Evolution of the Species

nemesis · August 7, 2002, 10:44 PM

God, please delete this one from the gene pool. Thanks.

http://www.dfw.com/mld/startelegram/...st/3807295.htm

Man dies in gun accident
By MARK THOMPSON
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
A Denton man fatally shot himself while fishing with two friends on Lewisville Lake on Sunday, after reportedly misjudging how many rounds were left in a pistol, officials said.

Sergio A. Moreno, 36, discharged several rounds from a .22-caliber handgun into the water, then pointed the gun toward his nose and pulled the trigger again, according to statements from two men fishing with him in a small boat, said Kevin Patton, a spokesman for the Denton County Sheriff's Department.

"It looks like it's an accidental death," Patton said. That's based on statements given by Moreno's fishing companions that he "lost count of the rounds when he was firing the gun."

Moreno was found dead at the scene by Denton Fire Department personnel about 5:40 p.m.

The shooting occurred about 10 minutes earlier 50 to 75 yards off Lakeshore Road near Vacation Village mobile home park, Patton said.

Moreno was married and has at least one child, Patton said.

Moreno's friends said the three men were drinking earlier Sunday, but they did not take alcohol with them on the boat, Patton said.

Mark Thompson, (817) 685-3859 markthompson@star-telegram.com

Blackhawk · August 7, 2002, 10:59 PM

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God, please delete this one from the gene pool. Thanks.

No need. He did it by himself....

Chuck Dye · August 8, 2002, 12:08 AM

...has at least one child...

Sorry, guys, it's too late.

C.R.Sam · August 8, 2002, 12:14 AM

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"It looks like it's an accidental death,"

Horsefeathers, was death from terminal stupidity.

Sam

SteelyDan · August 8, 2002, 01:24 AM

I have, probably three or four times in my life, combined guns and alcohol. The bad news is, it really was kind of fun. The good news is, I haven't done it for at least 8 years just because stupid stuff like that is a whole lot more likely to happen. So I'm in no position to condemn the guy to his genetic dead-end, but I hope it reminds us all not to mix the two.

Hutch · August 8, 2002, 09:59 AM

There's a Jeff Foxworthy line that comes to mind: "You may be a redneck, if you've ever gotten too drunk to fish." This guy fits the description, as in, the redneck's last words. "Hey, y'all, watch this!".

Condolences to his family.

Mute · August 8, 2002, 04:41 PM

Evolution of the species came to a screeching halt when product liability laws were established. No more thinning of the species to the extent necessary. Too bad.

Skunkabilly · August 8, 2002, 04:44 PM

I know what I'm thinkin'...did I fire six shots or only five? To tell you the truth, I kind of lost track myself, in all the excitement...but bein' as this is a .22, the most powerful handgun in the world and can blow your pink....cleaaaan off...I can ask myself a question...do I feel lucky? Well, do I....punk?

Bruce626 · August 8, 2002, 10:51 PM

Skunkabilly... Clint? Clint, is that you?

Mute... you'd like Herschel Davis' tag line for his training range called "The Site" ( www.shoot-at-the-site.com ) ... on the T-shirt and his Truck it says:

"Thin the herd..."

August 7, 2002, 10:44 PM	#1
nemesis Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2002 Location: Texas, on the border Posts: 846	Evolution of the Species God, please delete this one from the gene pool. Thanks. http://www.dfw.com/mld/startelegram/...st/3807295.htm Man dies in gun accident By MARK THOMPSON Star-Telegram Staff Writer A Denton man fatally shot himself while fishing with two friends on Lewisville Lake on Sunday, after reportedly misjudging how many rounds were left in a pistol, officials said. Sergio A. Moreno, 36, discharged several rounds from a .22-caliber handgun into the water, then pointed the gun toward his nose and pulled the trigger again, according to statements from two men fishing with him in a small boat, said Kevin Patton, a spokesman for the Denton County Sheriff's Department. "It looks like it's an accidental death," Patton said. That's based on statements given by Moreno's fishing companions that he "lost count of the rounds when he was firing the gun." Moreno was found dead at the scene by Denton Fire Department personnel about 5:40 p.m. The shooting occurred about 10 minutes earlier 50 to 75 yards off Lakeshore Road near Vacation Village mobile home park, Patton said. Moreno was married and has at least one child, Patton said. Moreno's friends said the three men were drinking earlier Sunday, but they did not take alcohol with them on the boat, Patton said. Mark Thompson, (817) 685-3859 markthompson@star-telegram.com

August 8, 2002, 12:08 AM	#3
Chuck Dye Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2002 Location: Oregon-The wet side. Posts: 633	...has at least one child... Sorry, guys, it's too late. __________________ Formerly posting as Huck Phinn. Gee, I'd still love to see your data!

August 8, 2002, 09:59 AM	#6
Hutch Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2000 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,125	There's a Jeff Foxworthy line that comes to mind: "You may be a redneck, if you've ever gotten too drunk to fish." This guy fits the description, as in, the redneck's last words. "Hey, y'all, watch this!". Condolences to his family. __________________ "First, the freedom to own and carry the weapon of your choice is a natural, fundamental, and inalienable human, individual, civil, and Constitutional right -- subject neither to the democratic process nor to arguments grounded in social utility" -- L. Neil Smith ' I have an [in]alienable right to bear arms. I will exercise my own judgement in their use and accept responsibilty for the consequences' - Oakleaf

August 8, 2002, 04:44 PM	#8
Skunkabilly Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2001 Location: Land of stinky cabbage and potable rubbing alcohol Posts: 2,136	I know what I'm thinkin'...did I fire six shots or only five? To tell you the truth, I kind of lost track myself, in all the excitement...but bein' as this is a .22, the most powerful handgun in the world and can blow your pink....cleaaaan off...I can ask myself a question...do I feel lucky? Well, do I....punk? __________________ Skunky's World of Mud and Guts and Barbecue Sauce: www.skunkabilly.com "Stupid American! There's no bloody sales tax for tea in Hong Kong. Didn't you start a war over a tea tax?" -- Hong Kong tea merchant

August 8, 2002, 01:24 AM	#5
SteelyDan Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 262	I have, probably three or four times in my life, combined guns and alcohol. The bad news is, it really was kind of fun. The good news is, I haven't done it for at least 8 years just because stupid stuff like that is a whole lot more likely to happen. So I'm in no position to condemn the guy to his genetic dead-end, but I hope it reminds us all not to mix the two.

August 8, 2002, 04:41 PM	#7
Mute Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 1998 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 855	Evolution of the species came to a screeching halt when product liability laws were established. No more thinning of the species to the extent necessary. Too bad.

August 8, 2002, 10:51 PM	#9
Bruce626 Senior Member Join Date: June 26, 2002 Location: Handgun-Free Chicago thanks to Gun-grabber Daley Posts: 167	Skunkabilly... Clint? Clint, is that you? Mute... you'd like Herschel Davis' tag line for his training range called "The Site" ( www.shoot-at-the-site.com ) ... on the T-shirt and his Truck it says: "Thin the herd..."