Man shoots would-be burglars (questionable shoot)

[HighVelocity]

After reading this entire thread several times, one thing bothers me.
How does a guy that is running away get shot in the chest? There's a big piece of the story missing.

[Charles L. Cotton]

There's a big piece of the story missing.

Yep, there sure is. As I read the article, the homeowner shot the burglars when he arrived, then shot at their vehicle as they drove away. It's vague, but I take it to mean the homeowner shot and hit the guys before they left in their vehicle.

The article has prompted several posts in this thread dealing with the use of deadly force to protect property, including my post. I take these to be generic discussions, rather than being related specifically to this incident. From the meager information we have at this point, it's impossible to tell why the homeowner shot these guys. He may have been in fear for his life, may not. Not having a gun doesn't necessarily mean the burglars were "unarmed." Knives, pry-bars, screwdrivers, hammers, clubs are all weapons, but many folks think of being armed as meaning they have a gun.

Other factors also have to be considered. The homeowner was out numbered; was the homeowner an old person unable to defend himself without using the gun; did the burglars make any deadly threats against him; did they try to rob him before they realized he had a gun. There is far more about this incident we don't know than we do know.

Regards,
Chas.