Duh duh duh, another one bites the dust!

http://www.khou.com/home/Investigators-Homeowner-shoots-kills-car-theft-suspect-in-Atascocita-136403703.html

Vicente Arenas / KHOU 11 News

khou.com

Posted on December 29, 2011 at 6:16 PM

Updated today at 12:37 PM

ATASCOCITA, Texas—A man who allegedly stole a truck was shot and killed in Atascosita early Thursday morning.

Investigators said a homeowner chased the man for a mile, before shooting him at the intersection of Atascocita and Will Clayton around 5:30 a.m.

Deputies said it all started when the homeowner heard noises outside his home, located in the 16500 block of Morning Shadows Way, and confronted the suspect, 19-year-old Damion Gibson.

When the homeowner tried to stop the suspect, investigators said Gibson took off in the man's truck.

The homeowner, whose name was not being released, then jumped in another one of his cars, chased Gibson down and shot him.

Some people who live in the neighborhood said other cars have been broken into recently, but they were still surprised by the shooting.

Still other neighbors said the homeowner’s decision to chase down the suspect was risky.

"That could have been the homeowner that got shot," Damien Leday said.

Investigators said the case will be referred to a grand jury to see if any charges will be filed.

Not great news, really.

There was clearly no threat to the homeowners life at the time of the shooting - only property. It will be easy for those who wish to make this a case of excessive use of deadly force. Unless other details surface, of course.

Not great news, really.

There was clearly no threat to the homeowners life at the time of the shooting - only property. It will be easy for those who wish to make this a case of excessive use of deadly force. Unless other details surface, of course.

All depends on the laws of the state...

it's texas so they may treat car theft like horse theft

it's texas so they may treat car theft like horse theft

Only during hours of darkness, according to state law.  It does go back to horse rustling days when indians would steal horses at night.  Also keep in mind this happened in Houston, not out in the sticks.

It's Texas. Remember what Marcus Luttrell navy seal did after young punks murdered his dog. The best one is when the 911 operator was talking to him and he's talking as calm as can be Telling them I got my two gun and in hot pursuit. The operator was like oh god no you shouldn't do that. He's attitude the hell with you. He won the case not long ago.

Legally, sure, in Texas there may not be charges filed against the homeowner.

It is the kind of incident that, while legal, gives fuel to anti-gunners. Kinda like abortion: its legal but that doesn't mean everyone likes it. The more everyone is like "Yeah! Another useless punk DOWN! Woohoo!!" the worse it looks. Makes pro-gunners look like blood thirsty vigilantes.

Maybe he aimed at the tire and hit the thief instead...
You know, by mistake..... 

Even the "anti-gun people" will say, "It's Texas."

^^^^^
True that.

To me once a thief breaks the law he should have no rights whatsoever and take the consequences. especisally when on or in your property.

I feel you brah, but under the constitution he protected. Innocent until proven guilty. I know it sucks.

To me once a thief breaks the law he should have no rights whatsoever and take the consequences. especisally when on or in your property.

The punishment should fit the crime though.

You shouldn't be allowed to kill anyone that steals your $100 tv.

Instead, you should be allowed to "legally" kick the perpetrator of the crime a few times in the nuts.

Quote from: SpeedTek on January 01, 2012, 10:15:32 PM

To me once a thief breaks the law he should have no rights whatsoever and take the consequences. especisally when on or in your property.

The punishment should fit the crime though.

You shouldn't be allowed to kill anyone that steals your $100 tv.

Instead, you should be allowed to "legally" kick the perpetrator of the crime a few times in the nuts.

I agree. If someone stole my wife they can have her.

Legally, sure, in Texas there may not be charges filed against the homeowner.

It is the kind of incident that, while legal, gives fuel to anti-gunners. Kinda like abortion: its legal but that doesn't mean everyone likes it. The more everyone is like "Yeah! Another useless punk DOWN! Woohoo!!" the worse it looks. Makes pro-gunners look like blood thirsty vigilantes.

The comments on the weblink below the article are from regular Houston residents, it shows the difference in mentality compared to more liberal or politically correct societies.  People in Houston are tired of being victims.