Teen Who Shot And Killed Mother’s Boyfriend Ruled Self-Defense

By James England

CENTRAL ISLIP, NEW YORK — One 18-year-old defended his mother and his own life from his mother’s aggressive boyfriend. Despite using a firearm in self defense, he was still charged with second degree murder. We’ve just received word that charges have been dropped.

According to the Oneida Daily Dispatch, 28-year-old Rashad Woolridge got tossed out of the teenager’s house after the teen broke up a fight between him and his mother. Woolridge allegedly left the premises but returned and called out to the teenager to come out outside.

The procession of incidents has not been fully determined but the teenager’s mother claims she heard a single gunshot. When she stepped outside, Woolridge was dead on the ground.

This is a stark reminder to gun owners that just because self defense can be established, it doesn’t mean the prosecutor will immediately take it. In this case, the New York prosecutor thought he might have a case for charging this youth with murder. Thankfully, the jury backed up the teen’s actions and the case was dismissed.

For all we think we know about self defense and lawful gun use, there will always be some shadow of a doubt. If the prosecutor decides that presents an opportunity …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation