Posted April 18, 2017 2:27 pm by Comments

By G. Halek

DETROIT, MICHIGAN — A teenager, allegedly believing he was defending his mother and brother, shot through the door with a shotgun and critically wounded a Detroit police officer. Shrapnel from the shotgun blast hit a second officer in the arm. The first officer was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition and the second was evacuated and treated for his injuries.

According to NY Daily News, the teenager, mother, and brother were all taken into custody. The teenager is believed to have called police three times after he believed his house was being targeted for multiple break-in attempts. The 19-year-old was theoretically defending his mother and 14-year-old younger brother.

Understandably, tensions are high after witnessing multiple attempts for intruders to break into a residence. However — and this can’t be stated enough — shooting through doorways is some irresponsible garbage.

Both police officers have less than two years in service. Their announcement of “police” may have meant nothing to the teenager nervously guarding the door but that’s still no excuse.

No word on whether or not that kid will face charges.

Two police officers wounded, no suspects in custody, no idea of who or why.

This is why firearms education is so important. …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation

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