In Virginia we do not have a defense for using deadly force to protect personal property - neither excusable nor justified..
"When (police) arrived, a community member told them that he had just confronted two subjects who had entered onto his property and were breaking into his vehicles," Chesterfield police said. "The man said that he chased the subjects and fired his firearm while in pursuit."
http://www.nbc12.com/story/38826134/police-homeowner-charged-after-chasing-shooting-at-thieves
"When (police) arrived, a community member told them that he had just confronted two subjects who had entered onto his property and were breaking into his vehicles," Chesterfield police said. "The man said that he chased the subjects and fired his firearm while in pursuit."
http://www.nbc12.com/story/38826134/police-homeowner-charged-after-chasing-shooting-at-thieves