Thousands Call on Queens D.A. to Drop Felony Charges Against Armed Store Owner – IOTW Report

Thousands Call on Queens D.A. to Drop Felony Charges Against Armed Store Owner

Bearing Arms:

Francisco Valerio is still facing the possibility of serving seven years in a state prison after accidentally shooting one of two men who tried to steal from his liquor store, but thousands of people from New York and beyond are rallying to his defense and demanding Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz drop the charges he’s currently facing. 

Valerio was fighting one of the suspects who had gone after Valerio’s brother when the pistol in his hand discharged, injuring the suspect. Valerio was arrested on felony charges of reckless endangerment and assault; more serious charges than either of the two men who allegedly tried to steal from the shop before assaulting Valerio and his brother.  more

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