Who was safer after this? Who was more free?
No one.
From TMJ4, TV station in Wisconsin:
Man injured in shooting at Blue Note Tavern
By Dan O'DonnellMILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating an early morning shooting outside the Blue Note Tavern near Hopkins and Hampton on the city's north side.A man, 26, was shot during an argument at about 1:15 Sunday morning. He is expected to survive.
Officers are still looking for suspects.