Homeowner-1, Burglar-Taken out of the gene pool

[DiabloTX]

Of course there's going to be those that say he had plenty of time to do something less violent to the perp.  

Another worthless perp taken out of the gene pool.

HCSO: Homeowner Kills Suspected Burglar

POSTED: 8:19 am CST December 14, 2007
UPDATED: 11:28 am CST December 14, 2007

HOUSTON -- A homeowner shot and killed a suspected burglar in southwest Harris County early Friday, officials told KPRC Local 2.

Harris County sheriff's deputies said the Steven Dunbar, 44, tried to break into a home in the 3400 block of Cascadia Drive near Pfeiffer Drive at about 2:30 a.m.

The homeowner was home with his wife and kids. He said he heard a cracking sound coming from the back of the house. He went to check it out and saw the man entering his house though a window.  

Investigators said the homeowner fired four shots at Dunbar.

"He (the homeowner) shot someone as the person was trying to enter his home using force," Sgt. R. Nelson said. "Deputies observed that there was a man partially coming through. He was halfway in, halfway out the residence through a broken window."

Dunbar died at the scene. Officials have not said if he was armed.

The homeowner said he thinks his house may have been targeted. His rottweiler was poisoned last week.

A neighbor said he thinks Dunbar was going to try to break into his home, but his dog scared him away.

"I went out the back door and he (the dog) chased him up back the fence," he said.

Neighbors said thieves have recently targeted the area.

"It's scary to see it happening," neighbor Della Solis said. "There have been burglaries in our cars a couple of weeks ago. Almost everybody got hit."

Dunbar had a lengthy criminal record, detectives said.

As a side note, Houston has been experiencing a lot of violent crime lately.  A man in Pasadena saw to 2 black men apparently in the act of robbing his neighbor's house.  He calls 911 and tells the operator to get the police because he's about to shoot 2 perps.  Well, he did and now there's a big racial division among what he did was right or wrong.

[SkyRock]

good riddence to the scum-bag low life and may he burn in the deepest pit of he11!:aok

[Viking]

[4deck]

[Masherbrum]

Yay homeowner!

[Dnil]

dont think the 2 dudes shot were black though, think they were illegals.

[SIG220]

Originally posted by DiabloTX
Of course there's going to be those that say he had plenty of time to do something less violent to the perp.  

Like maybe first yelling a warning that he had a gun, before shooting???   That could have easily frightened the guy off.

The shooting was obviously justified under the law.  But does that mean that he handled the matter in the best way possible?   I'm not so sure of that, based upon what this press account reports.

If this man really had such an extensive criminal record, then why was he out free on the streets?   He probably was just a petty thief and burglar.   Perhaps a drug addict too.

But he still was a human being, and not a weasel.

SIG 220

[AKIron]

Originally posted by SIG220
Like maybe first yelling a warning that he had a gun, before shooting???   That could have easily frightened the guy off.

The shooting was obviously justified under the law.  But does that mean that he handled the matter in the best way possible?   I'm not so sure of that, based upon what this press account reports.

If this man really had such an extensive criminal record, then why was he out free on the streets?   He probably was just a petty thief and burglar.   Perhaps a drug addict too.

But he still was a human being, and not a weasel.

SIG 220

Looks like he poisoned their dog when a previous attempt failed. I'd be with you had that not happened. Someone who killed your dog to get in might not mean you harm but does not deserve the benefit of the doubt or risk to your family's safety imo.

[Hornet33]

Yelling a warning is what the cops do. I'm not a cop. This guy did the right thing all the way. Why should someone breaking into your home be given a chance?? If that guy had been armed and the owner yelled a warning the criminal might have started shooting into the house where the owners family was at.

Nope, no warning needed. Only thing needed in a situation like that is propper sight alignement, good breathing, and a steady squeeze on the trigger, no more bad guy, problem solved for good.

[lasersailor184]

Originally posted by SIG220
Like maybe first yelling a warning that he had a gun, before shooting???   That could have easily frightened the guy off.

The shooting was obviously justified under the law.  But does that mean that he handled the matter in the best way possible?   I'm not so sure of that, based upon what this press account reports.

If this man really had such an extensive criminal record, then why was he out free on the streets?   He probably was just a petty thief and burglar.   Perhaps a drug addict too.

But he still was a human being, and not a weasel.

SIG 220

The only discussion possible here is the best caliber with which to blow the burglar's head off.

[GtoRA2]

Originally posted by lasersailor184
The only discussion possible here is the best caliber with which to blow the burglar's head off.

Finally someone on the board who is a bigger dufus then you laser! You must be so relieved.

[Shuffler]

Originally posted by DiabloTX

As a side note, Houston has been experiencing a lot of violent crime lately.  A man in Pasadena saw to 2 black men apparently in the act of robbing his neighbor's house.  He calls 911 and tells the operator to get the police because he's about to shoot 2 perps.  Well, he did and now there's a big racial division among what he did was right or wrong.

Actually only the folks who think Quanel or jesse jackson are intelligent think negatively about shooting criminals in the act. Many black folks do not think highly of those self apointed individuals.

Quanel, jesse and other guy just like to stir the race card for their own benefit.... saying they are carrying on MLK's vision... that is far from the truth as MLK was a far better man than any of them could ever even dream of being.

As for what sig said.... you'd run the guy off and he would go down the street and possibly kill someone.... or catch your daughter on the street and drag her down an alley. At what point do you draw the line?

[DiabloTX]

Originally posted by Dnil
dont think the 2 dudes shot were black though, think they were illegals.

They were both, actually.

As for the safety of my wife and I, I'll shoot first, then yell.  Especially with a poisoned dog found earlier.

[DiabloTX]

Also, if they weren't blacks being shot by a white there's no way in hell Quanell would show up for the media.  I've never seen him anywhere near a black-on-black murder scene.

[Joker]

Originally posted by Hornet33
Yelling a warning is what the cops do. I'm not a cop. This guy did the right thing all the way. Why should someone breaking into your home be given a chance?? If that guy had been armed and the owner yelled a warning the criminal might have started shooting into the house where the owners family was at.

Nope, no warning needed. Only thing needed in a situation like that is propper sight alignement, good breathing, and a steady squeeze on the trigger, no more bad guy, problem solved for good.

Bingo!

Correct answer!  

Joker