Burglary suspect shot by Jarales homeowner(NM)

news-bulletin.com ^ | 6 January, 2010 | John Bear

[marktwain]

Charges are pending against a man who was shot in the chest by a Jarales resident while allegedly trying to break in.

Valencia County Sheriff's Deputy Chris Trujillo said the shooting occurred shortly after midnight on New Years Day at a house on Mill Road.

According to the deputy, the homeowner, whose name has not been released, heard someone trying to break into his home and called 911. When the suspect entered the house, the homeowner shot him once in the chest, Trujillo said.

"The intruder was airlifted to University of New Mexico Hospital," Trujillo said.

He said the suspect's condition was not immediately known Monday, but he is expected to face breaking and entering and other charges upon his release from the hospital. Police are not releasing the suspect's name until the charges have been filed.

Trujillo said the homeowner is not being charged with any crime.

"He was defending his property," Trujillo said.

[marktwain]

It is interesting that the deputy said that he was defending his property.

[TC Rider]

When the suspect entered the house, the homeowner shot him once in the chest, Trujillo said.

Good shot placement, now he needs to learn to doubletap, better yet, two to the body, one to the head.

[Travis McGee]

“The intruder was airlifted to University of New Mexico Hospital,” Trujillo said.

(Waste of resources.)

[hal ogen]

Good shooting, Citizen and homeowner! Civilization thanks you.

[genesis123]

As much as I support the 2nd amendment, owning several firearms myself, I have to dispute the accuracy of this article. The shooter was not the property owner. The man who was shot did not break in, he was invited in, and taken to the residence by the property owner , there was a witness there that night that the police neglected to interview, that witness was the property owner, and the real victim, the man who was shot, has been portrayed to be a comman thief, or a criminal. This is a case of poor police work at best, and a grave injustice to a man who has always obeyed the law.