There are activities that one undertakes knowing there is an inherent risk of suffering an injury. Attempting to break into someone’s automobile in the dead of night is a good way to tempt fate, as two Texas suspects learned the hard way.
Investigators reported the northeast Houston homeowner became aware of two people allegedly attempting to break into his vehicle. It was about 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
What he did next shattered the suspects’ scheme.
Houston homeowner wisely armed himself before confronting alleged car burglars
The homeowner went outside and confronted the two suspects, and during the incident, he told police that he fired a shot.
One of the alleged auto thieves was hit by a round, and he was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The unidentified wounded man is expected to recover fully.
Responding officers quickly herded up the other suspect, and both face charges of burglary of a motor vehicle.
There is always the disturbing possibility of facing charges, even in clear cases of self-defense
It is noteworthy that there are some states in which it is not a good idea to fire on suspects such as these in Houston unless they present a “clear and present danger” to the individual. Although it is unclear whether either of the two men was armed, it is essential to be aware of local and state laws regarding self-defense.
Fortunately, this potentially lethal encounter occurred in Texas.
The Houston Police Department announced that investigators had submitted evidence to the District Attorney, who declined to file charges against the homeowner. A spokesperson noted that the man “was protecting his property,” and in the Lone Star State, that is considered a sufficient reason to fight back against violent criminals.
What could have been a tragic encounter became yet another example of the Second Amendment’s priceless role in protecting innocent lives.
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