Government mix-up leads taxpaying homeowner in Chicago to have house sold from underneath her



A Chicago woman is fighting to keep her home after a government mix-up led officials to sell her house from underneath her on account of supposedly "delinquent taxes."

Robin McElroy bought her home in the Morgan Park area of Chicago back in 2012. Since then, she said she has paid the taxes owed on the property and even kept receipts of her payments.

"I do not like wasting money. ... I pay my bills," McElroy told CBS News.

Despite those consistent payments, in 2019, McElroy began receiving notices that her property taxes were in arrears and that her property was in danger of being sold.

McElroy demanded an explanation. In April 2019, she received a letter from the Cook County Treasurer's Office confirming that the county assessor's office had accidentally mixed up McElroy's property identification number — the unique 14-digit number used for tax-related purposes, according to Yahoo News — with that of her next-door neighbor.

She was then told that there were "no grounds to proceed with a sale" of her home, that the assessor's office would make an "internal correction," and that the issue would be resolved. "Don't worry about it," she recalled being told.

'I want what's rightfully owed to me.'

It turns out, McElroy still had plenty to worry about since the "internal correction" the letter promised apparently never took place. Earlier this year, she received a letter from Cook County Circuit Court informing her that her house had been "sold for delinquent taxes."

In fact, the letter added that McElroy actually owed the new homeowner three years' worth of rent. Bearing no ill will, McElroy expressed sincere concern for all the trouble that the other homeowner has had to endure as well.

"This lady should not have to be put in this position to go through all of this headache and heartache," she told CBS News. "This is stressful."

McElroy has since hired a lawyer — paid for out of pocket — to help her straighten out the problem.

CBS News has also been in contact with the assessor's office. While a spokesperson there declined an on-camera interview, the office did confirm that the property identification numbers had been corrected, that McElroy is current on her taxes, and that officials are currently working with a legal team to resolve the problem.

McElroy remains skeptical.

"You guys can point fingers all day long. I don't care," she told CBS News. "I want what's rightfully owed to me."

McElroy had a deadline earlier this month to file a response in court, the outlet added. Whether she filed that response and whether the court has issued any other rulings remain unclear.

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Male allegedly tries to burglarize home, struggle ensues with homeowner — but fight ends when alleged intruder meets bullet



Police in Riverton, Wyoming, responded to a reported attempted burglary where shots were reported fired shortly after 11 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of East Park Avenue, police said.

Police said a caller reported a struggle between a possible intruder and a homeowner.

The homeowner is cooperating with the detectives' investigation, police said.

Officers found a male in his 20s suffering from an apparent gunshot wound near the home, police said.

An individual at the scene reported seeing the male attempting to break into the home, police said, adding that the apparent intruder was taken to a hospital in stable condition.

The homeowner is cooperating with the detectives' investigation, police said.

In addition to officers from the Riverton Police Department, law enforcement from the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, the Wyoming Highway Patrol, and the Shoshoni Police Department responded to the call as well.

Police said those with information about the incident can call the Riverton Police Department at 307-856-4891 and that more information will be released as the investigation continues.

How are observers reacting?

Commenters on the Riverton Police Department's Facebook page seemed decidedly pleased about the outcome — and frustrated about crime and crime-fighting:

  • "What’s there to investigate?" one commenter asked. "Sounds like a clear case of stand your ground/castle doctrine… the homeowner defended his/her property. Good for them!!! The people of this town are fed up with the crime — you’re going to see more and more of us exercising our rights because something has to give."
  • "Seems that’s what it’s gonna take to make it all stop since the prosecutors won’t prosecute," another user declared.
  • "Good for the homeowner!!!!" another commenter exclaimed. "This is what it is coming [to]. Can I be on this jury???"
  • "... needs to happen more," another user added. "Teach these little Son-of-a- Bi….. what happens when you break the law."
  • "HELL YES!! YOU GO!!!" another commenter wrote.

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Suspected car prowler attacks armed homeowner. Despite warning shot, attack persists — but next shot ends things permanently.



A homeowner in north central Washington state fatally shot a suspected vehicle prowler amid a physical confrontation Sunday night.

The armed homeowner approached a suspect who was seen tampering with the homeowner's vehicle around 7:15 p.m. on Hanford Street near Omak Avenue, KXLY-TV reported, citing the Omak Police Department. The city of Omak is located about 50 miles from the Canadian border.

The homeowner has not been arrested or charged with any crimes, KPQ reported.

Police told the station that the homeowner didn't use the gun, but the suspect attacked and knocked down the homeowner.

The homeowner's significant other fired a warning shot into the ground, but police told KXLY the assault didn't stop. KPQ-FM reported that the warning shot was an attempt to run the suspect off.

Police said the significant other pulled the suspect off of the homeowner, but the suspect re-engaged in the assault, the station reported.

With that, police told KXLY the homeowner shot the suspect once. The suspect left the property and collapsed in the street, KPQ reported, adding that police found the alleged prowler lying in the street with a gunshot wound

The suspect was transported to Mid Valley Hospital, KPQ noted, adding that the suspect later was pronounced dead.

The homeowner has not been arrested or charged with any crimes, KPQ reported.

Police told KXLY an investigation is underway in regard to the use of deadly force and that their findings will be turned over to the prosecutor's office to determine if any charges will be filed.

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Inmate escapes into woods, manhunt commences; 3 days later, gun owner encounters fugitive outside his home



A Georgia homeowner on Thursday detained at gunpoint an inmate who had escaped into the woods and had been on the run for three days.

The Towns County Sheriff's Office said 39-year-old inmate Bruce Douglas Partin Jr. was on work detail Monday at the county dump when he escaped into the woods on Highway 288 around 2:30 p.m.

But Kirby had a gun on him, and authorities said he drew his weapon and ordered Partin to the ground. Partin complied.

The sheriff’s office deployed a drone and K-9 tracking dog with no success. Authorities said Partin was being housed in the Towns County Detention Center and was awaiting a court appearance on the following charges: purchase, possession, manufacture, distribution or sale of marijuana; theft by taking; probation violation; and burglary.

Authorities added that Partin was spotted on a trail camera at the end of Ivy Mountain Road in the Fodder Creek area Tuesday around 1:20 p.m. The sheriff's office Facebook post includes a pair of images showing Partin in the woods.

The sheriff's office added that Georgia State Patrol, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Natural Resources all utilized every resource, including aerial patrol and K-9 units, to assist with the search for and capture of Partin. Authorities added that he was still at large as of 4:40 p.m. Tuesday.

Captured

The sheriff's office said a resident on Fodder Creek Road in the Gander Gap area spotted Partin in his orange jail uniform around 5:15 p.m. Thursday and called 911. With that, authorities said sheriff's deputies saturated the area in search of the suspect.

About two hours later, the sheriff's office said Steven Kirby — a resident who lives on Vester Road — was inside his home when Odie, his labradoodle, began aggressively alerting him to someone outside the residence.

The sheriff's office said Kirby went outside, and Partin — who's 6 feet, 4 inches tall — confronted him. But Kirby had a gun on him, and authorities said he drew his weapon and ordered Partin to the ground. Partin complied.

An image on the sheriff's Facebook page shows Kirby pointing a gun at Partin, who's facedown on the ground with his ankles crossed and his hands behind his back.

Authorities said Kirby’s wife, Amy, called 911, and sheriff’s deputies quickly arrived on the scene to take Partin into custody just after 7 p.m. Online maps indicate Partin was captured around six miles southwest of the area where he made his escape.

The sheriff's office said Kirby noted that he's committed to protecting his family and property from harm.

Authorities said Sheriff Ken Henderson expressed gratitude toward the Fodder Creek community for their vigilance and assistance, but most of all to Kirby for his courage and willingness to act: “It is truly a pleasure to work in a community where we can count on the ongoing support of citizens like Mr. Kirby to stand behind us and, in cases like this, even physically aid us when necessary."

What's more, the Kirby family on Friday received the $500 reward offered for information leading to Partin's arrest — and Steven Kirby and his dog Odie got a commendation.

Image source: Towns County (Ga.) Sheriff's Office

"Sheriff Henderson strongly supports the 2nd Amendment and the right to bear arms and was thankful that Mr. Kirby's instincts kicked in, and he went above and beyond to not only protect his family and property but his community as well," the sheriff's office Facebook entry said.

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Gun-toting homeowner confronts 2 males accused of breaking into cars, and 1 suspect advances toward homeowner. Dumb move.



A gun-toting homeowner confronted two males accused of breaking into cars in Columbus, Georgia, over the weekend — and when one of the suspects advanced toward the homeowner, the homeowner opened fire.

Police said officers were dispatched at 12:01 a.m. Saturday to a residence in the Benning Hills area regarding two males breaking into vehicles.

Officers found another pistol inside the suspects' vehicle along with more than 40 grams of marijuana, police said.

Authorities said the homeowner confronted the suspects, and one of the suspects advanced toward the homeowner, after which the homeowner shot the suspect.

Both suspects fled the scene in a vehicle to a nearby gas station, police said.

Officers at 12:03 a.m. were dispatched to the Circle K on Victory Drive and North Lumpkin Road regarding a male — later identified as 18-year-old Deonte Smith — who entered store with a gunshot wound, police said.

Officers responded to the scene, and Smith was taken to a hospital and listed in stable condition, police said.

The second suspect — a 17-year-old male — was taken into custody with a stolen firearm in his possession, police said.

Officers found another pistol inside the suspects' vehicle along with more than 40 grams of marijuana, police said.

The 17-year-old was charged with entering auto, receiving stolen property (firearm), possession of a firearm during commission of a crime, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug-related objects, loitering, and credit card theft, police said.

Police said they obtained warrants for Smith, who will be transported to the Muscogee County Jail upon his released from the hospital. Police said Smith will be charged as well but didn't say what Smith will be charged with.

How are observers reacting?

A number of commenters shared their reactions underneath the police department's Facebook post about the incident. Here are a few of them:

  • "The homeowner should be given a 'stand your ground' award!!" one commenter wrote.
  • "Great job officers and great job to [the] homeowner for protecting what is his," another commenter shared.
  • "Good for the homeowner," another commenter said. "Two more thugs off the streets."
  • "Nice to get a couple of thieves off the streets...and homeowners protecting their ground!!" another commenter declared. "Great job."

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77-year-old Oakland homeowner arrested on suspicion of murder after fatally shooting robbery suspect: Report



A 77-year-old Oakland homeowner was arrested on suspicion of murder after fatally shooting a robbery suspect earlier this week, KTVU-TV reported.

The station said it's unclear whether the homeowner, whom KTVU isn't naming, will be formally charged or whether the homeowner was justified in the fatal shooting on self-defense grounds.

'If you are in imminent fear of your life or someone else's life in your home, you have every right to take necessary means for self-defense against the invaders.'

Authorities said two men and a woman in a stolen Infiniti Q40 pulled up to a residence in the area of 98th Avenue and Burr Street in East Oakland just before 6 p.m. Monday, the station said.

A witness told police the trio went on to the property, and one of the men had a crowbar, KTVU reported, adding that the witness then heard a gunshot. According to the East Bay Times, a witness saw the trio breaking into the man’s house.

Neighbors told the station they heard multiple gunshots in the area of 98th Avenue and Burr Street.

KTVU, citing court documents, said arriving police found the homeowner pointing a stolen Colt Python revolver at the female suspect, who told cops the homeowner shot her friend. The station said firefighters and paramedics tried to save the unidentified suspect, but he died at the scene. Police said the third suspect was found at the scene with a replica gun and was arrested on suspicion of burglary, KTVU added. The Times reported that Alameda County prosecutors had not yet filed charges against the third suspect as of Wednesday morning.

The Times also reported that the homeowner was being held without bail as of Wednesday morning. According to KTVU, the Alameda County District Attorney's Office has until Thursday to make a decision regarding whether to charge the homeowner, who declined to speak with investigators.

KTVU legal analyst Michael Cardoza told the station, "You're not supposed to chase them. If you chase them and shoot them, for example, in the back, that is unlawful." But Cardoza added that homeowner could still argue self-defense, depending on the facts: "If you are in imminent fear of your life or someone else's life in your home, you have every right to take necessary means for self-defense against the invaders."

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Men show up at NYC squatter home 'looking to get this guy out.' Neighbors call squatters 'sons of b***hes,' 'disgusting.'



A pair of men showed up at a New York City squatter home Tuesday afternoon "looking to get this guy out," the Daily Mail reported.

Police recently arrested the owner of the $1 million residence in Flushing, Queens, for changing the locks and charged her with unlawful eviction.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

The Daily Mail said the two men pulled a black truck into the driveway of the home, and one of the unidentified men dressed in a black "Trump" T-shirt told the outlet, "I am here to talk to him. I want to see why he is here."

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The outlet said one of the neighbors on the block saw what transpired, said, "Holy crap," and added that she wasn't aware of backlash the squatter issue had been eliciting.

WABC-TV said Adele Andaloro inherited her family's home after her parents passed away and was in the process of selling it when she noticed the front door and lock had been changed. Turns out squatters moved into her home in February and refused to leave, she told the station.

"I'm really fearful that these people are going to get away with stealing my home," Andaloro added to WABC.

Neighbors told the Daily Mail that the squatters have been seen and heard doing renovations inside the home.

"It's disgusting," one neighbor added to the outlet, noting he's seen one of the squatters walking around outside.

That neighbor added to the Daily Mail, "I wish I could live rent free."

Another neighbor, who asked not to be identified, told the outlet there had been a "For Sale" sign on the house for a long time and said the squatter "came out of nowhere."

Kosta, a 24-year-old college student who lives with his family next to the squatter house, added to the Daily Mail that the squatters "are doing construction on the house all night long. I heard a drill and saw through my window that they were drilling holes into the wall and putting up boards," adding that one board was placed over a window.

"I don't know if the board is still there, but it looked like they were trying to hide what was inside," Kosta also told the outlet, adding that "we all know what they are up to, so we're all kind of pissed about it."

Another neighbor called the squatters "sons of b***hes," the Daily Mail said.

Many neighbors added to the outlet that they wanted to help the homeowner as much as possible to get the squatters out and would sign a petition.

What's the background?

WABC said squatters have rights after 30 days in New York.

"By the time someone does their investigation, their work, and their job, it will be over 30 days, and this man will still be in my home," Andaloro complained to WABC.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

The station said its crew was with Andaloro when she went to her property and witnessed a woman walking up to the house, unlocking the door, and leaving.

Andaloro decided to enter the property with her daughter — and her property deed in hand, WABC said.

"This is proving everything I said," Andaloro told the station as she entered her home's main room. "This is my furniture, these are my curtains."

Then, she found two men inside her home, WABC reported.

"Who are you, sir? Get out of my house," Andaloro said to one man sleeping in a bedroom as cameras rolled.

WABC said it asked one of the men how long he'd been there, and he replied, "I moved in two days ago." The station said the second man refused to answer questions.

But they did call police on Andaloro, WABC noted, adding that she in turn called a locksmith.

"We didn't come in illegally," Andaloro also said, according to the station. "The door was open."

When police arrived, they began interviewing the men and neighbors, and they asked for documents, WABC said.

"Do you have something that shows you've been here more than 30 days?" one officer asked the men, according to the station.

Sure enough, the men failed to provide police with documentation, and WABC said officers escorted both of them off the property.

But police also had a warning for Andaloro about changing the locks, the station said, adding that it's against the law in New York to turn off utilities, change locks, and remove belongings of someone claiming to be a tenant.

"I may end up in handcuffs today if a man shows up here and says I have illegally evicted him," Andaloro told WABC. "I said, 'Let him take me to court as I've been told to take him to court' because today I'm not leaving my house."

'He can't be kicked out'

Just a few minutes after police left and the locks were changed, a man who claimed he was leasing the house showed up with one of the men officers had just escorted off the property — and they pushed through the front door, the station said.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

"Do you see this, this guy just literally broke down my door, broke through myself and my daughter," Andaloro told WABC as cameras continued rolling.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

When the cops showed up a second time, it was bad news for Andaloro.

"He can't be kicked out," police told her, according to the station. "You have to go to court."

WABC said police consider it a landlord-tenant issue and that the law states the dispute has to be handled through housing court and not with police.

The kicker? The station said because Andaloro changed the locks, police arrested her for unlawful eviction.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

More from WABC:

When Eyewitness News asked Brian Rodriguez, the man who claims to have a lease, for documentation he provided none. Instead, he showed bills for work he claimed he had done to the house. He said he moved into the home a few months ago and signed documents with a realtor but wouldn't say who that realtor is.

"You got to go to court and send me to court," said Rodriguez. He said he'll leave "if she pays me my money that I put in the house," said Rodriguez. "Pay me the money, and I'll leave, or send me to court; it's that simple."

But the station said such disputes are anything but simple and that the Rent Stabilization Association said it takes an average of 20 months to resolve eviction cases in New York City.

As for Andaloro, she told WABC her only option now is to open an eviction filing in landlord-tenant court.

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Video: Cops actually arrest owner of $1 million home for changing locks on squatter, charge her with unlawful eviction



Cameras were rolling when police arrested the owner of a $1 million home in New York City for changing the locks on a squatter and charged her with unlawful eviction, WABC-TV reported Monday.

"It's not fair that I, as the homeowner, have to be going through this," Adele Andaloro told the station.

What are the details?

WABC said Andaloro inherited her family's home in Flushing, Queens, after her parents passed away — and she was in the process of selling it when she noticed the front door and lock had been changed.

Turns out squatters moved into her home in February and refused to leave, she told the station.

"I'm really fearful that these people are going to get away with stealing my home," Andaloro added to WABC.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

In New York, squatters have rights after 30 days, the station reported.

"By the time someone does their investigation, their work, and their job, it will be over 30 days, and this man will still be in my home," Andaloro complained to WABC.

The station said its crew was with Andaloro when she went to her property and witnessed a woman walking up to the house, unlocking the door, and leaving.

Andaloro decided to enter the property with her daughter — and her property deed in hand, WABC said.

"This is proving everything I said," Andaloro told the station as she entered her home's main room. "This is my furniture, these are my curtains."

'Who are you, sir? Get out of my house'

Then she found two men inside her home, WABC reported.

"Who are you, sir? Get out of my house," Andaloro said to one man sleeping in a bedroom as cameras rolled.

WABC said it asked one of the men how long he'd been there, and he replied, "I moved in two days ago." The station said the second man refused to answer questions.

But they did call police on Andaloro, WABC noted, adding that she in turn called a locksmith.

"We didn't come in illegally," Andaloro also said, according to the station. "The door was open."

When police arrived, they began interviewing the men and neighbors, and they asked for documents, WABC said.

"Do you have something that shows you've been here more than 30 days?" one officer asked the men, according to the station.

Sure enough, the men failed to provide police with documentation, and WABC said officers escorted both of them off the property.

Image source: YouTube screenshot


Image source: YouTube screenshot

But police also had a warning for Andaloro about changing the locks, the station said, adding that it's against the law in New York to turn off utilities, change locks, and remove belongings of someone claiming to be a tenant.

"I may end up in handcuffs today if a man shows up here and says I have illegally evicted him," Andaloro told WABC. "I said, 'Let him take me to court as I've been told to take him to court' because today I'm not leaving my house."

'He can't be kicked out'

Just a few minutes after police left and the locks were changed, a man who claimed he was leasing the house showed up with one of the men officers had just escorted off the property — and they pushed through the front door, the station said.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

"Do you see this this guy just literally broke down my door, broke through myself and my daughter," Andaloro told WABC as cameras continued rolling.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

When the cops showed up a second time, it was bad news for Andaloro.

"He can't be kicked out," police told her, according to the station. "You have to go to court."

Image source: YouTube screenshot

WABC said police consider it a landlord-tenant issue and that the law states the dispute has to be handled through housing court and not with police.

The kicker? The station said because Andaloro changed the locks, police arrested her for unlawful eviction.

Image source: YouTube screenshot

More from WABC:

When Eyewitness News asked Brian Rodriguez, the man who claims to have a lease, for documentation he provided none. Instead, he showed bills for work he claimed he had done to the house. He said he moved into the home a few months ago and signed documents with a realtor but wouldn't say who that realtor is.

"You got to go to court and send me to court," said Rodriguez. He said he'll leave "if she pays me my money that I put in the house," said Rodriguez. "Pay me the money, and I'll leave, or send me to court; it's that simple."

But the station said such disputes are anything but simple, and that the Rent Stabilization Association said it takes an average of 20 months to resolve eviction cases in New York City.

As for Andaloro, she told WABC her only option now is to open an eviction filing in landlord-tenant court.

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Homeowner fatally shoots intruder approaching him with chainsaw; court docs say killing ruled 'justifiable homicide'



An Indiana homeowner fatally shot an intruder approaching him with a chainsaw last month — and WNDU-TV reported last week, citing court documents, that the killing has been ruled a "justifiable homicide."

What are the details?

Authorities around 9:20 p.m. Dec. 14 responded to a call about a shooting at a residence in the 1100 block of Beale Street in South Bend, the station said.

Arriving officers found a man, now identified as 68-year-old Richard Davis, suffering from a gunshot wound, WNDU said, adding that he later died at a hospital.

The subsequent investigation involving accounts from witnesses, including neighbors, determined that a homeowner and his wife were getting ready to enter their house when they received an alarm from their security system, the station said.

The homeowner asked his wife to remain in their car while he approached the rear gate of their property, WNDU reported, citing court documents.

The station said at that point, Davis was said to have approached the homeowner while holding a chainsaw above his shoulders.

The homeowner said when Davis advanced toward him, he feared he would die or be seriously injured, WNDU reported.

With that, the homeowner told police he fired his handgun once, striking Davis, and told his wife to call 911, the station said.

Davis reportedly took the chainsaw out of the homeowner's garage prior to the shooting, WNDU said, adding that it isn't clear if the chainsaw was operating at the time.

The St. Joseph County Prosecutor’s Office said since it can't prove the shooting wasn't a justifiable homicide, no criminal charges will be filed in connection with the shooting, the station said.

'F*** around and find out'

One commenter on WNDU's Facebook page adamantly defended the homeowner's actions.

"You do that on my property, it's called ... f*** around and find out," the commenter wrote, adding that "worthless people" should "quit breaking the f****** [law] and taking ... s***. More people need to start sticking up for their [property]. I bet the crime rate will go down."

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Gun-toting homeowner says he ordered after-midnight backyard intruder to leave, but intruder walked toward him instead. Oops.



A gun-toting Arizona homeowner told police he spotted an intruder in his Buckeye backyard after midnight Sunday and ordered him to leave — but instead, the intruder walked toward the homeowner, after which the homeowner shot the intruder.

What are the details?

Police said they received a call just before 2:30 a.m. about shots fired at a home near 237th Avenue and Mohave Street. Police said when officers arrived, a man was walking out of the home with his hands up, and officers detained him.

Police said officers searched the home and found a man in the backyard bleeding from a gunshot wound to the chest.

The homeowner, who's in his 30s, told investigators he and his family were asleep when they heard the doorbell, police said.

The homeowner added to police that he grabbed a handgun and looked out the front window but didn’t see anyone.

The homeowner told cops he soon heard noise from the rear of the house, so he opened the back door and confronted an unknown man.

The homeowner added to police that the man ignored his commands to leave and walked toward the homeowner, after which the homeowner fired a single shot that hit the man in the chest.

Police said the wounded man — who's in his early 20s — was taken to a hospital and at last check was in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing, cops said.

No one has been identified so far, KNXV-TV reported, adding that it's unclear if anyone will face charges.

How are folks reacting?

Commenters reacting on the police department's Facebook post about the shooting appear to be siding with the homeowner. The following are but a few examples:

  • "FAFO!" one commenter wrote. "Thankfully the homeowner had the smarts to be armed. Things could have turned out much differently."
  • "2:30 in the morning, in somebody else’s backyard, you get what you get. Most people would have done the same thing this man did by protecting his family," another commenter declared. "Stand your ground."
  • "Self Defense. You keep shooting until you stop the threat whether that is once or five + times. It is what is taught. Great job BPD and homeowner," another commenter said.
  • "Finally a feel good story!" another commenter exclaimed.

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