Minnesota man who killed teens in break-in charged with murder

[notorious]

Originally Posted by unlurking

He shot them when there legs/hips came into view as they were coming down the stairs. My guess is he didn't want to wait for a body/head shot in case they were armed (he was robbed of two guns a month prior, probably the same kids).

Now that could work in court.

If he still felt threatened, he is within his right.


What he told the cops is going to sink him.

[unlurking]

Originally Posted by notorious

Now that could work in court.

If he still felt threatened, he is within his right.


What he told the cops is going to sink him.

True. His words (although I must commend the honesty) will hang him. If he had just maintained his position and fired a kill shot after the invader(s) settled at the bottom of the stares he could easily have just claimed he was in fear for his life the entire time (not that I would condone it). Walking up to them and changing guns for an execution style shot is where where he stepped overboard.

Would be curious to know if the two were on something. Would explain the laughter. Would also explain the stupidity of the second invader entering the basement after hearing the shots. My mini 14 is definitely not a quiet gun, especially indoors. Call me a coward, but I'd have bolted.