Fair game in Texas. This isn’t Texas.
Georgia Homeowner Shoots Man Trying to Break Into His Car
by Elena Gorgan
One man from Mableton, Georgia, woke up to an alarm on his smartphone informing him outside surveillance cameras had picked up movement in the driveway. It turned out to be a robber breaking into the man’s car.
The homeowner got out and ended up shooting the alleged robber, WSB-TV reports. Police are now investigating to determine whether the shooting was justified, but in his neighbors’ eyes, he did the right thing.
“Cobb County police confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a man was in the process of breaking into a pickup truck when the homeowner came out and confronted him. During the confrontation, the homeowner shot the suspect at least once below the waist, police said,” the report says.
The suspect was taken to the hospital, where he’s being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The identity of neither man has been made public, because of the ongoing investigation.
Be that as it may, the man’s neighbors believe he acted appropriately, telling the media outlet that they would probably have done the same. As one woman puts it, they worked hard for the things they had and they didn’t want other people to come over and just take them without putting up a fight.
“I think he did the right thing. I truly do. I probably would’ve done the same thing,” neighbor Sheila Tolbert also says. “He’s trying to protect his home and his vehicle. And if that’s what you have to do, then that’s what you have to do.”
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Here’s my Friday feel good story. I retired from the USMC yesterday after 24 years of service. The ceremony was at the National Museum of the Marine Corps by the H-34 in the Leatherneck Gallery. It all went very well and it was very memorable. One non-standard thing I did was have a trombone quartet play Auld Lang Syne, Anchors Away and the Marine Corps Hymn – with me as the bass bone player! People in the Battalion (HQBN MCB Quantico – I guess I can say that now) knew I played trombone, but were still very surprised as the 3 trombonists came out and one handed me my horn. Great time!
Blaaaaaaaaaatttt!
Congratulations. And thanks.
Congratulations on your retirement…
When I retired from the USAR in 2012, I decided to forego the retirement ceremony, and instead went to the casino to lose some money as soon as I outprocessed from headquarters company and changed into my civvies…
I’ve known only one Marine who has gotten away with foregoing a ceremony. I’ve known a lot who said, “Nah, I don’t want a ceremony” but somehow, it always happens. The one guy was adamant.
Congrats on retirement and joining the “What now”? club. 🙂
Usually the Mrs. has a list.
A looonnnnggggg list.
Very true there!! Of course, I’m going to go to Texas to start a job before the kids are out of school so there’s lots of moving stuff to do.
I played a GR™ trombone in the microwave lab for a living. Then retired.
Congratulations FuzeVT
Congrats FuzeVT, I hope you enjoy your new found freedom! You are a true hero in my eyes!!
Can we see the youtube? Congratulations!
I did have the combat camera guys video it, so maybe. . . .
Congrats on your retirement, FuzeVT. Hope it is long and fruitful.
Thanks to everyone for their congratulations. It’s a strange feeling not going to work, but that will have to end rather quickly, unfortunately.
It is also very strange to think I won’t be in uniform everyday anymore. I do see a lot of the benefits, however, so I see what to be happy about. Like no more safety briefs (given or received), no mandatory SAPR classes, my underlings’ problems won’t be MY problems anymore, etc.
Imagine living in a place where the law disrespects law abiding citizens in favor of the trash.
The closer you are to Atlanta, the more Pinko crap you have to put up with.
Is that a 686 in the photo?
I have a 681 (same without rear sight) that was a VT troopers sidearm.
Logo on the right side meaning first year.
Yep. I have one- reliable as a ball peen hammer, and the trigger just gets better with use.
I have the 686Plus. It’s the most accurate side arm I own. Copy the part about the trigger.
It’s a difficult squeeze for old hands but the design leaves plenty of space for gloves. I like the narrow hammer.
I have aftermarket grips- “Retro Combat Square Butt”
Nice walnut grips with finger contours. Fit and finish is impeccable, and the hand fit is the best I’ve come across in a wheel gun. I’ll be happy to send you the web site.
“…shot once below the waist…non life threatening injuries…” Maybe the injury will threaten future life that may have come from this waste of oxygen’s loins. Homeowner will need a good attorney, hand picked jury, the right judge, and some luck to beat this down. Doc (FMF) is correct about the Atlanta comment. Where is General Sherman now that Atlanta needs him?
Congrats and thanks to FuzeVT on your retirement and service. Guess we can look forward to seeing you and hearing your horn at the Ramada Room, Holiday Inn out by the interstate, playing with Murph and the Magic Tones. Don’t go changing. (snickers, runs and hides behind the drum riser) goarmybeatnavy
I hate to say it.
Not a good shoot there in Georgia.
Although the mans’ neighbors are ethically right that no one should be allowed to take the property you worked hard to obtain.
And you should be allowed to shoot car thieves on sight.
That is not actually the law.
In most states, you cannot shoot someone in defense of property outside the home.
I hope he has carry insurance! I do and so should everyone who conceal carries a gun.
It’s only $350 per year and allows you to put on a defense with experts and investigators.
A $350,000 defense is way superior to a $30,000 defense.
This is exactly the point I was trying to make with this post. Know your state laws about self defense, where it starts and more importantly where they end.
Yes, in most states the use of deadly force to protect property, especially where the offender dies, will get you criminally prosecuted for at least voluntary manslaughter, if not 2nd degree murder. Also, you will likely by sued for wrongful death by the offender’s family. In any event, the homeowner shooter will be facing an expensive legal shit-show, even if he ultimately prevails in court.
Texas is very reasonable about this. If a perp is taking something that I cannot easily replace, I can plug him to make him stop taking my property.
If, however, it is – say – a potted plant, I cannot.
Other states don’t understand this, I guess.