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Customer in gas station takes out man that left and came back with a shotgun.

Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:04 pm
Posted by Night Vision
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Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:04 pm
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A man tried to use a shotgun to threaten a gas station clerk, but he didn't count on a customer in the store being a law-abiding good guy with an interest in protecting the community.

Ofa'tangikivaha Angilau (a classic Utah name right there) tried to purchase alcohol at a gas station without ID. After the cashier denied the purchase, Angilau became enraged and started shouting at the clerk.

The angry man then left the store, went to his car, drove around a bit and came back, and instead of producing ID for the purchase, he produced a shotgun.

Here's KSL in Utah:

[Riverton public information officer Nate] Slack said the man drove around, but soon came back with a shotgun, and an individual inside the gas station chose to fire and killed Angilau. After being shot, Angilau exited the store and collapsed outside, where he died from his injuries.

He said the person who shot the man has been very cooperative with officers.

'I think this is why a lot of people do conceal carry just to protect themselves in situations like this. Obviously a very unfortunate situation, but they do occur; they are rare, however, especially here in Riverton,' Slack said.

The police haven't named the hero who fired the deadly shot, but it sounds like they are thankful for his contribution to society.
Posted by SallysHuman
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Member since Jan 2025
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Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:06 pm to
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Ofa'tangikivaha Angilau


If I try to say this out loud, will I accidentally summon a demon?
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
75962 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:06 pm to
A happy ending!

quote:

Ofa'tangikivaha Angilau

They charge by the letter on headstones. It is gonna cost someone a fortune to mark his grave.
Posted by Night Vision
Member since Feb 2018
23886 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:09 pm to
OfaFAFO
Posted by tigeraddict
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2007
15145 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:13 pm to
always like a story with a Happy Ending.....
Posted by Tmo Sabe
GA
Member since Mar 2022
1041 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:16 pm to
Glad it wasn't left in the hands of a woke judge to let Ofat back on the street.
Posted by idlewatcher
Planet Arium
Member since Jan 2012
98555 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:18 pm to
How is Utah with SYG laws? Hopefully solid like FL

In many of these cases, it’s almost like DA’s are looking out for the criminals to prosecute law abiding baws.

A show on A&E Accused: Guilty or Innocent have a boatload of overzealous DA’s sticking it to normal people. I’m surprised there aren’t more DA murders to be honest considering their behavior. For the record, I’m not advocating for that to happen of course. Just surprising is all considering their treatment.
Posted by RCDfan1950
United States
Member since Feb 2007
40165 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:21 pm to
The shooter should make it very clear that he assumed that the psychopath would not leave any witnesses and that he was in legit fear for his life. Otherwise, the DEI wolves will come calling.
Posted by uggabugga
Maryland
Member since Aug 2024
5761 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:22 pm to
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After being shot, Angilau exited the store and collapsed outside, where he died from his injuries.

There's one for the plus column.
Posted by dgnx6
Member since Feb 2006
91478 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:22 pm to
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Ofa'tangikivaha Angilau (a classic Utah name right there)



It actually is. The guy is Tongan. Utah has the largest Tongan population in the country because of their ties to the church.



quote:

Utah—specifically the Salt Lake City metropolitan area—is home to one of the largest population of Tongan Americans in the United States.

This post was edited on 8/12/26 at 4:25 pm
Posted by dgnx6
Member since Feb 2006
91478 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:25 pm to
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If I try to say this out loud, will I accidentally summon a demon?



Name means love and grace.
Posted by SallysHuman
Lady Palmetto Bug
Member since Jan 2025
24929 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:30 pm to
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Name means love and grace.


Someone must not have told HIM that.
Posted by dgnx6
Member since Feb 2006
91478 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:34 pm to
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Someone must not have told HIM that.


Probably not.


But just another case of Christians being behind immigration and funny names you dont like.







Posted by dcbl
Good guys wear white hats.
Member since Sep 2013
32352 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:38 pm to
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The police haven't named the hero who fired the deadly shot


good, they should never name him, as it might endanger him and his family

quote:

it sounds like they are thankful for his contribution to society.



I know I am

Posted by Diamondawg
Mississippi
Member since Oct 2006
39361 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:42 pm to
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o one of the largest population of Tongan Americans in the United States.
So there is a whole city of people that the families can't pronounce each others' first name? Birthday parties could last a while.
Posted by Darth_Vader
A galaxy far, far away
Member since Dec 2011
74524 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:45 pm to
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After being shot, Angilau exited the store and collapsed outside, where he died from his injuries.


Posted by UtahCajun
Member since Jul 2021
7143 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:46 pm to
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Ofa'tangikivaha Angilau (a classic Utah name right there

Not one you would expect to hear in Riverton for sure. Not surprised someone was packing. Riverton is one of the many suburbs Mormons moved to after left coasters started moving in the areas around downtown.
Posted by UtahCajun
Member since Jul 2021
7143 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:49 pm to
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It actually is. The guy is Tongan. Utah has the largest Tongan population in the country because of their ties to the church.

But they mostly stay way to the northernmost part of the valley around Ogden. Musta came down to Riverton for Auntie's. The very best Hawi'ian food in the valley.
Posted by ninthward
Boston, MA
Member since May 2007
23083 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 4:52 pm to
love it, crime wont end until the criminal fears the victim
Posted by PsychTiger
Member since Jul 2004
110586 posts
Posted on 8/12/26 at 5:03 pm to
quote:

Name means love and grace.


Someone call Alanis Morissette to let her know we have an actual example of irony.
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