All's well that ends well...........
http://www.ajc.com/news/dekalb/cops-1-killed-during-480078.html
Atlanta Homeowner Shoots Two Home Invaders
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"DeKalb police interviewed the homeowner and a female who was also in the home at the time of the incident."
Sounds like somebody was doing some entertaining
Sounds like somebody was doing some entertaining
Full story, for future if link is dead. Why doesnt it say what gun it was? handgun? rifle shotgun? Sounds like this guy was expecting this coming. How did he get to his gun so quick? He must carry it in every room or something
Cops: 1 killed during DeKalb home invasionShareThisPrint E-mail .By Alexis Stevens
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Despite learning a neighbor killed one home invasion suspect and wounded another, a woman in one DeKalb County neighborhood says she still feels safe. "I've got my doors locked and my alarm," said Norma Baskerville, who runs a daycare out of her home.
Baskerville said she may have seen the two suspects Wednesday morning, hours before they allegedly tried to break in to a nearby home in the 2100 block of Eagles Nest Circle, about a half-mile south of Covington Highway on South Hairston Road.
Police have not identified the DeKalb homeowner who shot two men that entered his home after kicking in his front door Wednesday afternoon.
One of the intruders was transported to Grady Hospital, where he later died, according to Mekka Parish, police spokeswoman. He died shortly before 5 p.m., police said. His name has not yet been released.
The other man fled the scene, but later arrived at Grady for treatment of a gunshot wound, Parish said. His condition is unknown.
DeKalb police interviewed the homeowner and a female who was also in the home at the time of the incident. No charges have been filed.
"They’re unsure if this was random or if this home was targeted," Parish told the AJC.
Wednesday's incident was the second on the street in about a year, Baskerville said.
"Another home was broken into about this time last year, about two houses away from me," she said.
Baskerville said she doesn't know the man who shot the suspects.
"He was ready," said Baskerville of her neighbor
Cops: 1 killed during DeKalb home invasionShareThisPrint E-mail .By Alexis Stevens
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Despite learning a neighbor killed one home invasion suspect and wounded another, a woman in one DeKalb County neighborhood says she still feels safe. "I've got my doors locked and my alarm," said Norma Baskerville, who runs a daycare out of her home.
Baskerville said she may have seen the two suspects Wednesday morning, hours before they allegedly tried to break in to a nearby home in the 2100 block of Eagles Nest Circle, about a half-mile south of Covington Highway on South Hairston Road.
Police have not identified the DeKalb homeowner who shot two men that entered his home after kicking in his front door Wednesday afternoon.
One of the intruders was transported to Grady Hospital, where he later died, according to Mekka Parish, police spokeswoman. He died shortly before 5 p.m., police said. His name has not yet been released.
The other man fled the scene, but later arrived at Grady for treatment of a gunshot wound, Parish said. His condition is unknown.
DeKalb police interviewed the homeowner and a female who was also in the home at the time of the incident. No charges have been filed.
"They’re unsure if this was random or if this home was targeted," Parish told the AJC.
Wednesday's incident was the second on the street in about a year, Baskerville said.
"Another home was broken into about this time last year, about two houses away from me," she said.
Baskerville said she doesn't know the man who shot the suspects.
"He was ready," said Baskerville of her neighbor
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^ Seems like the author is trying to tie the sence of danger to the home owner, not the home invasion.....but the neighbor doesn't take the bate.
A little logicwould make the news paper writer realize that the neighbors would feel safer with the criminals caught / dead, than at large. Not that another group of criminals couldnt be out there, but tonight there are 2 off the streets.
Pretty brazen kicking in the front door.
A little logicwould make the news paper writer realize that the neighbors would feel safer with the criminals caught / dead, than at large. Not that another group of criminals couldnt be out there, but tonight there are 2 off the streets.
Pretty brazen kicking in the front door.
Another story was on the news today and I think it was dekalb also or maybe clayton county. Two wonderful counties near atlanta. Older lady maybe 70s has her door kicked in the middle of the day. Shes sitting on the couch with what looked like a ruger single six 22 next to her so she just started shooting towards the door and the guy ran off. You just have to own a personal defense weapon and have it ready at all times. Wish she had hit the guy.
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Always have my sixgun at my hip when I'm in the house, for just such an occasion.
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The lady should feel a little safer now. Word on the street is that her neighborhood is not a good neighborhood to attempt home invasions.
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i always love hearing situations like this that save the taxpayers money
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WardenWolf
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I frequently wear my concealed carry piece around the house, as well as have multiple other firearms hidden in various locations to draw on. This house, when occupied, would not be a good location to break into, particularly considering there are only a couple viable entry points.
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Zack said:
I carry a handgun at ALL times when I'm at home. The only time I do not have a gun on me IN MY HOME is when I am taking a shower, at which time my handgun is in a drawer in the bathroom about 1/2-1 step away. It's legal and I'm going to do it. Go ahead, start jumping up and down about how I'm a nut
I carry a handgun at ALL times when I'm at home. The only time I do not have a gun on me IN MY HOME is when I am taking a shower, at which time my handgun is in a drawer in the bathroom about 1/2-1 step away. It's legal and I'm going to do it. Go ahead, start jumping up and down about how I'm a nut
alsaqr
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Is there something wrong with having a gun handy to repel home invaders?
Gouranga
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I generally carry my CCW piece around the house. So should this happen around my home, well I should be able to get some shots off quick. The "good" thing is the layout of my home, if I am firing towards the front of the house (as would be likely if I was firing at someone coming in the front or side door), the way the houses are laid out in front (I am at the top of the hill, they are generally all 50' lower than my home) it is unlikely I would hit them with any rounds that missed the target.
These guys did a good job. I am sure they are not happy that they had to kill someone, but sounds like the criminals gave them no choice in the matter.
These guys did a good job. I am sure they are not happy that they had to kill someone, but sounds like the criminals gave them no choice in the matter.
jackstinson
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Sounds like a reasonable idea to me....many people do just that. Or, if not on their person, they at least have one handy.
Home invaders usually do not knock politely, then give you time to go to another room, open the safe, select your favorite HD gun and load it.
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Pants are on, gun is on. Always
Arkansas Paul
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I don't carry a gun on my person while at home, but there are more than a couple in strategic locations, loaded and ready to go. No matter where you are in the house, you're not far from a loaded firearm.
It's much better to be prepared and never need to use them, than something to happen and become a statistic.
It's much better to be prepared and never need to use them, than something to happen and become a statistic.
I keep one on me at home 24/7, I live out in the country and the theives are getting braver. A lot of breakins happening everywhere ...Theres alot of meth heads out here in the country for some reason looking for easy money. They will just as soon shoot you for 20 dollars when their geekin out as they sayin goes. They will literally stake your house out now days...
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