A story of self-defense in Washington State: Homeowner shoots, kills burglar in Lake Forest Park
Lake Forest Park, Washington is a suburb of Seattle in King County. It borders Seattle and is about 8 or 10 miles from the Space Needle.
Lake Forest Park Police say they responded to a call on Wednesday afternoon of a 37-year-old burglar kicking down the door of a home.
By the time police arrived, the would-be bad-guy had gained entry to the home and been shot by the homeowner. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The homeowner won't face charges, because Washington State is not operating under the rules of the Manhattan DA's office, and self-defense is legal in Washington.
As for the neighbors...
“Seeing a body in the doorway then all of the people, the cops, the forensics, it was a lot,” said Kelsey Cravens, a neighbor who knows the homeowner. “It’s really scary. It freaks me out because we thought this was a really nice, safe area when we moved here.”
Here's a news flash: Criminals can drive. They can even drive to your nice neighborhood in the suburbs.
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