[Freedom2specul8]

btw, I agree with you about the sudden moves and threat part...hence my automatic response is to not answer the door.

[not_apathetic_anymore]

Clearly we're all playing 'what if' with the little bit of information we have.

Here's another scenario: Maybe the homeowner's door didn't have a window or peephole. He hears the doorbell ring, it wakes him up - it's late at night and he takes his gun with him. Maybe he does call out who is it (or not) no info one way or the other. But assume he does. He gets no answer and thinks (perhaps still a little groggy)... wierd ... but I have my gun I'll just open the door and glance out. AT that point the young man starts to take off, he's startled because 1) he's already called out and there was no answer and 2)it's late at night and dark. He fires and tragedy for everyone ensues.