Exercising the Right
Don’t Mess With Grandpa
KOAMNewsNow.com reported on July 19 about a home break-in in McDonald County, Missouri. A man and his grandfather were returning home when they discovered a vehicle in their driveway. Out of an abundance of caution, one of the two returning homeowners decided to arm himself before entering the house. The grandfather and grandson discovered that a stranger had barricaded himself in a bathroom inside the house, and was armed with a gun he stole from the house. He shot at the grandfather and grandson through the bathroom door. The armed homeowner fired back at the burglary suspect, hitting him multiple times in the legs. Once the suspect was wounded by the gunshots, the “homeowners were able to then disarm the burglar and hold him until deputies arrived,” McDonald County Sheriff Rob Evenson explained.
Law enforcement did state that the suspect was known by authorities, which indicates that he might have had a criminal past and that police were not surprised by his actions. The suspect was treated at a nearby medical facility. Police investigators recommended that the prosecutor charge the suspect with “Burglary, Assault 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action.” Sheriff Evenson further stated that he was grateful “that the homeowners were not injured in this incident.” It is not likely any charges will be filed against the homeowners, since their actions appear to be justifiable under the applicable law.
Four Men vs. One Woman
Fox News reported on July 16 about a Philadelphia woman who returned to her apartment in the middle of the night and discovered four burglars inside. The woman was armed and, in fear for her life, opened fire at the suspects, hitting at least two of them. All the burglars immediately fled from the apartment, but one didn’t get far and collapsed on the ground nearby.
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