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Another Reason Why It’s a Bad Idea to Break Into a Texas Home: Armed Elderly Man Kills Home Intruder

Feb. 20, 2013 7:00pm Jason Howerton

An armed elderly man in Dallas shot and killed a suspected burglar after finding him trying to break into his Dallas home this week. However, he was also forced to defend his actions after the would-be robber’s family showed up at his home.

The homeowner, a repeat burglary victim, found 33-year-old Deyfon Pipkins attempting to climb in the house through the window and fired at least one shot at the criminal, hitting his target.

Dallas police Sgt. Calvin Johnson told KDFW-TV that the homeowner is covered by the so-called “Castle Doctrine,” which provides legal protection to gun owners in Texas and other states who are forced to use deadly force against a home intruder.

“It means they don’t actually have to retreat once someone comes in their home,” Johnson said. “You have the option of using deadly force if you believe your life is in danger.”

Armed Elderly Man Kills Home Intruder in Dallas

KDFW-TV

Once police identified the suspect as Pipkins, officers notified his family. Some of those family members showed up at the house and expressed their anger at the homeowner for not issuing a “warning.”

“He could have used a warning,” Lakesha Thompson, Pipkins’ sister-in-law, said. “He could have let him know that he did have a gun on his property and he would use it in self-defense.”

The suspect reportedly had a extensive criminal record and had served time in prison. He was previously convicted of theft, possession of a controlled substance and criminal trespassing.

Police have not charged the homeowner with any crime, but Dallas police will now refer the case to the Grand Jury to determine whether he followed the law when he killed the home intruder.

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kkrogulski
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:27pm
It is sad for the family of the criminal that he died. He chose to gamble with his own life. ANY house could potentially have a home owner that has a gun for protection. Anymore, it has to be shoot first, ask questions later. They won’t give you the chance to find out if they are just a petty thief or a cold blooded killer that will slit your throat.

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denkat56
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:27pm
If he wants I’ll testify I heard him say stop, I live 3 states away and I swear I heard the word stop. The family of the victim were mad as all hell. But they didn’t come on his property I’ll bet. Even with proof of the perp crawling through the window his family still feels that they have a right to complain. Stupidity, is running rampant.

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LeadNotFollow
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:26pm
The “Castle Doctrine” should be implemented in every state.

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rochrealtor
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:26pm
How about you tell DEYSHAN not to break into houses!!!

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Gargent_Furball
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:20pm
Look, the thief has another chance to be worthy of life. Next time Be good.

You have failed at life this time. So now you have a re incarnation. Give it another shot. shot…? What ?

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clinker
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:18pm
Did the intruder give warning that he was going to come in and rob/burgle/kill the homeowner?

Plant him…….g’bye criminal.

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TexasMade
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:18pm
Sorry about yo dead bro-in-law, Laqueesha. He’s dead because you didn’t warn him to not try to break into somebody’s house. I heard he dropped his keys in the house, I suggest you go try to retrieve them about 1a.m. or so.

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ledbythnose
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:16pm
Heck he did what every Texan would do. He said Howdy with a big bore. Shoot if they keep this up down here in Texas old Barry Soetoro is gonna run out of Sons to love. That’s how we roll in the Lone Star State. Yawl come back now Hear!

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FloridaFarmGirl
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:12pm
You just can’t make this insane stuff up!! The victim, minding his own business in the privacy of his own home, is required to give a warning? Wow! What ever happened to common sense? As in, if you do something that is against the law, you will be punished for it? In the middle of this obamination of our country where everyone needs to do their “fair share”, where is the criminals warning to this homeowner that he was breaking in and possibly intended to kill him? At the end of the day, you just can’t fix stupid.

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fastgen1
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:12pm
Lakesha said, you should have warned that little black boy. He wasnt doing any harm, he was just a little black boy, like Travon, bammy says you can’t shoot a Travon.

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texanpatriot
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:07pm
The suspect reportedly had a extensive criminal record and had served time in prison.

How many chances and ‘warning shots’ does one individual need? When he went out for the evening and, with that man as his target, did he realize that he might not return home?

Occupational hazard! Texas is a very bad place to break into ANY home…

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wilbstal
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:04pm
My advice to folks that want to live , do not rob, intimidate, threaten, beat up, rape innocent folks. Stay home mind your business dont bother decent folks. A nice way to get shot is do what this guy did. How dumb can he be in TX where all have guns. Im amazed at the stupidity of these crooks.

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msjoe43
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:03pm
To those family members that showed up at the elderly homeowner who is a repeat burglary victim house and expressed their anger at the homeowner for not issuing a “warning.” “He could have used a warning,” Lakesha Thompson, Pipkins’ sister-in-law, said. “He could have let him know that he did have a gun on his property and he would use it in self-defense.”

33-year-old Deyfon Pipkins’s Actions — The deceased with a extensive criminal record and had served time in prison. He was previously convicted of theft, possession of a controlled substance and criminal trespassing — breaking and entering of an elderly homeowner who is a repeat burglary victim.
Deyfon Pipkin’s Consequences — He lost his life. Deyfon Pipkin intended victim – the elderly homeowner who is a repeat burglary victim shots and kills suspect.

Why? the elderly homeowner who is a repeat burglary victim. The elderly homeowner’s life was endangered …. he does not wish to become a victim of murder done by the hands of your family member whose name was Deyfon Pipkin – get that through your thick heads family members of the deceased Deyfon Pipkin.

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usmc1063
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:02pm
Pipkins first last and worst mistake he was crawling into the wrong window. He deserved what he got. But I bet it doesn’t stop there. The greaving family will hound this man till he is gone from this life also.

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- wilbstal
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:08pm
  if that was me and they did that to me I would take care of the situation if the authorities couldnt. this is America we have rights, in spite of what this guy did when he shot the intruder.He should not lose any rights. the folks on that street should ban together and let the intimindators know they wont put up with threats and harrasments.
  
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k9guy001
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:56pm
You all have it wrong…. he just saw his neighbors window open and was closing it…. Seriously, actions have consequences (drop a bowling ball you may smash your toe… climb through someones window and you may get shot)… pretty simple to me.

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LBJDIDIT1963
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:56pm
Put out of his misery the poor fellow! The old man likely saved loss to innocent lives as well!

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carlschulz
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:54pm
““He could have used a warning,” Lakesha Thompson, Pipkins’ sister-in-law, said. “He could have let him know that he did have a gun on his property and he would use it in self-defense.””

Sure, and Pipkins could not have broken into someone’s house.

But, let’s see what the grand jury has to say.

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- TOUGHTEXASMAMA
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:56pm
  People, people, people! The guy was probably so strung out on drugs, a warning could have been in blinking neon letters and it wouldn’t have sunk into his fried brain. His dumb azz relatives have been watching too much TV…thinking they can make these rediculous statements and savior O will jump in there to champion their cause and they will get some news coverage and be the next “Obama phone lady” to a sympathetic adoring world. PUH-THHHHHE-TIIIKKKK!
  
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Michelle_Baboonbutt
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:54pm
That’s bullcrap. I live eleven hundred miles away in south Florida and I clearly heard the elderly man say “stop, stop, leave now or I’ll be forced to employ deadly force in self defense!”

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- carlschulz
  Posted on February 21, 2013 at 10:50am
  “this guy here broke into my house by climbing through the window and fell… on to some bullets.”
  
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BlackCrow
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:49pm
Two to the center of mass then if they don’t down one to the head. They gave up their rights when they forced their way in. If the family shows up later I can defend life and property, they won’t make it in the house!

Don’t mess with Texas!

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buffmuff69
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:48pm
Don’t waste the Grand Jury’s time or citizens tax dollars on this one. I would bet an adult beverage Lakesha won’t even show up. My comment to Lakesha…I’m sure your brother-in-law didn’t give this elderly old man a WARNING as he was breaking into his home!

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SidneyDave
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:46pm
Biden’s proposed firing two warning shots with your double barrel shotgun is a good idea for the burglar, as long as they are smart enough to count to two. After the two warning shots, the gun can only be used as a club.

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- carlschulz
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:57pm
  that two warning shots is a brilliant idea. that way the person firing the warning shots goes to jail for brandishing a weapon or discharging a firearm in city limits or something like that.
  
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NO_MORE_OBAMA
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:44pm
Lakesha? Well that says it all.

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SBR308
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:44pm
Whoever came up with that crazy name Dayfon deserves to be shot

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Daniel4
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:43pm
“He could have used a warning,” Lakesha Thompson, Pipkins’ sister-in-law, said. “He could have let him know that he did have a gun on his property and he would use it in self-defense.”

Uhhh… Did Deyfon Pipkins call ahead, send a letter, or knock on the door and announce himself by shouting “Burglar”? Sounds like Mr. Pipkins forgot the social niceties of his profession.

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Midwest Blonde
Posted on February 20, 2013 at 7:42pm
Well, no picture of the victim but I’m betting he’s black. What white man have you ever heard of called Deyfon??

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- EndTheGOPTEA
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 8:22pm
  Racist!
  
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- RightThinking1
  Posted on February 20, 2013 at 9:58pm
  END,
  
  It must be very frustrating to have say what you are supposed to say, rather then what you are actually thinking. It might well explain the basic insanity of liberals.The opinions expressed here that the perp was likely a black guy are a consequence of observation of the facts, and as it turns out, they are correct. I fail to see why those perfectly rational observations and conclusions make them ‘racists’. On the other hand, there is some evidence that you are either in denial, or simply unable to make rational observations yourself.
  
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