I dont think the homeowner shot his weapon recklessly as he shot it into the ground. If he shot it in the air the bullet has to come down somewhere so that is reckless and it he shot it near the criminal that may be seen as reckless. But the bullet is in the ground not hurting anyone. I would think the police would have discreciation on whether to charge the 61 yr old victim on this. He was also a victim of the burgular. I would love to hear what the policeman who posts on this board says about the police charging this man. He is a law abiding citizen with no record. Doesnt seem right to me at all that he be charged. I hope his friends and family get some picket signs out and demostrate in front of the courthouse when this gets to trial.