An elderly couple in Florida was arrested and charged after acting as vigilantes and shooting at three Black people they wrongfully believed were stealing gas.
Clemons and McMillion were in the process of dropping off a U-Haul truck in the Fountain Plaza, which the elderly couple currently owns. Their plan was to drop off the rented U-Haul and then leave in McMillion’s GMC truck.
The Fountains, however, were hiding inside of another U-Haul truck, claiming to be on the lookout for individuals who were stealing gas from the rental vehicles. When they heard Clemons’ and McMillion’s voices, they assumed they were stealing gas, rather than returning a vehicle.
Clemons and McMillion were in the process of dropping off a U-Haul truck in the Fountain Plaza, which the elderly couple currently owns. Their plan was to drop off the rented U-Haul and then leave in McMillion’s GMC truck.
The Fountains, however, were hiding inside of another U-Haul truck, claiming to be on the lookout for individuals who were stealing gas from the rental vehicles. When they heard Clemons’ and McMillion’s voices, they assumed they were stealing gas, rather than returning a vehicle.