Armed homeowner in New Mexico confronts alleged intruder who broke in before 4 a.m. It doesn't end well for uninvited guest.



A homeowner in New Mexico fatally shot an alleged intruder who broke into a residence early Tuesday morning, Bernalillo County deputies told KOB-TV.

The station said deputies responded to a call around 3:45 a.m. about an intruder at a home near Lost Horizon Drive on the West Mesa, the station said. The area is part of Albuquerque.

'That’s why we have our 2nd Amendment!!!'

The homeowner reported shooting the intruder, the sheriff's office told KOB.

Arriving deputies found the alleged intruder critically injured and tried life-saving measures on the individual, the station said.

Medics took the suspect to a hospital, but the suspect died, KOB reported.

Sheriff's office detectives who work on violent crimes and homicides are investigating the incident, the station said.

How are observers reacting?

Plenty of people are reacting to KOB's story on the station's Facebook page. Here's a sampling of what they had to say:

  • "Unfortunately we have to protect our own because by the time police show up — if they show up — it's too late," one commenter wrote. "We all work hard for our things and need [to] protect our families. When [suspects are] arrested, they're just let right back out to do it all over again..."
  • "This is great news! More criminals need this fate!" another user concluded.
  • "This was totally warranted!" another commenter said. "Good job protecting yourself, family, & your home! There needs to be ... repercussions for the outrageous amount of crime in this city."
  • "Good job!!!" another commenter exclaimed. "That’s why we have our 2nd Amendment!!!"
  • "Good," another commenter noted before adding, "Tired of this crap. When [they're] in your home, you gotta protect it. I stand for the homeowner. Job well done."
  • "Finally some good news today," another user stated before adding, "Great job on protecting your family and what’s yours. Sends a perfect message to thieves; [we've] had enough of their BS."

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Homeowner shoots break-in suspect with arrow — and instantly intruder is in no condition to continue caper



A crossbow-wielding Michigan homeowner fired an arrow at a break-in suspect and successfully thwarted the early Tuesday morning caper.

Monroe County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a home in the 4500 block of Huron Street in Frenchtown Township just after 12:30 a.m. after receiving a report concerning a home invasion in progress, WLNS-TV reported. The municipality is about a half hour southwest of Detroit.

'Well, he definitely got the point not to ever do that again.'

The call to authorities indicated two people broke into the home that was occupied by two residents, the station said.

One of the residents shot one of the intruders with an arrow, after which the other intruder fled, WLNS noted.

The intruder who was shot — a 32-year-old male — was taken to a hospital to remove the arrow and undergo surgery, the station said, adding that he was in police custody while he recovers.

Police arrested the other male intruder — a 41-year-old — shortly after the incident and was being held in the Monroe County Jail, WLNS said.

The station said police won't release the identities of the males until they are arraigned.

The sheriff's office said the incident is not believed to have been a random act and appears to have stemmed from a prior altercation between those involved, WLNS said.

How are observers reacting?

Commenters under the station's Facebook post about the incident seemed happy about the outcome:

  • "GOOD!!! Stop breaking the law a-hole," one commenter wrote.
  • "He’ll ya. Get r done," another user declared.
  • "Sounds like somebody F'd A & found out ...." another commenter noted.

Another group of commenters under WXYZ's Facebook post about the incident expressed similar sentiments:

  • "FAFO you decided someone else's property was more valuable than your life the moment you crossed the threshold," one commenter stated.
  • "I love a happy ending," another user wrote.
  • "Well, he definitely got the point not to ever do that again," another commenter quipped.

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Video shows shirtless, shoeless cop breaking into residence before homeowner fatally shoots him in self-defense: Sheriff



More details have emerged in the case of a Georgia homeowner who fatally shot a decorated off-duty Atlanta police officer who reportedly broke into the homeowner's residence early in the morning last week.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said surveillance video shows the officer — who's shirtless and shoeless — breaking into the residence just after 5 a.m. Friday before the homeowner fatally shot him in self-defense.

The sheriff's office said when the homeowner slightly cracked the door to see what was going on, Horton forcibly rushed inside and knocked the homeowner to the ground.

You can view video of the incident here. The sheriff's office said in a Monday night news release that it released more information and the video to combat false claims about the incident.

Atlanta Police Officer Aubree Horton arrived at a home in the 8000 block of Orkney Way in Winston, the sheriff's office said. Winston is about a half hour west of Atlanta.

The video shows Horton yelling and running in the darkness before arriving at the door of the home. He slams his body against the door and yells, "Help me!" He backs away from the door and yells, "Kill me!" before slamming his body into the door again. The video shows him sitting down, and the homeowner can be heard asking through the door, "Who are you?"

Horton then says, "I love you. No, just kill me," before a porch light turns on. Video shows him cry out again and forcefully lie his back upon the porch. Horton then stands up again near the door as the homeowner is heard continuing to try communicating with him, and then the video ends.

The sheriff's office said some portions of video were redacted and will be available when the case is closed. The redacted portions include the sound of the fatal shot, an officer’s response to the home, and video of the homeowner minimally dressed when speaking to the officer.

The sheriff's office said the homeowner's wife had just left for work shortly before the incident — but while on her way to work she received multiple notifications from her Ring doorbell camera, saw the situation unfolding, and called 911.

Her husband was inside the home and in bed when he heard the commotion outside, the sheriff's office said. In addition, the sheriff's office emphasized that the couple in 2021 endured an attempted burglary during which their back door, which leads to their bedroom, was kicked open around 4 a.m. while they were asleep in bed. The incident led the homeowner to enhance security measures, including installing cameras and reinforcing exterior doors.

On Friday morning after he was awakened, the husband wasn't sure if his wife had departed for work, and he was concerned for her safety and called out for her as he armed himself and approached the front door, the sheriff's office said, adding that he also feared his wife could be in danger with the intruder outside their home.

The sheriff's office said when the homeowner slightly cracked the door to see what was going on, Horton forcibly rushed inside and knocked the homeowner to the ground. Fearing for his life and in defense of his home, the homeowner fired a single shot and fatally wounded Horton inside the residence, the sheriff's office said.

More from the sheriff's office:

A Douglas County patrol officer who lives nearby and was about to leave for work, heard the commotion, and rushed to assist. Investigators from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrived on the scene and were initially unable to identify Horton, who was found without identification and wearing no shirt or shoes. His identity was later confirmed using a portable fingerprint scanner, and further investigation revealed that he lived in close proximity to the incident location.

It was later confirmed that Horton was an Atlanta Police Officer. We coordinated with the Atlanta Police Department to ensure proper notifications were made to his family, and that APD had time to prepare their own statements before releasing that information.

The sheriff's office said it's working closely with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, and "after reviewing the available facts, we are both confident that no charges will be filed against the homeowner."

Horton was selected as Investigator of the Year at the Atlanta Police Foundation's 20th Annual 'Crime Is Toast' Awards on Sept. 24.

The sheriff's office also dispelled rumors that a captain with the sheriff's office is the homeowner. The sheriff's office also said, "There is no truth to the claim that Officer Horton was involved in a domestic disturbance, or that any family member of his sought refuge at the home. Horton was completely unknown to the homeowner."

In addition, the sheriff's office said it cannot release a full report until toxicology results come back "which could take several months."

WAGA-TV, citing authorities, previously reported that Horton also lived in the St. Andrews Country Club neighborhood — about a half-mile from the crime scene — and may have been experiencing a mental health episode or under the influence of narcotics.

Atlanta police confirmed in a statement that Horton — who had been with the department since November 2015 and most recently was assigned to the Fugitive Unit — was off duty at the time of the incident, the station said.

Horton was selected as Investigator of the Year at the Atlanta Police Foundation's 20th Annual "Crime Is Toast" Awards on Sept. 24.

You can view a video report here about the updated information surrounding the incident.

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Homeowner fatally shoots decorated off-duty cop who reportedly broke into residence at 5 a.m.



A Georgia homeowner fatally shot a decorated, off-duty Atlanta police officer who reportedly broke into a neighboring residence at 5 a.m. Friday — and authorities are calling the shooting self-defense.

Atlanta police identified the officer as Investigator Aubree Horton, WAGA-TV reported.

'I've lived here for five years, and I can promise you, this isn't something you expect to see here.'

Horton was selected as Investigator of the Year at the Atlanta Police Foundation's 20th Annual "Crime is Toast" Awards on Sept. 24.

The incident occurred at a home on Orkney Way near East Carroll Road in the St. Andrews Country Club neighborhood, WAGA said.

Douglas County Sheriff Tim Pounds told the station that deputies responded to a burglary call at the scene of the shooting.

"On an attempted burglary, we understand that an individual attempted to gain entry into the residence," the sheriff told WAGA. "Once inside, the homeowner produced a firearm in self-defense and shot the individual." Pounds said the individual in question died.

The deadly shooting shocked neighbors, the station said.

"I've lived here for five years, and I can promise you, this isn't something you expect to see here," resident Milton Johnston told WAGA.

Authorities told the station that Horton also lived in the neighborhood — about a half-mile from the scene — and may have been experiencing a mental health episode or under the influence of narcotics.

"We believe the burglar lived in the neighborhood," Pounds noted to WAGA. "This is an active investigation, and there are many details we're still working to uncover."

Atlanta police confirmed in a statement that Horton — who had been with the department since November 2015 and most recently was assigned to the Fugitive Unit — was off duty at the time of the incident, the station said.

"We are working closely with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to learn more about what occurred as they continue to investigate," the police department's statement read, according to WAGA.

You can view video reports here and here, about the incident.

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Cops release from jail 77-year-old Oakland homeowner they say fatally shot break-in suspect



Police released from jail a 77-year-old Oakland homeowner they said fatally shot a break-in suspect last week.

The homeowner had been held without bail since early Tuesday on suspicion of murder; he was released from jail Thursday evening without facing any charges, the Mercury News reported, citing Alameda County jail records.

'You have a Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate yourself. And the fact that you exercise that right doesn’t seem like a reasonable basis to arrest somebody.'

Police said the homeowner killed one of three people who were trying to break into his home while wielding a crowbar and a replica gun, the paper said.

Jail records said the homeowner was scheduled for a Thursday morning arraignment, but Mercury News reported that the hearing never happened. An Alameda County Sheriff’s spokesperson told the paper the homeowner was released due to a lack of charges in the case.

County prosecutors had a deadline to file charges, Mercury News said, adding that the sheriff's office generally doesn't hold suspects for longer than two days when they haven't been formally charged.

However, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office said in a Friday morning statement that “the case is still under investigation by the Oakland Police Department," the paper said.

At a Wednesday press conference, acting deputy chief Frederick Shavies said the homeowner “did not provide a statement” when homicide investigators questioned him, after which he was arrested, Mercury News said.

“Absent any sort of statement, if ‘A’ shoots ‘B’ without an explanation, we can only go with what we have,” Shavies said, according to the paper. “All we know is an individual lost his life.”

Legal experts told Mercury News that the homeowner’s arrest and the police department's reason for jailing him are concerning.

“I find it very troubling that the police would arrest someone because they didn’t make a statement,” Mathew Martinez, an East Bay defense attorney who spent 13 years as a prosecutor in Merced County, told the paper. “You have a Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate yourself. And the fact that you exercise that right doesn’t seem like a reasonable basis to arrest somebody.”

Daniel Horowitz, a Lafayette-based defense attorney, told Mercury News that it's "really incredible to arrest someone, just simply because there’s someone dead in your yard. If there’s just somebody on your property, and you have a gun and you shoot them, that’s not sufficient to arrest them. It just isn’t.”

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LA homeowner defends toddler and turf from four home invaders, wins duel



Police responded to a burglary call from a Los Angeles residence early Saturday morning, finding a corpse and a trail of blood. Neither belonged to the homeowner, whose two-armed security system prevailed against four home invaders.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, three to four men in their 20s entered the Granada Hills home in the 11400 block of Swinton Avenue "with the intent to burglarize the location." While the suspects successfully stole into the house, they discovered getting out would be far more difficult.

The homeowner, who indicated the suspects were all wearing dark clothing, hoodies and masks, was inside at the time of the incursion. He had more than property to defend, granted inside the home with him was a grandmother and a toddler.

Police indicated that once inside, a suspect pointed a gun at the homeowner. However, the master of the house quickly mastered the situation, blowing the suspect away with his handgun.

Following the decisive duel, it appears the homeowner may have also left one of the three fleeing suspects with a souvenir. After all, the LAPD indicated there is reason to suspect "an additional suspect was injured during the incident due to a trail of blood located during the investigation."

Beside their accomplice, suspects also left behind what is believed to be their getaway car at the scene, a black BMW sedan.

The LAPD indicated no one beside the suspects were injured during the incident.

Police indicated Sunday that they are withholding the dead suspect's identity until next of kin have been notified.

A neighbor who asked not to be identified told KTLA-TV, "Well the suspects messed with the wrong homeowner, you know."

"Makes me feel good that people are actually protect[ing] their homes," he added.

Pat Walsh, another nearby resident, said, "We've been having burglaries every day in this neighborhood and so I'm not surprised, I'm not surprised at all this has happened. It's a real problem here and the residents here are fed up."

The homeowner was detained by police and taken to Devonshire Community Police Station for questioning but was subsequently released.

Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton stressed, "Anyone that's inside of their residence that is faced with a deadly threat and is perceived as a deadly threat has a right to protect themselves."

There have been a string of burglaries in the area where homeowners have not all been so fortunate.

KTLA reported that on Nov. 29, another Granada Hills home had $150,000 in valuables stolen by burglars. The family had been out Christmas shopping but raced home after spotting intruders rifling through the house on a baby monitor. The father caught up with the suspects and managed to ram their car multiple times, but couldn't mete out justice because he was ultimately outgunned. He did, however, get out unscathed.

"It's insane," said Maria Turley, a local resident. "We're not safe anymore. We're a quiet little community. I've been here for 28 years. This doesn't happen, but it's become normal now."

As of Nov. 25, Los Angeles had 13,407 reported burglaries this year, a 15.2% increase over 2021. The LAPD indicated there had only been 1,377 arrests for burglary.

Total property crimes in the city have increased 2.1% over last year and 15.4% over 2021.

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Two guns stolen from Democratic Rep. Karen Bass' home amid her run for Los Angeles mayor



Democratic Rep. Karen Bass of California said in a statement last week that two guns had been stolen from her home.

"Last night, I came home and discovered that my house had been broken into and burglarized," the lawmaker said in a statement on Saturday, according to reports. "LAPD was called, and I appreciate their assistance. At this time, it appears that only two firearms, despite being safely and securely stored, were stolen. Cash, electronics and other valuables were not. It's unnerving and, unfortunately, it's something that far too many Angelenos have faced."

The lawmaker's communication's director Sarah Leonard Sheahan informed the Los Angeles Times that the firearms belonged to Bass and noted that they had been stowed in a Brinks lock box. Leonard Sheahan noted that nobody was at the house when the incident occurred.

The outlet linked to a Los Angeles Police Department press release. The notice, which does not mention Bass's name, states, "On September 9, 2022, a suspect entered an unoccupied residence and removed property from the location. According to the victim, there are several valuables, electronics, and US Currency in view that were not taken." The press release adds that, "The suspect is described as a male, Hispanic, standing 5 feet and 9 inches tall, weighing 200 pounds, wearing dark clothing and a surgical mask, blue baseball cap with a white logo emblem, and black Asics sneakers."

\u201cLAPD News: Detectives Seeking Information on a Burglary (NR22261ll)\u201d
— LAPD PIO (@LAPD PIO) 1662863347

Bass, who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than a decade, is currently running for Los Angeles mayor. She is facing off against Rick Caruso. Earlier this year, Elon Musk endorsed Caruso.

"Los Angeles is fortunate to have someone like Rick Caruso running for mayor. He's awesome," Musk tweeted in early June. "It is rare for me to endorse political candidates. My political leanings are moderate, so neither fully Republican nor Democrat, which I am confident is the case for most Americans. Executive competence is super underrated in politics – we should care about that a lot more!" Musk added in another tweet.

\u201cIt is rare for me to endorse political candidates. \n\nMy political leanings are moderate, so neither fully Republican nor Democrat, which I am confident is the case for most Americans.\n\nExecutive competence is super underrated in politics \u2013 we should care about that a lot more!\u201d
— Elon Musk (@Elon Musk) 1654261737

Robber kicks in door, steals from woman. He returns, beats on her and another female — who fights back with knife, slicing him up and sending him to hospital.



A violent crook perhaps got a bit more than he bargained for after breaking into an apartment in Jackson, Mississippi, and physically attacking a pair of women inside the dwelling earlier this week.

What went down?

Police said Cardarra Williams, 34, kicked in the door of an apartment on Glen Cross Drive on Wednesday and took a victim's cellphone and debit card, WAPT-TV reported.

The victim was a female, WJTV-TV reported, and the station added that Williams also demanded money after taking her property.

But apparently that heist wasn't quite enough for Williams.

What happened next?

Investigators said Williams soon returned to the apartment and assaulted that same woman as well as the woman who owns the apartment, WJTV said.

But police said that as the apartment owner was being attacked — WAPT reported that she was being punched in the head — she grabbed a knife and cut Williams several times, WJTV reported.

It seems that was the end of his alleged physical attack on the pair of women, because WJTV said Williams was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Now what?

Williams will be charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling and strong-armed robbery, WJTV said, adding that he'll be taken to the Hinds County Detention Center after he’s released from the hospital.

Crooks break down home's front door in dead of night. But homeowner has a motion sensor — and a gun — just waiting for them.



A quartet of criminals probably figured they'd pull off their heist rather easily, given they gathered in the dead of night — around 3:40 a.m. — last Thursday on the front porch of a Phoenix home near 36th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road.

The crooks had their masks on. Nobody else was around. One pair stood by the door; the other two were a few feet behind and at the ready.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

Suddenly one of the crooks kicked in the front door, and the first two fellas began to breach the entrance, according to surveillance video of the incident.

But the home invaders had met their match.

What happened next?

You see, the homeowner's motion sensor linked to the security camera issued an alert, and the homeowner was able to see what was going on outside, AZFamily said.

And the homeowner also prepared another way: by exercising rights found in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. And so, thanks to the few seconds the surveillance system gave the homeowner to get a gun, the crooks were about to say hello to a force they clearly weren't prepared to deal with.

And with that, police said the homeowner fired more than one shot at the suspects after the front door was forced open. The outlet added that detectives believe some of the suspects were armed.

Amid the gunfire, the crooked crew got the message loud and clear that they were not welcome, and they bolted from the porch.

Oops.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

They ran toward a getaway vehicle — a gray four-door sedan, police said — and one of the suspects comically tripped and fell after getting tangled in the legs of his comrade as they all seemed enthusiastic about getting as far away from the hail of bullets as possible.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

The suspects got into the vehicle and drove away from the area, AZFamily said.

There was no word on the conditions of their hearts (or their underwear) in the wake of their frantic getaway.

Anything else?

The outlet said police didn't release descriptions of the suspects but hope the video of the break-in will create some leads. AZFamily said that anyone with information is asked to call the Phoenix Police Department or call Silent Witness at either 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 1-800-343-TIPS (8477). Spanish speakers may call 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) the outlet said, adding that callers can remain anonymous and could earn a reward of up to $1,000.

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