Bad guys haven't gotten that memo. Homeowner fires warning shot after man tries to break in, threatens to kill family, Volusia deputies say
The homeowner told deputies he was inside with his family "when he heard loud banging coming from the front door" of the home.
When Self couldn't get in through the front door, the homeowner told deputies, "Self moved to the carport entrance and began striking the carport door" while "screaming incoherently and aggressively."
The homeowner fired a warning shot into the ground. I don't like warning shots, and they are not legal in every jurisdiction. If you need to fire a weapon, it should be because the threat is imminent. If you want to send a message use your cellphone.
It did, however, convince Nathaniel Self to leave. Police caught up with him a short time later and took him into custody.
DeLand, Florida is in Volusia County. It is about a 35 mile drive north-northeast of Orlando. This incident took place "near DeLand."
Is this an issue of crazy people are dangerous, or were drugs involved?
Neighbors who spoke off camera said they believe Self came from a homeless encampment nearby. They said it's been a problem for some time, with people banging on their doors at all hours of the night, and they hope something gets done about it soon.
Self is charged with several things including attempted burglary of an occupied dwelling.
Self-defense is a human right.
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