An Ohio homeowner told police he heard noises on his balcony early Sunday morning, spotted an intruder in his home and opened fire.
Westchester Police Department Spokesperson Barb Wilson told WXIX-TV The suspected intruder later died at a hospital. West Chester is about 30 minutes north of Cincinnati.
“If this ever goes to trial, which it probably won't, please put me on the jury. I'll thank him for saving future intruders and maybe people's lives, and I'll send him on his way.”
Police were dispatched to the 7500 block of Shawnee Lane around 5 a.m., Wilson told the station, adding that preliminary reports indicate the homeowner heard suspicious sounds on his balcony and discovered an intruder in his home.
Wilson told WXIX the homeowner has been cooperative with police.
of The Cincinnati Enquirer said: Authorities did not identify the male burglary suspect.
A neighbor spoke to police on camera. interview He said the incident was “very shocking and disturbing. I never expected something like that to happen around here.”
A neighbor who lives across the street from the apartment complex where the incident occurred added to WXIX that she is wondering what caused the incident and is now concerned for the safety of her children.
How have other people reacted?
Commenters on WXIX's Facebook post about the incident appear to be sympathetic to the homeowner.
- “Well…that's the risk he took by choosing to become a criminal rather than a decent and productive citizen,” one person commented. I wrote. “My condolences go out to his family, but he has suffered the consequences of his poor choices. There is personal responsibility. No one should be blamed, but… [himself]. ”
- “This is the American way!” said another user. shouted.
- “Thank God for 2A,” another commenter said. noticed.
- “Saved taxpayers money,” said another user. said. “Don't go where you're not supposed to go, and you won't get shot.”
- Another commented: “If this goes to trial (and it probably won't), please add me to the jury.” requested. “We thank him for saving the lives of future intruders and perhaps people, and we go on our way.”
- “I don't think he would do that again…” another user observed.
- Another commenter said, “There is no homeowner crime.” declared.
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