LaPorte County - Home Invasion - Homeowner shoots/kills bad guy

[Dobber]

UPDATE: LaPorte Co. home invasion suspect shot in the chest - South Bend Tribune: Free

Just a few hours ago. Sherriff won't confirm it was a home invasion but that's what the current story is.

-Dobber

 

[searpinski]

Thanks for posting this. If this is a home invasion that turned bad for the invader, I'm glad the home owner decided to take matters into his/her own hands and defend his/her family and property.

 

[copo]

If this is confirmed home invasion they all need to end this way!

 

[horsehaulin]

Wonder what the response time is on an "extremely rural" emergency call?

 

[lizerdking]

UPDATE: Apparent home intruder shot and killed in LaPorte Co. - wsbt.com

About 3 miles down the road from where I grew up..... It's definatly rural, reminds me of the story a couple years ago from this area. Some city kids were out robbing a guy, didn't work out too well for them either...


Ahh... Found it
UPDATE: Shaken LaPorte County resident shoots intruder - wsbt.com

 

[Mark 1911]

If this is confirmed as a home invasion, I am interested to see how the police handle the shooter.

 

[Lebowski]

Wonder what the response time is on an "extremely rural" emergency call?

Call the cops, then call for a pizza. You don't want to go hungry while waiting.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

MNC Radio said the homeowner is in custody.

ETA, dead guy armed with a hatchet. That seems a good reason to choot 'em 'Lizabet!

Linky to updated news story: http://www.wsbt.com/news/wsbt-repor...ct-shot-in-the-chest-20130708,0,4729528.story

 

[rugerfan12]

Since this being in my County I wonder how the sheriff's department is going to handle the shooter as well. I thought this falls under the stand your ground or the castle doctrine law. If this is a true home invasion +1 for home owner.

 

[CathyInBlue]

If this is confirmed as a home invasion, I am interested to see how the police handle the shooter.

The police handled the shooter about like this. "Okay, M.E. You can take him now."

 

[rugerfan12]

The Home Owner is not being charged.


UPDATE: Police identify burglar killed in LaPorte County home invasion

 

[DC47374]

of course not....he was an 1/8th of a mile down the road.

 

[Mark 1911]

The Home Owner is not being charged.


UPDATE: Police identify burglar killed in LaPorte County home invasion

Good to hear. Thanks for the update.

 

[Rhoadmar]

"For anybody that’s looking to break into homes, whether it be a burglary or a home invasion, it makes an area desirable to people because you can't see the home from the road. As you pass the driveway, you can get a glimpse of it, and that's about it,” Sheriff Mollenhauer remarked.


I wonder if the sheriff is trying to drum up business.

 

[maddawg138]

No charges expected in home invasion shooting - wsbt.com

Prosecutor certain no charges will be made after preliminary investigation.

 

[LCSOSgt11]

The homeowner has/will be interviewed. That is standard investigative technique. The entire investigation will be completed, and then submitted to the Prosecutor's Office for review. Once that is done, the Prosecutor should submit a letter in writing to the Sheriff's Office declining charges, if appropriate.

For those of you who think that the police show up, look things over quickly, and then say "you're good", you are wrong on many levels. Remember, this case is a homicide, and the facts found during the investigation will either prove or disprove justification. If the facts show that the homeowner acted in a justified manner, a rational decision of justifiable homicide will be determined. This case will be scrutinized as any other homicide would. If the facts support the action and statement of the homeowner, then common sense should prevail. An extensive investigation should be conducted so as to prove the homeowner correct, and prevent further legal/civil complications later for the homeowner.

For those of you who would demand the "Castle Doctrine" apply here, just remember that just because our law specifically states that no one should suffer any legal trouble if found to have acted in a justified manner, that does not mean some LTWS "personal injury" type attorney would not make the attempt to recover damages on behalf of the estate of the decedent. Not all (or I would argue most) bottom feeding attorneys read our Indiana Code as law. Sometimes they think that our Indiana Code is a book of suggestions. On a personal note, I fully agree with our adoption of the "Castle Doctrine."

Also, the homeowner was not taken into custody. He was transported to the LaPorte County Sheriff's Office for an interview. He also declined to speak with the press, which in my estimation, is a wise decision. The LaPorte County Sheriff's Office was getting the "full court press" from the media at the time. I would submit that a lot of the drivel mentioned in the media is speculation, and not necessarily fact.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Never bring a hatchet to a gunfight. Good on the homeowner.

 

[lizerdking]

Been following this one since it was so close to home. Update

Man who killed intruder speaks to intruder's father - wsbt.com