Homeowner trying to protect property fatally shoots suspect (TX)

[ExSoldier]

ABC13 Eyewitness News ^ | 7/15/05

A west Houston homeowner says he did everything he could to scare off an intruder but in the end, he had to kill the man.

(7/15/05 - HOUSTON) — A homeowner shot and killed a man who tried to break into his west Houston home.

The man says he heard someone trying to force their way into the house on Bellewood at Wirt around 3:45am Friday.

The owner confronted the intruder and says he warned him to go away.

"The individual said, 'Hey, I've got a gun and I'm going to go get it.' Then the homeowner told him 'Hey, I've got a gun also just to let you know.' The individual reached into his vehicle and produced what appeared to be a weapon at that time the homeowner shot him," said Sgt. LA Flores with the Houston Police Department.

Houston police are investigating. The suspect was found dead at the front door.

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[FortyFive]

When these stupid people begin to hold up cops on the street I know the country is going around the bend. We have to ask the bad guys; do you want to take a chance and hold up a cop who is trained, educated, carry's a gun and will pound the crap out of you with a stick or go for an easy target say a home owner who is trained, smart, armed with a firearm but does not have a stick? We need a nation wide certification program for badguys I am convinced of that.

[P95Carry]

It's a pity Darwin has to be summoned via good folks having to use their weapons - but hey - if BG's want to take the chance, I just hope the outcome is always as this one - GG=1, BG=0.

[Bumper]

You're not supposed to try and bluff when the other guy is already holding a good hand....

[Q-ball]

We need more stories like this. It saves on court costs and prison resources. Keep em coming!

[the-fly]

que's the theme for "another one bites the dust"

good job on the citizen taking out the garbage.

[RatBastard]

Justice is served. Another piece of dirt taken out of the gene pool.

[acparmed]

We need more stories like this. It saves on court costs and prison resources. Keep em coming!

Not to mention those costly and lengthy appeals.

Congrats to the good guy