Bad: Intruders invade Raytown home, hold couple at gunpoint

[atcs2152]

I assume shooting at the perps as they're driving off doesn't count as defending yourself against an imminent threat. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/04/11...e-seeking.html

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[retsupt99]

I guess the perps who were shot at would have to file a complaint...

[atcs2152]

Here's an update to the story with a happy ending. Seems the home owner tagged the perps car at least a couple of times which was apparently significant in identifying it and them. I'm pretty new castle doctrine etc, but from what I've learned so far, the home owner really shouldn't have been firing at that point. I'm hoping to follow this and see if the home owner ever gets charged. Opinions?http://www.kansascity.com/2012/04/12...town-home.html

[ep1953]

That's one way to ID the low life scum!!!!!

As for shooting at fleeing felons, I think it should be absolutely legal.

If this home owner should be charged, it would be an excellent case for jury nullification.

[Burns]

Legal or Illegal I can't say for sure I wouldn't do the same. If anyone points a gun at my wife, I'm typically not too easy going about that...

[barstoolguru]

I assume shooting at the perps as they're driving off doesn't count as defending yourself against an imminent threat.]

it counts on what your state law says. in texas you CAN shoot a fleeing felon and someone holding you at gun point fits the bill

[ashamans]

In kansas you can but if i remember right its grey area, if this is in kansas he prolly will be fine

[atcs2152]

In kansas you can but if i remember right its grey area, if this is in kansas he prolly will be fine

It's on the Missouri side.