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Single blast kills home intruder (TN)
Commericalappeal.com (Local News) ^ | March 5, 2005 | Lela Garlington

Posted on 03/05/2005 6:50:07 PM PST by Mr. Mojo

Raleigh resident won't face charges, police say

Charges won't be filed against a Raleigh homeowner who shot and killed an intruder early Friday.

Police said William J. Harmon, 42, whose last known address was in Millington, died at the scene after a single gunshot wound to the chest. Harmon had a lengthy criminal record, according to court records.

"They (the attorney general's office) declined to prosecute because of the inference of self-defense," Memphis Police Insp. Matt McCann said Friday. "They're in their home. He kicks in the door. They don't know him. They are afraid for their lives. He did what he felt he needed to do."

The homeowner, identified as Bob Pritchett, declined to discuss the shooting.

Harmon's police record included aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, domestic assault, carrying a pistol and vandalism. Additionally, there were several charges of public intoxication and a charge of driving under the influence, and someone filed a protection order twice against Harmon. The computerized court records did not indicate who sought the protection.

McCann described what happened about 12:45 a.m. Friday at the Raleigh area home:

Harmon "started banging and kicking on the door. The homeowner called 911 saying something to the effect of, 'Someone is trying to get into my house.'"

Several minutes later, but before police arrived at the home on Raleigh Millington Road near St. Elmo, McCann said Harmon "kicked the door in and came rushing in."

That's when the homeowner shot him.

Pritchett called police again and told them the intruder had been shot. McCann said police have no motive for the break-in.

Brenda Ward with the county Health Department said the medical examiner ruled Harmon died of that single gunshot wound to the chest. Toxicology reports have been sent to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation lab. Alcohol results are expected in two or three weeks, and the drug findings generally take between one and two months.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; US: Tennessee
KEYWORDS: anotheronebitesdust; armedcitzen; banglist; selfdefense
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1 posted on 03/05/2005 6:50:15 PM PST by Mr. Mojo
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To: Mr. Mojo

"Harmon had a lengthy criminal record, according to court records."

The Second Amendment works!


2 posted on 03/05/2005 6:51:46 PM PST by Brilliant
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To: Mr. Mojo

One shot, one kill.


3 posted on 03/05/2005 6:52:05 PM PST by stevio (Let Freedom Ring!)
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To: Mr. Mojo

Another one bites the dust.


4 posted on 03/05/2005 6:52:18 PM PST by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: Mr. Mojo

I'm guessing a shotgun was used.


5 posted on 03/05/2005 6:52:37 PM PST by I got the rope
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To: Mr. Mojo
Charges won't be filed against a Raleigh homeowner who shot and killed an intruder early Friday.

Music to my ears

6 posted on 03/05/2005 6:53:03 PM PST by Wormwood (Iä! Iä! Cthulhu fhtagn!)
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To: Mr. Mojo
Harmon "kicked the door in and came rushing in." The law seems pretty clear. The shooter was within his rights.
7 posted on 03/05/2005 6:53:55 PM PST by Brilliant
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To: Mr. Mojo
I'm sensing a subtle shift away from liberal policies concerning self defense.
It's too early to tell, but there's hope.
8 posted on 03/05/2005 6:54:33 PM PST by TexasCowboy (Texan by birth, citizen of Jesusland by the Grace of God)
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To: Mr. Mojo

Its a good thing he was not in England!

Good for Mr. Pritchett. Sounds like his intruder got exactly what he earned.


9 posted on 03/05/2005 6:54:37 PM PST by Personal Responsibility (Liberal media bias? NAAAAHHHHH!)
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To: Mr. Mojo
William J. Harmon, 42, whose last known address was in Millington, died at the scene

Did he breed?

10 posted on 03/05/2005 6:56:42 PM PST by Old Sarge (In for a penny, in for a pound, saddlin' up and Baghdad-bound!)
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To: Mr. Mojo
The homeowner, identified as Bob Pritchett, declined to discuss the shooting.

Wise move.

11 posted on 03/05/2005 6:57:48 PM PST by Drew68
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To: Mr. Mojo

And I hope this has a chilling effect on all would-be home invaders.


12 posted on 03/05/2005 7:00:05 PM PST by snowsislander
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To: glock rocks

Another case of self administered fatal lead poisoning...


13 posted on 03/05/2005 7:02:03 PM PST by tubebender
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To: Mr. Mojo

"They're in their home. He kicks in the door. They don't know him. They are afraid for their lives. He did what he felt he needed to do."



That's what I always say. I'm in MY home. NO ONE has a right to kick in my door. Glad the owner took action.


14 posted on 03/05/2005 7:02:25 PM PST by cubreporter (I trust and admire Rush. He has done more for this country than he will ever know. God bless him.)
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To: Mr. Mojo; dennisw; SJackson; MeekOneGOP; Boazo; Grampa Dave; Conspiracy Guy; FBD; Smartass; ...
WHAT EVERY GOOD VANDAL SHOULD MEET WHEN HE BREAKS IN SOMEONE'S HOUSE - ping.

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Harmon "started banging and kicking on the door. The homeowner called 911 saying something to the effect of, 'Someone is trying to get into my house.'"

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15 posted on 03/05/2005 7:02:30 PM PST by Happy2BMe (Government is not the solution to our problem, government *IS* the problem.)
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To: Personal Responsibility

"Its a good thing he was not in England!"

Amen brother. God bless our founding fathers!


16 posted on 03/05/2005 7:08:48 PM PST by jocon307 (Vote George Washington for the #1 spot)
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To: Mr. Mojo

"Toxicology reports have been sent to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation lab."

Acute Lead poisoning


17 posted on 03/05/2005 7:09:40 PM PST by joshhiggins
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To: I got the rope

maybe he was just a good center on shot with a handgun..I'd rather have the short barreled shotgun myself


18 posted on 03/05/2005 7:11:40 PM PST by NorCalRepub
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To: Mr. Mojo

Bravo! And God have mercy on the poor bastard that makes a hostile shadow across my front door - may there never be one.


19 posted on 03/05/2005 7:17:43 PM PST by Jaysun (Ask me for a free "Insomnia for Beginners" guide.)
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

Great demonstration of gun control, Mr. Pritchett. Society should pay you bounty for another career criminal who got early retirement.


20 posted on 03/05/2005 7:24:42 PM PST by Vigilanteman (crime would drop like a sprung trapdoor if we brought back good old-fashioned hangings)
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