Mugger Chooses Wrong Victim

Illusion · #1 ● 12-05-2011, 04:38 PM

A convicted felon chose the wrong victim when he tried to rob an MMA fighter Friday night on the Southwest Side and ended up with two black eyes and a gunshot wound to the ankle.

Police say 24-year-old Anthony Miranda walked up to a parked car near 55th and Kenneth about 11:30 p.m. and asked the driver—whose identity was not released by police**—for a lighter.

When the driver said he didn’t have one, Miranda allegedly pulled a handgun, pointed it at the driver and demanded money. After getting some money, he ordered the driver out of the car, police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said.

At some point, Miranda’s attention was diverted and the victim was able to grab control of the gun and the two wrestled.

During the fight, Miranda accidentally discharged his gun, shooting himself in the ankle, Mirabelli said.

The victim, who told police he’s a martial arts expert and ultimate fighting champion was able to pin Miranda down until police arrived. Police arrived to find Miranda with a face full of cuts and two black eyes. He was taken to Holy Cross Hospital for treatment, police said.

Miranda, a convicted felon, is charged with armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class X felony.

He was ordered held on $350,000 bond Sunday, according to the CooK County Sheriff’s office.

Records show he has several convictions, including at least one for a residential burglary.

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Wildrice · #2 ● 12-05-2011, 05:23 PM

What a dumbass.

Get a job loser!

DiamondSmiles · #3 ● 12-05-2011, 09:17 PM

Love it! I get sick of cowards picking on weak people.

Sharon · #4 ● 12-05-2011, 10:01 PM

MMA fighter? Wonder if my husband knows of this event? Glad the little dipshit got owned

güttsfükk · #5 ● 12-05-2011, 10:41 PM

wonder who it was

he said he was a champion and it was in southwest side? where is that?

Illusion · #6 ● 12-05-2011, 10:48 PM

Not sure who it is. Fighters from Illinois that come to mind are Bonner or Guida. Looks like he got beat good but on the other hand it could easily been a homicide.

collaredgirl65 · #7 ● 12-05-2011, 11:25 PM

Dumbass got what he deserved.

Wolf · #8 ● 12-06-2011, 12:06 AM

He deserved so much more...

Azimuth · #9 ● 12-06-2011, 07:03 AM

I love it!

bdjackass318 · #10 ● 12-06-2011, 07:07 AM

that's in Chicago. i wonder too who this is? that part of Chicago isn't the best part of town.

Mugger Chooses Wrong Victim

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