 31 years ago tomorrow.
7/16/2011 02:37:00 PM
On Friday, 17 July 1970, forty-one years ago tomorrow, Sergeant James L. Severin and Officer Anthony N. Rizzato were both shot and killed by gang members while patrolling community housing in the Cabrini-Green Housing Development for an all-volunteer "Walk and Talk" project.
As the Sergeant and Officer proceeded across the Cabrini-Green baseball field, the assailants opened fire from an apartment window. The purpose of the shooting was to seal a pact between two rival gangs. Both officers were mortally wounded in the attack.
Three adults and one juvenile were later apprehended and charged with murder. The two shooters were sentenced to 100-199 years in prison for two counts of murder. These killers have parole review every three years.
Years later, newly-elected Mayor Jane Byrne dedicated the field to Sgt. Severin and Officer Rizzato. A small brick memorial was constructed that served as the base for a brass plaque. Subsequently, the memorial and plaque were continually and repeatedly vandalized by the neighborhood residents, so much so, the brick memorial was deconstructed and the plaque was subsequently moved to the lobby of the Training Academy where it remains to this day.
Yes...justice served....protecting what is most precious to us all...our family!
I cant believe this case. For once they charged an innocent man and he was NOT a policeman!
"I think the CCSA and the courts will charge a working-class, no-record person in a heart beat."
--7/16/2011 10:18:00 PM
I KNOW they will. Absolutely.
Vicious little man-hating ASAs coming from background of "domestic abuse courses," "women's shelter movement," etc. -- then they get a degree in "Social Service Administration" and they're ready for a corner office in burgeoning private practice in this industry.
Don't get your sleeve pulled into the gears...this really is the "a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle" crowd.
So THATS the reason, eh Carter? DTEB sez do x, and you go overboard in an attempt to suck as much ass in one sitting as possible... You sicken us. Midnights is laughing. They are a pretty full watch, per one of their Sgts and have no clue what they are going to do with all the extra help and no equipment to give them.
Get a clue.
God Bless that Mayfield and the U.S. Constitution. The second amendment keeps crime down.
I't sounds like the good guy won this one.
good work officers, keep applauding this idiot
7/16/2011 11:49:00 AM
you don't get it do you? it's not about Elliot Mayfield. it's much bigger than him
it's about the basic human right to self-defense that every American citizen was guarenteed in 1791 when the Bill of Rights was ratified
the same basic human right that has been cynically and illegally denied, up until this point, to citizens of the state of Illinois and especially to the residents of Chicago
so no, I am not going to "look up his rap sheet". it is 100% irrelevant in this matter. what you need to do is look up the Bill of Rights and read it, paying special attention to Amendment 2
What we also NEED in this goofy state is a "Castle Law"! Like in the Great State of Texas!
As of right now, an honest citizen can go to jail for shooting and killing an intruder into their home!
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I think you should check the actual law on this. There is pretty good protection for people using deadly force to protect themselves. It provides immunity for both criminal and civil liability. Both in and out of the home. It is not perfect, but it is pretty good.
Here is a hint where you should start looking. 720 ILCS 5.
The 2nd Amendment is a privilege, not a right in Illinois.
I used to think so But there is such a crime as "concealing a homicide"
7/16/2011 09:27:00 PM
Concealing a homicide is hiding a body, not walking away from the scene. Break out your recruit book.
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Anonymous said...
Just taking a moment to remember Officers James Severin and his partner Anthony Rizzato, gunned down 31 years ago tomorrow.
7/16/2011 02:37:00 PM
Subsequently, the memorial and plaque were continually and repeatedly vandalized by the neighborhood residents, so much so, the brick memorial was deconstructed and the plaque was subsequently moved to the lobby of the Training Academy where it remains to this day.
7/16/2011 11:11:00 PM
First of all THANKS for remembering our two brothers.
I have two respectful corrections however...
It's been 41 years since their death.
That plaque was relocated out of the academy (with a to/from) and now sits in a display case in the SEVERIN and RIZZATO COMMUNITY ROOM in 018 along with other memorabilia on their behalf.
Department members are encouraged to stop by 018 and view these artifacts along with the Honorary Street Sign(s) in front of 018 dedicating Larrabee St. in front of 018 as, Severin and Rizzato Way.
God Bless ALL "Chicago's Finest!"
you don't get it do you? it's not about Elliot Mayfield. it's much bigger than him
it's about the basic human right to self-defense that every American citizen was guarenteed in 1791 when the Bill of Rights was ratified
the same basic human right that has been cynically and illegally denied, up until this point, to citizens of the state of Illinois and especially to the residents of Chicago
so no, I am not going to "look up his rap sheet". it is 100% irrelevant in this matter. what you need to do is look up the Bill of Rights and read it, paying special attention to Amendment 2
7/17/2011 04:25:00 AM
Well said, I wish we had more Police officers like you on the streets.
I wish I could carry (my .40 GLOCK) with me all the time ,I have a valid FOID card,my gun has been registered and took an eight (not four ) but extensive eight hour training course as well, but I'm afraid to get arrested,if they find it on me.
" and it only took 18 months for the judge to look at this video and make the decision.
All those years in school and this is your best and brightest that the systems has to offer?"
You have no clue how the felony trial system works. The judge would not have seen the evidence, such as a tape, until trial. (Barring pretrial motions to bar it--and maybe not even then) The judge would have only seen the defendant and his lawyer for pretrial status dates until the case was set for trial.
Judge Slattery Boyle is a great judge and is fair to Law Enforcement.
The problem here was that Detectives brought the case to the SAO and somebody approved it.
This should put the lie to the prevailing attitude on this Blog that the SAO only charges dead-bang winner cases. A lot of very close cases, and even shit cases, get felony approval everyday. The ASAs in the courtroom had no choice but to prosecute once it was charged.
I hope Mayfield sues the State, the City, the police force, the officers who arrested him and the ambulance chasing shyster who had him put in jail. 18 months taken from his life and family because he prevented some bottom feeder from accosting him and his kids. LUDICROUS!!!
"The ASAs in the courtroom had no choice but to prosecute once it was charged."
WRONG, there is ALWAYS a choice in life, to be ethical and show character. Anyone in the SA's office who saw or heard of video is guilty of a lack of previously mentioned traits. SOMEBODY SHOULD HAVE STOOD UP.
"Vicious little man-hating ASAs coming from background of "domestic abuse courses," "women's shelter movement,"
I was charged with domestic battery 25 years ago, went to the old State st. courthouse. Penile-phobic asa wanted me to go to jail because I wouldn't accept her plea. Case was b.s. went to trial. Judge saw through the b.s. and found me not guilty (the only one of all the cases I saw). The asa literally threw a hissy fit in the court.
Anonymous Dave in Albany Park said...
Question from a non-cop; to what extent do the police and detectives influence whether the State prosecutes? Could the officers on the scene simply not have arrested him or is it a case of arrest them all let the SA sort it out?
Be interesting to know how best to proceed if ever I am forced to fuck up some honor student, Jersey-style.
7/16/2011 09:46:00 AM
Dave in the good old days, cops used to protect and watch out for citizens. Citizens who defended themselves and who were not career criminals. All that is a thing of the past. If a citizen shoots someone then a case report must be generated and the FACTS are gathered. No police officer is going to stick out his neck these days. It's a fucking shame. This city does not care about honest law abiding citizens. The ruling class gets bodyguards and can even conceal carry but the honest working man can't.
7/16/2011 07:55:00 PM
It's getting more frequent that law abiding citizens are asking this question. What I would suggest is to simply walk away from the scene if you have to put one of these shit heads down. There is no crime in walking away. Also, in the event that you are somehow identified and the police come knocking, don't say anything without your lawyer present.
Retired copper
Way to go Mr. Mayfield.
If you get any more problems just come down to Texas. We have plenty of jobs if you need one.
Do not underestimate the power of the .25acp at three feet.
For all of the liberals who want to do away with the 2nd Amendment I say if you want to cut crime, do away with the 5th Amendment. Criminals in the European countries have to testify at their own trials. Then let people in Illinois carry concealed. In a few short years crime might be close to non-existent.
Its funny how the asa's work, isn't it?
When bonifide gang bangers shoot at each other, whether detectives are asking for agg batt or murder charges, the asa's refuse and call it "mutual combatants" - citizens defending themselves, and they all go home to do it again tomorrow.
Yet a man defends himself and his family from being battered and possibly murdered and its on film, and the asa's charge the victim.
Yet a man defends himself and his family from being battered and possibly murdered
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Possibly murdered? Possibly? It has to be probable, pal. THe man was rightly charged and I am embarassed that Chicago Policemen can't see that.
FYI - He wasn't arrested at the scene or even on the scene when the officers arrived. Due to witnesses, the shooter was identified and arrested a day later.
Copper who was there that night
To "comrade"
Besides your being a total asshole, why don't you google the name "David Koschman," then come back and tell us how a punch can't cause death or great bodily harm. We can name half a dozen other cases where a punch killed people. And we suppose if someone with Fullilove's record had attacked a 110 pound female with her daughters, and she happened to have Mayfield's criminal record, you'd still be screaming about a disparate use of force.
And the law is fine as written, it just isn't equitably enforced due to political posturing and pandering from the Chicago and Cook County Machine.
You're not just an asshole, you're an ignorant asshole, and that's even more dangerous. So why don't you go educate your dumb ass, then come back without the sanctimonious attitude toward what obviously was a horseshit case prosecuted solely on the Cook County attitude toward guns and not the facts at hand.
To:
So who was the ASA that originally approved charges on this one?
Isn't the real question "who is the detective(s)/ Sgt. / WC who pushed for the case to be chargesd as a murder? Just askin
There are more than a few people here making an issue out of Mayfield having a criminal record. From what I gather it's twenty years+ old.
Considering he's an involved father in a ghetto neighborhood where "baby's daddy" drama is the norm I suspect age and maturity caught up with him and like many of us he's not the same goof at 50+ that he was in his twenties and thirties.
I came on the CPD in 1985. During my misspent Catholic youth I was an altar boy.
Therefore combining the two gives me the right to "absolve" Mayfield of his prior criminal sins.
He needs to say two "Hail Garrys" and watch the PBS special "Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel" documenting Rahm's rise to power. Also one act of contrition where he regrets his past bad behavior.
Prior criminal behavior or not at that moment and at that place the man defended his daughters, the other girl and himself. I'm sorry he was charged, I'm sorry he spent 17 months in County, but I'm not sorry that the dearly departed is departed and that Mayfield and the girls are physically allright.
The south and west sides need about 50,000 more former goofs like Mayfield to step up and maybe then those areas would be liveable again for decent folk.
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