A Colorado man told police he was severely beaten after an intruder broke into his Commerce City home late Sunday night, after the victim grabbed a gun and shot the intruder dead. KDVR-TV reported:Commerce City is about 20 minutes northeast of Denver.
Police said the incident happened in the 5300 block of East 64th Street around 2:45 a.m. Police said in a previous KDVR story that residents “Attacked by an unknown intruder“
“If it’s a clear case of an armed homeowner shooting an intruder, police are unlikely to press charges against the homeowner. And, you know, be careful with any burglaries.”
Detective Sergeant Derek Aragon told the station that the resident initially said he’d been hit with a handgun, and KDVR reported that the resident was seriously injured and had to be hospitalized.
“He was hit pretty badly in the face and body. He was obviously injured,” Aragon told the station, adding that the resident ran down the street for help after the shooting.
Police said arriving officers found the body of an adult male, believed to be an intruder, inside the residence. KCNC-TV reported.Officers found the home in a state of disrepair, KDVR added.
Authorities are investigating whether the shooting was justified. Colorado’s “Make My Day” LawThe law would allow police to use deadly force against intruders under certain circumstances, KDVR reported.
“Right now, in the early stages, it appears that’s the case, but we’re still trying to put it together,” Aragon told KDVR.
KDVR legal analyst Christopher Decker told the station that under the “Make My Day” law, citizens have the right to use deadly force against anyone who unlawfully enters their home and poses a physical danger.
“If it’s a clear case of an armed homeowner shooting an intruder, police are unlikely to press charges against the homeowner. And, you know, be careful with any burglary,” Decker added to KDVR.
The Adams County coroner has not yet identified the man who was shot, but police are asking witnesses with information to call the Commerce City police tip line at 303-289-3626, KDVR reported.
How do observers respond?
Police Department Facebook Comments post The comments about the deadly shooting appear to come from residents’ perspective.
- “This is why it’s so important to be armed and ready to protect yourself and your family,” one commenter said. I have written.
- “That’s right! Every action has a reaction! In order to protect it, we have to do what needs to be done. [ourselves] And our house[s]!!” another Said.
- “Great!” another commenter said. Conclusion“This will ensure he doesn’t reoffend.”
- “The Make My Day Act is in full effect! FAFO,” commented another. Declared.
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