The homeowner was within his rights to fire on an intruder. I would add, though... That it’s a good idea to put LIGHT on the subject just before pulling the trigger. They didn’t know this girl was just drunk and no particular threat. A flashlight might have revealed that without having to take the shot.
seriously, lock your doors, or maybe close your doors and if you don't want to do that, at least get a noisy dog...it's just common sense...
I'm not buying that they make these charges to get people "help" for alchol drinking....
the courts will waste a hundred thousand dollars bring this girl to trial.....why not just sit her down, offer some misdemenor plea, community service, etc. and go after the rapist and murderers...