Source: GunSenseVTDate: 2013
'VT Gun Incident': 2/20 Montpelier Felon on parole sentenced for possession of a firearm

GOV Analysis:
GunSense Accuracy Level: False Claim: NOT IN VERMONT

Date: 2/20/2013Town: NORTH CAROLINA
VT Resident?: YesLaw Abiding Citizen Prior to Incident: Felon
Event Type: NON ISSUEFirearm Crime: NONE
Injury Type: NONE
Actual Gun Use: NOGun Actually Fired: NO
Domestic Violence: NoSuicide: NO
Details: This entry is not only FALSE, but INACCURATE as well.
Mikel Edward Brady II, was charged with shooting NORTH CAROLINA State Trooper, Michael L. Potts, four times during a routine traffic stop on Monday February 18, 2014, in Durham NC.
This individual had a long history of violent crime including: Robbery, burglary, assault, poaching and being in possession of stolen dynamite.
GunSense considers gun-related crimes taking place in other states a "VT Gun Incident" if the person resides in Vermont.
NO law will prevent crime. No law will stop criminals from getting guns. Gun Control only effects the law-abiding citizen and the politicians know it.

News Articles
Source 1: Vermont parolee charged with shooting trooper in Durham
Source 2: Girlfriend of accused man linked to trooper shooting
Source 3: Trooper laughing, joking after being shot; Vermont man charged
Source 4: Man pleads guilty to 2013 shooting of NC Highway Patrol trooper

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