[Video] 66 Year Old WA Homeowner Shoots 2 Burglars, 1 Dead, 1 in Serious Condition
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| Gun(s) Used: | Unknown | Location: | Home |
| # of Suspects: | 2 | Shots Fired: | Multiple |
| Suspect Killed: | No, Yes | State: | WA |
| Source: | komonews.com | Archived Source: | WebCite.org |
A 66 year old in Washington refused to be a victim after having his property burglarized multiple times.
The homeowner called 911 around 4am to report a burglary. Shortly thereafter, the homeowner called 911 again to report he had shot 2 suspected burglars on his property.
When police arrived they found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. The male suspect was pronounced dead at the scene while the female was airlifted to an area hospital in serious condition.
While neither suspect was armed, police say that it is possible to feel threatened on your own property even if the assailants are unarmed.
We agree, especially when an elderly homeowner is facing two younger assailants.
Police say the investigation is continuing.
Neighbors, who have also been burglarized in recent times, overwhelmingly agree with the homeowner’s actions.
Most of us old guys are pretty good shots!
live by the sword, die by the sword.
Castle Law, protect whats yours. Looks like it was a good ole country boy just doing what he needed to do. A country boy can survive.
Ba ba ba Benny and the jets…
Country living is nice but you are miles from the law… So self preservation is extremely important. I live in the city and law enforcement response times can be long … But in the country, the grass can grow a 1/4 inch by the time the sheriff arrives. Not to disparage our awesome sheriff dept but they understaffed and definitely under paid.
Well well… The self righteous will posture and say that the assailants had no firearms so this would be unjustified. Or perhaps the 66 yo man should have asked if they were armed and if they were not, give them cookies. Look,if you come onto my property to steal or harm, I won’t be asking questions… None. I am going to assume you came prepared for bear and I will respond accordingly.
Yep,
Agreed, if they came prepared for for bear you need to respond with some at least something large enough to take they, because they would be the bear at point. Or maybe something in a caliber even larger. Some is good, more is better, and too much is just enough.