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The Springfield man who allegedly fired several shots at a fleeing purse thief last week has had his concealed carry endorsement revoked, the Greene County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
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Charles R. Webb, 61, is charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon in the Friday night incident.
Police say Webb was waiting in his car outside a Price Cutter store, 3260 E. Battlefield Road , when he saw the purse- snatching occur.
The thief hopped into a waiting sport utility vehicle, and Webb pursued the man.
He allegedly cornered the SUV in a nearby motel parking lot, and fired three shots with a 9mm handgun at the vehicle, an apparent attempt to disable its tires.
The purse thief's vehicle escaped, and Webb allegedly engaged in a chase that reached speeds of 80 mph.
Police say the chase ended near the Price Cutter store, and that Webb ordered the driver to toss the purse and his car keys out of the window.
The driver complied but apparently used an extra key to restart the engine and speed off.
The case has sparked heated debate on online message boards, with posters alternately defending and disparaging Webb's actions.
The purse snatching victim, 75-year-old Mary O'Neal, has praised the man.
In Missouri, it's legal to stow a registered weapon in a vehicle, even without a concealed carry endorsement.
However, state law dictates the privilege must be taken away if a felony charge is pending against a permit holder.
In light of the charge against Webb, the sheriff's office has revoked his concealed carry endorsement, said Maj. Phil Corcoran.
Depending on the outcome of the criminal case, he might be able to re-apply for the endorsement, Corcoran said.
Webb is next scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
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Charles R. Webb, 61, is charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon in the Friday night incident.
Police say Webb was waiting in his car outside a Price Cutter store, 3260 E. Battlefield Road , when he saw the purse- snatching occur.
The thief hopped into a waiting sport utility vehicle, and Webb pursued the man.
He allegedly cornered the SUV in a nearby motel parking lot, and fired three shots with a 9mm handgun at the vehicle, an apparent attempt to disable its tires.
The purse thief's vehicle escaped, and Webb allegedly engaged in a chase that reached speeds of 80 mph.
Police say the chase ended near the Price Cutter store, and that Webb ordered the driver to toss the purse and his car keys out of the window.
The driver complied but apparently used an extra key to restart the engine and speed off.
The case has sparked heated debate on online message boards, with posters alternately defending and disparaging Webb's actions.
The purse snatching victim, 75-year-old Mary O'Neal, has praised the man.
In Missouri, it's legal to stow a registered weapon in a vehicle, even without a concealed carry endorsement.
However, state law dictates the privilege must be taken away if a felony charge is pending against a permit holder.
In light of the charge against Webb, the sheriff's office has revoked his concealed carry endorsement, said Maj. Phil Corcoran.
Depending on the outcome of the criminal case, he might be able to re-apply for the endorsement, Corcoran said.
Webb is next scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
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