A Texas home invader apparently hadn’t seen the famous movie “The Untouchables,” which includes a warning not to bring a knife to a gunfight, because that’s exactly what he did Monday night in Taylor, a city about 45 minutes northeast of Austin.
of Taylor Press said Officers responded to a call at 11:35 p.m. about a man with a knife trying to break into a home in the 2300 block of Donna Drive. While officers were heading to the residence, the newspaper reported that a man entered the home and the homeowner shot and killed him.
Police found a large knife with a sheath inscribed with the words “Hail Satan” in the suspect’s possession.
When police arrived on scene, the suspect had left the home and was lying on the front porch with a gunshot wound to the lower back, according to the report.
Police identified the suspect as Austin Sumpter, 23, of Thrall, according to the newspaper.
According to the press release, police found a large knife with a sheath with the words “Long Live the Devil” inscribed on it in the suspect’s possession. The suspect has been hospitalized and is expected to survive.
The paper also reported that police have obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect on suspicion of felony burglary, which will be executed once the suspect is released from medical treatment.
How do observers respond?
Comments on the Press article Facebook He seemed pleased with the results.
- “I’m so grateful to live in a place where I can protect myself and my property from people who think they have some right to what doesn’t belong to them!” one commenter said. I have written.
- “Finally some good news!” another commenter wrote. Shouted out.
- “I’m so glad the homeowner was armed and inside the home and unharmed,” another commenter wrote. Said.
- “He found it playfully,” another commenter SaidHe added: “Homeowners are sick and tired of thieves! He got what he deserved.”
Like Blaze News? Bypass the censorship and sign up for our newsletter to get stories like this directly to your inbox. Register here!
