According to Bernalillo County deputies, an alleged intruder broke into a New Mexico home early Tuesday morning.
It was too bad for the intruder; he picked the wrong house: the homeowner was armed.
Deputies told KOB-TV they responded to a call about a break-in at a home near Lost Horizon Drive in West Mesa around 3:45 a.m. The homeowner had reportedly shot the intruder, and when deputies arrived, they found the suspect critically injured. Deputies tried life-saving measures before medics brought the suspect to UNM Hospital, where the suspect later died.
BCSO violent crimes and homicide detectives are now investigating the incident. It'll be interesting to see if or how they turn this around on the armed homeowner.
The Blaze reported on this and gathered several reactions from the public off of KOB's Facebook page. Check them out:
'Unfortunately we have to protect our own because by the time police show up — if they show up — it's too late,' one commenter wrote. 'We all work hard for our things and need [to] protect our families. When [suspects are] arrested, they're just let right back out to do it all over again...'
'This is great news! More criminals need this fate!' another user concluded.
'This was totally warranted!' another commenter said. 'Good job protecting yourself, family, & your home! There needs to be ... repercussions for the outrageous amount of crime in this city.'
'Good job!!!' another commenter exclaimed. 'That's why we have our 2nd Amendment!!!'
'Good,' another commenter noted before adding, 'Tired of this crap. When [they're] in your home, you gotta protect it. I stand for the homeowner. Job well done.'
'Finally some good news today,' another user stated before adding, 'Great job on protecting your family and what's yours. Sends a perfect message to thieves; [we've] had enough of their BS.'
People sure are sick of criminals running rampant.
The comments on KOB's X page also show an enormous amount of support for this homeowner.
Here's to another good guy with a gun!
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