http://www.ksat.com/news/22040947/detail.html
I've read about several different stories this year about criminals being killed trying to commit robberies in Texas. So how many criminals have been killed in your state recently?
Would-Be Burglar Shot, Killed
1 Other Teen Also Shot, 3rd Arrested
KIRBY, TEXAS Kirby police Tuesday said a man at home heard something unusual at his sliding glass door in the 2800 block of Von Braun Avenue around noon.
"That caused him to go to investigate," Kirby police Chief Kevin Bois said. "He saw at least two people trying to make entry into the home."
Bois said the man did not want to be a victim of burglary like he was two years ago, so he grabbed his 9 mm handgun.
"(An) armed homeowner (was) ready to defend his property and that's just what he did," Bois said. "So unfortunately we had a tragic outcome."
Bois said the resident shot and killed an unidentified 17-year-old man. Another teen was also shot and underwent surgery at Brook Army Medical Center. Police apprehended the third teen who they say acted as a getaway driver.
Bois said Kirby has had only had four homicides since 1987. Because they handle so few of these types of crimes, asked the Texas Rangers to lend their assistance and expertise with the investigation.
Louis McHaskell lives next to where the shooting happened and heard the shots. He said he then saw his neighbor with a gun.
"He was so pumped up he fell into my arms and I took the gun away from him, secured it in my house, and called 911," McHaskell said.
McHaskell said the incident should send a message to would-be criminals.
"The people out there waiting for us and breaking into our homes are going to have to understand they're going to face what may be the ultimate," he said.
Bois said the homeowner who fired the weapon probably won't face charges because he acted in self-defense.
I've read about several different stories this year about criminals being killed trying to commit robberies in Texas. So how many criminals have been killed in your state recently?