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Double Naught Spy · June 20, 2008, 06:32 AM

The articles simple state a series of events and do NOT state what was occurring at the time of the shooting. We know 1)that there was a report of a passed out intruder, 2)that the intruder was shot and killed, and then 3)the police arrived.

I did not see any that stated that the intrude was shot while actually "passed out." This aspect is being read into the events.

It very well may have been that the "passed out" intruder was playing 'possum awoke, or otherwise because a treat and was shot by the homeowner.

The fact that a deer rifle was used is not material in any way. It could have been a pistol, military rifle, shotgun, bow and arrow, etc.

June 20, 2008, 06:32 AM	#7
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	The articles simple state a series of events and do NOT state what was occurring at the time of the shooting. We know 1)that there was a report of a passed out intruder, 2)that the intruder was shot and killed, and then 3)the police arrived. I did not see any that stated that the intrude was shot while actually "passed out." This aspect is being read into the events. It very well may have been that the "passed out" intruder was playing 'possum awoke, or otherwise because a treat and was shot by the homeowner. The fact that a deer rifle was used is not material in any way. It could have been a pistol, military rifle, shotgun, bow and arrow, etc. __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange