Maryland Residents Shoot, Kill 2nd Alleged Intruder This Week

Doglips · 01-23-2004, 11:11 AM

Ok this looks like one more criminal gets what he/she deserves story...and it is...but read near the end....the way the neigbors responded about how they felt about the uses of deadly force todefend themselfs....the man neighbors answer wassurpriseing to me....I expected the answers to be reversed...I know what home I would want to break into

Maryland Residents Shoot, Kill 2nd Alleged Intruder This Week
Neither Homeowner Has Been Charged

POSTED: 7:03 a.m. EST January 23, 2004
UPDATED: 7:18 a.m. EST January 23, 2004

MITCHELVILLE, Md. -- Police say a 70-year-old man shot and killed a suspect who allegedly broke into his home in Mitchellville, Md., looking for his girlfriend Wednesday about 10 p.m.

"The suspect broke a window near the front door and was able to reach in and open that front door," said Prince George's County police spokesman Cpl. Ron Clark. "He then forced his way into the front of the house and was confronted by the homeowner. That homeowner was involved in some form of a confrontation, and at some point the homeowner shot this suspect multiple times, killing him."

Tuesday morning another homeowner shot and killed a man who allegedly used a ladder in an attempt to break into a home in Adelphi, Md. In both cases, prosecutors said Maryland law states a person can defend himself and his property, but there are several factors that go into determining whether the homeowner would face charges.

WRC-TV in Washington, D.C., asked Prince George's County States Attorney Glen Ivey if matters whether the suspect is in your home or about to enter your home when you use deadly force?

"It's a factor to be considered but it doesn't necessarily mean that the use of force is justified or not justified," Ivy said. "It really depends on the circumstances and you have to look at all of them together and make a decision."

Neighbors who live near the latest incident had mixed reactions to whether they would ever use deadly force. One woman who spoke with WRC-TV said if she felt she was being threatened, she would definitely use deadly force, but a man said since he didn't believe in having a gun in his home, he would have to call the proper authorities and let them handle it.

Both cases are now being reviewed by the State's Attorney's office and so far, neither homeowner has been charged.
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Shaun · 01-23-2004, 11:23 AM

I love hearing about these things - DL your on top of things this morning I was just going to post this

PAPA G · 01-23-2004, 12:40 PM

that guy in the bottom of the post, is a real idiot. lets see he's in deep do-do bad guys got a knife to his throat. whats he gonna do, ask the perp to wait a minute while he calls 911???

Sniper[MI] · 01-23-2004, 01:06 PM

"....he would have to call the proper authorities and let them handle it. "

Save yourself some time, moron! Just call the coroner and tell them where they can find your body!

I really do not understand people that won't even defend themselves!

01-23-2004, 11:11 AM	#1
Doglips Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cocoa Florida Posts: 9,090 Trader Rating: (0)	Maryland Residents Shoot, Kill 2nd Alleged Intruder This Week Ok this looks like one more criminal gets what he/she deserves story...and it is...but read near the end....the way the neigbors responded about how they felt about the uses of deadly force todefend themselfs....the man neighbors answer wassurpriseing to me....I expected the answers to be reversed...I know what home I would want to break into Maryland Residents Shoot, Kill 2nd Alleged Intruder This Week Neither Homeowner Has Been Charged POSTED: 7:03 a.m. EST January 23, 2004 UPDATED: 7:18 a.m. EST January 23, 2004 MITCHELVILLE, Md. -- Police say a 70-year-old man shot and killed a suspect who allegedly broke into his home in Mitchellville, Md., looking for his girlfriend Wednesday about 10 p.m. "The suspect broke a window near the front door and was able to reach in and open that front door," said Prince George's County police spokesman Cpl. Ron Clark. "He then forced his way into the front of the house and was confronted by the homeowner. That homeowner was involved in some form of a confrontation, and at some point the homeowner shot this suspect multiple times, killing him." Tuesday morning another homeowner shot and killed a man who allegedly used a ladder in an attempt to break into a home in Adelphi, Md. In both cases, prosecutors said Maryland law states a person can defend himself and his property, but there are several factors that go into determining whether the homeowner would face charges. WRC-TV in Washington, D.C., asked Prince George's County States Attorney Glen Ivey if matters whether the suspect is in your home or about to enter your home when you use deadly force? "It's a factor to be considered but it doesn't necessarily mean that the use of force is justified or not justified," Ivy said. "It really depends on the circumstances and you have to look at all of them together and make a decision." Neighbors who live near the latest incident had mixed reactions to whether they would ever use deadly force. One woman who spoke with WRC-TV said if she felt she was being threatened, she would definitely use deadly force, but a man said since he didn't believe in having a gun in his home, he would have to call the proper authorities and let them handle it. Both cases are now being reviewed by the State's Attorney's office and so far, neither homeowner has been charged. Distributed by Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed

01-23-2004, 11:23 AM	#2
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,585 Trader Rating: (0)	I love hearing about these things - DL your on top of things this morning I was just going to post this __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

01-23-2004, 01:06 PM	#4
Sniper[MI] Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Future 51st state, "New Hope" Posts: 3,796 Trader Rating: (0)	"....he would have to call the proper authorities and let them handle it. " Save yourself some time, moron! Just call the coroner and tell them where they can find your body! I really do not understand people that won't even defend themselves! __________________ FNUH!

01-23-2004, 12:40 PM	#3
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0)	that guy in the bottom of the post, is a real idiot. lets see he's in deep do-do bad guys got a knife to his throat. whats he gonna do, ask the perp to wait a minute while he calls 911???