Colorado Home Intruder Gets Deadly Surprise from Gun-Wielding Victim

An unnerving event unfolded in the early hours in Commerce City, Colorado, a tranquil suburban locale just twenty minutes northeast of Denver. A resident recounted to the police that he was brutally attacked by an unidentified intruder who had broken into his home after midnight on Sunday. Consequently, the resident was left with no choice but to defend himself using a firearm, ultimately shooting the intruder dead, as reported by KDVR-TV.

The incident happened around 2:45 a.m. on East 64th Avenue, with the resident detailing to the police how he was viciously assaulted by this unknown intruder.

Detective Sgt. Derek Aragon, while speaking to KDVR-TV, confirmed the severity of the resident’s injuries. “He was pretty beaten up — face, whole body. … He had obvious injuries,” Aragon revealed. The resident’s ordeal was far from over as, after the shooting, he had to dash down the street to seek assistance.

The police, upon arrival at the scene, found the body of the suspected male intruder inside the residence. KCNC-TV reported that the house was in a chaotic state, pointing towards what may have been a violent encounter.

Authorities are currently investigating the case under Colorado’s “Make My Day” law. This law sanctions the use of deadly force in certain scenarios where an intruder unlawfully enters and poses a physical threat to homeowners.

“As of right now, in the early stages, it’s looking that way, but we’re still trying to piece that together,” Aragon mentioned to KDVR on the applicability of the law in this case.

KDVR’s legal analyst, Christopher Decker, elaborated on the “Make My Day” law implications, stating that citizens are permitted to use deadly force against any individual who unlawfully breeches their residence and presents a physical threat.

“If it’s an open-and-shut case of an armed homeowner shooting an intruder, they’re probably not going to file charges against the homeowner, and you know, beware to all burglars,” Decker cautioned.

The identity of the deceased intruder is yet to be released by the Adams County Coroner, as per KDVR. Meanwhile, the police have urged any witnesses to come forward and provide information by reaching out to the Commerce City Police Department’s tip line.

Public sentiment appears to be in favor of the resident, as evident from comments on the police department’s Facebook post about the incident. One of the commenters said, “This is why it is so important to be armed and ready to protect yourselves and your families.” Another added, “Heck yeah!! For every action there is a reaction!! Gotta do what ya gotta do to protect [ourselves] and our home[s]!!”

One commenter succinctly stated, “Good! Now he won’t re-offend.” Another emphasized, “Make My Day law in full effect! FAFO,” highlighting the resident’s legal right to self-defense under the state’s law.

Watch a local news report about the incident below:

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