[martinidon]

I will wait for all of the details; but I am not sure this is one of those situations we should rally around. This only gives the gun grabbers another reason for more gun control. If the dirtbag turns out to be unarmed the store owner may have a problem on his hands. Most State laws are very specific on when you can use deadly force.

[Shooter 2.5]

I will wait for all of the details;

Isn't that against the FR posting rules?

[El Gato]

Most State laws are very specific on when you can use deadly force.

Yep, and in Texas " to prevent the other's imminent commission of arson, burglary, robbery, aggravated robbery, theft during the nighttime, or criminal mischief during the nighttime" are the justifications for use of deadly force in defense of property. But I don't think that is the case in Virginia.

[El Gato]

Most State laws are very specific on when you can use deadly force.

yes they are. Many require that one be in fear for ones life or limb. The intruder need not actually have a weapon, it's a perception thing, and the question is, would a reasonable person be in fear for their life or limb under the circumstances?

But in other states, burglary in progress, or theft during the night time, are sufficient justification for use of potentially deadly force.