Gun Control: 15-Year-Old Defends Sister From Burglars With AR-15 Rifle
Houston, TX — The teenaged son of a Harris County Precinct 1 deputy shot a home intruder Tuesday afternoon with his father’s AR-15 rifle, according to deputies.
The 15-year-old boy was home with his 12-year-old sister when a pair of burglars tried to come into the home through the front and back doors. When that failed, the intruders broke a back window. The teenager allegedly grabbed his father’s assault rifle and defended himself and his sister.
The intruders fled, and later showed up at a local hospital with gunshot wounds.
“We don’t try to hide things from our children in law enforcement,” Lt. Jeffrey Stauber said. “That young boy was protecting his sister. He was in fear for his life and her life.”
One of the intruders, an adult, turned up at the hospital with at least three gunshot wounds. He was airlifted to Memorial Hermann hospital. The second suspect, a juvenille, was taken back to the crime scene, authorities reported.
Neighbors claim that burglars had recently robbed two houses in the neighborhood. According to reports, the deputy’s home had already been robbed once.
“They stole everything — what they have inside. They already did it one time,” Rafael Cortez said.
After the increasing number of public shootings this year, more and more stories are surfacing in which residents are using guns to protect themselves and their families. Breitbart News recently reported an incident in which a mother used a .38 revolver against an intruder, and another in which a man used a handgun to shoot a robber who was threatening his 2-month-old baby.
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Tags : deputy's son shoots intruder to protect sister, gun control debate, teen uses assault rifle to protect sister, teen uses father rifle to protect himself and sister
Posted: January 10, 2013
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Jan 11, 2013
"Unposssible!"
We all know, as the media is quick to point out, that there is no legitimate use for crowd killing bushwhacker assault rifles with high capacity "clips."
Jan 11, 2013
Great job son.
Jan 11, 2013
Irrisputably.
Jan 11, 2013
This story actually happened in June. Here is the original story from KHOU.com:
http://www.khou.com/news/crime/Burglary-suspect-shot-by-15-year-old-son-of-deputy-97430719.html
Jan 11, 2013
hell yea! take that obama and government what would they have to argue on this story and other stories where the people are protecting themselves1? we cant let them take away our guns! that day is coming! its going to turn nazi and all these cry baby people who do not believe in guns are going to let the government do it to us. well they just might do it with out our vote because just like the presidency a president is not I repeat not elected but selected! we think they let us vote on who gets in the white house but were wrong. how else could freakin obama have been reelected? what are we going to do when someone breaks in your home and you don't have your guns to protect you and your family and your property,……. wait for the police…. hell no!
Jan 11, 2013
That is BS and that is not an AR-15 rifle.
Jan 11, 2013
Way to go I have my gun ready to. I'm gonna shoot then call 911 in this order.
Jan 11, 2013
Good for this young man on What he did
Jan 11, 2013
Congrats to him.. who knowa what would of happened if that kid had not had a gun…what a hero
Jan 11, 2013
Good job kid!
Jan 11, 2013
Job well done!
Jan 11, 2013
Did you happen to see the disclaimer at the bottom: [The person in the featured image is not related to this story]
Jan 11, 2013
Idiots! and not one report in the Huston papers! you idiots will believe anything and only what you want to believe!
Jan 11, 2013
He is a hero! If he were my son I would take him to any ice cream shop he wanted or buy him anything for protecting his sister
Jan 11, 2013
good job kid! Kudos to you and to your father for teaching you how to use the weapon wisely. We can not take away our right to own a weapon for protection.
Jan 11, 2013
What is the purpose of posting a 21/2 year old story? Just to prove that AR15s are okay?
Jan 11, 2013
now thier is gun control at its best! somone broke in he controled the weapon and took care of a threat to his family.good boy.
Jan 11, 2013
Says the Expert "Top Commenter"..lol
Jan 11, 2013
It would be safer for criminals if they only had a list of gun owners in the community, or just disarm law abiding citizens so crimunals are not wounded or possibly killed.
Jan 11, 2013
Your damn right Ms. Newcomer
Jan 11, 2013
NO ONE IS TAKING YOUR GUNS. GET THE FACTS!
Jan 11, 2013
Duh……Dats not un ar 15……..idiot
Jan 11, 2013
yup
Jan 11, 2013
Actually Obama is trying to ban guns.
Jan 11, 2013
I can imagine how this young man will see things later in life after almost killing somebody. Not sure if I want my child shooting somebody. But if its life and death I guess its okay.
Jan 11, 2013
If you actually read what Fienstein is proposing, it is so broad that it will effect a very large number of guns. While it will effectively grandfather many of them, that is just confiscation done slowly over a period of time.
So yes, when you actually know the facts you realize that people are trying to take the guns.
Jan 11, 2013
The government is trying to ban assault rifles, not all weapons… A 12gauge shot gun with buck shot is Just as disabling as any other weapon. Assault weapons are designed to kill people, not game animals (though many people have a hard time separating the two). Weapons that are designed for hunting will not be banned and cannot be banned because too many people depend on game animals for food because they live off the land and cannot afford to go to the grocery store every other day.
Jan 11, 2013
Good job son.
Jan 11, 2013
If he had not known how to use that gun and was able to use it, they both would probably be dead today. Good job. This is why we need our guns. The protection is needed because in economical times like these we are going to see more times like this and we must be able to defend ourselves. This is not a time to try to take the guns away. These are desperate times. Calls for desperate measures.
Jan 11, 2013
Good job! Just always make sure that your warning shot is between their eyes. That way they get the message straight away.
Jan 11, 2013
Great job! I would be proud if my son did that!!
Jan 11, 2013
GOOD JOB LITTLE SOLDIER. PROTECT THY FAMILY BY ANY MEANS.
Jan 11, 2013
BE SMART THINK FAST And ALWAYS BE THREE STEPS AHEAD. Ashame Lil one you have to go through this living in this Way Of The World it should be better and more safe for our young.
Jan 11, 2013
I guess he is a Typical Liberal the kind that can't read.
Jan 11, 2013
Banning, taking, not being allowed to own, what's the difference. It's against the Second Amendment, what will they call an assault weapon later? They took the first amendment already, get the facts debbie.
Jan 12, 2013
Are you stupid or just can't read? it says in the disclaimer: The person in the featured image is not related to this story.
Jan 12, 2013
Yes, we need more home alone 15 year old's with access to loaded automatic weapons.
Jan 12, 2013
And why do stories like this never make it on CNN or MSNBC?!!!
Jan 12, 2013
how is it that people think they are trying to take your guns, get the facts about assault rifles and big clips.They had muskets when this law was made.
Jan 13, 2013
Did you not read the whole article that pic has nothin to do with the crime or family
Jan 16, 2013
Way to rock, young man. I'm certain that this is not how you wanted your day to go, but you were there and you were prepared….Many thanks to you & God….from a country boy who lives without cell service 50 miles from the nearest law enforcement.
Feb 4, 2013
Hey