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[vontar]

Report: Homeowner shoots, hits tire; burglary suspects flee but found later

 

This news story is by one our Local Reporters, running his own site.

 

 

http://oakridgetoday.com/2013/04/09/report-homeowner-shoots-hits-tire-burglary-suspects-flee-but-found-later/?fb_source=pubv1

[RED333]

Good for the home owner.

[Fourtyfive]

Would he have been in the right if he had fired into the windshield and killed a few ?
Did he intentionally shoot for tires ?

I suppose it would be a he said they said situation ; things you have to think about in those few seconds before shooting.

[Guest 6.8 AR]

That Harness guy looks like a Zombie. A little too much meth?

[piercedan]

BBBRRRAAAIIINNNNSSSS!!!!!!

[Guest MilitiaMan]

Not sure if it's just me, but stories like this make me cringe a bit.

 

Shoots and hits tire? The suspect fleeing when shot at? That wouldn't be smart for the homeowner.

 

 

IDK, guess I'd have to be in that exact situation to make that call.

Edited April 10, 2013 by MilitiaMan

[vontar]

The suspects allegedly rammed his vehicle with the Taurus and then turned their vehicle, driving toward him. Fearing for his life, Foster drew a firearm and fired several shots at the vehicle, the release said.

 

 

I know it print, it is sometimes hard to determine the exact order of events vs being there in person.  I probably wouldn't claim I was trying to hit the tire either. 

 

I will listen to see if I hear any more.

Edited April 10, 2013 by vontar

[Guest carter]

oh ya they are totally methed out... sunk in face, skinny as rails

 

but yes that could of turned out bad...shoot the tire, it blows, car flips, 3 people dead...  :poop: happens 

Edited April 11, 2013 by carter

[R_Bert]

If a methhead is on my property, I don't care what direction they are heading, I am in fear of my life.  Seen enough of them up close to know they will turn on you in a heartbeat. 

Edited April 11, 2013 by R_Bert