A new member of the James gang?

Eagle2 Oct 12, 2005

  1. Eagle2

    Eagle2 Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    From Fox News:

    MONTCLAIR, Calif. — In a confrontation reminiscent of the Wild West, police shot and wounded a man who allegedly took over a freight train with a bow and arrow.

    Juventino Vallejo-Camerena (search) boarded the Union Pacific (search) train Sunday night as it was stopped for a signal and threatened the engineer and conductor, the only people on board, police Capt. Keith Jones (search) said.

    The crew members escaped and disabled the train by turning off fuel switches, then used a cell phone to call police, Union Pacific spokesman Mark Davis said.

    "The employees did an outstanding job," Davis said. "Their instincts took over and they did the proper thing by disabling the train."

    Vallejo-Camerena was aboard the train in western San Bernardino County (search) when officers arrived. The man cocked the bow and pointed the arrow at officers, who opened fire, Jones said.

    Vallejo-Camerena suffered gunshot wounds to the left wrist and forearm that were not life-threatening, Jones said.

    He was treated at a hospital, then booked into jail for investigation of train robbery, assault and resisting arrest. It wasn't known when he would make his first court appearance.

    The locomotive, en route to Los Angeles from Salt Lake City (search), was hauling 71 cars with ocean-bound containers. No hazardous materials were on board, Davis said.


    When's the last time you heard one like that?
     
  2. friscobob

    friscobob Staff Member

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    Quote from Hank Hill:

    "That boy ain't right....."

    Bringing a bow & arrow to a gun battle.....he musta been trying out for the 2005 Darwin Awards. Darn shame- he lost out on that contest, too..... [​IMG]
     
  3. BALOU LINE

    BALOU LINE TrainBoard Member

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    I have to wonder if that's anywhere near Booger Lake? I'd have more than a few questions for the engineer.....
     
  4. Ironhorseman

    Ironhorseman April, 2018 Staff Member In Memoriam

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    That one comes on the 76th anniversary of the last train (attempted) robbery at tunnel 13 in southern Oregon where 3 crewmen lost their lives!
     
  5. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    :rolleyes: I'll second that nomination. And, yes. It is a shame....... [​IMG]

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