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Posted on 05/09/2016 10:33:25 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
HOUSTON (KTRK) -- A homeowner shot and killed an alleged would-be thief this morning in northwest Harris County.
It happened in the drive way of a home in the 12000 block of Oak Park Drive and Long Oak Drive.
Harris County detectives say the homeowner shot and killed the suspect who may have been breaking into a pickup truck.
The suspect died in an ambulance after being picked up by paramedics.
Deputies say around 4:30am the homeowner opened fire on the suspect.
Eyewitness News watched as Harris County Deputies took a hunting rifle with a scope out of the home and into evidence.
Authorities also towed away a blue pick up truck that was parked down the street. Deputies say that truck belonged to the suspect.
Authorities were out all morning, but did not give many details about what happened here.
Those who live nearby say this is usually a very quiet subdivision.
Resident Michelle Masters said, "Never anything in this neighborhood, It's quiet and nice. I'm staying with my mom right now and she has lived here for over 14 years and she has never had any problems here."
As for the homeowner, we do not know if the case will be referred to a grand jury, but we can tell you the man left with his family and was not in custody.
“Guns down”? Somebody be watching too many old black and white westerns.
Rifled down would have been correct b
Do not mess with a man’s truck in Texas.
Or stand anywhere near it.
Breaking into pickups is frowned upon in TX and in fact, is illegal.
“Breaking into pickups is frowned upon in TX and in fact, is illegal” as it is in most states. However only in Texas can one kill the thief and not expect to be financially ruined by the state and surviving family members.
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Old West: a man’s horse.
New West : a man’s pickem up truck.
Nice shootin’, Tex.
You got it.
The yellow haired lady was buried at sunset
The stranger went free, of course
For you can’t hang a man for killin’ a woman
Who’s tryin’ to steal your horse
This is the tale of the red headed stranger
And if he should pass your way
Stay out of the path of the ragin’ black stallion
And don’t lay a hand on the bay
- Vincent Vega
It's very unfortunate that this happened, but in cases like this, (attempted grand theft, minimally), I don't feel like the homeowner should be subject to any criminal charges.
In my own home state of Florida, I believe it's considered justifiable to use deadly force in order to protect private property, at least in some cases.
Consider, for example, that you're a jeweler, and you get off work and are walking back to your car with a briefcase full of diamonds.
If a thief attempts to steal those diamonds, you definitely have the right to use deadly force to stop them. I think the concept has to do with the value of the property, and the hardship to which the owner is subject in the case of the loss of that property.
Is there anyone else from Florida who knows what I'm referring to?
Obviously, if the victim can reasonably claim to have felt threatened by the perpetrator, deadly force is allowed, but if I'm not mistaken, Florida has (or at least had) a more expansive legal concept of when it's justifiable to use deadly force, and that concept did include property crime in at least some cases.
Any supplemental info from any other Florida FReepers would be welcome...
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The state of Washington is surprising with regard to the people’s right to protect themselves and their property. Of course every once in awhile a District Attorney tries to make a go of prosecuting some homeowner defending their property, but it is pretty rare.
Agree, but it's fortunate this happened. Having one less thief in the world is a good thing.
Here in Washington there was (is?) a talk-show host that talks about property in the terms of “life energy” when it comes to theft. (And defense of the property).
In WA one can protect themselves and their property (or anyone’s property) from a felon. I forget the money amount that turns them into felons - $1,500 or so.
There was the case where the neighbor saw a guy stealing his neighbor’s TV set who was on vacation. The guy shot the thief in the butt as he ran to his car with the TV set - with a broad-arrow! No charges filed against the neighbor.
Crap - forgot my train of thought. The “life energy” for a $1500 TV set might be a couple weeks of work for some folks. That’s like stealing part of one’s life.
New West : a man’s pickem up truck.
Right. That's what I was referring to with respect to the state of Florida. The idea is that if someone steals your conveyance (horse, car) or other valuable personal property (briefcase full of diamonds, life savings), such grand theft could mean life or death for you, the owner.
I can remember when I was learning about getting a carry permit. I seem to recall several different scenarios being presented, accompanied with case studies of each, and that there were some cases where use of deadly force to prevent grand theft was justified. Definitely not for petit theft, however.
Grand theft is a serious crime, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
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