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Re: Do You Carry A Gun?

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Originally Posted by Steve View Post
Well, I'm still of the opinion that charges will be filed. Frankly, they should be. He stated his intention to kill them. When he made that statement, he was in no danger, yet his intention to kill them was made very clear.

Whether he's found guilty is a matter for a jury, but I think that, given his statement to the 911 operator, charges should be filed...
Guilty of WHAT?

Texas statute explicitly allows deadly force to be used to stop a felony in progress or to recover property. We take a pretty dim view of burglary here.
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