Homeowner steps up: shoots suspected burglar in the back(TX)

kltv.com ^ | 23 November, 2011 | Bob Hallmark

[marktwain]

Texas allow the use of deadly force at night to protect property.

[FlingWingFlyer]

“What’s mine is mine and what’s yours is mine also”. It’s the new “american dream”.

[Frank_2001]

The “redistribution of wealth” can have very BAD consequences for the “re-distributor”;)

[NakedRampage]

"Texas allow the use of deadly force at night to protect property."

You some states don't?

[NakedRampage]

"Texas allow the use of deadly force at night to protect property."

You mean some states don't?

[E. Pluribus Unum]

This is outrageous!

The homeowner obviously needs more range time.

[CrazyIvan]

This is outrageous!

The homeowner obviously needs more range time.

Sounds like it may have been a shotgun loaded with something
more suited for quail that criminals.

[Ken H]

A story where the homeowner is unapologetic and there is no silly ass lecture from police.

For that we are truly thankful!

[piytar]

“You mean some states don’t?”

Most states don’t. In fact, as far as I know, only Texas permits use of deadly force to protect property. Other states require threat to the person using deadly force...

[delapaz]

I am shocked and amazed that there are still thieves in Texas.

[JoeGar]

We're told the suspect has non life-threatening injuries

The homeowner needs to use hollow-points or a larger caliber round. The perp deserved more than a minor wound.

[RetiredTexasVet]

I am shocked and amazed that there are still thieves in Texas.

There are, but fewer and fewer repeater!

[Cen-Tejas]

............don’t think the shooter could see the perp in the dark..............

[choctaw man]

“I am shocked and amazed that there are still thieves in Texas.” Many of the thieves are dead, but they are still in Texas.

[achilles2000]

Texas allow the use of deadly force at night to protect property.”

During the day, too.

[CowboyConservative]

He fired a weapon in the “general” direction of the perp and hit him in the “back”?
Shooting somebody in the back has never been “okay” and never should be! A 100 years ago they hung people in Texas for back shooting! You should never shoot in the “general direction” and only if there is a direct fear of bodily or worse harm. Shoot in the general direction today with the population around you is lunacy!

[Trod Upon]

Agreed. It’s like “hunters” shooting at something they can’t quite identify in the brush. Great odds of bagging an innocent. Bad, bad idea.

[Lancey Howard]

Awesome!
This kind of “castle doctrine” law should be national.

[Secret Agent Man]

That’s because many are from out of country.

[Gandalf_The_Gray]

This kind of “castle doctrine” law should be national.

“Castle doctrine” laws are intended to replace the earlier common standard that required you to "withdraw" or "retreat" when under attack in your own home. I don't think they legalize deadly force in the defense of property. If the perp is quite thoroughly dead however, you can always say you "were in fear for your life" and who's to argue?

Regards,
GtG