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12 May 2009

Crime of Passion: Man Shot For Talking During Movie

James Joseph Cialella Jr., enraged because a father and son were talking during a movie, took care of the situation when he pulled a .380-caliber gun and shot the father. ... Police were called to the theatre where the gunshot victim, a Philadelphia man who was not identified, told police a man sitting near him told his family to be quiet and threw popcorn at his son. ... After exchanging words, Cialella allegedly got out of his seat to confront the family when the father got up to protect them. That's when the victim was shot once in the left arm, sending others in the theatre running to safety. ... Cialella then sat down to watch the movie. Police soon arrived and arrested Cialella.

COMMENTS from readers:

Posted by UnionMilkmen 02:15 PM, 12/26/2008
Movies are expensive. I'm surprised that a movie-talker wasn't injured sooner. I usually complain to management and get movie vouchers.

Posted by bogie1 03:19 PM, 12/26/2008
The most "curious" part is that he sat down and watched the REST of the movie. That is one stone cold movie fan.
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