Tulsa elderly homeowner in Oklahoma was reportedly forced to defend himself and his home, fatally shooting an intruder who attempted to break into his home in broad daylight.
According to the report released by KJRH-TV broadcast, the intruder broke into the house by climbing in through a back window.
As the intruder successfully broke into the elderly homeowner’s house, the victim confronted the intruder
and ended up shooting the intruder which prompted him to jump back out of the window and ran to the front yard of the house where he collapsed.
The incident was reported to the authorities and at the time the responders arrived, the intruder was already dead.
According to the Tulsa Police Department, “Today around 12:30 p.m., we were called out to a shooting at 14th and Florence Pl. When Officers arrived, they discovered that the elderly homeowner shot a burglary suspect who had climbed through the back window and was inside his house.”
“After being shot, the male suspect jumped out of the window, ran to the front of the house, then collapsed. When first responders arrived, the burglary suspect was pronounced dead. This is still an active investigation and we will provide further details as they become available. #TulsaPolice,” the department added in its post on facebook.
The issue went viral and sparked controversy among netizens on Facebook.
“Outstanding for the homeowner! Stand your ground! These thugs have gotten out of control with no consequences,” one netizen said.
“With crime so rampant, lots of people I know have loaded guns in their homes and carry when away from home. Criminals better take notice.” the other one added.
Another netizen pointed out how it is “sad when you can’t feel safe in your own home! I believe if you chose to break in[to] a house, then you chose your own death! You took that chance!”
“This is exactly what needs to happen. We need to protect what we work for and not let these thieves take it,” another netizen posted
“Put a tombstone where he collapsed saying, ‘This is where the last home invader died.”
“Death by lead poisoning in midtown!! “
Moreover, others also commend the actions of the victim to protect himself and his property.
“Good job Homeowner..he would have got a slap on the hand 3 months jail and do it again….and he was such a good man and father” always what the family says,” one netizen added
“That was just a few houses from my old house! Glad he got the person that broke in. Sad that he had to die. Hope everyone is well. Take care old neighbor and God bless.”
