According to Leroy Schumacher, even though his grandson was in the middle of a burglary when he was killed, his death was unjustified, Tulsa’s ABC 8 reported. The grieving grandfather acknowledged that breaking into a house was “stupid,” but he said that the AR-15 gave the homeowner’s son an “unfair” advantage over the three burglars and that death wasn’t the appropriate consequence for the teens.
Well, the basic emotion is 'Too damned bad.'
But wait, there's MORE!
It all began with 21-year-old Elizabeth Rodriguez, who authorities believe was the ring leader. Rodriguez, a mother-of-three in need of rent money, drove 19-year-old Maxwell Cook, 16-year-old Jake Woodruff, and 17-year-old Jacob Redfearn — who she says all lived with her — to the Wagoner County home. They first stole liquor, speakers, and a machete from the garage, but then, Rodriguez said they “got greedy.”
After deciding to break into the main house, the young men, wearing all black, donning masks, and armed with brass knuckles and a knife, went inside while Rodriguez waited with a teenage girl in the getaway car. Zachary Peters, the homeowner’s 23-year-old son, was taking a nap when he heard a door slam and glass shatter at approximately 12:30 in the afternoon, according to News On 6. Peters grabbed his father’s rifle before coming face to face with the three suspects, who all froze when they saw him.
So, they armed themselves before breaking into the house, too. Which does not speak of good intentions. Guy, it's too bad your grandkid is dead, but it's worse that he made the decisions that put him in that place and time, and I cannot fault the homeowner's son for shooting. Because, among other things, three armed criminals against one isn't exactly 'fair'.
Bringing a knife to a gun fight... they just should have stayed at home.
ReplyDeleteAnd now I understand.
ReplyDeleteIf you were wondering what went so horribly wrong in this kid's upbringing that he ended up dead on the floor of someone else's house after breaking into it...there you go.
Grandpa raised his kid(s) with no sense of personal responsibility (which also explains why the grandkid ended up spending time in foster care as the story mentions) which was obviously passed down to the grandkid.
Gramps...if you're looking for somewhere to cast blame, look in the mirror.
I had some friends that woke on night to find someone standing at their bedroom door watching, as others stole items from their living room. All escaped, but the terror of the situation left a mark on their peace of mind.
ReplyDeleteSomeone that enters a home without invitation for any reason is aware of the possible consequences. Regardless of whether they're shot, or trip a claymore, they were fully aware of the possibility it would be their last burglary, and if so, it's justice.
But they were good boys.
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And yet, the pundits will still cry AR-15's aren't good for home defenseš¤£
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Oh no.... Anyway.
ReplyDelete”but he said that the AR-15 gave the homeowner’s son an “unfair” advantage over the three burglars..."
ReplyDeleteWhich is pretty much the reason people own ARs, AKs and shotguns.
Don't come crying to me Grandpa.
This story was the feel good story of the day!!
ReplyDeleteAll’s fair in love and war. I’d also add self/home defense. FAFO
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