Illegal Alien Fatally Shoots Alleged Car Burglar With Illegal Gun Outside His Houston Home
- Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:06pm by
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A Houston man shot and killed another man who was allegedly trying to break into his car outside his home on Friday, according to police.
The shooting took place at around 6 a.m. in southwest Houston, KPRC-TV reports.
The man told police that he heard some commotion before going outside and finding an unidentified man holding a shovel trying to break into his vehicle. He opened fire and shot the suspect. Police did not say how many rounds were fired or how many times the burglary suspect was shot.
The suspect was rushed to a local hospital and was later declared dead.
In a shocking twist, KPRC reports the homeowner is actually in the U.S. illegally and owns a gun — both of which are against the law. Police have not released any names.
The illegal alien and his roommate were brought in for questioning about the incident.
The ongoing investigation will now be handed over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The District Attorney’s Office will consider whether or not charges will be filed in the case.
In May, a three-judge panel in Denver upheld federal gun laws passed by Congress that prohibits illegal aliens from owning guns.
From a previous Reuters report:
“Even those admitted on non-immigrant visas … are prohibited from having firearms and ammunition unless they secure a special waiver or happen to be hunters or diplomatic or law-enforcement officials here on business,” the judges wrote.
The case stemmed from the conviction of Emmanuel Huitron-Guizar, who was sentenced to 18 months in prison under a federal law that bars gun ownership by illegal aliens.
Huitron-Guizar’s lawyer, Ronald Pretty, told Reuters he will appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Comments (205)
jackact
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:38pmAmerica, this is the effect of a sanctuary city.
Report Post »Enjoy.
CatB
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:51pmGood thing he is illegal .. or he could have be in real trouble … :-(
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:52pmAhh yes, the dream act…………….
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:01pmBoy, if we only had stricter gun laws…the same thing would have happened. If the libs get their way, and they will if O is re-elected, only this guy and others like him will own guns.
Report Post »Bum thrower
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:01pmHe just needs to tell ICE that he is ‘going to school’ and they’ll let him go.
Report Post »The Jewish Avenger
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:05pm“Police have not released any names.”
Thank you the 60% who actually was quick to point out beside the fact that he is an illegal he should not have had a gun!
Now, if this was a law abiding US citizen, I‘ll stab in the dark and though not knowing Texas law or Houston’s laws, shooting a person committing a crime that is not committing harm to anyone or an attempt to break into a residence specifically, yours is a big no no.
If so, there are a few WalMart parking lots that should be littered with car theives.
But this is one of the protected ones…At WORST they’ll have 1 week of jail time and silently sent back to Meh-he-Co where he will cross the border and continue his life in HIS HOUSTON HOME????
Guess how much this is going to cost the tax payers for Houston, Texas and the United States?
(Hint: It‘s big than a bread box full of 100’s)
Grrrrrr…. I’m sick of suckling leeches on the lady liberties teet.
Get legal or get out!!!!
Report Post »hayesstephen
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:10pmRelax everyone. Holder will make sure the dead guy’s family will pay the illegal shooter a fortune for mental distress. Eric will take every measure that justice is done for this poor man. Imagine illegals getting burgled!!! No way these fine upstanding illegals should have to worry about there safety.
Report Post »Blazebanned
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:12pmAs i keep saying, shoot these pos’ as they come ac ross the border, problem solved.And before any bleeding hearts and encinom get all worked up, its not only our right, but our duty to protect this country,by any means necessary.Oh, and those who believe these pos’ have rights in this country, wrong, they have no rights when they enter illegally…..if they do, someone quote me chapter and verse from the constitution that proves it……
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:12pmWow, everyone here is illegal. The shooter is illegal, the gun is illegal, and the thief is illegal.
All of them = Illegal. Illegal vs. illegal.
Or I should say the thief WAS illegal, he is dead now so he has paid for his sins.
Report Post »Ballot_Box_Revolution
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:22pmi think you need more than 4 options on this poll…..how about He is justified in protecting his property, but he is still illegal and that is a separate issue that needs to be looked at.
He should not be up on murder charges, but the illegal status should be looked into.
Report Post »colt1860
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:50pmThere shouldn’t be any such thing as “illegal guns”, unless one is in possesion of a stolen gun. The right to bear and keep arms is based on the NATURAL right to self defense and preservation which EVERYONE has. The right to own and use guns is a fundamental right, and constitutionally secured. It doesn’t matter who you are, or what you’ve done. Just as EVERYONE has a right to ALWAYS use the public roads and to travel, so everyone, so as long as they have life, and are at liberty (not inprisoned or in detention), they may use force to defend themselves or those around them. These are UNALIENABLE RIGHTS! Get that in your head. All these progressive laws do NOTHING to effectively stop criminals intent on obtaining or using a gun, they only effect the law abiding citizens. NO ONE is above the law, wherefore there should be no lists consisting of certain classes of people that may use arms, and another prohibiting other classes or certain types of people from using guns.
Report Post »sawbuck
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:50pmThe question should be…
How can a “Illegal Alien” ..own Real Estate.. In the U.S
He’s a ’home owner’…?
Where did he get his loan… ‘ The Bank of Cartel ’…….?
Report Post »The Jewish Avenger
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:58pmAre we going to know if the “victim” was white or black?
Report Post »GIRTHMAN
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 3:58pmGood one !! ^^^^
Report Post »smokeysmoke
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 4:17pmwell he should be legally able to defend himself, that should not be the issue. SHOULDENT WE DEPORT PEOPLE WHO BREAK THE LAW
Report Post »??
lordjosh
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 4:34pm@ Colt
Got it all right except about rights being secured by the constitution. The constitution is an old contract between the states and the feds which has nothing to do with us, the people, which is why the people never signed it. Also the contract is well over 200 years old which means it can only be enforced on entities like firms or corporations that signed on to it. I know I never signed it.
Report Post »Anyhow, your rights are granted by God and secured by his blessings. It is up to you to defend them. Not the corporation our forefathers created.
turkey13
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 4:39pmIt scared me for a moment, I thought it was an American Latino and he would have gone to prison. Since this guy is illegal, all he has to do is say he‘s going to college and they can’t touch him. Obama and Holder have him covered.
Report Post »Wolfgang the Gray
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 6:15pmThis blood is on Obama’s hands. Plain & simple.
Report Post »SERUM
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 7:09pmTwo wrongs don’t make a right, as two crimminal acts don’t make an act lawful, simple logic.
Report Post »Wolf
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 7:21pm“…In May, a three-judge panel in Denver upheld federal gun laws passed by Congress that prohibits illegal aliens from owning guns…”
Report Post »And nearly 60 percent of polled seem to agree with this assessment.
But what is wrong with the whole situation is that, as Americans, we have Constitutional rights in the Second Amendment, and everyone seems to think that only Americans have the right to defend themselves, family, others, and their property.
Where is it written that the rest of the world does not have the same God-given rights we Americans have? Why shouldn’t every person in the world be allowed the right to defend themselves, regardless where they live, are living, or what country they’re in, legally or otherwise?
I agree that being here illegally he should be imprisoned while awaiting deportation, and that done post-haste. But I also agree he has every human right that I, or any, has, irrespective of race, religion, or creed.
Ergo, the man was right in defending his property, though according to the ‘letter of the law’ (which is ilegal even for Americans) he is guilty of a crime.
Definitely a Catch 22 for all of us- one and all- on the planet.
colt1860
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:37pm@lordjosh Yes, I agree. BTW, I know what you mean. I’m glad to see other folks have read up on the history of the UNITED STATES.
Report Post »loriann12
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 6:42amHow the heck did he buy a house? I had to show 2 forms of ID and get a credit check. Unless he was renting and the landlords just didn’t care. I know people who have to get a background check and fill out an application to RENT!
Send his butt back to whereever he came from…Mexico, Europe, don’t matter.
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 9:28am.
Report Post »Didn‘t the Houston police get the word that they can’t arrest an illegal?
Janet Napolitano will not be pleased.
supermex27
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:22pmAre you retarded? Didn’t you read the article? says he will be turned over to ICE. THat means he will be deported just like you would like. And you still find a reason to bitch? Are you just too stupid to read the whole article or are you really just that dumb?
Report Post »dmerwin
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 7:52pmNow this is a liberal’s nightmare. Illegal alien kills criminal with an unlicensed (criminal) firearm. Yeah, let’s take them away from law abiding folks so that only criminals have them.
Report Post »colt1860
Posted on August 5, 2012 at 4:38pm@supermex27 LOL. Turning people over to ICE does not mean they will autmatically be deported. With the executive decisions made by OBAMA, many illegal aliens are being let go.
Report Post »Lumen
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:37pmWhat the crap? I love this title. SO DOES ANYONE REALLY EXPECT AN ILLEGEAL (Law Breaking) ALIEN TO HAVE A LEGAL ( Purchased with a photo ID and proof of residency) FIREARM IN THE USA?
Is there any ILLEGAL person in the USA Today with a legal weapon? The other question is WHY are you here if you are not a citizen? Why are you here if you are not a citizen with a gun? Why are you here in our country illegally with a illegal weapon killing americans?
Good grief.
Report Post »paperpushermj
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:36pmTo those of you who voted “ Yes he was on his Property” Are you Outta Your Minds. You must not own and dare I say you should not ever own a firearm if you think it’s an appropriate act to take a Human life over cr*p left in your Car.
Report Post »kaydeebeau
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:53pmI think the right to bear arms to protect ones life or property is a God given right that applies to all humans. That being said, he doesn’t have the right to be here illegaly
Report Post »paperpushermj
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:00pmJust because you have the right doesn’t mean you have to excursive that right. Having a firearm demands good sound judgment as to when and under which situations you should apply Deadly Force.
Report Post »hayesstephen
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:12pmI carry a gun legally, I have a CCL. I would never even drawn my weapon if someone where breaking into my car. Its not a shooting situation. Now if the guy attacked me, that’ a different story.
Report Post »Rayblue
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:53pmSouthwest Houston car thieves all carry. They will kill you as soon as look at you. If they are after your car they will take it without regard for any life but their own. Illegals know this by symbiosis. And if they’re wounded, the lawyers enter the picture. In this case they should put the illegal in jail for having a hot gun. That would take care of the stupid controversy of being an alien. Which he won’t be prosecuted for. Defending his property is what everybody should do in any case. No charge. It doesn‘t say if the thief was carrying but if he wasn’t he had an accomplice close by that was. He probably didn’t walk to the crime scene.
Report Post »formidable_foe
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 3:00pmI agree. However, you shouldn’t own ANY property either (e.g., the “home” he came outside from). The term “illegal” has become a joke. It’s like saying someone has acne or they need to tuck their shirt in. It’s MEANINGLESS, and very, very sad.
Report Post »bdandsl
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 3:36pmMaybe, if this happened to more thieves, they wouldn’t feel they have a right to take your stuff.
Report Post »lordjosh
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 4:39pmWhy? Instant death is not a just punishment for robbery if KILLED IN THE ACT? The victim(the shooter) had a god given right to protect his property and was under absolutely no obligation to give the perp and opportunity to flee or attack. The shooting was just if the fact collaborate the story.
Report Post »lordjosh
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 4:48pm@Hayesstephan
Then you might as well put a trigger lock on it and put it in the safe. I hope your not that stupid, it doesn’t bode well for those you asked permission to exercise gods gift to you. If you were within 30 feet of the perp and he had a knife and you waited until he attacked to draw, your dead if he knows what to do with the knife.
Report Post »PALEHORSE
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 5:13pmWhat if you don’t believe in God? How could you assert that it is a God given right?
Report Post »Wolf
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 7:31pm“…PALEHORSE
Report Post »Posted on August 3, 2012 at 5:13pm
What if you don’t believe in God? How could you assert that it is a God given right?
…”
Succinctly, yes, it is a right, whether you believe it’s God given or not. Just because someone doesn’t believe in God does not negate that God is still there. God gave us all the freedom to choose to believe or not- and He gave us all the right to defend ourselves.
lordjosh
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 10:58am@ Palehorse
Report Post »I don’t care who or what you consider to be your Creator. What is important is these gifts are given to you by right of birth.
BHOHG2G
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:36pmFrom what I hear what’s going on now with ICE, I‘ll bet the IA skates and they’ll probably give the gun back too.
Report Post »I’m soooo sick and tired of this crap even being an issue.
My solution??? Bury both of them!!!
Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:35pmSO an Illegal Alien was able to legally buy a car,get a tag, a drivers license, inspection, registration…and I am supposed to be concerned he had an illegal gun?
Report Post »barber2
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:51pmAnd did he vote for Obama in 2008 ?
Report Post »CatB
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:34pmHe’ll be let out so he can vote for Obama in November 2012 … who else is sick of this cr*p?
Report Post »supermex27
Posted on August 4, 2012 at 1:23pmIllegals can’t vote you Moron.
Report Post »carbonated
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:35pmGenerally, lethal force is only allowed when you or some else’s life is in danger – not if someone is breaking into your car. But, the guy’s illegal, so he can pretty much do whatever he wants.
Report Post »jimbridger1881
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:52pmCarbonated – that may be true in your state but in TX the law allows an individual to use deadly force to protect personal property including cars.
Report Post »Alky
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:55pm… and vote too!!
Report Post »Xiccarph
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:01pmObviously we need a NEW law that clarifies when you can use lethal or other force against a thievin’ thug. We can call it the “The Criminal Property Acquisition Rights Act of 2012”. This new law would clearly make it illegal to use whatever means necessary to stop a criminal in the performance of his duty. Criminals have Rights too, and obviously one of them is the right to take your property unfettered by your unlawful assumption that it actually belongs to you..
Report Post »oicu814me2
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:01pmIn misissippi you can use deadly force to protect your property, including your car no matter where your car is.
Report Post »Palmer1943
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:34pmNot a problem. As a illegal alien all he has to do is bring out his kids and he will get a pass. Remember Illegals have more rights than American citizens under our current radical DOJ and Dictator Obama’s regime. Is the Dream act cool or what?
Report Post »valleyfever
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:34pmIt’s going to be interesting to see how existing guns laws will be enforced. Of course our govt will decide that we need more gun laws to not enforce. If they haven’t decide to press charges the guy must be free to head for the border. If he bails to Mexico our govt won’t have to decide whether or not to press those charges will they? Is that an ICE escort car that just pulled up in his driveway?
Report Post »zorro
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:37pmYeah, I’m going to call BS on this story. It was ILLEGAL for this guy to have a gun so there is no way, NO WAY, he could get one. That’s why liberals always want to pass law after law after law because once a law is passed, that’s it, baby. You’re hosed. So if it’s illegal for his guy to have one, he couldn’t possibly have one.
Report Post »DaddyDave
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:30pmHey Zorro, perhaps it was a “fast and furious gun”.
But we’ll never know, because Holder might tell us today it was not connected, then 9 months later retract that statement.
Report Post »Matt
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:33pmWhile I don’t support him being in america, because he is an illegal, and while ABSOLUTELY unequivocally do not want illegal immigrants having guns, since who knows if they are terrorists or cartel members. And while ANYONE with an illegal gun should be immediately prosecuted. (I do support fully the 2nd amendment, but you dont get a black market gun if your planning to do happy things with it.)
Despite all that, the dude still was on his property. So I don’t know.
Ooh, then again, was it really his property? Hes an illegal immigrant, how can he have property?
Report Post »He should be prosecuted for an illegal firearm, illegal border crossing, and deported at the very least. MAYBE he should be prosecuted for murder, I don’t know…
rockmanlinux
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:33pmPretty simple. Illegal has no property therefore has no rights for use of a firearm in self defense, nor is the gun his legally anyways.
The law of whether stealing a car is legal form of force would have to be determined by the state. NC old law before Dec 1. 2011 would have said no. The castle doctrine and laws since to current would say yes. I don’t know TX law in the area but the fact his car is not in a garage and seperate from the house could also be at question.
Report Post »MITrooper
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 4:06pmTexas law authorizes the use of deadly force for tresspassing and attempting to commit a felony (car theft). You come on my property unannounced and attempt to commit a crime…Texas law supports the land owner.
Report Post »Bluesurf
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:32pmWell that piece of EXCREMENT won‘t be breaking into anyone’s car anymore!!!
Report Post »All Pro
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:32pmHey Perry, how’s that dream act working for you!
Report Post »TheEDGE
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:32pmAs an illegal, he shouldn’t have a car or a home to defend. The gun goes without saying. As for the thugg………….. Good riddance!
Report Post »Minnaloushe
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:31pmI still think it’s a heartwarming story.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:46pmIt would be better if the car turned out to be stolen as well.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:30pmOuch. This is going to be a toughie for the Democrats : an illegal , a gun , and a dead burglar all in one incident. How will they spin this one to their advantage ? Al ? Jessie ? Holder ?
Report Post »Edohiguma
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:24pmSeems Houston needs more gun control laws.
Report Post »barber2
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:34pmHow about Houston needs fewer burglars .
Report Post »Altair
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:36pmActually, Houston needs an open season day, third Saturday of each month, on illegal aliens.
No bag limit.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:24pmWas the thief an illegal alien tooooooo ??????
Report Post »TexasHunter
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:36pmChances are being in Houston. Yes.
Report Post »BigDogRex
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:22pmIt’s a two-for-one: a burglar taken out of commission and an opportunity to remove an illegal alien.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:45pmA win-win for the legal public I am thinking.
Report Post »David, the Constitutional Libertarian
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:22pmSooooo, is this guy a white hispanic, black hispanic or a purple hispanic? Just axing.
Report Post »rastamark
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:26pmLmao
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:30pm1/32 Cherokee Hispanic?
Report Post »hatchetjob
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 2:28pmThat’s funny!!
Report Post »rastamark
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:22pmI’m am completely stunned that they had to actually pass a law that made it illegal for an illegal alien to own a gun. Welcome to America…..
Report Post »unknown
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:21pmSorry he lost my support at ILLEGAL alien.
Report Post »Duchylivin
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:17pmWhy have laws when we only enforce them based upon the current view of what is politically correct?
Report Post »cdn1979
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:15pmi guess its up in the air regarding his allowance to kill on his property. The law is pretty clear on that one. if this guy was breaking in to your car on your property, you can shoot him. However, being here illegally and owning a gun illegally should get this guy the boot out of the country. I’m assuming it should.
Report Post »inblack
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:13pmKilling a burglar outside your home to protect your car is not justified use of force.
Report Post »1me2ao
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:18pmuh yea it is, would i have done it probably not. wait until stats are released and it shows car burgarlies dropped 100 percent in that neighborhood.
easiest way not to get shot – do not steal or rob. duh..
Report Post »USPATRIOT101
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:31pmLearn Texas gun laws.
Report Post »Altair
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:39pm“Killing a burglar outside your home to protect your car is not justified use of force.”
It damn sure does in Texas.
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:55pmAs long as it’s on your property, it is. I haven’t lived in Texas in a long time now, but I‘m pretty sure the mass majority of Texans aren’t going to stand still while you take liberties of their property, just because it‘s not ’inside’ their home. That’s silly Lib thinking. You’re on their property, and threaten their lives or threaten to take something without permission, expect to see shotguns pointed at you in response.
However…
This guy was an illegal with an illegal fire arm. He’s no better than the thief that would have stolen his car. Let’s see how the Libs twist this one about….
Report Post »Mutiny
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:12pmIf the illegal doesnt break the law, his car isnt there.
Report Post »Matt
Posted on August 3, 2012 at 1:37pmHe should have thought of that before he illegally crossed into the border.
The laws are to protect law abiding, tax paying citizens. If he does not abide by those laws and pay those taxes he does not deserve a break. In fact, I’m not sure that our police should be allowed to respond to 911 calls from illegals. They are not doing their part to contribute to society, so why should society protect them? And if they have to use deadly force to protect themselves, then we must prosecute them for the use of such deadly force, because the make my day laws are to protect the property of law abiding, tax paying citizens. Again, dont pay taxes? You dont deserve the privelege to be protected by a make my day law.
So I changed my mind from my first post. Prosecute him for murder.
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