Posted August 22, 2016 9:57 am by Comments

By Bob Owens

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Oh, Florida Man, will you never learn?

A man was shot multiple times Saturday after allegedly attempting to break into an “elderly” couple’s home and vehicle, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

The incident unfolded shortly before 11 p.m. when the couple’s dog started barking inside their Van Arsdale Street home, alerting them to the break in, said Sheriff’s Office Lt. Dwayne Kvalheim.

The husband, who is in his 70s or 80s, looked out a window and saw a man trying to break into his vehicle, officials said.

He grabbed a gun and confronted the suspect, Kvalheim said.

The homeowner asked the suspect what he was doing and then the suspect ran across the street, officials said.

The homeowner opened fire and shot the suspect several times, Kvalheim said, adding the injuries appeared non-life threatening.

So let’s quickly sum up the tactical and legal mistakes here.

  • Didn’t immediately call law enforcement
  • Left the relative safety of his home to address completely unknown threats
  • Fired at a suspect that does not appear to have been armed
  • Shot at said suspect while he was fleeing the scene

I’m sure we’ll get the usual response of “well, I live in Texas, and I can shoot at thieves on my property!” Who cares? …Read the Rest

Source:: Bearing Arms

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