Scott, 45 years of age, with no fixed address, has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding and breaking and entering in the daytime with the intent to commit a felony. Scott was wounded by the homeowner
But also did not read anything to where the shooting was required.
I did. He broke in... Good shoot!
You'd best be able to establish that the person broke in during the daytime with intent to commit some other felony.
I did. He broke in... Good shoot!
I'm no genius but I'd be willing to bet that dude wasn't letting himself in through the window to make himself a sandwich. I'm sure there was proof of intent to commit a felony and even fear of injury/death that led to his new orifices.
Well, you can be "sure" of it all you want but I am still not reading it in the paper. Not only that but these two actually now each other. If there was any justification for the shooting I suspect it would have also been released.
Not sure that is a good enough reason. What if it was some old drunk that thought it was his house?
I just told him 'Terry, you're in the wrong house.... you live across the street'. He mumbled 'thanks', and back out the door he went. lol .
Way too many reasons someone could be in your house in error. Unless I see an immediate threat to harm my family, I am not going to blast him. Life is too precious and I do not want the thought of a bad shoot on my mind for the rest of my life.
It's much better to give than receive!!Snip- Remember, the joy is in the giving!:uhoh:
This shooting took place just a few miles from me. I am quite surprised the homeowner wasn't charged, with the commonwealth's intent being that it's up to a jury to clear him/her of any wrongdoing. The only problem here of course, it would cost $50,000 to $75,000 for the homeowner to present his defense in a shooting like this. I am guessing charges weren't placed based solely on the fact that the shootee had such an extensive criminal record to begin with.
Contrary to what others may say or experience, we do not have a gun friendly atmosphere in the city and county here. The only reason we don't have more negative police-citizen encounters is because the cops have been educated on open carry. They don't like it, but they have been educated.
Beyond the question "do I need to shoot this person to stay alive", the financial aspect of it all can have a very calming effect if you're the type who would tend to jump and shoot anything and everything that walks through your door at any time. Whether in the homeplace or out in public, it's often a good idea to have something additional to a gun to help you deal with your self preservation needs.