Pharmacist Shot In Jacksonville

Ron · November 21st, 2006, 11:07 AM

I read in this mornings newspaper that a pharmcist in a hospital pharmacy was shot by a woman customer. Not much more detail in the article. Does anyone have any more details, and, in particular, whether the shooter was licensed to carry? I sure hope not.

Ron

Knight · November 21st, 2006, 11:11 AM

http://www.news14charlotte.com/conte...s/?ArID=108902

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- An employee was shot and killed in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center on Monday night, and another hospital worker was charged with murder, authorities said.

Arthur James Charland Jr., 42, a pharmacy technician, was arrested by the FBI because the incident happened on federal property. He was charged by the agency with first-degree murder and held in the Cumberland County Jail.

The victim's name was being withheld Tuesday while authorities tried to locate her relatives, according to Ken Lucas, spokesman for the FBI's state headquarters in Charlotte.

Arthur James Charland Jr., a 42-year-old pharmacy technician, was arrested by the FBI because the incident happened on federal property.
Arthur James Charland Jr., a 42-year-old pharmacy technician, was arrested by the FBI because the incident happened on federal property.
Charland came into the hospital with a 12-gauge shotgun, went to the pharmacy and confronted the unidentified woman, then fired three or four times, killing her, the FBI said in a news release.

He then went to the hospital police office, told them what happened and brought them to the scene, the FBI said.

Hospital spokeswoman Norma Byrd said the facility does not have metal detectors.

Just found it but have to run. No time to read more into it.

Ron · November 21st, 2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Knight

http://www.news14charlotte.com/conte...s/?ArID=108902

Just found it but have to run. No time to read more into it.

That is a different shooting then the one I am asking about. But, I suppose I would have the same question.

Ron

orangehole · November 21st, 2006, 11:49 AM

That NC story is an old one and it involved a broken up relationship between employees in the pharmacy. The newest story is out of Florida. Looks like a customer became angry and an agrument insued then the customer just shot the pharmacist. I always take note of these stories because I am a Pharmacist as well.

pogo2 · November 21st, 2006, 12:52 PM

Here is a link to a story on the Jacksonville shooting on a local TV website:

Pharmacist shooting in Jacksonville

The shooter was a 46 year old woman named Brenda Coney, who has been arrested. The female pharmacist is dead. No information was given on motive or whether the shooter had a CCW permit.

Ron · November 21st, 2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pogo2

Here is a link to a story on the Jacksonville shooting on a local TV website:

Pharmacist shooting in Jacksonville

The shooter was a 46 year old woman named Brenda Coney, who has been arrested. The female pharmacist is dead. No information was given on motive or whether the shooter had a CCW permit.

Thanks Pogo. I will try to follow up to see if I can get more information.

Ron

Knight · November 21st, 2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

That is a different shooting then the one I am asking about. But, I suppose I would have the same question.

Ron

Ah my mistake. Guess I was in too much of a hurry to double check

peacefuljeffrey · November 21st, 2006, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by orangehole

That NC story is an old one and it involved a broken up relationship between employees in the pharmacy. The newest story is out of Florida. Looks like a customer became angry and an agrument insued then the customer just shot the pharmacist. I always take note of these stories because I am a Pharmacist as well.

The question then becomes, "Do you carry when you are working as a pharmacist?"

I don't expect you to answer; it may not be in your best interest.
In general, I would think that working in a pharmacy pretty much demands that you either accept being a victim eventually, or carrying a gun for defense. Pharmacies get robbed -- it seems now more than ever. I could not see working in one without carrying a handgun. Heck, I'd want to work behind bulletproof plexiglass!

MattLarson · November 21st, 2006, 03:18 PM

In Florida it is a felony to bring a firearm onto hospital property, even if one has a CCW license.

Matt

JimmyC4 · November 21st, 2006, 03:36 PM

Regarding the other incident, namely the shooting at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, such facilities are usually heavily posted. By heavily I mean they have signs that even prohibit firearms in their parking lot, regardless of how they are secured.

With all due respect to my fellow veterans, when I visit the VA Med Center near me, there are a fair number of characters roaming the halls that make me wish I were armed.

Once again, creation of a gun free zone provides the shooter with easy access and no resistance as he hunts down his prey....

November 21st, 2006, 11:07 AM	#1
Ron Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,242	Pharmacist Shot In Jacksonville I read in this mornings newspaper that a pharmcist in a hospital pharmacy was shot by a woman customer. Not much more detail in the article. Does anyone have any more details, and, in particular, whether the shooter was licensed to carry? I sure hope not. Ron

November 21st, 2006, 12:52 PM	#5
pogo2 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southwest Posts: 2,026	Here is the news story Here is a link to a story on the Jacksonville shooting on a local TV website: Pharmacist shooting in Jacksonville The shooter was a 46 year old woman named Brenda Coney, who has been arrested. The female pharmacist is dead. No information was given on motive or whether the shooter had a CCW permit.

November 21st, 2006, 03:18 PM	#9
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,482	In Florida it is a felony to bring a firearm onto hospital property, even if one has a CCW license. Matt __________________ Hope is not a plan.

November 21st, 2006, 03:36 PM	#10
JimmyC4 Distinguished Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnesnowta Posts: 1,397	Regarding the other incident, namely the shooting at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, such facilities are usually heavily posted. By heavily I mean they have signs that even prohibit firearms in their parking lot, regardless of how they are secured. With all due respect to my fellow veterans, when I visit the VA Med Center near me, there are a fair number of characters roaming the halls that make me wish I were armed. Once again, creation of a gun free zone provides the shooter with easy access and no resistance as he hunts down his prey.... __________________ ATTENTION VIETNAM VETS--For a list of diseases that Veterans Affairs (VA) considers presumptive to Agent Orange exposure, go to http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/benefit...cide/index.htm

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November 21st, 2006, 11:49 AM	#4
orangehole Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PA Posts: 222	That NC story is an old one and it involved a broken up relationship between employees in the pharmacy. The newest story is out of Florida. Looks like a customer became angry and an agrument insued then the customer just shot the pharmacist. I always take note of these stories because I am a Pharmacist as well.