'It's so scary': UT students react to student death

[@MsHill79]

So sad... I've been sitting in my car before with the door unlocked as I was getting ready to go inside of the store and a male opened my passenger door thinking it was the car he was waiting for. He immediately closed it and said he was so sorry, but I locked my doors and got the heck outta there.

[@OGDailylama]

They don’t know if he was forcefully attempting to get in or accidentally get into the car. 🤦‍♂️

[@saminaneen]

@@OGDailylama I have NO IDEA, what you are talking about. I have NEVER commented to YOU ever, stop gaslighting people, for your own amusement, grow up

[@debbiegradowski9885]

That doesn’t make sense! Sorry! Dear God I’ve made the mistake of almost getting into the wrong car in midday! I was horrendously embarrassed but thankfully not killed!!!!

[@1whocs486]

Me too...

[@ferozkhan8463]

Just a week ago I mistook a car for my uber, IiteraIIy the exact same make and modeI even coIor was the same and the car IiteraIIy puIIed in Iike 2 mins earIier compared to my uber so just one giant coincident. This shooting seems excessive unless the student was getting violent and even then if they aren't smashing in your windows just caII the cops or if possibIe drive off

[@foxtrott99]

I accidentally got into the wrong car once after leaving a dance and having a few drinks. The car looked exactly like the one I came in.

[@OGDailylama]

They don’t know as of yet if he attempted to enter forcefully or accidentally. The short of it, don’t drink if you don’t know how to drink.

[@thatboyaintright]

Usually people who get in people's car are usually dunk or too busy texting or talking on their phones. I've seen this over and over again around bars. Seems extreme to shoot someone, but with so many car jacking and robberies as of late. Can you blame him/her?

[@lynn2.079]

I definitely understand your concerns about car jackings and robberies, but what happened to simple common sense of cracking the car’s window and simply asking questions such as what you want, wrong car or I’m not an Uber driver? First response shouldn’t be let reach for my gun and shoot first. The driver seems to be too paranoid to carry a weapon especially if his first recourse is grab a gun, shoot first, and then claim self defense because someone else mistakes the car their own or thought you were an Uber car….

[@saminaneen]

@@lynn2.079 We are all tired of your FAKE, conspiracy theory, COMMENTS, We all know that you are an insurrectionist and living rent free, in yo momma's basement, as you continue to play with yo self, all day long.

[@saminaneen]

@@lynn2.079 I have NO IDEA, what you are talking about. I have NEVER commented to YOU ever, stop gaslighting people, for your own amusement, grow up

[@talya907]

I just find it so hard to believe that a UT student who was probably drunk was really that scary and needed to be shot... the kid probably was slurring, had no idea what was happening, and just wanted to get home. A silly mistake should have never costed him his life and I don't care how scared that person was. There are so many other measures you can take before you just shoot someone. We need stricter gun laws. His poor friends that now have to live with the regret of letting him go home alone and his poor family that will never see him again. It's just so very sad and so very tragic. UT is a great school with great students who really aren't any trouble. Just praying his family heals

[@om-nj2hw]

I think the point is we as a society shouldn't be so trigger happy.. maybe see if you are in actual danger before shooting some one.

[@Shaqlife]

Agreed

[@kathleenfannin8486]

There's more to this story or this is another example of someone who's overzealous with their guns.

[@misse2013]

My thoughts exactly!

[@saminaneen]

@@misse2013 I have NO IDEA, what you are talking about. I have NEVER commented to YOU ever, stop gaslighting people, for your own amusement, grow up

[@ceciliaramos2280]

UT staff need to be responsible and tell students that this IS NOT a safe place at night. I don’t understand what these students are confused about. It’s because they aren’t being told the truth because UT doesn’t want to lose money by saying this is not a safe area at night.

[@saminaneen]

@Kyra I have NO IDEA, what you are talking about. I have NEVER commented to YOU ever, stop gaslighting people, for your own amusement, grow up

[@FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice]

I was coming out of the store with my friend not even paying attention to her just making a bull’s-eye for a car that I literally thought was hers. I then proceeded to put my hand on the handle waiting for her to push the button to unlock the doors when a man approached me and became enraged . I literally went into a panic for I is a disabled woman could not defend myself from this man. My friend yelled Marie you’re at the wrong car I excused myself apologized and tried to walk around him. He took it upon himself to call me a bunch of names I refused to repeat and threaten to kick my ass. All for a mistake. Let’s take a blue Honda four-door how many do you think are in this world that look alike. I’m mistaken easily be made. People need to step back and put their weapons away And their anger and assess the situation. This young man is dead for a simple mistake. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord God and hold forgiveness to the person who took his life.

[@debbiegradowski9885]

Thank you so much for sharing this and I wish, actually pray someday I can have your faith in our Lord and savior for dear friend I couldn’t forgive that trigger happy person if they had killed my son! God bless you and keep you and yours safe 🙏🏼♥️

[@FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice]

@@debbiegradowski9885 oh no you read it wrong I said for the young man who was murdered to find forgiveness for the man who killed him for in heaven you have to have a good heart I’m stuck on this earth and I don’t forgive so easily. If that was my son I would make sure that he got what he deserved for taking my sons life.

[@saminaneen]

@@debbiegradowski9885 I have NO IDEA, what you are talking about. I have NEVER commented to YOU ever, stop gaslighting people, for your own amusement, grow up

[@saminaneen]

@@FairyChild_For_Freedom-Justice I have NO IDEA, what you are talking about. I have NEVER commented to YOU ever, stop gaslighting people, for your own amusement, grow up

[@misse2013]

News Editor: "Hey let's use the clip of the girl who laughed while saying how sad and scary this is"

[@rycher2007]

And said “like” about 10 times in a 20 second clip.🤷‍♂️

[@saminaneen]

@@rycher2007 I have NO IDEA, what you are talking about. I have NEVER commented to YOU ever, stop gaslighting people, for your own amusement, grow up

[@wardrobelion]

That is so sad. I have personally done that same thing and my daughter did one time too. It is scary and embarrassing, to say the least…we laugh about those incidents but if freaked each of us out when it happened to us. I guess custom paint or detailing isn’t such a bad idea.

[@1whocs486]

I've done it too ..sober

[@nighthawktt]

In earlier time my daughter and I have done the same by getting into a car thinking it was ours. My car key unlocked the wrong car God bless this young man 🙏🙏

[@saminaneen]

@@nighthawktt I have NO IDEA, what you are talking about. I have NEVER commented to YOU ever, stop gaslighting people, for your own amusement, grow up

[@saminaneen]

@@1whocs486 You liar, you were drunk as fuck

[@con2nor4]

Missing a lot of details. Suspect it wasn't so innocent in the early morning.

[@nighthawktt]

This is soooo SAD 😭😭 Condolences to this young persons family, friends and loved ones 🙏 🙏🙏🙏 May he rest in God's loving grace 🙏 ❤ ⚘⚘⚘

[@beverly719]

Someone was shot for trying to get in a car. We will never know if the shooting was necessary because we will only hear one side of the story. I was at a gas station pump getting ready to start my car and pull away when some guy opened the passenger door and put a case of beer on the floor and started to sit down. I looked at him and said " you need a ride somewhere?" Poor guy just about fainted....his friend's car looked just like mine. We both laughed and I told him he could leave the beer if he wanted to as he got out of the car. I didn't shoot him ffs.

[@annA-fl8um]

Who ever made guns made a dangerous thing , give that murder some time in prison to think about the senseless killing

[@jfraserfisher]

I have done it thinking it was my car, in a hurry and not paying attention. So sad for all involved.

[@lynn2.079]

Wow, such a senseless death, people are just too paranoid reacting impulsively without thinking first to ask questions. This world is changing a lot when it comes to common sense, lack there of as if common sense no longer exists. Sure, I understand people concerns regarding their safety about car jackings and robberies, but what happened to simple common sense of cracking the car’s window and simply asking questions such as what you want, wrong car or I’m not an Uber driver? First response shouldn’t be let me reach for my gun and shoot first. The driver seems to be too paranoid to carry a weapon especially if his first recourse is grab a gun, shoot first, and then claim self defense because someone else mistakes the car their own or thought you were an Uber car….

[@sr2291]

Oh come on!

[@dstew8540]

Very sad and tragic. Condolences to all impacted. Late at night when 2 alike cars are parked close to each other one could get confused. I made this mistake several years ago at a local Mall at 11 am. When my key wouldn't go in the ignition, I leaned my head back and looked to the right, and their was my car which was IDENTICAL to the one I was sitting in. I got out of that car in a flash and jumped in mine and I was so grateful it's owner was still in the Mall. Since that happened I always look inside a car before I touch the door or get in and I always lock all the doors. Sadly, everyone is so afraid of others in the USA. Thanks to the TV violence, the media's social engineering, govt backstabbing and bs, endless propaganda, and nation being fueled by hatred at ALL LEVELS. People react first and think much later. As a society we must revive Morals, Ethics, Integrity, Respect, and Kindness for each other or we are ALL doomed. A nation divided is destine to self-destruct.

[@glennrynhoud9424]

I have done that more than once at shopping centre's, same car, same color, just not mine. No problem, both parties smiled, I apologized and left. Cape Town South Africa.

[@DoArtTheMovement]

Wow. So it the driver being charged? Was it a genuine mistake

[@danafletcher5819]

I really hope there is more to this story because if this is all it takes to justify shooting someone then we are all in trouble. It has happened to everyone in my family at some point or another and none of us were inebriated. I think once I had the door open and it was the contents of the vehicle that clued me in that it was the wrong car. Our most memorable one, however, happened over 20 years ago with my then 9 year old daughter. We were leaving a restaurant and there was a vehicle identical to ours parked right beside ours. I jokingly said, "Gee, how are we going to know which one is ours?". My daughter quickly replied, "That's easy! Ours doesn't have "bird sh*t" on it". Just as her father was about to, ummm, reprimand her for cursing, I followed her gaze. The dealership sticker was "Burchett Ford". No, we didn't try to get in the car but there are so many identical vehicles out there, mistakes like this happen. They won't all get caught with "bur" "chit". It shouldn't be a death sentence or even a butt whooping.

[@saminaneen]

@Dana Fletcher, Stop, advertising for Burchett Ford, you owe them money

[@danafletcher5819]

@@saminaneen no, no I don't. Read carefully...ours DOESNT have Burchett Ford on it. 😂. Never been a customer or had any other dealings with them. Lol good try tho..

[@saminaneen]

@@danafletcher5819 Your comments are irrelevant, no facts are in evidence, you are cautioned about "improper thinking", and all your comments will be stricken from the record, thanks for playing, you lose

[@saminaneen]

@@danafletcher5819 Remember, Follow the science, and don't be a conspiracy theorist,, It is like you said,,, Continue to wear 5 face diapers, and maintain a distance of 666 feet, just get vaccinated EVERYDAY, obey your MASTERS

[@danafletcher5819]

@@saminaneen good point, tho...since, as you say, I advertised for them, they own ME $. 🤣. I might settle for a new vehicle. A unique one, of course. Don't want to get shot for going to the wrong vehicle.

[@100KillingDays]

What can you expect in such a violent society? Everyone has to do whatever he can for his life. This is what US turns to be now.

[@brittenyevans1101]

Why don’t y’all check the license plate, before you hop into a car. To see if it matches up with what’s on the account. obviously a random person doesn’t want an aggressive drunk trying to get into the car.

[@FierceZs1]

Goes to show that we have a lot of guns in the wrong hands which whom have very little if ANY training.

[@saminaneen]

@Jake,,I have NO IDEA, what you are talking about. I have NEVER commented to YOU ever, stop gaslighting people, for your own amusement, grow up

[@FierceZs1]

@@saminaneen Are you mentally ill?

[@outofthenorm7292]

Such a horrible tragedy yet the students are smiling and laughing while talking about it, just shows you how these kids are not in tune with reality.

[@midwestmike2196]

Stand your ground state. Unfortunate circumstances but the driver was in the right

[@johnalbert5786]

“Like” “Like” “Like”

[@YaMainMayne]

Something don’t make sense about this

[@ryhol5417]

If the lights don’t blink when you blip it don’t just get in. I hope nothing happens to the guy who shot. I get weird about which Uber is mine.

[@ernestcerami]

This whole story doesn’t make any sense. He was drunk ok but why would he enter a car when he was home already - and why wouldn’t you draw your gun and tell him to get out before shooting? I wish there was video because i believe there is more to this story. All we have is the what the shooter said not sure I believe him.

[@rickdee67]

Typical media and stupid “college students “ this story has important information missing. “How could this happen “? Well a lack of vigilance and attention to detail in a strange area by a probability drunk kid could be a factor! PLUS got a Uber home then got into a car? Intent on drunk driving? So much missing here! Number one take away, LOCK YOUR DOORS and pay attention to your surroundings!

[@vivedsnewadventures7751]

😢

[@leilanala]

No I can't blame the shooter, seen the carjack4 happe in Cities ( Usually people who get in people's car are usually dunk or too busy texting or talking on their phones. I've seen this over and over again around bars. Seems extreme to shoot someone, but with so many car jacking and robberies as of late. Can you blame him/her? )

[@gmanette188]

Condolences to those left behind

[@saminaneen]

@Gma Nettle, There was nobody left behind, the car was empty, I have NO IDEA, what you are talking about. I have NEVER commented to YOU ever, stop gaslighting people, for your own amusement, grow up

[@true6766]

Tampa can be very dangerous around UT..don't kid yourself

[@Shaqlife]

True but most people in South Tampa swear this area is wonderful too bougie if you ask me

[@saminaneen]

@@Shaqlife I have NO IDEA, what you are talking about. I have NEVER commented to YOU ever, stop gaslighting people, for your own amusement, grow up

[@MsHill79]

🥺

[@bubba_good]

0:22 why is she laughing ?

[@saminaneen]

@bubba_good, because she is looking at a picture of yo momma

[@LMC290]

☹️☹️☹️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@damienmcnear394]

Sharks machines Utah machines I machines machines machines

[@gregkenning9238]

So he tried to get into the car thinking it was his ... which already had someone in the driver seat. He must have been quite drunk to do that ... even if many cars look similar in the dark and it was parked near where he remembered that he parked his car. The good news is that he did not kill anyone while driving drunk.

[@1whocs486]

OMG 😳 Again

[@mdarda8671]

Why would he get into someone else car? Kudos to the driver.

[@kingsrefuge]

I accidentally try to get into another car I think is mine at least once ever other year....

[@LiannePowell]

There were two cars parked side by side- one was mine and the other wasn't. Exact same car. I tried to get into the wrong one. It does happen.

[@ryhol5417]

@@LiannePowell so you just jump in cars without checking your key or. Fob? That’s dangerous

[@LiannePowell]

@@ryhol5417 Not all cars have that. And they were BOTH brand new cars. And mine didn't have an alarm and NO MARKINGS yet to identify. There is way more than ONE situation to consider, genius. 🙄

[@ryhol5417]

@@LiannePowell your car don’t have a key, so you just get in any Kia? Their car had your crap in it too?

[@cindycreateforlife]

That is exactly the problem with people packing guns, the moment your adrenaline raises you reach for a gun! If the guy was in his car and someone was trying to get in, could he not just put it in gear and drive away? Honestly, people are so paranoid, they can’t even imagine an innocent mistake or think about how to remove yourself from a situation to avoid shooting someone. Shoot now and ask questions later!

[@Shaqlife]

Agreed. It’s not like the driver felt he or she was in danger, I don’t see the need to shoot

[@KHH595]

This is not how most gun violence occurs and not how most gun owners react. Sounds like we’re missing a key piece of information.

[@Zaakro]

If someone is violently trying to get in your car you can legally shoot them. You have no idea of the intentions they have and I'm not going to roll my window down and ask them why they are trying to rip my door off. And we don't know if they could just drive off, if they were parked at a curb they could have had cars in front and behind them. Also you are assuming the drivers gender. They could have been a 90 lbs female and they guy could have been a 220 lbs football player. While this is a sad event, we are not being told the whole story.

[@Zaakro]

Looked into this more. He already took the Uber to his home and after he got out of the Uber and then tried to get into the guys cars. He was not waiting for another Uber.

[@saminaneen]

@@Zaakro I have NO IDEA, what you are talking about. I have NEVER commented to YOU ever, stop gaslighting people, for your own amusement, grow up

[@HellsHitman]

A criminal got blasted so what

[@isabellasimoncelli4686]

He was not a criminal

[@saminaneen]

@@isabellasimoncelli4686 I have NO IDEA, what you are talking about. I have NEVER commented to YOU ever, stop gaslighting people, for your own amusement, grow up

[@antoniobrown8726]

@@isabellasimoncelli4686 How you know, where you know him from

[@momofschnauzers]

Keep handing out those guns, America.