Friendly dog prevents killing spree

daniel_goldbloom · 24th June 2004, 10:07 PM

From Reuters:

"A Canadian man, driving a car packed with weapons and ammunition, was intent on killing as many people as possible in a Toronto neighbourhood but gave up the plan at the last minute when he encountered a friendly dog, police say.

The middle-aged man, who police said was mentally disturbed, had planned to carry out the shooting spree on Wednesday to ensure he would be put in jail permanently, Toronto police said on Thursday.

He had set himself up in an east-end park to load his weapons and then planned to drive around shooting. He later told police that a dog then approached and started playing with him.

The encounter melted the man's heart, and he then went in search of police to give himself up, police said.

"He happens to be a pet lover, and decided that since there was such a nice dog in the area, that people were too nice and he wasn't going to carry out his plan," Detective Nick Ashley told reporters.

Police found 6,000 rounds of ammunition, two rifles, a shotgun, a semi-automatic pistol, a revolver and an air rifle in the man's car, along with a machete and a hunting knife. The car also contained a throwing knife, a camouflage mask and netting.

He had recently arrived in Toronto from New Brunswick.

James Paul Stanson, 43, has been charged with a variety of weapons-related offences and appeared in court for a bail hearing on Thursday"

I don't know what to make of this, part of me is disturbed by it, the other part goes "awwwww".

Bobsy · 24th June 2004, 11:10 PM

Thats me when i go mental

FashionWhore · 25th June 2004, 11:48 AM

thats kinda a nice story - would make a good short film.

he is out of bail on thursday tho! fucking hell.

Flaming Toilet Bag · 25th June 2004, 02:42 PM

The RSPCA should use this as an advertisement:

"Treat animals well, they might stop psychopathic maniacs from ripping the shite out of your neighbourhood".

ProzaK · 25th June 2004, 05:10 PM

AAAWWWW nice doggy.

Thats one dog i definitly wouldnt set on fire and/or eat.

(Too much of Iain Banks the Wasp Factory)

PrettyPumpkin · 25th June 2004, 07:08 PM

Aww!! Nice dog

Dogs really are a mans best friend?!

daniel_goldbloom · 25th June 2004, 09:15 PM

More on this:

"TORONTO (Reuters) - It could be Elvis or it could be Dante but the search is on to find a dog that police say prevented a killing spree in the city this week.

The country's national newspapers ran front-page stories on Friday speculating on the identity of the mystery dog in coverage that ranged from cute to deadly serious.

Police say a Canadian man, whose car was packed with 6,000 rounds of ammunition, rifles and a machete, planned to kill as many people as possible in an east end Toronto neighbourhood on Wednesday. They say the man's intention was to make sure he was sent to prison and never let out.

But he changed his mind at the last minute, and later gave himself up to police after a friendly dog came up to play with him in a park and melted his heart.

"I think it's wonderful, (the dog) was like an angel," said Barbara Wilson, manager of Three Dog Bakery which is located near the park.

"We're still trying to find the dog because our bakery would like to present the dog with a basket of goodies to say thank you and I think the dog deserves a lot more than that."

The betting is on Elvis Presley, a black border collie who was on the front page of the National Post on Friday and featured prominently in other papers.

Elvis and his owner were in the east-end park at the right time and reports that he was carrying a Frisbee in his mouth fits his description.

"There's no other dog that runs around with a Frisbee in its mouth," a neighbourhood dog walker told the Toronto Star. "That dog plays with the Frisbee 24 hours a day."

His owner is not so sure -- Elvis usually runs up to women and not men, she told another newspaper -- but is happy to collect accolades for her pet.

"I would like to think it's Elvis because it would make me feel prouder but I don't know," Dragana Brighton said.

Other names being cast about include Mattie, who never met a person she didn't like according to park regulars, and the more discriminating but equally soft-hearted Dante.

Dante, a part husky, part Australian shepherd, was also seen in the park late Wednesday, playing with a man.

"I'm not claiming it's him," his owner, Kristina Kyser, told the Globe and Mail, but she noted Dante did have the power to change a person's mind.

"He's so sweet-natured," Kyser said. "That kind of sweetness does have lasting effects."

James Paul Stanson, 43, has been charged with a variety of weapons-related
offences. He is undergoing a mental health assessment to determine if he is fit to stand trial."

The person that named their dog Elvis Presley could do with a mental health assessment as well.

24th June 2004, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
daniel_goldbloom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Foodieash Posts: 2,312	Friendly dog prevents killing spree From Reuters: "A Canadian man, driving a car packed with weapons and ammunition, was intent on killing as many people as possible in a Toronto neighbourhood but gave up the plan at the last minute when he encountered a friendly dog, police say. The middle-aged man, who police said was mentally disturbed, had planned to carry out the shooting spree on Wednesday to ensure he would be put in jail permanently, Toronto police said on Thursday. He had set himself up in an east-end park to load his weapons and then planned to drive around shooting. He later told police that a dog then approached and started playing with him. The encounter melted the man's heart, and he then went in search of police to give himself up, police said. "He happens to be a pet lover, and decided that since there was such a nice dog in the area, that people were too nice and he wasn't going to carry out his plan," Detective Nick Ashley told reporters. Police found 6,000 rounds of ammunition, two rifles, a shotgun, a semi-automatic pistol, a revolver and an air rifle in the man's car, along with a machete and a hunting knife. The car also contained a throwing knife, a camouflage mask and netting. He had recently arrived in Toronto from New Brunswick. James Paul Stanson, 43, has been charged with a variety of weapons-related offences and appeared in court for a bail hearing on Thursday" I don't know what to make of this, part of me is disturbed by it, the other part goes "awwwww".

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24th June 2004, 11:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bobsy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Glasgow Posts: 3,333 Band: Concurrence, Priveleged Girls After School Club	Thats me when i go mental

25th June 2004, 11:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
FashionWhore Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dundee Posts: 9,126	thats kinda a nice story - would make a good short film. he is out of bail on thursday tho! fucking hell.

25th June 2004, 02:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Flaming Toilet Bag Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gone. Posts: 2,537	The RSPCA should use this as an advertisement: "Treat animals well, they might stop psychopathic maniacs from ripping the shite out of your neighbourhood".

25th June 2004, 05:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
ProzaK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Stoby! Posts: 2,078 Band: welcome home, explorer	AAAWWWW nice doggy. Thats one dog i definitly wouldnt set on fire and/or eat. (Too much of Iain Banks the Wasp Factory)

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PrettyPumpkin Mixtaper Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Edinburgh. It's great. Posts: 2,800	Aww!! Nice dog Dogs really are a mans best friend?!

25th June 2004, 09:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
daniel_goldbloom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Foodieash Posts: 2,312	More on this: "TORONTO (Reuters) - It could be Elvis or it could be Dante but the search is on to find a dog that police say prevented a killing spree in the city this week. The country's national newspapers ran front-page stories on Friday speculating on the identity of the mystery dog in coverage that ranged from cute to deadly serious. Police say a Canadian man, whose car was packed with 6,000 rounds of ammunition, rifles and a machete, planned to kill as many people as possible in an east end Toronto neighbourhood on Wednesday. They say the man's intention was to make sure he was sent to prison and never let out. But he changed his mind at the last minute, and later gave himself up to police after a friendly dog came up to play with him in a park and melted his heart. "I think it's wonderful, (the dog) was like an angel," said Barbara Wilson, manager of Three Dog Bakery which is located near the park. "We're still trying to find the dog because our bakery would like to present the dog with a basket of goodies to say thank you and I think the dog deserves a lot more than that." The betting is on Elvis Presley, a black border collie who was on the front page of the National Post on Friday and featured prominently in other papers. Elvis and his owner were in the east-end park at the right time and reports that he was carrying a Frisbee in his mouth fits his description. "There's no other dog that runs around with a Frisbee in its mouth," a neighbourhood dog walker told the Toronto Star. "That dog plays with the Frisbee 24 hours a day." His owner is not so sure -- Elvis usually runs up to women and not men, she told another newspaper -- but is happy to collect accolades for her pet. "I would like to think it's Elvis because it would make me feel prouder but I don't know," Dragana Brighton said. Other names being cast about include Mattie, who never met a person she didn't like according to park regulars, and the more discriminating but equally soft-hearted Dante. Dante, a part husky, part Australian shepherd, was also seen in the park late Wednesday, playing with a man. "I'm not claiming it's him," his owner, Kristina Kyser, told the Globe and Mail, but she noted Dante did have the power to change a person's mind. "He's so sweet-natured," Kyser said. "That kind of sweetness does have lasting effects." James Paul Stanson, 43, has been charged with a variety of weapons-related offences. He is undergoing a mental health assessment to determine if he is fit to stand trial." The person that named their dog Elvis Presley could do with a mental health assessment as well.