A Texas woman was forced to defend herself from an alleged intruder, she ended up fatally shooting the burglar early Tuesday morning while protecting his property.
According to reports, police got a call from the homeowner on Timber Stream that someone was trying to break in. She was upstairs when she heard some noise coming from the bottom floor. That’s when she grabbed her gun and headed down the stairs.
She spotted a Hispanic male in his early 30s breaking in through a window in her bedroom. He continued to come into the home, so she opened fire. she shot at the suspect twice, striking him at least once, police said.
The suspect also brought his son, who is around 7 years old, and was immediately detained by police at the scene.
“We’re gonna get help for him,” Police Chief William McManus said.
Paramedics transported the suspect to San Antonio Military Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. Fortunately, the homeowner is not facing any charges.
According to Opposing Views, many readers expressed sympathy for the child but applauded the homeowner for doing what she needed to do to protect herself.
“The thieving b****** got just what he deserved,” one reader commented on Facebook. “But I do feel bad for the little kid. that lady protected herself from who knows what that bastard would have done to her.”
“How sorry can you be to go on a crime spree and take your 7yo child with you!” another wrote. “Sorry pos got what he deserved but that poor kid.”
“Glad the woman was able to protect herself,” added another. “Great job. Maybe the child will have a better chance now growing up.”
While another commenter pointed out that the story is the result of a particular climate of violence in the U.S. that is seemingly getting worse.
“This is one of many reasons why America is heading to obliteration,” wrote one commenter. “Respect starts inside the home. When parents are incapable of raising proper children, this is the result. Children having children, parents who let the internet, Xbox, and Nintendo teach morals instead of the Bible. America has never seen this level of violence, this level of absent parenting, this level of hopelessness, helplessness, or this incredible out of control population! It’s going to get worse!”
Sources: OpposingViews, San Antonio Express-News, WOAI
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