Some thoughts on the Carl Landry shooting
by grungedave on Mar 17, 2009 12:55 PM CDT
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By now I am sure everyone saw the news report that sometime around 4:20am 2:30am (cops notified at 4am) this morning, Carl Landry was shot in the leg following a drive-by after a minor car accident. He was driving just east of downtown on Leeland.
The report says he was on the 3100 block of Leeland. As you can see... this isn't far from the Toyota Center.
We also know that the Rockets' team charter flight arrived at Hobby airport a little bit after midnight. So, it is likely that Carl and his teammates went back to the Toyota Center, maybe even had some treatment done (Landry took a series of hard falls in the game against the Hornets - probably had a trainer look at him), and then Landry got his car and drove home.
It is unfortunate that people are already speculating about "why was he out so late?" and "why was he in that part of town??" Yeah, I know - Chris Rock once reminded us that nothing good happens after 2am... I get it. But even worse... the "this stuff only seems to happen to basketball players and rappers" contingent has already come out of the woodwork. Most of them have no idea who Carl Landry is, but they love their stereotypes and the opportunity to pontificate after events like this. I find this to be a tragic and unfortunate reflection of society's attitudes.
(Of course -- most people, including me, do not have any idea of the actual facts of what took place this morning. A friend informed me that Landry possibly even owns property on the 2900 block of Leeland. Are we so quick to rush to judgment that something nefarious was afoot that a simple "he was just on his way home from work" reasoning is unacceptable?)
update: It appears that the shooting happened not too far from Carl's house. His neighbors heard the shooting and... well... read for yourself.
All the while, we should be very thankful today. Carl Landry is a lucky man. To have two shots taken at you from relatively point-blank range and to escape with merely a flesh would to the leg? That's a freakin' miracle, people.
The Sean Taylor incident was a little more than a year ago... Landry could have been an unfortunate statistic. We are very lucky to avoid that kind of news today.
Get well and rest up, Carl Landry. I have no doubt you'll once again be kicking ass on the court in 1-2 weeks.
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I've read on a few sites (King Solomon and SLAMOnline to name two)
that Carl was picking up some fast food on the way home when the incident happened.
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by TheCool1 on Mar 17, 2009 12:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Amen Dave
It is truly unfortunate that the first thoughts that comes to many of our minds are malicious ones. Very saddening.
Get well Carl. I’ll be hoping for a recovery back to dominance. Glad it wasn’t worse…
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by DreKeem on Mar 17, 2009 1:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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by Im Naming My Kid Scola on Mar 17, 2009 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Suspicious
Well, I wasn’t thinking anything suspicious until you pointed out that Carl owns a vacant lot at 2906 Leeland. Now what would Carl be doing over at his vacant lot at 4 am?? And why the heck does Carl even OWN a vacant lot?? So now I AM suspicious, which is a shame because 5 minutes ago, I wasn’t thinking anything improer about Carl’s behavior at all…
by vt500ascott on Mar 17, 2009 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
He bought a vacant lot but already built a house probably within the last 6 months since it doesn’t show as such in his 2008 appraisal
by Carlos_HoustonSportsFanatic on Mar 17, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carl
Good Luck in recovery Carl!… Cause you know he will read this
It takes a big man to walk away, but a bigger man to break his freaking jaw!
by USMC_Texas on Mar 17, 2009 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Relative point blank?
That’s an absurd comment. “Near” point blank would have been more accurate, and what gave you that impression anyway? Nothing I’ve read gives me a clear indication of the proximity. And I doubt Carl was coming from the Toyota Center going to pick up fast food…unless he had already picked up the fast food and brought home the girl at the drive through window (meaning he had gone SOMEWHERE and it wasn’t as innocent as this writer would have you believe)…and most of those are pretty greasy and/or too young. So…
I was mortified when I heard he was shot, but it’s the least serious of gunshot wounds so people, quit acting like the guy took two to the chest and rationally try to discern if he was behaving like the stereotypical basketball Iverson type of thug, or was just some bad luck. Brooks actually made the point to say, “Could have happened to any of us…” which makes me look at the situation even harder. Don’t know about ya’ll, but I don’t want thugs on my team and I don’t want to believe Landry is one of those, I like the guy. He plays with a ton of energy and effort, like he has something to prove, and he says all the right things to the reporters. That said, I don’t know squat about him off the court and don’t WANT to know anything about him. A guy you never hear anything about off the court is the kind of guy I want on my team. Again, I’m not saying this is one of those “bad” things…but I’m sure we’ll hear more about this and what was really going on.
The funniest thing is that Landry said last night, “We can play without anybody…” in reference to not having Yao last night….oh the irony!
by Peckerwood on Mar 17, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it is relative
It’s “relative” point blank because the thug doing the shooting was not trained in how to shoot a gun, or else Landry wouldn’t be around to tell the tale. The two cars were by all accounts right next to each other and Landry was hit with one of the two bullets when he got out of the car.
The guy was hungry. He’s allowed to go get fast food upon returning home from work.
I just get the feeling you want this to have a seedy backstory to it.
by grungedave on Mar 17, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha Grungedave
Point blank has a definite meaning. It’s a phrase used to describe a precise circumstance. And close vehicles does NOT mean point blank. Perhaps if the car was shooting at the car…
And you didn’t fully read what I wrote. I didn’t deny the possibility of him getting food, I simply said that was ALL that he did using the female in the car with him as evidence.
And no, I don’t want a seedy back story, I have, you have, we ALL have seen too much crap out of people in general to put anything passed anyone. Not sure how many times YOU have been shot at….(I’m sure you can fill in the blanks there), nor does it make sense that Landry was hit twice and still got out of the car nonchalantly examining his SUV. After getting hit twice by the same guy. And then, whoa, didn’t expect that after he hit me the second time, he’s shooting! This story just doesn’t make sense as it’s presented.
by Peckerwood on Mar 17, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
trained
Oh, and that argument makes no sense by the way. Have you ever shot a pistol? Well, it’s sort of like hitting a volley ball onto the broad side of a barn (at point blank). If you have a stationary target, no matter your training, point and pull the trigger, and that bugger is finished. Unless of course it was a moving target, and if it’s moving it’s certainly not point blank. Sooooo…you’re wrong dude, just drop it. And frankly, if the guy is bold enough to be carrying a pistol, and actually using it on a random person on the street, I’d bet your left testicle he knows how to use it.
Wait a minute, do you not know what point blank is? Hmmm, I’m starting to wonder. Define point blank, then apply the circumstances…
by Peckerwood on Mar 17, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, we get it. You’re familiar with guns. Whoopee.
by Jeffrey on Mar 18, 2009 12:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t know you, I hardly ever come to this blog, and I already dislike you.
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by LatinD on Mar 18, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We’ve never seen him before till this post either.
by Jeffrey on Mar 18, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That’s good to know. There’re lots of trolls in SB Nation lately.
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by LatinD on Mar 18, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Internet Commando corrects us all.
Thank you internet Commando! In times of trouble it sure helps to have an Official Internet Gun Expert pointing out trivialities and making crappy insinuations. Well done sir!
by Xiane on Mar 18, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GET BETTER
Forgot to put that in there… We need you on the court! Have we heard anything about the POS’s that shot at him? I’m assuming he know what type of vehicle it was seeing as how he had two collisions…and the body damage would make it obvious. Physical descriptions? Type of pistol? Probably a Hornets fan throwing a hissy fit.
Oh, and did anyone notice that incredible Battier flop when Chandler got hit for the technical? Could have been the angle and legit but I was embarrassed. Seriously…Shane, if you’re reading this, man I know you want to win, but come on…
by Peckerwood on Mar 17, 2009 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Physical descriptions
Landry described the attackers as Hispanic men in their early to mid-20s, about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 150 to 160 pounds. They had short black hair and wore all-black clothing, he said.
http://blogs.chron.com/franblinebury/2009/03/with_or_without_you_rockets_95.html
I’m glad Landry’s OK.
by Cornholio on Mar 17, 2009 6:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon man....
get it together. he was hit by the second shot NOT both, and battier can afford to flop, by west not chandler, once in a while for all the REAL charges he takes, especially as much as it is done to us. its just a little taste of there own medicine for all the bs paul was doing, all the flops he was doin was embarrasing to see knowing the caliber type player he is. do your hw, or actually watch the games.
by kg_2005 on Mar 18, 2009 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nicely worded Dave
Best wishes to Carl. I’ll go ahead and take the Under on how long until he goes for his Texas CCW permit.
by Shake on Mar 17, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Carl and the Rockets are very fortunate that this was not more serious
Carl Landry had just played one of his best games of the season, and he is a critical part of the Rockets rotation. Best of luck Carl in rehabbing the injury. We need you back on the floor for the playoffs. You are a shining star for the Rockets and I look forward to watching you play for the next 10 years or so. God Bless.
by oiler-texan diehard on Mar 17, 2009 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Always a scare
I really hope this was truly a random act of violence, rather than Landry being a specific target, whether it stemmed from envy or revenge.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 17, 2009 10:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dear Carl
I wish you get well as soon as your body lets you – we need you to kick ass for us now more than ever. Also please stay safe. That is all.
Retribution.
by Ultra Horn on Mar 17, 2009 11:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa! Let me get this straight. Some SOB shoots Carl and the next thing we know some AssHats start questioning why he in that part of town at that time of night?
Oh Yeah, blame the victim! That makes sense – NOT!
Losers that what they are! Busy bodies with nothing better to do with their lives than invent stupid accusations!
/End rant
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by LaMarvelous on Mar 18, 2009 2:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wanted to come over and give best wishes for Carl
We simply loved him at Purdue. He is a major reason our program has risen from the ashes and we are very proud to see him have success in the NBA. The Rockets have a fantastic player who is a hard worker. He has earned everything he has gotten in this league and we are proud that you respect him so much. This was frightening news for us too. Just two years ago he was taking us to our fist NCAA Tournament appearnace in four years. Because of him we nearly knocked off defending champ Florida in the second round, giving them their toughest game of the tournament in the year they repeated. I am very glad that he has had success in Houston and that final game in Gold and Black was not the last time we saw him play.
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by BoilerTMill on Mar 18, 2009 7:27 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Best Wishes to Carl Landry
What happened is something you wouldn’t want to happen to anyone. Hopefully he recovers, and the Rockets continue to play well.
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by pookeyguru on Mar 18, 2009 8:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
Still convinced Mark Cuban hired the shooter.
by Im Naming My Kid Scola on Mar 18, 2009 10:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just read about this, and the comments left by idiots that somehow blame this on Carl, and I thought I’d drop by and also give him my best wishes. He’s a talented player, and I’m sorry for him. I hope he recovers quickly.
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by LatinD on Mar 18, 2009 11:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see the well wishers outweighing the idiots.
Get well Carl!
I hope he’ll be all right both physically and mentally soon after this incident.
I also hate when things like this happen in Houston, which is pretty safe by big city standards in the US. It makes other people think we’re in Kabul or something, and we’re not. At least I hope this isn’t a trend.
Finally, to the dickheads out there: It’s perfectly reasonable to want to go out for a bite at 2am after getting home from work at 1am, and picking up your girlfriend. Carl is a single guy, and I’m fairly sure he wasn’t up for making dinner at that time. Houston is a big city and there are actually good places to eat late at night. It isn’t that weird, or nefarious. We used to go out to eat late at night all the time, then we had a child…
by Xiane on Mar 18, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man this is nuts
Carl owns a vacant lot ? Is that supposed to be some nefarious thing? What kind of lame brain thinks there is something sinister about owning a vacant lot. last I checked owning a vacant lot was not big in the thug life. I never even heard a rap song boasting about owning a vacant lot. “Yea you know I’m hot as I roll downtown and I pass my vacant lot. My lot is very crunk it’s filled with lots of junk and often it is busy with a bunch of homeless drunks” lol. Stupidest speculation I have ever heard. Carl is no thug. I don’t even think he has a neck tattoo. He was shot by some real thugs while minding his own business. I am very glad he is ok and the man could have easily been killed. To speculate that he was up to no good is just wrong.
by scum1 on Mar 18, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
People don't realize how close Landry was to death
thank god for adrenaline, because were it not for that, would he be able to run 6 blocks with a gunshot wound to his leg, trying to escape the shooter from delivering a fatal blow? He was lucky enough to not get shot dead in the first place considering how he’s a big target.
by goingforthecorner on Mar 18, 2009 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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