Ok, so I got on here hoping to find a thread about the Joe Horn news story, but alas there wasn't one. I really wanted to get some dialog going on this story. (Link:
here)
There seems to be some discrepancy as far as whether he was within his rights to protect his neighbors property to that extent or if it was "undue force", and also if it was a matter of self-defense.
Although he put himself in a position where he would have to defend himself by attempting to defend his neighbor's property, I'm wondering if they can use that against him as he didn't invite or voluntary consent to having force used against him. Also, does anyone know if the 911 dispatcher has any jurisdiction? (ex: Could he be charged w/ failing to comply w/ a direct order?) I would really recommend listening to the entire 911 call as it puts it into perspective. Opinions?
Cliff notes on story: 61 year old TX resident witnesses 2 burglars breaking into his neighbor's house, and calls 911. The dispatcher tells him to remain inside, but the police have not arrived by the time the burglars are climbing back out of the house, so he goes outside to stop them and ends up killing them.