Homeowners can (and do) defend themselves, and the authorities are fine with that. Homeowner exchanges gunfire during attempted car theft.
Two guys try to steal a car at 4 AM. Homeowner is notified by his security system. Arms himself, and asks them what they think they are doing.
When the victim called out to ask what they were doing, a second suspect, identified as Timothy Keen, fired shots and he returned gunfire.
Bennie Cobb, a retired Shelby County Sheriff captain says the victim’s actions are protected under state law.
One guy was hit by the homeowner’s gunfire; he was picked up by police a short time later. The other guy ran, and cops are searching for him.
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