22 December 2024

Self-Defense Is Legal in Illinois

You can never really be sure in a blue state. From the News Gazette: Investigation closing on home invasion which led to death of intruder

On November 10th the soon-to-be-dead guy decided to break into an occupied home. He was met by an armed homeowner.

According to police, the resident engaged in a physical altercation with Becerril-Perez and fired multiple shots.

They are still waiting on the toxicology report to close the file, but the State's Attorney for the area seems to be convinced.

State’s Attorney Julia Rietz says that her preliminary review indicates the use of deadly force by the homeowner was justified.

Champaign, Illinois is home to The University of Illinois. It is about a 130 mile drive south of Chicago, or about 145 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, though if you are driving from Saint Louis it will be closer to 180 miles by car.

Self-defense is a human right. It might also be your legal right in Illinois, but it might not.

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