don't try breaking in this place (c&p)
Business Owner Kills Two Suspected Burglars in 3 Weeks
Sunday, October 14, 2007
The Dallas Morning News
A Ledbetter-area business owner fatally shot a suspected burglar Sunday morning - the second time in three weeks that he killed an intruder, Dallas police said.
James Walton, owner of Able Walton Machine & Welding in the 2000 block of Chalk Hill Road in West Dallas, was alerted to the intruder when his motion sensor system activated about 9 a.m. Sunday, police said.
Mr. Walton, who also lives at his business, went downstairs with a shotgun and fired at a man who had broken in. The intruder was later identified by police as Jimmy Gannon of Ferris.
Police said Mr. Walton also noticed another man outside Sunday. Mr. Walton shot and wounded that man. He escaped, but a witness eventually led police to him. The man, whom police did not immediately identify, was questioned by officers Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Gannon, 37, was taken to Methodist Dallas Medical Center, where he died.
Police said Mr. Walton is allowed to protect his property. No charges were filed against him Sunday, though the case will be referred to a grand jury, police said.
"He's got a right to defend his property. What gives a stranger the right to go in and vandalize or burglarize his business?" said Dallas police Sgt. Gene Reyes. "He's within every legal right to do this."
Mr. Walton could not be reached for comment Sunday.
Dallas police Sgt. Andrew Harvey said he doesn't believe anything was stolen from Mr. Walton's business on Sunday.
On Sept. 22, Mr. Walton shot and killed a man he saw climbing through a pried-open window of his business, police said. The intruder was later identified as Raul Laureles. That incident also was referred to a grand jury.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
The Dallas Morning News
A Ledbetter-area business owner fatally shot a suspected burglar Sunday morning - the second time in three weeks that he killed an intruder, Dallas police said.
James Walton, owner of Able Walton Machine & Welding in the 2000 block of Chalk Hill Road in West Dallas, was alerted to the intruder when his motion sensor system activated about 9 a.m. Sunday, police said.
Mr. Walton, who also lives at his business, went downstairs with a shotgun and fired at a man who had broken in. The intruder was later identified by police as Jimmy Gannon of Ferris.
Police said Mr. Walton also noticed another man outside Sunday. Mr. Walton shot and wounded that man. He escaped, but a witness eventually led police to him. The man, whom police did not immediately identify, was questioned by officers Sunday afternoon.
Mr. Gannon, 37, was taken to Methodist Dallas Medical Center, where he died.
Police said Mr. Walton is allowed to protect his property. No charges were filed against him Sunday, though the case will be referred to a grand jury, police said.
"He's got a right to defend his property. What gives a stranger the right to go in and vandalize or burglarize his business?" said Dallas police Sgt. Gene Reyes. "He's within every legal right to do this."
Mr. Walton could not be reached for comment Sunday.
Dallas police Sgt. Andrew Harvey said he doesn't believe anything was stolen from Mr. Walton's business on Sunday.
On Sept. 22, Mr. Walton shot and killed a man he saw climbing through a pried-open window of his business, police said. The intruder was later identified as Raul Laureles. That incident also was referred to a grand jury.
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Good for him, hope he doesn't have to go to trial or anything that can get expensive quick. 0 -
"Police said Mr. Walton is allowed to protect his property. No charges were filed against him Sunday, though the case will be referred to a grand jury, police said.
"He's got a right to defend his property. What gives a stranger the right to go in and vandalize or burglarize his business?" said Dallas police Sgt. Gene Reyes. "He's within every legal right to do this."
Sweet Mother of God, got to love Texas. If this happened in Atlanta, especially if a white businessman shot a black intruder, he would get seven years.0 -
quote:Originally posted by allen griggs
"Police said Mr. Walton is allowed to protect his property. No charges were filed against him Sunday, though the case will be referred to a grand jury, police said.
"He's got a right to defend his property. What gives a stranger the right to go in and vandalize or burglarize his business?" said Dallas police Sgt. Gene Reyes. "He's within every legal right to do this."
Sweet Mother of God, got to love Texas. If this happened in Atlanta, especially if a white businessman shot a black intruder, he would get seven years.
Think the main thing is he lives there, its just as if somone is breaking into your house. You don't know if there armed or not you shoot first ask questions later.0 -
What about him shooting the guy outside? Is that legal in Texas? 0 -
Doesn't actually matter if it's a residence under the "Castle Doctrine" statute. It addresses unlawful entry of a "habitation, vehicle, or place of business or employment". 0 -
I like this man already. 0 -
The only justice one is likely to get.
The police are entirely too swamped to do much more then take a report..and if they DO catch the guy..he will be out the door before the ink is dry on the papers.
The only good burgler..is a dead one.0 -
What a great guy. Kills one and not afraid to do it again 3 weeks later. I want this guy on my side if you know what hits the fan. Hope he doesn't get charged with anything 0 -
quote:Originally posted by flyingtorpedo
What a great guy. Kills one and not afraid to do it again 3 weeks later. I want this guy on my side if you know what hits the fan. Hope he doesn't get charged with anything
Droppin' em like flies..[:)][:)][:)]0 -
quote:Originally posted by allen griggs
"Police said Mr. Walton is allowed to protect his property. No charges were filed against him Sunday, though the case will be referred to a grand jury, police said.
"He's got a right to defend his property. What gives a stranger the right to go in and vandalize or burglarize his business?" said Dallas police Sgt. Gene Reyes. "He's within every legal right to do this."
Sweet Mother of God, got to love Texas. If this happened in Atlanta, especially if a white businessman shot a black intruder, he would get seven years.
and there would be riots
same here in greater cincinnati0
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