[pissant]

He should be given a medal, not prosecuted. Even if he shot the bastard in his back running, as far as I'm concerned.

[ArrogantBustard]

“I’m 74-years-old and I want justice,” Wheeler said.

I don't give a shi'ite how old you are, and you already got justice.

[shankbear]

This family's gene pool needs to be drained. Good start.

[lesko]

Raise a decent kid and you'll get justice. Otherwise, expect justice to be delivered to your scum.

[NRA1995]

While his family recognizes Mobley’s past, they think the homeowner should be prosecuted.

If he's prosecuted, I'll gladly contribute for his defense.

[RogueIsland]

“It’s like you see a dog and you don’t want him on your land and you shoot him.”

Nah, I like dogs. Your scumbag criminal nephew on the other hand...

[freekitty]

No way should this homeowner be charged.

[HEY4QDEMS]

“I’m 74-years-old and I want justice,”

[AmericanChef]

-“It’s like you see a dog and you don’t want him on your land and you shoot him.”-

Hardly. A dog is just a dumb animal and goes where it can go. A criminal knows he shouldn't be on someone else's property, stealing their stuff, and they go and do it anyway because they want other people's money. It's not like they don't know the risks.

I'm soooo sure the poor lad just wanted money for a new rake for his elderly friends. Uh-huh.

[CORedneck]

Justice is, no charges files.... Downside, NC is being overrun by NY and Northeast liberals who lack common sense.

[dfwgator]

Friends of Mobley said he was no stranger to trouble, but he did often help the elderly with raking leaves and cleaning up around their yards.

Did he also write children's books, like Tookie?

[CSM]

"Now, the district attorney is working to figure out if the homeowner was protecting his family or if he was protecting his property."

This seems to put them well on the way to the system of defense used in the UK. Since when does a DA not think it is appropriate for citizens to protect their property...Oh yeah, never mind....

[Lancey Howard]

“I’m 74-years-old and I want justice,” Wheeler said.

Oh, well then.....

[SJSAMPLE]

"My baby dint hurt NOBODY!!!"

[HairOfTheDog]

Mobley had just been released from prison a few months ago. He had been arrested for drugs, drug paraphernalia and resisting an officer. Friends of Mobley said he was no stranger to trouble, but he did often help the elderly with raking leaves and cleaning up around their yards.

He was a real Robin Hood!

The law must give a homeowner every reasonable leeway when criminals involved in criminal acts are on a homeowner's property. Period.

[School of Rational Thought]

“It’s not worth a life,” said Mobley’s Aunt Mary Wheeler. “It’s like you see a dog and you don’t want him on your land and you shoot him.”

Apparently this is what the dead Mobley depended on for a safe working environment.

[KarlInOhio]

but he did often help the elderly with raking leaves and cleaning up around their yards.

Apparently he cleaned stuff out of their cars too.

[Lancey Howard]

About 15 years ago here in Bucks County a homeowner shot a fleeing burglar (who had been burglarizing a garage) in the back when the burglar was halfway down the street. The DA at the time, Alan Rubenstein, just let it go.

[NautiNurse]

I thought NC passed a "defense of habitation" law following the Durham circus that ensued when Michael Seagroves shot and killed one of the perps who broke into his garage.

[swain_forkbeard]

Can't anyone read? The thief was not in the house.

From the report: "Kirkley grabbed a gun and went outside."