Terrified homeowner shoots suspected burglar

[nolaradio]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A suspected burglar was shot when police say a Northern Virginia homeowner took matters into his own hands.

The burglary suspect was in the backyard of the Alexandria home, trying to break in through a side door. The homeowner, who only wanted to be identified as Mr. King, said he was shaking in terror. So he grabbed his gun.

I love this line in the story: By all accounts, police say it appears to be a home burglary gone bad. As if burglary wan't already bad. Seems to me the attempted burglary went good for the homeowner.

Read the whole story here: http://www.myfoxdc.com/story/28540287/police-suspected-burglar-shot-by-homeowner

 

[dougstump]

homeowner took matters into his own hands.

I love it when the media uses this line. Am I supposed to wait 30 to 45 minutes for the Sheriff’s Deputy to show up?

 

[nolaradio]

I'd like to see them refer to it as " the victim put his life into the hands of a homeowner who was armed".

 

[themcfarland]

if he dies, its still a homicide.. it is just justified..

 

[drpc]

"I didn't even know if I was going to hit the guy. I didn't aim to shoot to kill him or nothing. I'm just glad he's doing fine," King said.
Let's see if he's still glad when the guy sues him.

 

[jguilletjr]

"The Victim" is the home owner. The guy who got shot is the "Perpetrator."

 

[Sully]

The perps race was also revealed...

 

[hdfinder47]

"The Victim" is the home owner. The guy who got shot is the "Perpetrator."

Thank you for beating me to this^.