Preparedness
Texas Couple’s Bold Stand Against Car Thieves Spurs Debate
A Texas homeowner took decisive action when faced with a potential threat. The incident unfolded at an apartment complex in San Antonio, where the homeowner, armed with an AK-style rifle, and his wife, also carrying a firearm, confronted suspected car thieves.
The sequence of events began when the homeowner received an alert from his security monitoring system, indicating that someone was interfering with his vehicle. Responding to the notification, the couple made their way to the garage just after 3 a.m.
Upon arrival, they encountered two individuals, one of whom was reportedly armed, emerging from behind their vehicle. The homeowner acted swiftly, discharging a single shot in the direction of the suspects. This prompted the pair to flee the scene in a vehicle.
Shortly after the confrontation, police were informed that a male had been dropped off at a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound to the back. This individual was subsequently transferred to another medical facility, though his current condition remains undisclosed.
Investigators are now working to establish whether the injured male is linked to the attempted theft at the apartment complex. According to police, he fits the description of one of the suspects, but he has not been cooperative with the authorities.
As of now, there is no information regarding any charges against the homeowner or details about potential damage to the vehicle. The incident has sparked a conversation among locals, with several expressing their support for the homeowner’s actions.
One commenter remarked, “Good for the vehicle owner. Wish more of these incidents would turn out like this one.” This sentiment reflects a broader perspective among some community members who advocate for proactive measures in safeguarding personal property.
Watch a local news report about the incident below:
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Daniel Quigley
October 31, 2024 at 12:13 pm
Being a gun owner in NC I will protect my properties by whatever means is necessary. If the criminal is armed then they chose to escalate it to that point. If the criminal is unarmed they will be sitting with their legs crossed and guarded until law enforcement arrives. I would hate to shoot someone but if it becomes necessary I wouldn’t have a problem using deadly force
Herb
October 31, 2024 at 2:19 pm
I see theft of property as murder on the installment plan and the response should be the same as attempted murder.
When someone is murdered the killer is only taking the rest of the person’s life. Stealing property is stealing that portion of their life that they spent earning the money for the item.
Roland
October 31, 2024 at 3:00 pm
If you catch a thief on your property and that person doesn’t comply with your orders, they are requesting you to shoot them. And by all means you should comply. As was previously pointed out, everything you own has cost you part of your life. Thieves are like a disease if you have to deal with a disease you make your best efforts to wipe it out. The same consideration should be given to thieves.
Don
October 31, 2024 at 4:23 pm
We never run out of scumbag bad guys. Lock them up and throw away the key.
anthony cuccia jr
October 31, 2024 at 5:13 pm
To o bad they got away alive.