~ "Burglar shot when entering off-duty officer's home" ~

[LongTermGuy]

~ "An off-duty Tolleson police officer shot an intruder in his southwest Phoenix home Tuesday, critically injuring him.
Police said the intruder was a 17-year-old boy.
The 26-year-old Tolleson officer was asleep in his home near 91st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road Tuesday afternoon when he heard a crashing downstairs, according to Sgt. Trent Crump, a Phoenix police spokesman.
The officer, who was not identified by Phoenix police, is a three-year veteran of the Tolleson department.
The officer grabbed a gun and went downstairs to check out the noise. He ended up confronting an intruder inside the home, Crump said. The intruder was carrying a large river rock, and when he raised it, threatening the homeowner, the off-duty officer shot the intruder in the head, according to Crump.
The homeowner called police about 2:45 p.m. and administered CPR until officers arrived, Crump said.
The suspect was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
Neighbors told police that earlier in the day there was a group of young people who appeared suspicious — neighbors thought the group was watching houses, Crump said." ~ (More)

Off-duty Tolleson officer shoots intruder, Phoenix police say - News from The Arizona Republic

[taurustoter]

Well, its too bad that a 17 year old got shot, seeing as though at 17 we tented to think stupidly, but I don't blame the cop for shooting. Even at 17 I was smart enough not to break into a home.

[william]

There maybe a drop in home break ins, in Phoenix. Newton was right, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

[TexasAviator]

Well there is an easy way to avoid this. Don't break into peoples homes...

[LongTermGuy]

Well there is an easy way to avoid this. Don't break into peoples homes...

Makes sense...

[Denton]

Every occupation has its hazards.

[ozzy]

No judge, No jury.....as it should be! I'd go one step further and sue the parents for not controling there kid!

[pamswilley]

Evolution in action.

[garyh]

Wrong place, wrong time.

[Jake3501]

17...Was his name by any chance Travon? Has the kid's mom been interviewed so she can say the usual, "But he was such a good boy, and he loved his momma!"