‘Targeted Home Invasion’: Homeowner Armed with Handgun Shoots and Kills Two Teenagers

[JaySmith]

https://www.breakingreports.org/arch...ce=diamondsilk

Local news outlet WTIC-TV of Connecticut reported that a resident fatally shot a pair of male teenagers.

The two unnamed teens, ages 15 and 16, allegedly forced their way into the home and physically assaulted the resident.

The horrific incident occurred just after midnight early Thursday morning. The handgun used in the shooting is registered to the resident.

The resident suffered minor injuries and is cooperating with police.

Police officer Marc Caruso said the gun was the “the only weapon recovered on scene” and the incident appears to be a “targeted home invasion.”

The investigation is still ongoing as police are reviewing what could have possibly led to it.

“It appears as though the homeowner had no knowledge of his attackers,” Caruso said. “We’re looking into several possibilities. The detectives are tracking down leads at this time.”

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Kenneth Gray — a senior lecturer at the University of New Haven and a former FBI agent — told WTIC that Connecticut does not have a “stand your ground” law, which means the victim of a threat must first try to get away before using deadly force.

“You are justified in using self-defense to include a firearm if you fear for your life or the life of a third person, but it’s not totally unrestricted,” Gray added to the station. “By that I mean if the person is threatening you, you can use deadly force. But if you have other options — for instance, if you can run away — you have to run away.”

Caruso added to WTIC that police are characterizing the shooting “as a home invasion type incident where two males came into the home. And it appears to be a case of self-defense at this time, where the homeowner was a legal owner of the firearm.”

Hartford Public Schools released a statement regarding the teens’ deaths, WTIC said:

On Thursday, June 16, 2022, we were informed of the deaths of two former Hartford Public School students. This is an unfortunate and tragic incident, and we are deeply saddened by the loss of members of our Hartford Public Schools community. We are prepared to provide proper support and resources for students and staff affected by this tragedy. Our thoughts are with our former students’ families, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

What I find interesting about this article is the bolded section, stand your ground doesn't apply when you're in your home. Then it becomes castle doctrine, which...

Forty-six states, including Connecticut, have incorporated the Castle Doctrine into law. Connecticut law justifies the use of reasonable physical force, including deadly force, in defense of premises.

[bogey1]

Sucks to be their parents.

Sounds like (the bolded) they got that wrong. If the perp/s flee,
they are no longer a threat.

[ScotsGuards]

Play stupid games; win stupid prizes. Alas we are going to see much more of this sort of thing in the near future. Much more than we have ever seen. The lawless savages have been emboldened to commit these sort of acts with little or no reprisals from the law. More and more, home dwellers will have to look to their own defense against these deadly domestic invasions. At least where they are able to do so.

[JaySmith]

Play stupid games; win stupid prizes. Alas we are going to see much more of this sort of thing in the near future. Much more than we have ever seen. The lawless savages have been emboldened to commit these sort of acts with little or no reprisals from the law. More and more, home dwellers will have to look to their own defense against these deadly domestic invasions. At least where they are able to do so.

They may be emboldened because of no law, but it won't take long before home owners decide to not be victims. "But that's what insurance is for" lines are bullshit, it takes months to deal with that shit, then you have to deal with rate hikes for actually using your insurance. Or hospital bills when they smash your face in just for being there. Or they hold you at gun point while having their way with your wife.

[57springer]

They may be emboldened because of no law, but it won't take long before home owners decide to not be victims. "But that's what insurance is for" lines are bullshit, it takes months to deal with that shit, then you have to deal with rate hikes for actually using your insurance. Or hospital bills when they smash your face in just for being there. Or they hold you at gun point while having their way with your wife.

^^^ this

[JAKIII]

Or they hold you at gun point while having their way with your wife.

^^^ this

Only a pussy would stand by while home invaders fucked your wife.

[cdi]

Not necessarily... there's at least one member here who likes that kind of thing. Just sayin.

[icp4life162005]

Not necessarily... there's at least one member here who likes that kind of thing. Just sayin.

Hahahahaha

[ShadeRabbit]

I like the school's statement. Those two fine young scholars, what a loss.

"On Thursday, June 16, 2022, we were informed of the deaths of two former Hartford Public School students. This is an unfortunate and tragic incident, and we are deeply saddened by the loss of members of our Hartford Public Schools community. We are prepared to provide proper support and resources for students and staff affected by this tragedy. Our thoughts are with our former students* families, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time."

[streaker69]

Word is the two yutes were just looking to borrow a cup of sugar so they could make brownies for their upcoming bible study.