Homeowner Cleared Of All Wrongdoing For Fatally Shooting Intruder — He Had To Pry One Of His Own Guns From The Hands Of The Intruder

By James England

PICKENS COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA — The Solicitor’s Office that covers Pickens County has ruled that a homeowner will not be charged with any criminal wrongdoing in relation to the deadly shooting of an intruder.

The Solicitor’s Office said in a statement that, “the homeowner has statutory immunity from prosecution under the Protection of Persons and Property Act as set forth in the SC statutory and case law.”

The original incident occurred in mid-December. The homeowner testified that he returned home at approximately 8 a.m. and saw that his house showed signs that it had been broken into. When he entered the premises, he found Justin Smith, 27, holding possessions of his — including several firearms. A brief struggle ensued. The homeowner got custody of one of the firearms and repeatedly shot Smith, who then attempted to flee. Smith collapsed. When deputies arrived, they took him to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Law enforcement investigating the scene say that the homeowner’s description of events matched visible signs of forced entry. Areas of the house were visibly rummaged through.

h/t WYFF News

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Source:: Concealed Nation