Intruder shot

Rhytid · Feb 13, 2011

Inigoes said:
A part of the body inside the home, is considered inside during an unauthorized/forced entry. Where the perp did not belong...

If the perp was completely outside, then he might still be alive.

IANAL

Would you let the perp get inside comfortably then shoot him/her? Or would you shoot the perp in the act?

Well, first of all, I hope I am never in that situation. If I had a shotgun trained at the door and had already called 911, I think I would wait until the perp's body was through the door before I pulled the trigger. Maybe I am being stupid, but I think that's what I would do.

Jim Sr · Feb 13, 2011

Rhytid said:
Well, first of all, I hope I am never in that situation. If I had a shotgun trained at the door and had already called 911, I think I would wait until the perp's body was through the door before I pulled the trigger. Maybe I am being stupid, but I think that's what I would do.

How do you know how many are about to come through that door? :innocent0

oldman12 · Feb 14, 2011

BlackBart said:
Happy endings bring a tear to my eye, one less democrap supporter.

Isn't that the truth.

This state is getting worse,and the politicians don't give a crap.

itsslow98 · Feb 14, 2011

Rhytid said:
I am really shocked (in a good way) that even though the perp had no gun and only his arm was through the window (at least that's what it seems like from the article), the police said it was a "justifiable homicide." I thought it MD, they perp had to be physically inside the house and you had to be in mortal danger of your life before you could even defend yourself?

Maybe he just got new carpet and didnt wanna get it all bloodied up? I cant blame him.

FFMike · Feb 14, 2011

Thanks for saving the taxpayer a load of money supporting another convict to get his college degree and eat three squares a day!!

Harpoon76 · Feb 15, 2011

That must have been extremely scarey. Glad this was resolved with the good guy coming out on top ... that doesn't happen nearly enough.

md_rick_o · Feb 15, 2011

Not only don't you know how many might be preparing to come in but what is in the other guys hand, if it's a gun you could be too late. If he shoots first it won't matter if he is completely inside or not.

Waterdoor · Feb 15, 2011

Scumbag is listed as "Clyde Antwone Rosevelt Howard" perhaps he needed money for a few more names.

Right2Carry · Feb 15, 2011

oldman12 said:
Isn't that the truth.

This state is getting worse,and the politicians don't give a crap.

I agree!

rob b · Feb 15, 2011

Half-cocked said:
Dang, the poor perp was going to turn his life around get his GED and volunteer at the local animal hospital, and read to elementary school kids on his days off right after this one last home invasion, too!

fixed that for you

kronusthebonus · Feb 16, 2011

If the perp doesn't stop after the warning and having a shotgun pointed at him, he probably wasn't all that bright to begin with. One less badgun in the gene pool.

Skeptic · Feb 27, 2011

And you can still be sued for shooting the individual breaking into your house. How does that make sense?...

MDFF2008 · Feb 27, 2011

Skeptic said:
And you can still be sued for shooting the individual breaking into your house. How does that make sense?...

Nope, last year MSI and the other gun groups in Maryland got a civil immunity bill passed preventing a criminal from sueing unless the actions are grossly abusive, ie; you like shoot him, tie him up and sodomize him before the police come.

THier · Feb 27, 2011

Skeptic said:
And you can still be sued for shooting the individual breaking into your house. How does that make sense?...

Years ago In Owingsmills - Reisterstown area,, there were two brothers who owned a auto repair business that was repeatedly broke into,, stuff stolen and damaged, one night they stayed there,, a couple of guys broke in,, and suffered lead poisoning, the brothers walked free.

Tom

EarthLover · Feb 27, 2011

Skeptic said:
And you can still be sued for shooting the individual breaking into your house. How does that make sense?...

Gotta love misinformed posts. Breeds ignorance. Thank goodness for MSI.

EarthLover · Feb 27, 2011

Anyone who would wait until the perps entire body was into the home doesn't understand the law. Your attempt to be cautious is a disservice. And like stated above fails to see the obvious danger of that plan if action. If the perp us breached the inside of your home and he is not a welcomed guest. Warn then shoot.

woodstock · Feb 27, 2011

THier said:
Years ago In Owingsmills - Reisterstown area,, there were two brothers who owned a auto repair business that was repeatedly broke into,, stuff stolen and damaged, one night they stayed there,, a couple of guys broke in,, and suffered lead poisoning, the brothers walked free.

Tom

yeah, but they went through hell in our courts first.

Mason-Dixon Baseball · Feb 27, 2011

Rhytid said:
Well, first of all, I hope I am never in that situation. If I had a shotgun trained at the door and had already called 911, I think I would wait until the perp's body was through the door before I pulled the trigger. Maybe I am being stupid, but I think that's what I would do.

Yeah-- you're being stupid....

Minuteman · Feb 27, 2011

Rhytid said:
I am really shocked (in a good way) that even though the perp had no gun and only his arm was through the window (at least that's what it seems like from the article), the police said it was a "justifiable homicide." I thought it MD, they perp had to be physically inside the house and you had to be in mortal danger of your life before you could even defend yourself?

Same here, interesting how Maryland appears to be torn over self-defense. We are hanging in the balance (politically), so this is why we all need to lend our voices to reason. I encourage you to do what you can to spread the word, or participate (with MSI) however you can.

Here is another excellent example of how firearms can and do, way more good than harm: http://www.wbaltv.com/news/26298699/detail.html

In summary- this shop owner was confronted by a robber, who was indicating he was armed (old finger in jacket pocket trick), after he had robbed the place, there was a struggle outside and the owner shot and killed the perp!

After the police concluded their field investigation, talking with witnesses, the owner, reviewing the video footage, etc. The shop owner was not arrest or charged with any crime.

I haven't been able to find another update to this story. If you have a moment, I encourage you to read the article, and POST a POSITIVE, pro-self defense comment. It is a proven fact that such comments have a significant affect on peoples attitudes and sentiments. We are shaping the new 'normal' in America, if we say nothing, ignorance, dependence, and fear will prevail.

jehu · Feb 27, 2011

Docster said:
How???

I call it a very liberal media trying to get higher circulation numbers. These days, there are no reporters (Cronkite, Jennings), i.e. those that report news.

If you think Cronkite and Jennings reported the news without a liberal bias then you are very young. Cronkite is one of the biggest liberal gasbags in history.

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