Posted on 08/18/2007 9:33:25 AM PDT by kiriath_jearim
(Bay Shore-WABC, August 17, 2007) - A home invasion turned deadly when the homeowner turned a gun on one of the intruders. Police say two armed men broke into the home last night and were apparently caught off guard for what happened next.
Eyewitness News reporter Patricia Wu reports from Bay Shore. Police say the two men armed with guns broke into the home last night demanding drugs and cash. Then the homeowner, 20-year-old Robert Stone told the guys that he needed to go into the bedroom to put his dogs away. That's when he pulled out a loaded rifle and fired.
"It was unbelievable, just all the shots and everything that went off," neighbor Sandi Grahn said .
Sandi Grahn and her boyfriend live just across the street from 1390 Penataquit Avenue. They were both awakened by gunfire about 10:30 last night.
"Moments later I hear cops, they arrived quickly, really quick. There was like 10 cop cars here," neighbor Kenny Babbo said.
Police found one of the intruders, Lawrence Walker, 37 of Queens Village dead inside the home. Investigators say the homeowner, Robert Stone shot and killed him. The other intruder managed to escape.
News of the home invasion spread quickly through the neighborhood.
"Everytime that the cops are around here, it's usually over here, so I'm not really surprised," said another neighbor Melissa Parrington.
Other neighbors say Stone's home was robbed a couple of weeks ago and were quick to defend him.
"I'm sure he was definitely defending himself. He's a good kid...a really good kid," said one neighbor.
"I would do the same thing to protect my family and dog, girlfriend," Babbo said.
While another neighbor went on to say he didn't find anything wrong with what Stone did.
Police said the second intruder that they are still searching for, was probably struck by gunfire. They say he took off in a red SUV.
Police also say that the homeowner is a self-admitted marijuana dealer and could face charges. It's still up to the district attorney's office.
Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding this case to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS or the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392.
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“Police also say that the homeowner is a self-admitted marijuana dealer and could face charges. It’s still up to the district attorney’s office.”
Not much question about what will happen here.
AARRRHGggghhhh...
I was all up and ready to cheerlead for the homeowner...and then they drop the bomb at the end of the piece. He is a drug dealer. When you engage in the illegal underworld, you cannot be surprised when the underworld tries to bite you... I am just as glad at least one more scumbag is no longer drawing air to victimize anyone else - but on the other hand, if it hadn't been for the homeowner's choice to deal drugs, he may not have been put in said position.
Further - for the neighbors to defend him so strongly as a "good young man" or "good kid"... I strongly suspect they also know about his "employment"....
Wow, with a 50% arrest (according to the dictionary, I am using this word correctly) record, Stone is way ahead of most liberal NY judges!
IMHO he had every right to do what he did to defend himself, his home, etc. But there is always that other side of the coin saying “If you lay down with dogs, you’re gonna get fleas.” His “career” probably played a large part in this unfortunate event.
Looks like two forms of scum seeking their own element.
** Police also say that the homeowner is a self-admitted marijuana dealer and could face charges. It’s still up to the district attorney’s office. **
I hope they charge him just for dealing.
Still, I’m not disappointed that there’s one less thug running around trying to break into people’s houses.
This neighbor is probably a customer.
You've got to respect a man who sets priorities.
IBTP!
At the drug dealer's house.
If he wasn't a drug dealer, they would have vilified him for being a gun owner and defending himself.
Family, dog then girlfriend. The man has his priorities right, at least!
LOL! GMTA.
“Home invasion turns deadly” Dude, we just wanted to score some weed. Then why come shopping with two shotguns? If it’s a Home invasion with firearms it’s suppose to turn deadly.
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