ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — Two Arkansas men have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault after police say they shot each other while taking turns wearing a bulletproof vest.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that 50-year-old Charles Ferris and 36-year-old Christopher Hicks were arrested Monday.
A police affidavit says the two men are neighbors and were drinking on a deck Sunday when Ferris told Hicks to shoot him with a .22-caliber rifle while Ferris wore the vest. The affidavit says the shot left a red mark on Ferris’ chest and that he was angry because it hurt.
The affidavit says Hicks then put on the vest and Ferris “unloaded the clip” into his back, causing bruises but no serious injuries.
Court records don’t list an attorney who could speak on behalf of either man.
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It’s getting to the point that a couple guys can’t have any fun anymore.
Arkansas game of thrills. We used 22 shorts as a kid and phone books. Didn’t seem like assault. Call Jussie Smollett for suggestions on avoiding justice.
Hahahaha! I’ve done that with BB guns.
But yeah….. that .22 round will sure leave a welt.
Looks like they received a copy of an AOC manual on how to test bullet – proof vests.
That right there is a textbook “hold my beer” story.
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Joe6 said it best….. dang! just can’t have no fun!
THIS VEST SUCK
“Speaking the truth in times of universal deceit is a revolutionary act.” Geo. Orwell
This is not a law enforcement issue.
Lowell is right, consent means it isn’t assault.
It’s definitely the wrong charge.
Of course Joe had to call the police. Jim is multiplying.
Arkansas – the vest was the illegal part.
izlamo delenda est …
It might be stupid, but they both chose to do it, so there should be no crime, especially an assault charge.
The accusation of legal charges changes the entire meaning of being free and doing what amounts to creating memories and camaraderie.
I personally could write a book about the misguided adventures of ‘Living Life and Being Real’.
A story that would express the love and togetherness of four brothers where each were often challenged to display their macho superiority, tempered with the lack of distain and pain.
It’s beyond hurtful that two brothers have since passed away.
Stupid fukin’ Arkies! All of MY kinfolk back there shoot nothing but armor piercing rounds and MUCH LARGER than .22 cal. They’re probably Yankee’s that relocated to the south.
Why live in Arkansas if you can’t get drunk on beer and shoot your best friend?
Two consenting adults. You mean it’s not their body/bodies to do with as they please?
my body my choice eh?
First question in the interrogation:
“…and before putting on the vest, did you, in fact, utter words to the effect of, ‘Hey, y’all, watch this!?”
“Dat hurted, Eustace! Dag nabbit!”
“Well, Gosh darn, Eustace, you must be one dem dere sissy-types…”
“You got a purty suppressor”
They should both claim that they were in their third trimester. The government would have paid for the bullets.
Hold on now. This doesn’t appear much different from someone being charged with rape after consensual sex between two adults? Did not both voluntarily agree to the activity, and both of legal age?
A police affidavit says the two men are neighbors and were drinking on a deck Sunday when Ferris told Hicks, “I can shoot this beer can off your head.”
This is pretty much how I picture gay man’s sex.
Eddie Murphy: “Hey Norton!”
“Hey ya’ll watch this.” Darwin testing is an honored
redneck pastime. Jest let ’em be.