Home Invader Killed

[elrowe]

We have a lot of violent home invasions in our area, yet students in CCDW and other classes always seem surprised that I carry in my home so I don't have to get to another room and retrive a handgun. You just don't always have that opportunity when three guys with guns show up.

 

[gym]

Cut and dry, they all get charged with murder, the third will be acessory to murder. It doesn't matter if you pulled the trigger, once someone dies in the commision of a robery, everyone involved goes down. I'll be suprised if any other verdict is reached, unless they plead out with the driver for other cases.

 

[jbrown50]

jbrown50: I agree with your assessment. This make the crime even more heinous because it included breach of trust...

my point exactly, Creature.

 

[Telekinesis]

This suggests that one of them had knowledge of these specific items being in the home, especially the Xbox 360

Just to play devil's advocate, them knowing about the tv and the Xbox could be something as simple as the home owner recently buying them and leaving the empty boxes out on the street with the trash. I hardly ever see people break down boxes, especially around the holidays...

But I agree, this does seem like there was some personal contact between the assailants and the victim before the home invasion.

I'm glad the good guy (or girl) won. This could have easily turned out differently. Definitely a good reminder not to let your guard down even while at home.

 

[Godsgunman]

This kind of stuff is exactly why I feel it's a right for law abiding citizens to be armed at all times if they so choose. I live in Olathe just south of Kansas City, I don't necessarily recall the details of this particular shooting because thats basically all you ever hear on the news around here. This kind of stuff mainly stays around the heart of KC, but as we all know no one is out of reach, it's the sin in the human heart. Thankfully for this lady she had a gun and was able to get to it. It just goes to show that you need to always be diligent and ready. I am a pretty trusting person and the vast majority of visitors to my house are family or well known friends and they usually call ahead before coming over, so any visitors besides them I keep a very close eye on.

 

[gamestalker]

I never approach a knock at the door without my handgun. And I never open the door until I know who is knocking. I also don't stand in front of the door when making my inquiry as well. And if it should turn out to be an unknown person, I further inquire and request they state their business. Once all of those initial steps have been taken, I position myself in such a way that doesn't put me in a vulnerable position and gives me the advantage, distancing myself so that I'm not at risk of being rushed and relieved of my weapon, or gunned down in my door way. And if the prevailing circumstances don't require that I open the door, I answer their questions, bid them a good day / night, and then observe them from a safe vantage point to ensure they have left the property.

And I think one of the most common mistakes made by those who think, just because they have a weapon all is good, is to keep family members out of the picture, so as to not become hostages that would ultimately force the thought to be prepared citizen into surrendering their weapon. In most homes, children will often rush the door when Mom or Dad approach the door with the above routine. In my home, it has always been a rule embedded into all others to stay out of the way, don't alert the door knocker as to who, or how many are in the home, or where they may be positioned by the sound of their voices.

GS

 

[longstandingletdown]

I never approach a knock at the door without my handgun. And I never open the door until I know who is knocking. I also don't stand in front of the door when making my inquiry as well. And if it should turn out to be an unknown person, I further inquire and request they state their business. Once all of those initial steps have been taken, I position myself in such a way that doesn't put me in a vulnerable position and gives me the advantage, distancing myself so that I'm not at risk of being rushed and relieved of my weapon, or gunned down in my door way. And if the prevailing circumstances don't require that I open the door, I answer their questions, bid them a good day / night, and then observe them from a safe vantage point to ensure they have left the property.

And I think one of the most common mistakes made by those who think, just because they have a weapon all is good, is to keep family members out of the picture, so as to not become hostages that would ultimately force the thought to be prepared citizen into surrendering their weapon. In most homes, children will often rush the door when Mom or Dad approach the door with the above routine. In my home, it has always been a rule embedded into all others to stay out of the way, don't alert the door knocker as to who, or how many are in the home, or where they may be positioned by the sound of their voices.

GS

I could not agree more. If there is an individual or individuals in your household that are either incapable or unwilling to take the primary defensive role (whether they are aware of that fact, or not), then make sure that they understand their position and duties in a conflict situation. Namely, make themselves scarce, preferably behind a wall, with a weapon nearby should the front line (you) become incapacitated.