Preparedness
Florida Home Invader Learns Deadly Lesson on Self-Defense Rights
In a recent incident in Florida, a homeowner exercised his right to self-defense when faced with a home invasion by two masked individuals. The confrontation took place on a Thursday night in the Lakewood Ranch area, approximately 30 minutes northeast of Sarasota, as reported by WTVT-TV.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office detailed that the homeowner’s surveillance system detected movement outside his residence around 9 p.m. Upon noticing two masked intruders, the homeowner instructed his wife to seek safety and armed himself.
Sheriff Rick Wells, speaking at a news conference, confirmed that one of the suspects was shot multiple times and later succumbed to his injuries at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
“This is the state of Florida,” Wells stated. “If you want to break into someone’s home, you should expect to be shot.”
Law enforcement, assisted by K9 units, apprehended the second suspect, Michel Soto-Mella, a few blocks away. Soto-Mella, originally from Chile, had overstayed his visa, which expired in September.
“We’re trying to get everything that we can from the [surviving] suspect,” Wells explained. “He’s being somewhat cooperative, but he’s not telling us everything.”
“The homeowner is a hero!” one commenter wrote. Another added, “One died. Oh well. That’s what you get. So many rotten people in the world unfortunately.”
A third commenter echoed these sentiments, stating, “Good, one less criminal! Go work hard for what you want in life!”
This incident underscores the importance of self-defense and the potential consequences of criminal activities, especially in a state like Florida, where homeowners are prepared to protect their property.
Watch a local news report about the incident below:
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