Brickbat: Branded Man
Homer Wright's wife woke him one night when she heard someone breaking into their home in the Englewood area of Chicago. Wright grabbed a gun and shot the man. Police charged Anthony Robinson with felony burglary. And since Wright had convictions on weapons charges in 1968 and 1994, they charged him with felony unlawful use of a weapon.
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"Would it make you feel any better, little girl, if they was pushed out of windows?"
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In Chicago, nobody hears you scream.
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Meanwhile in Tacoma, a homeowner shot an intruder in the face with a shotgun.
http://www.seattlepi.com/local.....648391.php
Here's the money quote, from an actual LEO :
"If you're in fear for your safety or the safety of your family, friends or others, you have the right to protect yourself or protect them," he said.
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Meanwhile, in Fullerton...
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First day of jail is going to be super awkward for these guys.
