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Two dead after Garland apartment resident shoots burglars in self-defense, police say
Yahoo.com ^ | March 18, 2023 | Nicole Lopez

Posted on 03/26/2023 7:00:26 AM PDT by marktwain

Two suspected burglars were found dead at a Garland apartment complex after a man said they broke into his apartment and began firing shots. The resident returned fire, fatally shooting both, police said.

Just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Garland police were dispatched to a burglary in progress where gunshots were fired.

Police responded to Woodlands at The Preserve, an apartment complex in the 4300 block of North Garland Avenue.

When they arrived at the scene, officers observed two men who suffered from apparent gunshot wounds, according to police. One victim was found inside the apartment, and the other victim was found outside near the same residence.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: banglist; defense; killed; tx
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The two suspects were found dead.
1 posted on 03/26/2023 7:00:26 AM PDT by marktwain
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To: marktwain

Garland, Texas.


2 posted on 03/26/2023 7:02:14 AM PDT by crusty old prospector
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The burglars should have spent a little more time at the range and less time at the pawn shops.


3 posted on 03/26/2023 7:02:47 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer ("Gun violence" ISN'T the problem idiots. People violence is the problem. Embrace the suck!)
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I’m ok with them not having spent more time at the range.


4 posted on 03/26/2023 7:06:03 AM PDT by coloradan (They're not the mainstream media, they're the gaslight media. It's what they do. )
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To: marktwain

Good shooting, Tex


5 posted on 03/26/2023 7:06:57 AM PDT by This_Dude
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Sometimes these “home defense” stories are not what they seem. Drug dealers try to keep their home residence as secret as possible for obvious reasons. They are well armed and realize that they are the targets of other lowlifes. Rarely is follow up reported and the full story told. Would not be surprised if the drug dealer/ shooter makes a “contribution” to minimize the scope of the investigation. Sorry but that is what often happens.


6 posted on 03/26/2023 7:12:34 AM PDT by allendale
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You do that in my state and you’re charged with 1st Degree murder (by our bull dyke Attorney General) and are sued for every nickel you’ve got.


7 posted on 03/26/2023 7:12:38 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Two Words: BANANA REPUBLIC!)
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Good news story of the morning.


8 posted on 03/26/2023 7:13:15 AM PDT by Reno89519 (DeSantis or Sanders, Anyone But Trump in 2024. Time for Trump to Stand Aside and Retire.)
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OK,I suppose that that happens. But if he’s just in his house and someone breaks in at 2AM he has a right to self defense.


9 posted on 03/26/2023 7:14:34 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Two Words: BANANA REPUBLIC!)
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To: marktwain

Good.

Less recidivism.


10 posted on 03/26/2023 7:16:36 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith….)
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https://www.woodlandsatthepreserve.com/ a wealthy-enclave type apartment complex - Dead guys were wise enough to know where the money is but not wise enough to know armed security would be waiting for them.


11 posted on 03/26/2023 7:20:02 AM PDT by GAgal
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LOL. Thumbs up.


12 posted on 03/26/2023 7:26:23 AM PDT by FlingWingFlyer ("Gun violence" ISN'T the problem idiots. People violence is the problem. Embrace the suck!)
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To: marktwain

Notice that the unsuccessful burglars are called “victims.”


13 posted on 03/26/2023 7:27:51 AM PDT by UnwashedPeasant (The pandemic we suffer from is not COVID. It is Marxist Democrat Leftism.)
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To: Gay State Conservative

In my county the sheriff says when you break into a home in our county you should realize just about all residents have guns so expect to get shot!


14 posted on 03/26/2023 7:29:05 AM PDT by Mouton (The enemy of the people is the media )
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Sometimes these “home defense” stories are not what they seem. Drug dealers try to keep their home residence as secret as possible for obvious reasons. They are well armed and realize that they are the targets of other lowlifes


Look at the bright side.

Regardless of who shot who, there are two fewer criminals than two days ago.

Just think...if half of the criminals shot the other half, how the crime rate would drop.


15 posted on 03/26/2023 7:47:55 AM PDT by old curmudgeon (There is no situation so bad that the federal government can not make worse.)
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You wouldn't be in Pasco County by any chance, would you? (No need to answer...good to keep your anonymity.) I've seen a number of youtube videos by the sheriff of Pasco County and he's amazing! He takes no prisoners...figuratively speaking, that is! ;-)
16 posted on 03/26/2023 7:48:27 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Two Words: BANANA REPUBLIC!)
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Large number of future crimes avoided. If they had been wounded and recovered they would have doubtless continued their chosen career with slap on the wrist punishments on those rare occasions when they would have been caught.


17 posted on 03/26/2023 8:17:47 AM PDT by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy - EVs a solution for which there is no problem)
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Approximately 2% of serious crimes in up with a conviction. So going by the averages for every crime solved there are 50 where the criminals get away with it. And when you consider that 90% of incarcerated criminals are repeat offenders the government should give this guy a medal for removing two menaces from society.


18 posted on 03/26/2023 8:31:52 AM PDT by from occupied ga (Your government is your most dangerous enemy - EVs a solution for which there is no problem)
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To: crusty old prospector

Don’t MESS WITH TEXAS


19 posted on 03/26/2023 8:43:35 AM PDT by ridesthemiles
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Don’t MESS WITH TEXAS

Hopefully-—the locals will give the shooter an award.


20 posted on 03/26/2023 8:44:03 AM PDT by ridesthemiles
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