Posted on 04/09/2020 12:34:51 PM PDT by lowbridge
A Tennessee man faces a felony murder charge after he allegedly broke into an Arlington Heights home Saturday to rob a family at gunpoint and the homeowner shot and killed his accomplice, police say.
Bradley J. Finnan, 38, of Chattanooga, and his accomplice Larry Brodacz allegedly rang the doorbell of a home in the 2400 block of North Evergreen Avenue in a “targeted” robbery, Arlington Heights police said in a statement.
Finnan and Brodacz, who was armed with a gun, entered the home and were attacked by the homeowner, police said.
After a struggle, the homeowner chased Finnan out of the house and went back in to get a gun from a safe as he saw Brodacz pointing a gun at his wife and two children, police said.
Brodacz, also armed with a knife, then attacked the home owner, police said.
“Fearing for his life and the lives of his wife and children, the homeowner discharged a round from the family handgun, striking Mr. Brodacz in the abdomen,” police said in the statement.
(Excerpt) Read more at chicago.suntimes.com ...
lol!
That’s how it works in Texas.
“Home invader charged with felony murder in death of accomplice in Arlington Heights: police”
yeah, you don’t get a Mulligan just because the person who was killed during the commission of a felony was your bro ...
If it is certified as a CoVid death will there be an investigation?
Might not work if you’re opening a gun safe.
That is true justice.
Yea, it’s a good law. A few things come to mind about this case. First, that this wasn’t a random home invasion - the perps thought there would be some booty at that house, and bringing a torch and zip ties means they were serious about trying to extract information. My point being that if people don’t have a reason to think there’s a direct path to booty, they’re less likely to hit. And, likewise, if you think that ANYONE, maybe just a gardener, has a dispute with you over money, you really need to stay armed 24/7. A while ago, my boss lost both (very wealthy) parents over a relatively minor money dispute.
Second, regardless of likelihood, one must be ready to defend themselves and their family, ESPECIALLY NOW. If you have a gun in a safe, because it’s the law, then TAKE IT OUT - before you need it, particularly if you’re locked-down at home. Obviously if you have other concerns, small children, a husband, a mother-in-law, a dog with an attitude, or something else, then you may want to keep the gun at least somewhat secure.
But while things are generally calm right now, having visitors ring your doorbell (or worse) these days may start to happen more often than we wish.
Also, if people claim to be police at your door, try to get a look outside - if you do see a police car, it’s very likely to be real cops, if not, call 911 first. Also, if it is the law to have weapons secured, be sure they are out of sight of the policemen when you do open your door. But otherwise - BE READY!
Finally, from a training class that I had decades ago, you really do want to get them inside before taking them out. Even if they’re pounding on the door, trying to break it in, let them get in...it’s worth the $1500 to replace the door, rather than having to hire a lawyer to make your (legitimate) case (which could be a civil lawsuit). Just have a good drop on them, and no one else in the line of fire. Once they’re in, you’ll probably have 1 to 2 seconds to be lighting them up before they get orientated and know which direction to head - if they break the door in, they don’t get a ‘hands up, don’t shoot’ option.
I know it isn’t your fault but elections have consequences.
I keep my Glock 23 in a holster on my hip, where it’s much more useful in the event of an emergency. At night, it goes on the nightstand right next to my bed. In 2015 I was sleeping in a motel room when two thugs tried to jimmy open the balcony slider at 0430. I grabbed my Glock, pulled the curtain aside with my left hand and let the barrel tap the glass. Those thugs both jumped over the railing and fled so fast I didn’t even have time to achieve target acquisition. Try to break into my house and a perp will quickly find out I’m ready. Chances are they’ll flee before ever breaking in, as my early warning system will be barking her head off. We spent three nights at that motel in 2015, but we were so busy we boarded our previous early warning system, so she wasn’t with us on day two and three, and day three was when the attempted invasion occurred.
We have a Felony Murder law here in IL. What’s shocking is that it’s being used in Cook County.
L
Dam. ANOTHER CV-19 related death.
Better go in for a 60-day Country wide lockdown
Three “alleges” in the first three sentences.
Newspapers used to have editors.
But as an alternative in this case life without parole for home invasion robbery sounds about right. :)
Why would there be, he died of a 9mm case of Coronavirus.
But will they let him out of jail since he might catch CV?
Good post, Bob
Looks like the perp is white, so...
You'd need to flesh that out. My first thought is, it isn't.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.