Quote Originally Posted by Big Gills View Post
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.

My initial point is that this story does not rise to National attention. We do not have enough information to know what happened. He said he said, was the bullit fired into the ground within an inch of his head. Let them do their jobs. I don't think he is convicted yet. The Co. Atty said he was going to look at the laws for self and property defense. They are going to investigate. Yes I would like to hear the cops side of this story, bet he could shed some light on this case. Somehow I don't think he is some leftist communist.