An elderly homeowner in New Mexico shot and killed a robbery suspect after a fight inside the homeowner’s residence over the weekend, Española police said. Said. Espanola is about 30 minutes north of Santa Fe.
What are the details?
Police said they received a report of a robbery in progress early Saturday morning in the 500 block of Middle San Pedro Road.
Arriving officers learned that an elderly homeowner confronted the robbery suspect inside the residence, a scuffle ensued, and the homeowner shot the suspect at least once, police said.
The robbery suspect was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
“This is an ongoing active investigation and further details will be provided in the coming days,” police added.
How are people reacting?
Commenter belonging to a police station facebook post There’s a lot of praise for the elderly homeowner for this incident.
- “Homeowners have every right to protect themselves and their property,” one commenter said. I have written. “This is called the Second Amendment. The governor can learn from that and this case.”
- “We are grateful that our elderly homeowners are physically well, but what about their mental health?[?]”Another user I wondered. “And I hope Elder isn’t prosecuted, because our country is far left, right is wrong, and wrong is right! We need guns! My Comments are not accepted.” We’re going to discuss it, so if you want to fight, do it yourself, I’m just stating my opinion. ”
- Another commenter said, “FAFO is good for homeowners. It’s time we take matters into our own hands.” declared. “Nothing is being done to curb crime in this town. Drugs and homelessness.” [are] Out of control. …”
- “A homeowner’s prayer for peace” (another user) begged. “May God watch over this family.”
- “And don’t forget the left is trying to take your guns away,” another commenter said. gave an opinion. “This is why the right to bear arms is so important. Don’t make yourself a victim. You have the right to stand up for yourself.”
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