Home invasion suspect dead after being shot by homeowner, stabbing self, police say

Click2Houston ^ | 5/19/2019 | Megan Kennedy

[simpson96]

HOUSTON - Houston police are investigating a bizarre home invasion that ended with a man's death, officials said.

Police were called to the scene around 2:30 a.m. Sunday in the 13100 block of North Bellaire Estates for a report of a home invasion.

When officials arrived on the scene, they learned that the now-deceased man had broken into the home and was seen by the homeowner entering his daughter's room. Police said the father confronted the man and wrestled to get the man's gun away from him.

The father was able to get the man's gun and shoot him, officials said. After the man was shot, he went downstairs and began stabbing himself, police said.

He was later pronounced dead at an area hospital. An autopsy will reveal which instance ultimately caused the man's death.

Police said four children were home at the time. All were reported safe.

[dfwgator]

I love a story with a happy ending.

[Innovative]

“Word of advice:
Have your own gun.
Don’t depend on taking the perp’s gun.”

Excellent, critical advice. It might save your life.

[rolling_stone]

crooks are very uncoordinated

https://kygl.com/what-happens-when-a-shoplifter-meets-a-marine/

[xrmusn]

That ‘method’ seems to have been begot by the old SALTY way to rid oneself of ‘little critters’....

Shave one side, set fire to the remaining side then stab the little buggers as they are fleeing the fire.

Works EVERY time.....(At least that is what they say)

[bigbob]

All that was needed is for him to start stabbing himself much sooner

[Lurkinanloomin]

In NJ the homeowner would be charged with stealing the gun, possessing a stolen weapon and using it in a felony.

[sparklite2]

Here's advice from old Aunt Blabby,
"When you're facing hard de jure,
"don't run out and get all stabby,
"like some frickin' amateur."

[dirtymac]

But I thought if you had your own gun then the perp would take it away from you and use it against you. {sarc}

[piytar]

Good advice. Also, be proficient with your firearm.

[OKSooner]

Clearly, it's time for a new "FBI Statistic"...

[Haughty liberal voice]

"Well, everyone knows, because FBI STATISTICS show, that if you break into someone's house carrying a gun to do harm to someone's family, that the chances are actually better of you having your gun taken away from you and used against you."

[Lurkinanloomin]

Somehow, I don’t think the criminals will find this argument persuasive.

[Lurkinanloomin]

I used to live in an America where I couldn’t imagine needing a gun.

Now I live in an America where I couldn’t imagine being without one.

[TigersEye]

An autopsy will reveal which instance ultimately caused the man's death.

The results were good so who cares?

[Celtic Conservative]

Since when do B&E artists committ seppuku?

CC

[familyop]

The slow motion drug zombie paradigm continues, and the next generation of ugly boys is on the way.

[HChampagne]

Does not smell right.

[sparklite2]

It’s probably a croc, but the ending was great.
Now we’ll have, “shoot, shank, and shut up.”

[a fool in paradise]

>>An autopsy will reveal which instance ultimately caused the man’s death.

Uh huh.

How about, the deceased brought his death upon himself through his own actions?

Bullet or knife makes no difference.

[a fool in paradise]

>>Where can I acquire a gun that will get the perp to begin stabbing himself ?!

Fill a water pistol with LSD-25.

[A strike]

But I can’t spare any LSD-25 !