Police Say Homeowner Shot Intruder

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Posted: 7:02 AM Feb 5, 2008
Last Updated: 12:46 PM Feb 5, 2008

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A homeowner took things into his own hands overnight in southern Kentucky.

The Whitley County Sheriff's Department says an intruder broke into a home on Highway 204 near Canada Town.

Police say the homeowner was inside at the time and shot the intruder.

Investigators say they found a trail of blood leading into the woods but so far have not found the burglar.

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Posted by: Carl Spitzer Location: California on Mar 7, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Good shooting. Wish California governments has the good sense to understand property rights.

Posted by: Will Location: Atlanta, GA on Feb 6, 2008 at 12:21 PM
A homeowner "took things into his own hands?" The only thing the homeowner did was to protect himself and his family from the malintent of a dangerous and desperate intruder. What would you have the homeowner do, politely ask the burglar to wait while he dials 911 and awaits the arrival of law enforcement? Apparently, in the eyes of the author, the thought of a peaceable citizen protecting them self from those that would violate the sanctity of a man's home is morally repugnant and less preferable to simply being a victim. That is certainly your right, but just the same, the homeowner and I elect to defend our lives while we can rather than relinquish it so that we may live to see our children's children grow up and flourish. What a shameful bias you have inserted into the story of this individual's misfortunate. Let us hope and pray that you never find yourself in a potential life or death situation at the behest of an intruder who has forcibly entered your home.

Posted by: Bear Location: Nebraska on Feb 6, 2008 at 01:28 AM
Don't they have a few black bears in that part of Kentucky? If so, the bears might be interested in the shot and bleeding criminal, if they cross paths out in the woods.

Posted by: Barry Location: floyd county on Feb 5, 2008 at 08:35 PM
KUDOS to the homeowner! Thieves need to meet up with more people like this!

Posted by: Jack Location: Lee County on Feb 5, 2008 at 05:22 PM
Matthew 24:43 But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.

Posted by: Randall Location: Pineville on Feb 5, 2008 at 04:49 PM
It's all fun and games until you bump into the barrel of a 12 gauge. Can we spread the word on this? Anyone looking for some extra drug money, say hello to our little friend. If I'm on a grand jury, don't even think about trying to indict the homeowner.

Posted by: D Location: South East,Ky on Feb 5, 2008 at 03:43 PM
Way To Go HomeOwner!

Posted by: Bob on Feb 5, 2008 at 02:38 PM
Wonderful! Maybe the intruder learned a great lesson. When they try to steal, things like this is going to happen. I hope more of this happens to the thieves! They deserve nothing less.

Posted by: Jim Location: Winchester on Feb 5, 2008 at 01:06 PM
To protect my family I recently acquired a KY CCDW permit. I felt this was necessary after numerous home invasions have been reported in our area. These criminals realize that most homeowners are very easy marks and will not hesitate to kill or rape their victims. Luckily this homeowner was prepared to protect his home. Good job.

Posted by: T Location: ky on Feb 5, 2008 at 09:18 AM
my hat is off to this home owner!

Posted by: Tammy Location: East Kentucky on Feb 5, 2008 at 08:41 AM
It's about time! Looks like this thug picked the wrong house to invade. Smart homeowner! If we, as law-abiding citizens, would arm ourselves and be prepared for the unthinkable, then perhaps the scum of society might give pause before committing crimes. Let's hear it for the homeowner in this case!!!

Posted by: Don Location: London on Feb 5, 2008 at 08:06 AM
WAY TO GO HOMEOWNER.Mark up one for the good guys.With all the home invasions in Lexington,the people there should wake up and arm themselves.

Posted by: cutter Location: South of East KY on Feb 5, 2008 at 07:49 AM
GOOD ! What else is there to say ? If this bozo has any sense at all, he learned more about property rights then any court could teach him... and most likely this was his last home invasion...

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