Home Protection - Joe Horn/Texas Edition

Yes, I know, Pasadena Texas is very, very far away from sunny Newport Beach, but what happened certainly affects everyone who feels that we have the right to protect themselves and their neighbors at all costs.

Here's the rundown.

61 year old Joe Horn sees his neighbor's house being burgled in broad daylight.

He grabs his shotgun.

He calls 911

The 911 dispatcher tells him to stay inside and that the cops were coming.

He tells the 911 dispatcher that the burglars were leaving the house with bags.

He tells the 911 dispatcher that he can't wait for the cops to show up.

He loads his shotgun.

He tells the two burglars to stop.

The two burglars don't and come towards him.

He shoots them both dead.

He calls 911 back to tell them to send someone over quickly.

To listen to the 911 tape playback, click here.

To read a good article on it, click here.

Under Texas law, people may use deadly force to protect their own property or to stop arson, burglary, robbery, theft or criminal mischief at night.

Talk about a deterrent.

Fascinating stuff, and could actually happen anywhere.

Joe Horn should be commended as a hero.