Posted on 09/01/2009 12:13:34 AM PDT by chuck_the_tv_out
An 18 year old burglar was shot in self defense by the owner of an East St. Louis, IL home.
Police reportedly say that just 18 year old Michael Holmes III and another person attempted to break in to a home. The home was being rehabbed by its owner, so that the owner, his wife, and their child could move in to the house. The owner, who is said to be a Navy service member, was working inside the house when the two men are said to have forced their way in. The homeowner opened fire in self defense, killing Holmes. The other suspect then fled, but was apprehended by police a short while later.
(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...
Fail.
Every story like this should be widely publicized.
Nice shooting, squid!
It sure is hard to type with these tears streaming down my face/ s. But seriously nice work. Get the F outta my house BLAM!
Sad that only one died right?
Yes!
“While it is unfortunate that Holmes lost his life...”
Not!
I think they meant, “While it is unfortunate that ONLY Holmes lost his life, and the taxpayers will have to pay to support the other "suspect" in prison for many years ...”
I love a good story with a happy ending...
TC
More air for us..
gene pool just got a little deeper.
Just goes to show that Navy dudes are just as proficient with their firearms as the Army or Marines...(well, maybe not as good as Marines), but good...heh.
The “Old Navy” way would be to remove the perpetrators pants and skivvies, press a big knife into his palm (ensuring fingerprints) and then and only then, call 911 and say “I have been attacked by a naked man with a knife in one hand and an hard on in the other”. It will never make it to court.
Anchors Away! Well done Navy, but still, Go Army, Beat Navy!
The homeowner opened fire in self defense, killing Holmes. The other suspect then fled, but was apprehended by police a short while later.
I love it when the media actually writes “good ending” news stories....
And it’s too bad for Holmes...
His relatives’ excuses for him:
a.) He was just turning his life around...
b.) He was an aspiring rapper...
c.) He was a devoted father to his daughter...
d.) He got caught up with the wrong crowd...
e.) He was always a good boy...
f.) He didn’t deserve to be shot...
g.) All of the above
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.