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Texas resident grabs his shotgun and shoots, kills 3 home invaders
abc ^ | December 23, 2019 | Emily Shapiro

Posted on 12/23/2019 5:41:07 PM PST by lowbridge

A Texas resident grabbed his shotgun and shot and killed three men when they allegedly broke into his home, authorities said.

Early Monday morning, one of the two residents of a trailer home in Channelview -- about 20 miles east of Houston -- heard a "commotion" outside, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. He then saw several men in dark clothing -- possibly one armed -- force their way inside, the sheriff said at a news conference.

That resident ran to hide, while his roommate, armed with a shotgun, exchanged gunfire with the suspects, Gonzalez said.

The armed resident shot and killed three suspected home invaders, Gonzalez said.

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To: marktwain

The home owner tells his side of the story and...
Well, them other guys ain’t saying much.


41 posted on 12/23/2019 7:13:19 PM PST by Keyhopper (Indians had bad immigration laws)
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To: lowbridge

From several reports I understand the homeowner is in serious to critical condition. Too bad, it was almost a clean sweep.


42 posted on 12/23/2019 7:14:54 PM PST by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: lowbridge

This reminds me to oil my Remington.


43 posted on 12/23/2019 7:20:19 PM PST by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope.)
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To: Moonman62
There’s usually more to these stories like somebody is selling drugs.

I'm retired LE and pretty much every home invasion I had first hand knowledge of was criminal on criminal.

44 posted on 12/23/2019 7:24:38 PM PST by AlaskaErik
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To: Right Wing Assault; dp0622

There are millions of trailer homes down here in the South.

Some of them are very nice. Some aren’t but it is what they can afford. Some are homes to people who don’t have much, and no, they’re not all on opioids or meth.

Many of them work in manufacturing, fixing cars, carpentry, all kids of yeoman jobs. These folks would rather work 2 or 3 jobs than take assistance.

It seems like stereotypes of poor White Southerners are what y’all are doing.


45 posted on 12/23/2019 7:24:51 PM PST by Alas Babylon! (The prisons do not fill themselves. Get moving, Barr!)
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To: lowbridge
The gentleman's roommate, a Mr. C. Eastwood, was seen spitting on the ground and quoted as saying .. "Buzzard's gotta eat ..."
46 posted on 12/23/2019 7:25:49 PM PST by The Duke (President Trump = America's Last, Best Chance)
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To: dp0622

There can be anynumber of reasons, and unless its saving someone, they are all in the negative column.

I think your assumption might be incorect. People who are not criminals get their homes invaded, meth people break in, crooks looking for revenge get the wrong place, all the time.

Regardless my initial statement is 1000% accurate.


47 posted on 12/23/2019 7:32:57 PM PST by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: lowbridge

*sniff* *sniff*

I always cry at happy endings.


48 posted on 12/23/2019 7:43:40 PM PST by peggybac (Government is about force. It always has been about force.)
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The suspects backed their car toward the home and left the
engine running as if they planned a fast getaway, but their
exact intent was unknown, Gonzalez said.

There may be a fourth suspect who fled the scene, he said.


49 posted on 12/23/2019 7:51:07 PM PST by deport
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To: Ruy Dias de Bivar

Think of all the money the lawyers down at the courthouse are loosing.


50 posted on 12/23/2019 8:00:15 PM PST by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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To: gundog

My 12ga with the plug out holds 5. Narrow area 30’, #4 buck, I’d take my chances. Oh and I don’t rack it to let anybody know I’m serious. First thing you hear is the last thing you hear.


51 posted on 12/23/2019 8:01:37 PM PST by Equine1952 ((You can die on your feet or live down on your knees. You can not do both. Freedom Is not Free))
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To: lowbridge

Well it is Channelview so there is that.


52 posted on 12/23/2019 8:09:30 PM PST by eastforker (All in, I'm all Trump,what you got!)
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To: eastforker

Forget it jake, it’s Channelview.


53 posted on 12/23/2019 8:10:40 PM PST by eastforker (All in, I'm all Trump,what you got!)
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To: lowbridge

Awesome.

...and no taxpayer money spent on lengthy trials.


54 posted on 12/23/2019 8:13:15 PM PST by TADSLOS (You know why you can enjoy a day at the Zoo? Because walls work.)
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To: eastforker

In defense of people living in a trailer. I live in a trailer, don’t use or sell drugs, but I do have four rental properties and usually have cash on hand around the 1st of the month, I have a 3 dog alarm system.


55 posted on 12/23/2019 8:16:07 PM PST by eastforker (All in, I'm all Trump,what you got!)
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To: Alas Babylon!

I did not know that.

Thanks for informing me on the subject.

I have never seen one, I don’t think.

They actually look pretty big.


56 posted on 12/23/2019 8:28:03 PM PST by dp0622 (Radicals, racists Don't point fingers at me I'm a small town white boy Just tryin' to make ends meet)
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To: Equine1952

I once had to take the 12 gauge out and interrupt some car clouters Being quiet while I racked the first round was a challenge.

Haven’t messed with #4 buck. OO at 60 yard will go through a deer’s lungs and lodge against the hide. Either one, inside 30’ should do the trick.


57 posted on 12/23/2019 8:49:50 PM PST by gundog ( Hail to the Chief, bitches!)
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To: gundog

From what I’ve heard from my nephew they alternate 00 and slugs in Alaska for bear issues flying in the back country. I figure #4/#3 buck, first two rounds then 00 for the distance issues of course this is for two legged animals.


58 posted on 12/23/2019 9:00:15 PM PST by Equine1952 ((You can die on your feet or live down on your knees. You can not do both. Freedom Is not Free))
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To: Equine1952

Buckshot is a big no-no on bears. Their fur really impedes penetration.


59 posted on 12/23/2019 9:03:49 PM PST by gundog ( Hail to the Chief, bitches!)
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To: lowbridge

Homeowner 3 Turds 0


60 posted on 12/23/2019 9:27:38 PM PST by Pirate Ragnar
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