Hi everyone,

I am saddened to report that a man, Henry, was brutally attacked at a local auto shop Sunday night.

The motive is unclear, it doesn't appear to be a disgruntled customer, but in the evening he exchanged a few words and then immediately went to strike him in the head, in a total of 13 times. Rummaged through the business, and didn't take anything and left.

He was arrested yesterday, awaiting more details.

We sublet to these guys a lot over the years, I didn't know Henry personally but we're left shaken up as a community.

The shop just installed 1080 HD cameras and I believe that's what help catch the guy.

I am currently reviewing our safety procedures for such an attack and unfortunately arming ourselves just in case a terrible scenario like this unfolds.

We never close the shop alone, occasionally I work late, but usually lock myself in...now I will start more often, and install a better camera system, as well as better lighting for when I do.


I hope everyone looks at this and at least takes a minute to assess the safety of their shop. We are remodeling, and being able to defend ourselves in the event of such an attack or even other types is being considered with regards to access to the whole lot for customers and strangers.

This particular business had no fences, and anyone could immediately enter a bay without warning. In our business the office is in the very rear, and I'm moving to the front, to keep everyone out of the back.


Here is the link
http://www.cbs8.com/story/34275525/suspect-arrested-after-man-bludgeoned-in-north-park-auto-shop

That is horrible, hope the guy pulls through.  We have cameras everywhere at our shop.

busjockey wrote on Jan 19^th, 2017 at 10:45am:

That is horrible, hope the guy pulls through.  We have cameras everywhere at our shop.

That is horrible! Eating some chips and someone beats you. World does not have a shortage of assholes... 

Guess now they will try to outlaw hammers

WOW, will be interesting to see the track record of the suspect as he was caught. Pretty wierd stuff. In our county if you have been doing Heroine (example), and the officer asks you have you been doing it and you are in his squad car, and the answer is yes I just took a hit 5 minutes ago.  I heard this from a friend (did not believe it)  and then verified it from Snohomish county officers, and also Lake Stevens PD, not making this up. In the case of Meth cookers, which they do in trashed out Motor Homes, PD, cannot go in, even though there is a propane bottle sitting illegally right in the street.  I live in a fairly nice area north of Seattle, these are not war zones, just where we are at with all the PC BullllllllllllSt.

If using heroine, the officer will tell you to get out of the car, (again, I personally talked to officers here @ Starbucks) get lost!  Reason is they do not want the medical liability once placed in the jail due to all the law suites.  In the case of a hammer attack, yes he would be arrested even if on Heroine, need to make that clear, but what is the history?

The tragety here and might be speaking out of turn, this guy will probably not get "Jack" and if  he does will be back on the street all to soon.  I am not pro cop nor anti, everything I have had from one, I was guilty, all speeding tickets, and deserved a whole lot more.

Sorry for the Rant, too much of this.

StitchB wrote on Jan 22^nd, 2017 at 7:09am:

WOW, will be interesting to see the track record of the suspect as he was caught. Pretty wierd stuff. In our county if you have been doing Heroine (example), and the officer asks you have you been doing it and you are in his squad car, and the answer is yes I just took a hit 5 minutes ago.  I heard this from a friend (did not believe it)  and then verified it from Snohomish county officers, and also Lake Stevens PD, not making this up. In the case of Meth cookers, which they do in trashed out Motor Homes, PD, cannot go in, even though there is a propane bottle sitting illegally right in the street.  I live in a fairly nice area north of Seattle, these are not war zones, just where we are at with all the PC BullllllllllllSt. If using heroine, the officer will tell you to get out of the car, (again, I personally talked to officers here @ Starbucks) get lost!  Reason is they do not want the medical liability once placed in the jail due to all the law suites.  In the case of a hammer attack, yes he would be arrested even if on Heroine, need to make that clear, but what is the history? The tragety here and might be speaking out of turn, this guy will probably not get "Jack" and if  he does will be back on the street all to soon.  I am not pro cop nor anti, everything I have had from one, I was guilty, all speeding tickets, and deserved a whole lot more. Sorry for the Rant, too much of this.

Don't be sorry about the rant is my feeling. Most I talk to feel the same. Which is a good reason for the rant. A good friend of mine says this court proceeding should take about 2 mins or so to play the video and then fry the guy. We know it won't thus why we are so discussed with the way things have been... 

Train to be aware of what is going on around you and stay alert. I do and still feel I let my guard down at times.

Spence, will PM you.