We get thousands of articles from the Tribune about SB 14, but nothing about the murder of a veteran who was killed while walking his dog in the same city as the Tribune. Stephen Peterman was murdered by a career criminal while on his own driveway. I guess they don't want to highlight the failures of district court judges, DAs, and the criminal justice system in Harris and Travis counties. The fact that someone who has done so many violent aggravated robberies in the past could still be out on the streets would be shocking to the public, but the public doesn't hear about this at all because the Tribune won't cover it.
What percentage of the Texas population takes their dogs for a walk or parks a car in their driveway vs. the percentage of the Texas population that would even consider the procedures restricted by SB14?
https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/family-of-man-shot-dead-outside-nw-austin-home-while-walking-dog-speaks-out
Family of man shot dead outside NW Austin home while walking dog speaks out
AUSTIN, Texas The family of Stephen Mark Peterman is still reeling after he was shot dead outside his home while walking his dog.
This happened in Northwest Austin in the early morning on Monday.
"It was just bizarre because nothing ever happens around here, it's a very quiet neighborhood," said Lila, who lived next door to Peterman.
Peterman was a Texas Gas worker and retired Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps, who served 18 years.
"We don't understand why someone decided that anyone over here should die," added Lila.
According to arrest records obtained by CBS Austin, Peterman found 37-year-old, William Jewel Daniels, breaking into his work car parked in his driveway.
When Peterman confronted Daniels, he responded by shooting multiple rounds.
"It still doesn't seem like it could be real or be possible that this is the reality, that he's not part of our lives anymore," said Hannah Smith, Peterman's sister.
Records show this isn't William Daniels' first run-in with the law.
"He shouldn't have still been out on the streets," said Smith.
The Texas Department of Public Safety records show Daniels was first arrested in 2005 in Houston for theft.
Then, again in 2006 for aggravated robbery in Houston.
In 2016, another theft was arrested in Houston.
In 2017, an unlawful firearms possession was arrested, and in that same year, another arrest for robbery in Houston.
"Ultimately that man is responsible for his actions, he's responsible for what he did," said Smith, "I hope and pray that justice is served to the fullest extent of the law."
She added, "We have a lifelong sentence without my brother, and my nieces and nephews without their dad, and my parents without their son-- no parent should have to bury their son."
In a statement to CBS Austin, the Texas Gas Service said, "We extend our deepest, heartfelt condolences to the family of our co-worker. As we continue to learn more about the circumstances around this situation, we are reminded of how precious human life is."
Texas Tribune needs to be moved from Lean Left to Left by All Sides: https://www.allsides.com/news-source/texas-tribune-media-bias
What percentage of the Texas population takes their dogs for a walk or parks a car in their driveway vs. the percentage of the Texas population that would even consider the procedures restricted by SB14?
https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/family-of-man-shot-dead-outside-nw-austin-home-while-walking-dog-speaks-out
Family of man shot dead outside NW Austin home while walking dog speaks out
AUSTIN, Texas The family of Stephen Mark Peterman is still reeling after he was shot dead outside his home while walking his dog.
This happened in Northwest Austin in the early morning on Monday.
"It was just bizarre because nothing ever happens around here, it's a very quiet neighborhood," said Lila, who lived next door to Peterman.
Peterman was a Texas Gas worker and retired Gunnery Sergeant in the Marine Corps, who served 18 years.
"We don't understand why someone decided that anyone over here should die," added Lila.
According to arrest records obtained by CBS Austin, Peterman found 37-year-old, William Jewel Daniels, breaking into his work car parked in his driveway.
When Peterman confronted Daniels, he responded by shooting multiple rounds.
"It still doesn't seem like it could be real or be possible that this is the reality, that he's not part of our lives anymore," said Hannah Smith, Peterman's sister.
Records show this isn't William Daniels' first run-in with the law.
"He shouldn't have still been out on the streets," said Smith.
The Texas Department of Public Safety records show Daniels was first arrested in 2005 in Houston for theft.
Then, again in 2006 for aggravated robbery in Houston.
In 2016, another theft was arrested in Houston.
In 2017, an unlawful firearms possession was arrested, and in that same year, another arrest for robbery in Houston.
"Ultimately that man is responsible for his actions, he's responsible for what he did," said Smith, "I hope and pray that justice is served to the fullest extent of the law."
She added, "We have a lifelong sentence without my brother, and my nieces and nephews without their dad, and my parents without their son-- no parent should have to bury their son."
In a statement to CBS Austin, the Texas Gas Service said, "We extend our deepest, heartfelt condolences to the family of our co-worker. As we continue to learn more about the circumstances around this situation, we are reminded of how precious human life is."
Texas Tribune needs to be moved from Lean Left to Left by All Sides: https://www.allsides.com/news-source/texas-tribune-media-bias
