Sorry to read a story like this but most States have laws that CLEARLY state that you cannot shoot someone just because the come into your house. There has to be a clear defined since of threatening action to harm prior to the decision of shooting any intruders. Like it or not, that is the law. I have carried a gun since 1998 when I first got my CHL and I own my share of different firearms. I take care of them and I train with them. Not understanding the laws is no excuse. I also live in a liberal state (Oregon) and fight the battle daily to retain my God Given Birth Rights. Do I agree with awarding criminals, no. But the law of that State, is still the law regardless if we agree with it. Just need to get the correct persons in charge to change those laws. Good luck with that in a liberal state.

Yes, I can't believe I did that! Thanks! I don't seem to be able to edit that now, I suppose because it has been replied to. Mea culpa.

While I appreciate your vantage point, I lived in Texas for 66 years, AND will be going back within the next two-three (with no intention of leaving again unless the Kalifornians have their way with the population). So I am not completely ignorant of Texas politics. One thing I learned from the cradle was that people in your area (Southeast?) of the State look very differently upon things than people from my area (North and North East) And that's okay, but I maintain my outlook as before.

Also some very important things/people have come out of El Paso, not the least of which is my husband :-) So I do pay attention to things over there in no-man's land as well.

And it's Ted Cruz!

Nobody pays any attention to State Reps, we have plenty. I was referring to when he ran for U. S. Senate and wasted $80 million dollars. Anyway El Paso is almost in New Mexico! Their only claim to fame is Fort Bliss and I could tell you some tales!

Beto? He sure did get elected - in Texas. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representative from the 16th District (El Paso) from 2013 forward, but lost his election for the Senate to Ted Kruse. Thank goodness for small favors.

I forgot something, my automobile has a LoJack and built in panic alarm. I'm not paranoid, but my husband was.

I live in Texas. My family came here, from Alabama, in 1830. We still own the land granted to us. That said, my home has 8 outside doors. I don't even know how many windows. But, there are breakage burglar alarms in all 21 rooms, even the four car garage. There is a six foot cedar fence around the entire city block! All four outside gates are kept locked at all times, except when exiting. I have three dogs that are wonderful alarms, they even alert me to the trash collector. There are four gates inside the property. Inside the house is added protection. You should see what my son gave me for Christmas. I am a widow and my husband spent 20 years in the army and 17 years in law enforcement (chief of three agencies). My property is lit up like a Christmas tree after dark (solar lights). I've never had a 'break in'! The police response to my alarm is about 3 minutes. And the Fire Department is already there.

Darling, he didn't get elected in Texas, did he? We don't claim him.

I had read this too. Sickening.

Might be time to go help this guy!

Me dino does not know where you live but I would even want to visit.
Police in Alabama would only be glad I was okay if forced to repel home invaders.
Shooting an innocent bystander in the process would put me in in hot water, though.

26 is considered a child for Obamacare purposes. I don’t even know if they were black, but if they were it would play into what happened

Where are you getting this from?

The woman he killed was 57 yo and his nephew 27.

Where is the "children" in this?

What is frightening is that once the police showed up and assessed the situation instead of being glad that the homeowner was okay they continued to poke around until they found something they could charge him with. Why were they even looking for something to charge the man who had defended himself from someone who had entered his home placing him in a dire situation? I used to carry weapons frequently but don't anymore because I am afraid of the police and their inclination to discover something I can be charged with.

Yay! It's a win-win!

This is, ultimately, why we need large-capacity magazines.

Me like Dino. :)

This is what Adolf Hitler did in Germany!

Me dino like +1.

His problem was that he killed two of pritected classes. Women and chikdren

Amen.

The right to Keep and bear arms should never be abridged in a person's home. Do you know of any license that restricts or governs inside a person's home?

People can have sex in their homes without a license. People can have a home business without a license in their homes but not outside. People can cook without regulations.in their home but not in a restaurant They can treat wounds without a medical license.in their home but not in a clinic or hospital.

The State stops at the person's property. Are there any building codes after a home is built? If you remove or change a smoke detector you don't need a license or a permit while the builder does. You can drive a car in your garage or a tractor on your property without a license. You can't go on the public road though.without a license. Shouldn't it be the same for a gun?

Doesn't it make sense that what you do in your own home is exempt from licensing. Criminal actions in your home are only murder, rape using a gun, threatening someone with your gun.

They are not prosecuting him for defending himself. Possession or using a gun for defense in your own home is no one's business unless the gun is stolen. Even then it is not the Keeping of the weapon it is the theft and possession of stolen goods.

This is a case that should be taken to the Supreme court to uphold the right of a person to keep and bear arms as long as they are obtained without a crime.

Guess what the Hitlerians would say. But we can't sell to anyone because they might take the gun out of their house and we have to "Control" that usage. If so then you really should bar people from leaving their house at all. Who knows what crimes they "Might" commit. Thought Police anyone? .

Of course that would depend on the color of their skin. That’s where these “progressive” laws seem to be heading.

Such outrageous stupidity strikes me dino as a likely outcome.

Glad that the intruders were killed, or the state might have awarded money to compensate them for their failed robbery.