Mississippi Resident Takes Gun Away from Intrusion Suspect, Shoots Him to Death

[ConstitutionCowboy]

Not sure on this one. If one has disarmed an individual, have they not eliminated the threat? I can see a DA maybe wanting to push hard to show that the threat was no longer reason enough to use deadly force.

Having to wrestle the gun away is proof enough that the threat is not over. If, at your command, the assailant laid the gun down or handed it to you and spread-eagled on the floor, maybe then, but there is no way to know it is not a ruse - or has an accomplice - waiting for you to drop your guard enough to spring into action. I wouldn't take the risk. Just don't walk away then come back and off the perp.

Woody

 

[chuter]

Magnolia State Live reported that the 19-year-old and the suspect, 28-year-old Malcolm Robertson, began to wrestle for control of the gun. The 19-year-old gained control of the firearm and shot Robertson multiple times. Robertson was pronounced dead approximately one hour later.

The 19-year-old’s mother and sister live in the house as well, but they were not home when the alleged break-in and shooting occurred. Investigators said that Robertson and the sister had dated at one time and the sister had gotten a restraining order to keep him away.

Sounds like the kid had reason to believe the bad guy had serious intent to harm his sister, and maybe everyone else in the house.

 

[Slim Deal]

Well everything makes this sound like a good shoot.