Cohoes resident shot intruder during reported home invasion

[Kwalsh]

This happened in the downtown area and I am following it closely to see the outcome, it’s a pretty crappy neighborhood

Police: Cohoes resident shot and killed intruder during reported home invasion

Police: Cohoes resident shot and killed intruder during reported home invasion

(Via WTEN News)

 

[GOYABEAN]

This happened in the downtown area and I am following it closely to see the outcome, it’s a pretty crappy neighborhood

Police: Cohoes resident shot and killed intruder during reported home invasion

Police: Cohoes resident shot and killed intruder during reported home invasion

(Via WTEN News)

it's land where the criminals have more rights than the tax payers

 

[Catskillkid]

it's land where the criminals have more rights than the tax payers

Well, it ain't far from Albany. We can only hope they shot a politician.

 

[Joe Blow]

land where the criminals have more rights than the tax payers

How did the OP's post turn to a criminals rights issue? Did you read the (albeit short) article? So far so good until further information is available... Home intruder killed by a person defending themself with a firearm. What's the issue?

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[GOYABEAN]

How did the OP's post turn to a criminals rights issue? Did you read the (albeit short) article? So far so good until further information is available... Home intruder killed by a person defending themself with a firearm. What's the issue?

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land

 

[togmaster]

I'm sure the guy will be roasted by LE even if it was justified.

 

[Joe Blow]

At least let it play out....

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[BDinPutnam]

Nowhere near enough intel to start judging this but it is the Internet after all...

 

[byron]

 

[GOPerfect]

I'm sure the guy will be roasted by LE even if it was justified.

Now there is a stupid statement!

 

[Twogunwilly]

Hopefully it's a good shoot and the world is less one more scumbag.

 

[togmaster]

Now there is a stupid statement!

You're right. They will take him out to dinner and buy him a few drinks.

 

[Saltwater60]

How did the OP's post turn to a criminals rights issue? Did you read the (albeit short) article? So far so good until further information is available... Home intruder killed by a person defending themself with a firearm. What's the issue?

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It all depends on what the homeowner did and where the intruder was. Your not really allowed to seek out a home intruder in your house unless you or your family are in danger. It could be a slippery slope especially in nys. That’s what the last few trainers told me at separate trainings. Who knows they could just be erring on the side of caution though. To me burglary is burglary and your allowed to shoot a burglar right?

 

[GOPerfect]

You're right. They will take him out to dinner and buy him a few drinks.

Where do you people come up with this crap?

If he was in the right, nothing will come of this.

From all that I have read, he did just fine and is sitting at his home right now.

He was questioned about the shooting and he was released.

Why make more out of a story than need be?

 

[Kwalsh]

I am watching to see what the police do and I am a little surprised because our mayor usually loves the cameras and he has been noticeably quiet

 

[CaseHardened]

Now there is a stupid statement!

Where do you people come up with this crap?

If he was in the right, nothing will come of this.

From all that I have read, he did just fine and is sitting at his home right now.

He was questioned about the shooting and he was released.

Why make more out of a story than need be?

One Word: Trayvon

Politics drive every case, not facts, not justice, not anymore...

 

[Doc8404]

It all depends on what the homeowner did and where the intruder was. Your not really allowed to seek out a home intruder in your house unless you or your family are in danger. It could be a slippery slope especially in nys. That’s what the last few trainers told me at separate trainings. Who knows they could just be erring on the side of caution though. To me burglary is burglary and your allowed to shoot a burglar right?

Never ever heard that before.
Glad I stick with one trainer.

 

[tony]

The police reported " home invasion ". I would think the home invaders were seeking the residents. Deadly force sounds justified to me. Unless they just wanted to borrow a cup of sugar...

Is a home intruder (burglar) different than a home invader ?

 

[GOPerfect]

One Word: Trayvon

Politics drive every case, not facts, not justice, not anymore...

Maybe if that cartoon was accurate, it would fit into this discussion.

 

[tony]

Can you shoot a burglar trying to get away from YOU in NY? Hmmm... I don't think so. I thought I read somewhere on this site that in NY you have a duty to retreat. WTF, I hate this shithole state...

 

[GOPerfect]

Can you shoot a burglar trying to get away from YOU in NY? Hmmm... I don't think so. I thought I read somewhere on this site that in NY you have a duty to retreat. WTF, I hate this shithole state...

Do not believe everything you read on this forum. Read, study and know the laws of NY

 

[CaseHardened]

Maybe if that cartoon was accurate, it would fit into this discussion.

You question a Cartoon ?

Has South Park taught you nothing ?

 

[CaseHardened]

Can you shoot a burglar trying to get away from YOU in NY? Hmmm... I don't think so. I thought I read somewhere on this site that in NY you have a duty to retreat. WTF, I hate this shithole state...

Mass, too.

Must retreat.

 

[GOPerfect]

You question a Cartoon ?

Has South Park taught you nothing ?

Yep, especially the one you just posted. I do not watch South Park

 

[tony]

so just make sure he is facing you when you touch the ole blunderbuss off...

 

[tony]

GOPerfect, not being antagonistic in any way. Do we have a duty to retreat in NY?

 

[GOPerfect]

GOPerfect, not being antagonistic in any way. Do we have a duty to retreat in NY?

Yeas and no.

New York has a self-defense law based on the castle doctrine but it is considered much weaker than similar castle doctrine laws enacted in other states. In NYS, a citizen has the duty to retreat from attackers if they feel they can safely to so. Within their home, the castle doctrine authorizes deadly force as long as the resident is not the instigator of the confrontation.

How can others know how you feel?


A person in possession or control of, or licensed or privileged to be in, a dwelling or an occupied building, who reasonably believes that another person is committing or attempting to commit a burglary of such dwelling or building, may use deadly physical force upon such other person when he or she reasonably believes such to be necessary to prevent or terminate the commission or attempted commission of such burglary.

 

[CaseHardened]

Am I the only one who thinks it may be better to simply keep a BODY BAG handy for such events ?

You are going to be totally screwed if you shoot an intruder in your home, especially a protected class perp.

Mebe it wood be betta' to zip him up, drag him out, and cover with some daisies ?

 

[CaseHardened]

So far, so good....

 

[E the massive]

Am I the only one who thinks it may be better to simply keep a BODY BAG handy for such events ?

You are going to be totally screwed if you shoot an intruder in your home, especially a protected class perp.

Mebe it wood be betta' to zip him up, drag him out, and cover with some daisies ?

Am I the only one who thinks it may be better to simply keep a BODY BAG handy for such events ?

You are going to be totally screwed if you shoot an intruder in your home, especially a protected class perp.

Mebe it wood be betta' to zip him up, drag him out, and cover with some daisies ?

I figure if someone breaks into your home you get to keep them.