Possessing a firearm doesn't make you the most dangerous person in the room. Attitude counts for a lot. Man, 35, Dies After Shot By Own Gun In Struggle With Homeowner During Attempted Break-In: Police | Manhattan, IL Patch
According to the statement, police say Hayes and an accomplice attempted to forcibly enter the apartment, and Hayes was reportedly armed with a shotgun.
A physical struggle ensued between Hayes and the resident, during which the resident discharged the shotgun, striking Hayes, police said.
While I wouldn't want to face a shotgun with just my bare hands, if it was a question of "him or me" I would fight to make sure it was him.
No word on the other guy, who was with Hayes, so I assume that he ran.
There is also no word on what the motive might have been. Was it a simple break-in, or was it personal?
Self-defense is a human right. It may or may not be your legal right in Illinois.
Manhattan, Illinois is a small village in Will County. It is about 10 miles southeast of Joliet, or about a 50 mile drive southwest of downtown Chicago. I don't have a feeling for how the current Criminal Justice System in Will County views self-defense, but I would guess that they support it.
The homeowner Ottsta be able to claim the shotgun. The other guy won't be needin it and had already proved he shouldn't have it.
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