Preparedness
Texas Homeowner Deadly Encounter with Intruder Spurs Mixed Reactions
In an unsettling incident in San Antonio, Texas, a firearm-bearing homeowner was forced to take drastic measures when an intruder allegedly refused to vacate his property and posed a direct threat to him and his wife. The individual, who was reportedly carrying a shotgun, fatally shot the intruder, acting in perceived self-defense.
As reported by KEYE-TV, the alarming event took place in the early hours of Sunday around 1 a.m. in the 800 block of Allende Drive, situated on the city’s west side. The local law enforcement authorities arrived at the scene following a call regarding a shooting incident.
According to the homeowner, he was forced to act out of fear for his own safety and that of his wife’s when the male intruder lunged at them. As investigators related to the station, the intruder initially appeared at the home’s entrance, prompting the homeowner to request his departure.
“The male returned a short time later and again was asked to leave,” KEYE reported. The situation escalated when the homeowner heard suspicious sounds emanating from his backyard. Armed with his shotgun, he ventured to investigate the source of the noise.
He was confronted once more by the same individual, officials informed MySanAntonio.com. Despite being asked again to leave, the male instead chose to charge at the homeowner and his wife. In response, the homeowner discharged his weapon, striking the intruder in the stomach.
“Police and medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but the male, believed to be around 47 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene,” as per the report by KEYE. The station added that the homeowner once again expressed his fear for his and his wife’s safety when the intruder attacked them.
The ongoing investigation has not yet led to any charges being filed against the homeowner. Notably, both the homeowner and his wife were unharmed in the incident, KEYE confirmed.
Public opinion on the event, as voiced in responses to the KEYE Facebook post about the incident, was decidedly mixed. Some commenters expressed support for the homeowner, with one saying, “Yep won’t try that again,” and another suggesting, “Reimburse the man for the ammo expended.”
” ‘F around and find out,’ another commenter stated. ‘This is the way,’ another user wrote.”
Yet, there were individuals who expressed a divergent viewpoint:
” ‘This should NEVER be the way,’ one user said. ‘Call the police and homeowners don’t go outside placing yourselves in danger. This loss of life should have never happened. Taking a life should only be up [to] GOD [no one] else. Prayers to everyone.’ “
” ‘Probably didn’t have to shoot to kill,’ another commenter wrote. ‘Typical.’ “
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The attorney for the 17-year-old accused of attempting to murder Ricky Pearsall, a first-round draft pick for the 49ers, is challenging the charges. According to the defense, the incident, which occurred during an attempted robbery earlier this month, does not constitute attempted murder.
“It was a rather extended struggle between Mr. Pearsall and my client,” stated public defender Robert Dunlap in an interview with David Lombardi of TheAthletic.com.
“They were really fighting back and forth on the sidewalk. As you might imagine, Mr. Pearsall gets the best of it. He does kind of — I don’t know if you’ve ever wrestled or not — a nice hip toss and throws my client to the ground and ends up on top of him. . . . I think [the video] supports that this is an attempted robbery and not an attempted murder.”
Dunlap also addressed and refuted a report alleging that his client had brought a gun to school.
“My client did not have a gun at school,” Dunlap said. “It’s a false report.”
Despite these arguments, prosecutors have chosen to charge Dunlap’s client with attempted murder. However, they have not yet determined if the young defendant will be tried as an adult.
The next court hearing for this case is scheduled for September 26.
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A son, armed and vigilant, responded to a potential burglary at his mother’s unoccupied home in West Virginia during the early hours of the morning. The encounter ended fatally for the alleged intruder.
Authorities reported that the son, checking on the residence around 3:45 a.m., encountered an individual who turned toward him holding an object.
“Unwise move on the part of the intruder.”
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a male stating he had just shot an intruder at his mother’s Inwood home on Winchester Avenue.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a male lying face down with a gunshot wound. Immediate life-saving measures were administered until emergency medical services arrived, but the individual was pronounced dead shortly after.
The deceased was identified as 38-year-old Joshua Boone from Williamsport, Maryland. The sheriff’s office confirmed that Boone’s next of kin had been notified.
The investigation revealed that the son, identified by WDVM-TV as Michael Marshal, had gone to the home after hearing about a possible break-in. Marshal told deputies that Boone turned toward him “with something in his hand,” prompting Marshal to fire his handgun.
Boone was located in the garage of the residence, where the fatal shot occurred.
The Department of Criminal Investigators processed the scene for evidence and is conducting a thorough investigation into the shooting. Once the investigation is complete, the case will be presented to the Berkeley County Prosecutors Office.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 304-267-7000.
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A tragic incident in Michigan has resulted in a teenage boy facing severe charges after allegedly shooting another teen and fatally wounding the teen’s mother, who was trying to protect her son.
Anthony Deshawn Sneed, 15, is being charged as an adult with multiple serious offenses stemming from the incident that occurred on September 4th in Clinton Township.
The charges against Sneed include felony murder as a juvenile defendant, second-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, armed robbery, and four counts of felony firearm possession.
According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, the conflict began when Sneed got into a fight with the son of Tanseen Sherrod.
During the altercation, Sneed allegedly stole a handgun from the other teen.
When Sherrod attempted to intervene in hopes of calming the situation, she was tragically shot by Sneed, authorities reported.
Details surrounding the exact nature of the fatal confrontation have not been made public.
The other teen involved in the incident was also shot and sustained critical injuries, though his current condition has not been disclosed.
Following the shooting, Sneed fled the scene but turned himself in to Detroit authorities the following day.
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Bill Cavin
July 12, 2024 at 12:29 pm
Those who commented that the homeowner should have waited for the police or shouldn’t have shot live in a dream world. If he had not acted we may be reading a different story, one about two people killed by a home invader.
Keoni May
July 12, 2024 at 3:57 pm
Criminals are taking advantage of the liberal laws of the land. Homeowners have lesser constitutional rights than the criminals. A homeless squatter, illegally on your residence, requires a court order removal these days. The definition of private property ownership, is taking on a socialist or communist definition. Why can’t a homeless squatter illegally live in the White House? When seconds count, the police are minutes away.
Jaqueline Cochran
July 12, 2024 at 6:34 pm
The homeowner had a right to defend him and his wife the intruder lunged at him. I’m sure he wasn’t thinking about where to shoot just to defend himself and his wife from harm. May God watch over the man and his wife and may justice prevail you have the right to bear arms to protect you and your family. I pray for the family families and the loss of life and I pray that no harm comes to the homeowner and his wife for defending, their lives In Jesus‘s name, amen
Herbert Woodbury
July 16, 2024 at 7:32 am
He was told to leave, he didn’t belong there, and he threatened the homeowners, he committed suicide, he got what he ask for.
Tim
July 20, 2024 at 1:52 pm
IF the gov’t you pay for, gives the advantage to the criminals, YOU just might be living and paying for your own abuse. That is called socialism. IT usually ends in mass murder, Amerika will be no different