Ohio Man Fatally Shoots Daughter's Ex After He Attempts To Break In

New video shows a man fatally shooting his daughter's ex-boyfriend on the front porch of his Ohio home. NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin reports on how prosecutors are choosing not to move forward with charges as the Ring camera appeared to show him breaking in. Warning: Some viewers may find the video disturbing.
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[@ill_lighted]

If he’s acting like that in front of the girl’s parents, imagine how he would act when they’re alone

[@Tarlyne]

Exactly my thoughts!

[@KB-nt7eg]

I'm thinking the exact same way. This statement is overused and makes zero sense. A fad unintelligent people started.

[@angelagygi]

@@KB-nt7eg I don't disagree, but what's the statement that's overused?

[@jimmyschmidt14]

This statement is overused and makes zero sense. A fad unintelligent people started.

[@midlifeandnailingit6342]

Yes! This man is a hero!!!!!! Imagine all the women he saved.

[@Eli22clem]

You try to break a door down to get to someone's daughter then you are asking for exactly this to happen.

[@devintaylor8702]

AMEN 🙏

[@GPWGP]

Murderous Americans blood his on your face and hands

[@Cornelius32]

Exactly! What else is the father supposed to do? Let the ex break down the door and just see how things play out?

[@backagain5216]

Good! He’s dead. No respect for anyone or anything. GOD bless the dad.

[@chiewsaetern2182]

The law is the law.

[@shelleylyme6402]

He does not try to "push the door open". He tries to violently smash his way in.

[@kane357lynch]

News has to be anti-gun and anti self defense. 😊

[@jonniccum6438]

“My brother just wanted to get inside that house and give everyone hugs. WHY DO THOSE PEOPLE HATE HUGS SO MUCH??!!” 🙄

[@xKevmachinex]

its scary but this is the mentality of some people. if she truely loved her brother she would of honoured him in private and not turned this into a comedy.

[@romaworks8248]

Did you not see the look on the intruder’s face? He was there to do damage to his ex-girlfriend, and her father protected her, as he should. .

[@jaskopdx6342]

Somehow you're psychic and you know he was a psychopath because you looked in his eyes thru security camera?

[@CountFagula827]

​@@jaskopdx6342are you for real? he was trying to enter in their house!!

[@binay413963]

​@@CountFagula827😮😨 The same house in which on the top floor he bred with the dauhter

[@michaelbrock6210]

I've never heard that breaking down someone's door was an act of moral support...

[@branhub]

Lmaooo😂

[@robertbrainard5651]

sister lying to protect her criminal brother, gee... how many family members do exactly this, ALOT.

[@BabaYagasBonyLeg]

​@@robertbrainard5651 she's probably not even lying, she's just deluded with grief. It's hard to contend with the fact that someone you've loved your entire life has not only died, but died as a direct result of doing something really reputation tarnishing. I'm sure it's much more comforting to just disbelieve it.

[@RobotoSan]

Loving your deceased brother, even though he attempted to invade someone's home, is touching. However, expecting people to believe he was there for *"her benefit"* is absurd.

[@aris6744]

She thinks we'll l believe anything from a woman's mouth. Good thing that the other woman at least had video.

[@mirthenemrys]

Yeah, watching him on the camera... he wasnt talking, begging for her back or something, he was dead set on something with a rather emotionless face.

[@HiThisIsMine]

@John Brower - wholly… what the heck is wrong with you

[@randyross5630]

For all you know he was Set Up by his Ex, with some story she needed help, and she had her Dad Shoot Him! Like Bra... You don't have much experience with Women do you...

[@barryhallsack8852]

​@@randyross5630 😂😂

[@TheDerpster100]

THIS is a legitimate example of having to stand your ground. He literally broke the glass and was trying to get in after being told “no”. This wasn’t someone just pulling into your driveway or nicely knocking about your Uber eats…. Maybe he didn’t need to die like this, but he certainly was asking for it. A little happiness to hear her daughter appreciate him so much.

[@kingkongchief1177]

What about when a guy in Florida shot a man over texting in a movie theater…..

[@Bakez94]

@@kingkongchief1177What about not changing the subject and focusing on the facts of this situation?

[@GiggyWiggy2086]

​@@kingkongchief1177cope

[@Catlover1974]

Agree 💯

[@DaveFerguson-vh5fn]

He didn’t break the glass……. That’s from the bullets. Not disputing that he deserved it, just making sure the facts are known

[@2528drevas]

Jessica suffers from the same problem that her brother did: Delusion.

[@craigspools1]

100 % 👍

[@0megacron]

Considering how scared the daughter was of him and the fact that he was trying to break down the door makes me think the dad did the right thing. Not to mention that dead expression on his face as he's trying to get in... that's the face of someone who's made a decision, and it's not a good one.

[@jamesremus6777]

Well said

[@BkBk-gy6vr]

No more scared than I am off a bee chasing me.

[@PandaCheeks]

So we are reading minds now?...

[@patriciavelez1397]

Absolutely!

[@0megacron]

@@PandaCheeks No, simply noting that most men in those circumstances would be showing anger on their face, or grief... something. A dead expression could be an indication that the person either A) is a sociopath or B) has already decided to die. Or C) is stoned out of his gourd. None of which are good things. Especially when he's trying to reach YOUR daughter, who's terrified of him reaching her, by breaking down YOUR front door.

[@onionbubs386]

I can understand being heartbroken at losing a sibling. However, she's gotta realize that being in mourning doesn't make her right. Her brother violently and repeatedly tried to break in while he was being told to leave or else. She can be sad, but for her to try to justify her brother's actions is frankly despicable.

[@bbalderston125]

He was repeatedly warned.

[@Moon-a-Stan-Fan]

@@bbalderston125Yes and the family of the Ex boyfriend has clear evidence that he was warned repeatedly and that the father warned he had a gun. The man did this to himself.

[@Moon-a-Stan-Fan]

I completely agree. This is on the Ex boyfriend. He was warned that the father was ready to shoot. He ignored it and it cost him his life.

[@BST-lm4po]

It's called a home invasion! Breaking thru a locked door = ☠️

[@stevenscummy1458]

Yeah, obviously she thinks well of her brother but it's kind of hard to say a guy breaking into a house that nobody including the girlfriend wants him at is him being there for her well being. Plus the girl thanked her father for "saving her life" so obviously the guy was crazy and threatening beforehand

[@chrissiebabe234]

Sister‘s loss is surely devastating, but since the entirety incident was captured on camera and audio, that guy was clearly violent and up to no good, there’s not much left to investigate. Didn‘t even change demeanor, after being yelled and advised to leave with gun threat, really creepy.

[@michmanusa]

Yeah. Clearly, He was a maniac.

[@EnvoiGG]

Where is the gun threat? I genuinely can’t find it, I don’t think he had any way of knowing the dad was armed.

[@matthiasofprussia]

​@@EnvoiGGwho cares don't break into people's homes

[@charlielouwoo]

​@@EnvoiGGit's not on this video but the dad says it 3 times "I have a gun" in the full video

[@onofriopiccolino5166]

​@@EnvoiGG And if the dad wasn't armed imagine what would have happened? The daughter and her parents were telling him to get off their porch and he continued to try and break in. If the police got there when the daughter was on the phone with them was the only other thing that could have stopped him from getting into the house. They had broken up for a while before it happened I read somewhere that it was a year and a half later after they were broken up before it happened. His sister is nuts for saying he was just trying to look out for his X a year and a half after they broke up and has to know that is creepy and she wants them to be held accountable for defending their daughter and their home

[@larrybrock6811]

That girl is a monster just like her brother. Calling for those people to be punished for self-defense it's despicable.

[@mahmudraufozdol706]

It was far beyond self defense, do get this! The father shot 3 times, while just one shot was enough to make the boy leave. The father did use disproportionate force and committed unnecessary murder. If this had happened in my country, the court would have sentenced the father with 10 years in prison.

[@loyalbeaver9402]

But he was not armed, was he? All he did was shaking that door - he didn't even break in. James was a sinlge unarmed civilian; inside the house there were 3 adults armed with a gun, how on earth was killing him justified? Of couse he shouldn't trespass. Of course he should be arrested. But even in North Korea an unarmed civilian wouldn't be sentenced to death simply for shaking a door. The families should be allowed to defend themselves for sure but this is NO self-defence.

[@ArshiyaKapil]

@@loyalbeaver9402 were they supposed to wait and see if he was armed or not? were they supposed to let him break in and hurt their daughter? Hes a gem of a father id want mine to do the same

[@loyalbeaver9402]

@@ArshiyaKapil Yes that's exactly what they were supposed to do - they were NOT in any immediate danger when the dad suddenly opened fire: he didn't open fire the moment the door became undone and the guy was about to push it open and enter the house. The door, despite some damage, remained securely locked when the dad opened fire. All what the unarmed guy outside had been doing was shaking the door - he was not breaking through. The dad should point his gun at the door and kept monitoring the situaiton while waiting for the cops (who were already on their way and were only minutes away.) If the lock, or the door frame, gave in and the guy outside was about to barge in, the dad would be justified to open fire. But this never happened. The door was still holding up quite well at the moment the dad suddenly started shooting. Neither he nor his families were in immediate danger at that moment as the guy was still outside their house, separated from them by the door that was still effective in maintaining that separation. If the dad kept holding his ground without suddenly sccumbing to the unjustified urge to resort to violence, the police would have arrived soon and took the unarmed guy to custody, who most likely had some mental health issues. Nobody would have died and his house would not be tainted with the record of being a homocide scene. Now he has his 15 minutes of fame as a "hero". Hope his conscience makes peace with the fact that he shot dead unnecessarily an unarmed civilian at his porch minutes before the arrival of the police to "protect" his daugher who was never in any real danger.

[@fourdeep6561]

@@loyalbeaver9402 when someone is actively breaking into your home depending on the laws you may have the right to use lethal force to protect your family or possessions, if someone is willing to break into your home with you inside you best believe they intend to do harm. from the guys testimony the door was beginning to break open so unless you have proof otherwise you are wrong unfortunately. If you rewatch the video the guy was barging the door with his shoulder not just shaking it.

[@Dukeofokc]

"Held accountable?" For someone breaking into his house? There are consequences for your actions💯.

[@bellegee6287]

Thank God that girl had her father in the house, ready to protect her. Narcissistic pests never go away when they know you have no one to protect you.

[@thethinkingmansgame5050]

Good point.. we are in a point of crisis in the world today..mental illness.. we need to delete more of these ppl unwilling to change... its the 21st century.. no need for this type mess anymore

[@bellegee6287]

@@thethinkingmansgame5050 I agree.

[@NATALIEKING1976]

Absolutely the truth. If you leave a narcissistic person, be prepared for years of stalking, harassment and smear campaigns

[@jakes658]

God had nothing to with this...

[@belovedsmith4778]

So so true!!!

[@birdseye2239]

The fact they had been broken up for over a year and he still feels entitled to break down her door says a lot

[@gambrinus330116]

her sister wants to held everyone accountable except her brother. he has no accountability

[@shareefk9039]

“He was just there for a friend.” Its tragic but it was all on camera. He was not welcome and tried to break into the house looking deranged. That girl was terrified. Accountability over your feelings. This was not okay and anyone in the right mind state understands this.

[@Nettie-jt1nv]

Right. They broke up a few years ago and the girl didnt respond to his recent messages, don't understand how hes "there for a friend"

[@JohnCrichton]

@@Nettie-jt1nv easy, his family is just as scummy as he is and sees this as an easy way to try and make money. They're just playing a game to play the lawsuit game. Worthless trashy people with a trashy son who tried to break into a long time ex-girlfriend's house like a total creep. Not shocking behavior coming from his family.

[@algutierrez2480]

Right so dumb. He was there at he's ex house, trying to break in for a friend. Wtf

[@chmney2830]

It's not ok. But dumping 2 more bullets to a kid that's running away is heartless and unnecessary and anyone with common sense would know that a warning shot would do. But understand this. He didn't do a warning shot and he shot 3 times in 3 seconds he paused in-between. It wasn't right for him to break in

[@chmney2830]

But definitely not worth a life.

[@lopez6617]

Imagine your daughter having to say thank you for saving me to her father. That is heart breaking to hear.

[@marseillesvieux2987]

It’s not heartbreaking, it’s what any dad should e Willing to do. I am thankful for any dad with a backbone!

[@ponyboy481]

Yes that is very telling about her x seams to me he might have threatened her an she knew what he would be capable of doing

[@medman6649]

@@marseillesvieux2987 It is heartbreaking because she's going to carry this trauma with her the rest of her life. The father probably will too.

[@bettypayne8652]

GOD WINS IF YOU DIDNT HEAR ME. You all are cowards. Try me not her. See what am saying.

[@ReapingTheHarvest]

I thought it was heart-warming 🤷‍♂️

[@ravemaster7405]

His sister needs to understand that when the girl is running away from you, is behind a locked door and yelling at you to leave, while her brother is kicking the door open and her parents are telling you to leave and are on the phone with 911. He is not there for her benefit.

[@williambates7467]

I do feel sorry for the sister and her family. Unfortunately James sealed his fate with his own actions.

[@hebe4703]

For anyone thinking the father went too far, ask yourself this. If that woman was alone, what do you think this man would have done to her? Despite knowing that the father was in the house, he was still manic enough to try and break in.

[@lonniechamberlain251]

No one knows what he would’ve done so don’t act like you do

[@patchtactic]

@@lonniechamberlain251 As someone trying to forcefully break in what do you think he would've done? Don't be delusional it can only get you killed.

[@mishkap5219]

@@lonniechamberlain251 so you think he was there to give her a hug? What if he had a weapon so it's okay if this family would of got murdered? Clearly your sheltered and you've never been in a bad situation so consider yourself lucky. You must be that ignorant neighbor's son

[@lonniechamberlain251]

@@mishkap5219 any question beginning in what if doesn’t refer to reality

[@mishkap5219]

@@lonniechamberlain251 your comment doesn't makes sense in reality".

[@douglayman1843]

THAT'S how self defense laws are supposed to work! You're able to defend your life/home/family without fear of prosecution

[@RossyHebrank]

That's why I don't like democrats cause these progressive district attorney's wanna choose what laws are followed we need all these progressive district attorney's removed

[@RossyHebrank]

But it doesn't happen because people wount vote or make a difference

[@Blkgoat]

Those laws are biased also, it dont always work, and depending on the area and ethnic background of the individuals involved you have a 50/50 chance

[@brambledemon1232]

In my state, they would’ve prosecuted the home owner.

[@medinadan]

@@brambledemon1232 You don't shoot anyone outside of your castle during the day unless they have a firearm or deadly weapon in their hands, at night it's a different story... The homeowner should have waited until he was inside.

[@1895i]

Dad did his job, protected her daughter from maniac

[@twyiatv]

I absolutely love this! How do you expect someone to react when someone is forcing their way into your home! Don’t force your way into someone’s home!

[@spenser6353]

you shouldnt love it. Its a tragic situation. Im sure the father wouldnt say he loved shooting the young man. He just did what he had to do.

[@pauljordan4452]

​@@spenser6353The girl's father was provoked.

[@mediocreman6323]

“I've got a gun!” I somebody _still_ does not retreat after hearing that, than this person has lost all reason. The guy basically just got what was coming to him. I feel sorry for the father, it must be terrible to take somebody's life, even if in defense of your own child.

[@mediocreman6323]

@Lewis Levits - good thing the intrude did not also have (and use!) a gun.

[@Flip11111]

@Lewis Levits You act like people aren’t dangerous without guns. You’re just mad he got a Darwin award

[@Flip11111]

@Lewis Levits it doesn’t take an education to see that people can be dangerous with just their hands. You put them on enough drugs and they can’t feel your swings but you’re gonna feel everything they put on you. I’m a blue-collar worker I do maintenance/electrician work though. See how that has nothing to do with the situation?

[@Flip11111]

@Lewis Levits stay mad

[@gruges2068]

@Lewis Levits That’s why u need to b armed, genius!

[@anther2023]

He fu**ed around and found out! 🤷🏽 Props to the father for defending his family! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@bennygarcia7786]

I'll bet he doesn't do that again

[@sillykidx3]

He can't do again.

[@soupafi]

@@sillykidx3exactly. FAFO

[@jinijinxer97]

Bruh nah no way you said that 💀😂

[@shawnmatthews9594]

The relationship was over YEARS ago. He recently started calling the young lady out of the blue. If you hear the creepy voice messages, you knew something was wrong. She never returned his calls and was surprised to see him as he followed her home. Fortunately she got inside before he could get to her. MSNBC needs to tell these details. It wasn't a recent break up. Not that it should matter. But, that information adds context to the bizarre behavior and danger that this family was facing. Thank God they had cameras. These news outlets need to do better when reporting. Primary sources, please!

[@IndianOutlaw1870]

The media wants all guns outlawed. They are always going to slant a story against gun owners.

[@briansefring4981]

MSNBC has an anti gun..victim shaming side to everything when it involves a gun

[@asmalls978]

Wow thank you so much for this. Hope this comment gets more likes.

[@q6ou]

ok now go

[@jayczzzya]

Look at the dude's eyes. He was mentally checked out. God knows what he would have done if he got to the poor girl.

[@UCanCallMeJesus1]

"He was there to look out for her" Um, by scaring her and breaking down the door as she begs him to leave? Girl, I get you love your brother, but he's POS. That dad should not be charged with protecting his loved ones from a psycho.

[@pdxtom]

The sister should be crying over the fact that her brother was a violent psycho who chose to get himself killed. PERIOD.

[@pauljames9102]

He should be hailed as a hero

[@furydeath]

you know like what every cop in the world does

[@fc7307]

The dad wasn't charged.

[@toshland5687]

@Riskrunner You’re delusional. This guy was trying to gain entry to a home of his ex girlfriend. Even with the pleas to stop. That isn’t a sane person and I hope to God you never have to encounter an unreasonable person like that one day

[@4ace07]

What a father should be. So honorable

[@PatrickShannon-ml1mw]

You don't want to be shot you don't want to be killed don't break into anyone's house

[@canceled1111]

Play stupid games win stupid prizes. I'm sorry that both families had to go through this however, the sister saying that the father should be charged and that her brother was there to protect his ex is ridiculous.

[@patrickmontes8971]

😂 Lol

[@timmathews803]

You are rediculous. He could have used a bat and everyone still lives

[@evanbrad7327]

Exactly my thoughts and thank god it was a white guy, otherwise the circumstances would be different!

[@nickmalone3143]

@@evanbrad7327 ...you reap what you sow

[@Phattyasmo]

Dude was clearly trying to break in...probably to chat over tea, of course. lol. You have the right to protect yourself.

[@bhumphries1360]

You better believe me, somebody tries to break down my door to get to my daughter, they won't be leaving on two feet. This father did his job, he protected his daughter. And I, as a mother, will protect mine as well if it ever comes down to it.

[@ironjohn5914]

Be careful, there's crazies out there everywhere......

[@sonquatsch8585]

yeah, i am actually amazed how parents and family members do not at ALL get involved when a daughter gets abused or bullied by a bf or ex. like i don't have kids but if i had a daughter and her bf or ex was acting like the joker he gunna get treated like one. the dad is a hero. i mean that dude was there to cause serious trouble. if he was willing to try to break the door in? hello? like what is there to investigate? u see it on the vid.

[@timmartin1619]

Don’t think you hero because people will go after you

[@timmartin1619]

Don’t think you hero because people will go after you

[@ironjohn5914]

@@timmartin1619 I'm ready for anything.

[@bregueiroton]

This guy will never try to break into a family’s house again.

[@Moon-a-Stan-Fan]

I'm going to be deadly serious. If I grow up and have kids and someone is trying to break in to hurt my family, I won't hesitate to use every fiber of my being to protect them. This father did what he had to do. God knows what the ex would've done to the girl if she was alone.

[@jamaalcurry8990]

People need to realize that in a breakup, trying to burst through a door uninvited is crazy. The only thing he was doing was showing how unstable he was. Just let people move on with their lives, it's not easy but it's worth it. She doesn't want you, why you stalking her? 💯

[@lsky4446]

Unfortunately many domestic type men view their women as property that belongs to them. Like they own them in their minds. Even when and if they break up, they still feel ownership of her. Coo Coo Crazy Antics!

[@jamaalcurry8990]

@@lsky4446 I totally agree. Many people consider their significant other as property which is a psychotic approach to relationships.

[@jamaalcurry8990]

@OneTwoThree FourFiveSix Trying to force your way through the front door of a private residence in today's climate makes no sense at all. Even if they made the call late, there was immediate danger. If somebody is ramming your front door with their shoulder and they manage to open it, what would you do?

[@CelltheGREAT]

Facts

[@hh7407]

@OneTwoThree FourFiveSix You must be joking. Breaking down the door to get to them despite them warning him and ordering him to stop and to leave, is a threat. It is the worst threats he could make.

[@eshbena]

His sister doesn't realize that her brother was a serious danger to that girl. The statistics show that 2 out of 5 female murder victims were killed by an intimate partner. Ex boyfriends and husbands are dangerous and that father did what he needed to. I would have let off a warning shot first, but when adrenaline and fear take over, it's hard to think about that.

[@crazychase98]

Warning shots are illegal and a felony. You pull a gun you better use it

[@eastsideoftheriver8731]

@@crazychase98 ​ 💯 💯

[@harima36]

x wives are dangerous too

[@consciousobserver629]

Same.. but he could have just come back to finish the job. They will try again if left alone.

[@JK-br1mu]

Yah but only 10% of people killed are women, it's mostly men who are murdered. So, if your stat is right, 40% of the 10% of all murders.

[@Enigma96969]

This man did a great job defending his family

[@oscaru5342]

AMEN 🙏

[@issyeboi2060]

what a delusional woman, bro tried breaking in and she’s defending him.💀 idgaf if he’s ur brother or not stop letting ur emotions overtake the facts of the situation

[@lol-oe1md]

Ikr. I understand that she feels sad for her brother, but you also need to understand that the dad was in the right to defens his family. Her brother was the one who made the decision to break in

[@scottable4475]

"Get off my porch" means just that.. plus he's targeting your lil girl??...man, what Pops wouldnt? Well done.

[@mirthenemrys]

Yeah i have a 15yo daughter, not a person on this planet i wouldnt shoot if they were coming at her like that...

[@oscaru5342]

AMEN

[@joycenesselhauf1220]

His sister needs a reality check. He wasn’t there “looking out for a friend”. He was there to force her to see him and do God only knows what. He was given several opportunities to leave, he was told there was a gun on the other side of that door. He made the wrong choice and suffered the consequences. The father absolutely made the right decision.

[@johnhughes1783]

Your post is accurate and efficient. He looked dumb, drunk and dangerous.

[@jamespaul2587]

The right decision would have been to call the police and shoot him non lethally if he refused to leave

[@BayAreaMusicVideos]

He could of Shot him Once and below the Waist to let him know he's serious, I swear you Cold blood MFS have no appreciation for human life.

[@kyangawengamerveille7014]

He was supposed to be carrying his own gun before getting shot; this is how betraying young boys , they couldn’t answer when he was knocking at the door 🚪, since he is known to be the boyfriend. Why couldn’t get shot by police 👮‍♀️ members for he died without having gun in his hand ✋?

[@joycenesselhauf1220]

@@kyangawengamerveille7014 What are you even saying? He tried to force his way into their house! What were they supposed to do? Let him come in and attack one of them first??

[@miketexas4549]

Don't cry sir, you protected your daughter

[@zackdelarocha8]

The young man should’ve had a conversation with friends or his sister to realize how crazy he sounded breaking into an ex’s house to “protect her”. From who? She didn’t want you there. Her family didn’t want you there. Sometimes harsh words are needed and he needed to hear from people he loved that he is losing it and to move on.

[@somethingepic777]

My guess is either the friends/family are just as delusional as he is (esp considering what his own sister said), or theyre afraid of saying something other than what he wants to hear

[@lildad559]

@@somethingepic777 dude definitely seemed like he didnt like hearing no his parents probably never said it to him or his sister

[@aweshumandy]

@@lildad559 that's usually how entitled men like him develop. and unfortunately women don't see the red flags until they actually tell him no on something.

[@missyleatherwood3521]

Took the words right out of my mouth. Mindblowing the level of denial seems to kinda run in the family so I'm not sure they know or would recognize it to help that young man. Still....as a father....do what you gotta do.

[@jamesonboxingfan4274]

@@somethingepic777 Or maybe Rayl lied to his family about what was actually going on between him and his ex, and that she was in danger at her parent's home. She didn't seem like she was in danger at her parent's home, but Rayl's sister seemed to think she was in some tyoe of danger there. I think his sister will realize this eventually.

[@SS-tr5ru]

The father was 100% correct and did what a dad is supposed to do. Protect his family above all else.

[@lettheflamestakeover7374]

yeah that’s why he was crying after… he committed murder

[@lettheflamestakeover7374]

soldiers never cry , soldiers go to heaven

[@Vizzy285]

@@deepvibez 👏 💯

[@RawDiscovery]

@@deepvibez we understand, but what if he had a weapon also? He was trying to enter the house after they asked him to leave. I’m not letting anyone in my house near my family. And I am not a gun enthusiast by any means. I don’t own one myself but I think this was justified. We all know people have guns to protect their homes and he should have been smarter. I will admit he probably shouldn’t have shot 3 times though. Once would have scared him off and done what was necessary

[@jimperkins6073]

@@deepvibez 😂🤣

[@astarte66]

Her father looked absolutely torn after having fatally shot the x. I could see the shock and remorse on his face. Absolutely heartbreaking for both families. He stood his ground, protected his family and home. It is unfortunate that the young man had died and I am empathetic to the pain both families are feeling. Very sad and traumatic for all involved. I do not think the dad should be charged for abiding by the law. I do hope that all involved and effected should seek some form of counseling though.

[@jonnysnipes3123]

Relationship are like algebra There’s always the y over an x

[@frankiefresh6937]

@@jonnysnipes3123 never heard that. But that’s good

[@lettheflamestakeover7374]

almost like he regretted taking his life. Don’t worry God has another trial for him

[@choccolocco]

And that poor man will have to live with this for the rest of his life. One man is dead, and both families are suffering, both are victims. Horrible all the way around.

[@lettheflamestakeover7374]

@@frankiefresh6937 2 dorks in a pod

[@johnpoppaloppolis9355]

"He needs to be held accountable, they didn't fully investigate" Dude was full on breaking into their house. Dad was right. Brother was dumb.

[@FEARNoMore]

She's in grief & probably either doesn't know or is in denial about what her brother has done & who her brother is.

[@Nukenin12]

And he was warned that theyre armed.

[@JA-yd1hm]

He was in armed. Shooting him multiple times was big time over reaction.

[@Nukenin12]

@@JA-yd1hm doesnt matter. He was forcing himself to get inside when hes not welcome and asked to leave. That alone shows he had bad intentions.

[@redorange]

@@JA-yd1hm if someone is trying to break in to my home I do not presume they are not armed. If I warn you I am armed and you continue then once I see that you are breaching the door you will be shot. The amount of rounds used will be determined by the person trying to breach my door by how quickly they stop. The only presumption I make is that anyone breaking in to my home have intentions that are not good.

[@Phylum123456]

I feel bad for the sister, but your brother sealed his own fate. You don't go bashing in some ones front door to "protect" them for a friend. Hopefully when her grief dies down she will understand how crazy that explanation is.

[@juliek5094]

I don't

[@niccoricci2438]

HAHHA why feel bad fk him

[@patrickburns4821]

wow...i didn't know protect someone meant breaking into their house when they tell you to leave you're not welcome! I guess I missed that lesson growing up! lol

[@okyouknowwhatever]

The sister saying her brother was there with good intentions is a huge red flag regarding her own mental state, she's probably mentally ill just like her brother.

[@lilhusky8756]

If my little siblings did something that terrible, I wouldn’t defend them

[@user-hs7ps3egdkdkd]

How can anyone defend the guy breaking in..

[@MWG603]

pro crime leftys

[@rflegal12]

He went to go look after her, lady ur brother was on the other end of the stick. He was the predator, not the protector.

[@kendement071]

She didn’t get his memo

[@frankg8120]

Is it sad and tragic? Yes. Is it self defense? Absolutely the definition of it. I feel for his sister, but too many domestic violence ends in murder these days, a man can't risk his family's life, and he now has to live with taking that life and all the bad it will bring him.

[@llcooljay520]

@@cstuartdc but if they were on the phone with the cops, why not just lock the door and let the cops handle it?

[@lfeztweek]

@@llcooljay520 it was locked he broke in and from the footage it looks like it was one of those doors with the windows in the middle

[@palmtreewhisperer]

What bad ? It was unprovoked. He didn't murder. There is a difference! His conscious should be clear. Go to someone's house in a violent manner, you deserve the consequences. If there was an issue with the father, he should have called the police and let them deal with it.

[@knine8154]

@@cstuartdc "Gun fetish"? Wow another disgusting label for over a hundred million people that believe in LIFE Liberty and the Persuit of Happiness, let's not hope you have a cop on the phone when some armed criminal invades your space

[@Stumme-40203]

@Knock Knock Let The Devil In!!! He wasn’t tough, and likely didn’t see himself as tough. If you carry a gun to be tough, you probably shouldn’t have a gun. He did what he had to do to protect his daughter. I bet the guy breaking in thought he was tough until he got shot.

[@gregf4628]

The sister is straight up delusional if she thinks he was there to “look out for her” I hope in time she realizes that her brother had bad intentions that day & that father did what any good father would do…protect his family

[@furydeath]

that's right kids if your dad is ever hitting you DON'T say anything ever

[@autisticscreechling4950]

@@furydeath What does that have to do with a dad killing his daughter's ex for trying to break into their house?

[@KevNYK]

@@autisticscreechling4950 some people should not be allowed to use keyboards on their devices

[@fancydancey2328]

Sister is crazy like her dead brother

[@FEARNoMore]

She's in grief & probably either doesn't know or is in denial about what her brother has done & who her brother is.

[@shadowtyphoonCH]

"He's there, kicking down her door, for a friend" this is what Stand Your Ground is for, to protect people.

[@derekosborne3340]

this kid obviously had some serious issues trying to break the door down! dad did right thing

[@TheNesbittExperience]

My friend was murdered by an ex boyfriend in her own home. He let himself into the house. Rest In Peace, Elizabeth Carlson. You are deeply missed.

[@moake89]

Thank you for sharing this. I looked up the case, and I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@DjWooGoDD]

sorry for your loss

[@whoopsydaisy6389]

Elizabeth sounds like she was a very special young woman. It's fantastic that there is a Performing Arts Foundation in her name so that she will never be forgotten.

[@bigmacfullerton7870]

Too bad she didn’t have a gun

[@pookied.7738]

I too looked up her case and that is so sad 😢. My mother was murdered by my father in 1997. He broke into the house and sought her out. She was in the bedroom. She didn't hear him only heard the dogs going crazy. Shot her with a shot gun. A piece of me died with her that day. I haven't been the same since. I'm sorry for your loss

[@jaridkeen123]

Dad have every right to drop him. His sister is completely delusional. What is he protecting his Ex Girlfriend from? There broken up!

[@zhenren9703]

If he were protecting his girlfriend he would have brought the cops with him to back him up. What did he think he was going to do when he got in, have a nice peaceful talk? I think the father will have nightmares about this bc he knows he had alternative options.

[@adjwindu70]

Of course she is. Her close family member is dead. Even if the circumstances are justified that woman lost a part of her family. She is in a lot a pain so cut her some slack. When she is past grieving, she will likely agree with the circumstance even as she hates the man who killed her brother.

[@ericluchinski]

They're is a conjunction of the words they and are, hence the apostrophe.

[@D.A.OhK.]

@@adjwindu70 I can't imagine she'll ever agree that killing her brother was the right call.

[@roxannadrake7186]

@@adjwindu70 love you're empathy; wish more had compassion. Sadly grief has no expiration date and until the investigators are completely transparent giving his family full access to EVERYTHING- the path they travel will be long and inundated with pain....

[@Random_Guy-sc5ew]

"The father should be punished, this is beyond self-defense!!!" if he acts like that INFRONT OF HER PARENT, imagine what he'll do when theyre alone and dont break to people's house to not get shot duh

[@Dee.C]

Having been in a couple domestic violence situations I can tell this girl was really scared and her reaction after telling her dad thanks for saving me , says a lot . I don't know what the Ohio laws are but where I live if someone comes to your home and is trying to break in or threatening the residents of that home you have the right to use whatever force necessary to stop them . Now we also have the extended "Make My Day Law" which extends the boundary of self defense from the front porch to the property lines . If one of my exes or my child's exes was like this young man I would have done the same thing this father did .

[@ojjuiceman]

@@zenlensjunk stand your ground law has a lot of problems. This was one of the few times it was actually beneficial

[@DreX-8810]

A couple? The first wasn’t a wake up?

[@JoshVet619]

The dad in tears shows the toll it takes to take another life even when acting in defense of yourself and loved ones. He knows he was right and it still hurt him deeply.

[@macarioccardenas7604]

He’s hurt because he killed a white man. If he killed a black man he’d be smiling from ear to ear.

[@pookied.7738]

You nailed it

[@godzeus9702]

They even politely as much as they could to tell him to leave while his daughter was on the phone with police. This is why people deserve to be armed to protect their families. I am a firm believer in protecting your family. Biden wants to take away your rights.

[@johnscott7195]

The tears were too late for James..

[@scmreport2457]

But the BF was not armed tho. At least he could have gaven a warning before he fired

[@marcushailey8498]

As my Dad used to tell me: "It's better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it"! This Father is definitely a Champion of the family. God bless him.

[@bobferrell5085]

What's to investigate?? Her moronic brother tried to break into the house to get to the daughter. The video doesn't lie. If this guy wanted to live, he should have stayed home!

[@kendement071]

The sister needs to be investigated. Shes onto something

[@eleven9012]

Dad you did nothing wrong . You were protecting your daughter. You don’t know what this fool would’ve done if he got in .

[@Jeff-bz6jp]

Well he murdered a kid that it appears he wouldn't have been able to manage without shooting him dead. So...there's that.

[@SmileeBandit]

I feel sorry for the sister's lost, but she is delusional. Her brother had ill intentions when he tried to break into his ex girlfriend home. The father gave several verbal warnings for the guy to go away and when he refused to listen and proceeded to make entry. The father made the right choice to protect his daughter.

[@Vegan_scorpioo]

With the gun??? At least a solid swing would do it for him

[@prall0915]

@John Brower Ok John stop trolling around.🤨

[@JimEnger]

@John Brower Spoken like a deranged violent maniac, who's planning to go after the sister himself. Hopefully soon, is what you said and you said it several times. You're the only one in the comments, who's hoping the sister gets what's coming to her (according to you) and hopefully soon. In summary, you sound like a dangerous nut with violent plans.

[@dianad3080]

Did he really make entry though? The shots were through the glass part of the door which means he was still on the outside of the door and it was closed. The video showed the bullet holes in the glass part of the door itself (dead center). Just saying.

[@RuthLovesJesus]

@@dianad3080 Watch 1:45

[@lisabeecham6385]

His sister is delusional

[@givemetruth4988]

He has a history. This is not the first time

[@J.L.E.4002]

James’ Sister clearly just doesn’t care that her brother BROKE INTO a house in pursuit of someone’s DAUGHTER in order to do God only knows what. The father was perfectly wishing his rights to use deadly force.

[@J.L.E.4002]

*within*

[@annchovey2089]

Apparently ignorance runs in the family of the abused boyfriend.

[@J.L.E.4002]

@@annchovey2089 abused bf?

[@annchovey2089]

@@J.L.E.4002 the sister

[@naraendrareddy273]

Maybe the sister saw good in him and the possibilities of good. We don't know. This guy was clearly not in his right mind. And certainly looked like a threat. But, what if he survived? Maybe he could have got time for self reflection.

[@timkis64]

how could anyone expect to break into a home, when the homeowner is warning you to stop, & not expect to pay the consequences.the guy got EXACTLY what he was asking for.kudos to the father for protecting his family.he did his job as a father.

[@michaelpark5681]

Happy ending. I'm glad the bad guy died.

[@ceuser3555]

Good thing he got it in video.

[@IAmNextUp]

@@ceuser3555 totally agree. Video has been a GODSEND for cops and civilians. You don't have to go to court anymore to explain your side of the story if the video is conclusive.

[@728yamaha]

Good job NBC, you guys tried to spin the story around to paint the father in a bad light, but that ring video and the 911 call just didn't let you...

[@PREPFORIT]

I feel so sorry for that door.

[@SongMom8]

Someone tries breaking into your home, it’s not likely they have good intentions. He had every right to protect his daughter.

[@X1GenKaneShiroX]

Unless you’re ThatWasEpic

[@IAmThe_RA]

Daughter or no daughter, he had every right to shoot that guy.

[@deerheart87]

America 🇺🇸

[@LightStorm.]

@@X1GenKaneShiroX who’s that

[@X1GenKaneShiroX]

@@LightStorm. An extremely popular KZbinr who helps out some folks.

[@caligrowntrees3550]

The love for her younger brother is obviously making her delusional and irrational when it comes to the facts of this case, and I sure hope the father doesn't think he did anything wrong and is able to sleep well at night. Protecting your child from any threat is of the utmost importance.

[@bettypayne8652]

Delusional try me!

[@southsider9638]

The sister shouldve got her younger brother some help instead of making excuses for him. Why is she speaking and not the parents?!

[@ReapingTheHarvest]

She was fake crying, watch again. 0 tears.

[@MFillmore]

I think he knows he didn't have a choice but he will live with the guilt of killing another person his whole life. Even soldiers in wartime are haunted by the lives they take.

[@pricklypear7516]

@@ReapingTheHarvest Oh, stop that nonsense. LOTS of insincere people can turn on the waterworks at will. For others, who feel things as acutely (or more so) as others, tears are not to be shed publicly. If my ability to cry tears determined my guilt, you could successfully convict me of shooting JFK!

[@JacobHill-uk4zs]

When you don’t teach your kid what no means.

[@gabrieluribe1852]

In El Paso Texas an ex boyfriend, went to his ex girlfriends house and banging on the door her dad opened the door, and since he wouldn't call his daughter he shot and killed the Dad then enterd the house and killed his Ex girlfriend, and drove away, about 2 miles away he shot himself and crashed into a rock wall, he was pronounced dead at the sean.

[@StudentNurseMomFiance]

Girl. I’m sorry for the loss of your brother. However, he literally tried to break into someone’s home… looking deranged. Only God knows what he was going to do once inside. I’m sorry it had to happen this way .. but the father did nothing wrong. He was protecting his family.

[@swimgirl24]

Just because something is legal doesn’t mean it’s right. You’re normalizing murder. This teenager couldn’t have been killed in a mall but somehow his murder is legal because the confrontation happened at a private residence? The police should’ve been called and kid should be in jail, not dead. Laws get it wrong. Just because it’s allowed doesn’t mean it’s not tragic or immoral.

[@logandominguez4401]

@@swimgirl24 it would be different if the teenager shot or hurt someone maybe some people should get some help or these types of things would happen just bc he’s a teen don’t mean breaking into houses is cool he’s Lucky he only got shot 3 times

[@lawtraf8008]

@@logandominguez4401 Are you dumb ?? He's trying to break in

[@mikesul16]

@@swimgirl24 I can’t stand guns and hate that this happened, but he literally started to break through their door and had the craziest look on his face. That wasn’t a dude with good intentions in that exact moment, nor was it a teenager - they were 22. Young for sure, but old enough to know that what they were doing was dangerous for everyone involved. This is very, very sad, but it was an outcome they themselves manufactured.

[@Ascendedninja6]

@@swimgirl24 If anyone breaks into a private residence then they forfeit their right to live.

[@odesangel]

I understand his sister is trying to cope with her brother's death, but to say he was "looking out for Allison" is absolutely ridiculous. After years of no contact, he shows up out of the blue and attempts to forcefully enter into his ex-gf's house. He was politely asked to leave. He did not leave. Did she even acknowledge his poor mental state? Did she ever try to get her brother the help he needed before it got this far? Does she not hold him accountable for his actions? His ex was under no obligation to re-establish communication just because he still hasn't gotten over a breakup that happened years ago.

[@stevenscummy1458]

Years of no contact? I didn't know this detail if it's true, that's crazy. Edit: I read up on more details, they broke up in 2019, he moved away to california, then in 2022 before this happened he just left her a concerning voicemail and not too long after just showed up trying to break in. Before finding out these details I thought he at least was recently in a relationship with her and it went bad, so yeah when this guy just shows up again out of nowhere trying to break in, he must have known what would happen. Apparently the couple used to do acid/etc, so makes me wonder if he was under the influence of something crazy that day

[@lilhusky8756]

She’s just as bad as him

[@SonOfSteel]

I couldn't have said it better myself. It's really sad and pathetic that MSNBC would interview the guys sister, making their family look like the victim. Instead of the real victims.

[@patsmith8523]

The sister's denial and delusion is simply shocking.

[@sabrinasiggers1602]

“He was there for a friend”. No ma’am, he clearly was not. That young man let his emotions get the best of him and it cost him his life. Still, my condolences go out to the family.

[@sicknado]

No, the dad let his emotions get the best of him. He could of easily talked to what looks like a KID.

[@uanonymous1090]

@@sicknado NOOOO that kid was a nut case. He tried to break down someone's door. UNDERSTAND?? Does that seem like someone you can talk to?? The daughter even told her dad he saved her. She knew he was dangerous and was there to hurt her. I dont care what age he is...if someone tries to knock my door down and is trying to hurt my daughter, he is a DEAD MAN! Maybe you dont value YOUR son or daughter's life, but for most of us, WE DO!

[@cooldj06]

@@sicknado Just cause he may look like a Kid doesnt meant he didnt pose a threat to that family.

[@sicknado]

@@cooldj06 Go live in your paranoid world

[@sicknado]

@@cooldj06 And actually yes it does

[@hillarybillary21]

He was concerned about her? After years of no contact? The sister is just as psychopathic. The whole family is anti social.

[@schoolgirlsp5142]

Dad did what a Dad needs to do. Now Dad needs to get help for the nightmares he will have and the aftermath. Prayers for this family. So proud of Dad.

[@LiveByDesign]

The brazenness of these narcissists you are going to break into her family’s home with her whole family there ….I feel bad for him because of his age but the family has a right to defend themselves and his family should have raised him better!

[@a.b.creator]

I was thinking the same thing, Narcissist. My ex is a narcissist & would force..almost everything.

[@eugenecaldwell9619]

It's not his family's fault. He knows right from wrong regardless of what his family taught him.

[@Toocool781]

Wat if he went in there for blood play stupid game win stupid prize

[@Marg_Williams]

Sad that a young man died, but what was the father supposed to do? I can also imagine that the father feels a tremendous amount of regret. Sad all the way round.

[@lettheflamestakeover7374]

You know what not sad? 1700 lifeless ykrops in the Ukraine in 2 days😆

[@charlesg7926]

Just wanna point out the media’s subliminal messaging, ✊🏾👦🏿 guys do wayyyy more of this stuff to women & in general, but the media will only publish videos/stories when 👨‍🦱 guys do it

[@Dang329]

Totally appropriate! He was told "NO" do not come in! But did he listen?

[@honeyblu1586]

He could have shot him once but I also understand it just sucks he died

[@backpfeifengesicht980]

@@lettheflamestakeover7374 you write like Tarzan, Comrade. Get an education, or a better translation app.

[@gorbash07]

Learn to accept "no" for an answer... Don't force yourself in situations where you are obviously not wanted. Defense is justified, when you try to break in.

[@chunjiang7904]

His final lesson: No means no

[@alexrangel1011]

It was either him or all of them. Dad did a great job protecting his family. We all saw the video, he tried to get in, we don’t know the past but we can tell he was abusive. Sad it ended like that.

[@eugenecaldwell9619]

It's not sad it ended like that. It was a beautiful happy ending.

[@mingoia2132]

@@eugenecaldwell9619 your sick. You're a kid you don't know anything about Life yet probably won't anytime soon.

[@SphereOfStreaming]

@MimiBabe American mindset is the best mindset. Dude wasn't listening to her dad, so its pretty clear he was going to hurt them

[@sakurachristineito6428]

YES!!! The daughter thanked her dad with relief after he 'saved' her that tells her trauma a lot

[@rollin.quietly]

@MimiBabe you’re saying “It’s an American thing to say” but it’s also been an American thing to almost weekly hear about mass shootings and teens/young adults committing murders and so much more. So hopefully you can understand why people who live in America, think like Americans.

[@deejacks1]

He didn't attempt to break in, he DID break in! My heart goes out to both families but this happened because of his own actions by busting in the door.

[@marlenebulger6822]

You can see the door was locked, who unlocked the door so they could have a good reason to shoot? I'm not defending this boy, just scares me you can get shot through a closed door, you can see a bullet hole in the.glass and looks like a straight on bust out by a bullet. IF he got in, yes do what you have to do, but him trying to bust into a front door, you have police on the phone, run out the back door!!! Can't shoot unless they are IN your house, not just on your porch. Now, anyone can be lured to your home and shot just cuz you're on the outside porch.

[@lvlikeyV]

Attempting to break in is just the same. Do you think they are supposed to wait until the perp is barreling in on them to shoot? The perp's intent is to enter someone else's home for who knows why. Dad was in the right whether he got through or not.

[@bigmacfullerton7870]

@@marlenebulger6822 what are you babbling about??? Did you watch the video??? He busted the door in and then he was shot. It scares me that people like you exist.

[@babyshaq6455]

@@bigmacfullerton7870 she's probably his mother. You see how idiotic the sister sounds, I bet the mother sounds exponentially worse. Or she could be from Cali or New York, they don't believe in protecting yourself with anything but a firearm is the worst to them😆. I'm sold.....she's the mother.

[@Tarheel13]

@@marlenebulger6822the guy broke the door. 👀

[@therandommemecat7738]

Calmest person in Ohio

[@rose4490]

The older sister is delusional.

[@LAVirgo67]

The young woman was scared out of her mind. She thanked her father for saving her life. I have a feeling that she was abused by her ex-boyfriend & their lives were in danger. You read again & again about entire families being wiped out by an abuser. I commend the father on his quick thinking & actions. I've worked with domestic violence survivors (women) and I can tell you that many women live in fear after they leave an abuser. The odds of being killed during this period are very high.

[@BigWesFrauditorWatch]

Facts

[@squarecircle2347]

The dad however didn't seem to show any care for the life of the person he shot. He did not warn him prior to shooting him and he continued to shoot him even after he had clearly turned away after the first shot.

[@adamplentl5588]

@@squarecircle2347 right? How come they didn't call the cops until like the 30 seconds before the dad shot this guy? Killing him was unnecessary.

[@squarecircle2347]

@@adamplentl5588 well I think they did call but regardless the cops would take a while and they would still need to find a way to get him away from them...

[@allthekingshorsesallthekin3234]

@@squarecircle2347 You do realize that from the first time the perpetrator struck the door until he broke the door and was shot it was less than 25 seconds right, and in that 25 seconds he was told to leave the property twice, called by name and told "NO" twice, and warned that the father was armed once, before he was shot. The guy never responded, never spoke, never gave any indication of acknowledgement of any interaction. He didn't even slow down. Nothing more could have been done, because he was already through the door. Do some research on this case and see what he did to the door alone will show you his intent, and he did that with the dad, who out weighed him by 60+ pounds behind it.

[@Terratiger]

I don't even understand what the debate is here. This is one justified act of self-defense.

[@cronobactersakazakii5133]

Because there can always be more than meet the eye

[@ryanedwards8365]

yeah if anything the ex should investigated better when he heard 'I have a gun' still keeps crashing into the house

[@nullnick]

Why no warning shot?

[@8180634]

@@nullnick He was warned and asked to leave multiple times, we heard it clearly in the audio.

[@ryanedwards8365]

@@nullnick you ever been in that situation? why would a warning shot work?

[@AprilLeon]

He was warned several times and then had the audacity to literally break the door in. He was warned so what was this family suppose to do. I cannot and do not want to imagine how it would have ended if the father wasn’t armed. He sure didn’t seem like he was going there to look out for his ex girlfriend. He looks like he’s the danger or was since we seen how he was acting in camera. Investigation?! His sister is fu&king delusional. She seen her brother on camera acting like a psychopath what investigation do you need the video was crisp clear and had great audio. Sorry he lost his life yes true but what do you expect to happen when you do devilish acts

[@jrken1]

Try to break thru my door you’ll get the exact same results

[@briarrose29]

It’s hard to lose a loved one; but there is no excuse for what he did. That man wasn’t looking out for anyone, he wanted control. He f’d around and found out. I feel bad for the man who shot him. That has to be hard to live with.

[@WarsPainter]

if it was a cop you guys would condemn it as excessive force. He didn't need to die for trying to break down a door that he couldn't. You use the phrase f around and find out to justify civilian brutality. It's wrong and twisted.

[@jinxterpinxter]

@@WarsPainter exactly. The dad could have just called the cops.

[@nickmalone3143]

@@jinxterpinxter ...he has THE RIGHT to self defense.. the dude was already tresspassing ...he didnt know if attacker was armed or not

[@jinxterpinxter]

@@nickmalone3143 What self defense? He wasn’t being attacked, and the (unarmed) boyfriend was still on the porch. All he had to do what call the police.

[@donaldmiller4386]

I wouldnt be bothered by thinning the earths scum by 1 more.....

[@khfan4life365]

I feel sorry for the dad. You can tell he didn’t want to shoot the guy, but he had to protect his family.

[@squarecircle2347]

You can tell from this video?

[@JerrysJets]

@@squarecircle2347 Yeah, he warned him multiple times to stop and was really shaken up afterwards apologizing to his daughter. It’s clear he wasn’t proud of taking the guy’s life.

[@squarecircle2347]

@@JerrysJets *Yeah, he warned him multiple times to stop and was really shaken up afterwards apologizing to his daughter. It’s clear he wasn’t proud of taking the guy’s life.* - Oh I see. Yeah I hadn't seen that. But initially I thought maybe he could have stopped shooting after the first shot but after examining the video again it all just happened so fast and he was acting out of fear. I just wish he would have yelled louder that he was going to shoot and maybe repeated it a few times. Might have scared him off.

[@JerrysJets]

@@squarecircle2347 I don’t think so. People like this generally do not respond to warnings or threats like typical people do. Domestic abusers and stalkers are generally psychopaths and have extremely violent capabilities.

[@squarecircle2347]

@@JerrysJets but my point is what would he lose by at least trying? He doesn't necessarily know that he wouldn't respond even if you're correct

[@theah5093]

It was justified. That man said he had a gun. He forced his self in that home. That dad was a hero!!!

[@d.b.1176]

Problem solved.

[@kamanama3671]

As a victim myself of spousal abuse. You never know what they’re thinking when they start acting irrational and going against what any normal person would do. You cannot hold someone responsible for defending themselves. That is not right! I should know. The dad did the right thing. That boy had a chance to walk away and didn’t take it. Blame the boy

[@Squidz_Enduro]

thank you!

[@mfarran84]

I'm sorry you had to go through such an experience. I hope you were able to heal from it all.

[@eucliduschaumeau8813]

You are right. There is way too much victim blaming going on and it's not going to change unless we change the narrative.

[@vapidculture]

As a fellow, DV survivor and a person who is still stalked by that ex after 5+yrs of being apart. I agree, wholeheartedly with your comment. It's unnerving to think why some ppl don't move on. My ex constantly broke the restraining order when I had one. I fear the day I have to defend myself but I will. Until, you're actively defending yourself it's hard to relate to these situations.

[@FEARNoMore]

Thank god for doorbell cameras

[@rickythrower5892]

It is amazing how people feelings override the realities of an event that takes place on video, clearly this man was protecting his family against an intruder and instead of the sister apologizing for her brothers behavior to the family she only thinks of her feelings and her lost, it's a shame.

[@koda3967]

But understandable; as long as she, too,is not delusional in her grief and looks for a way to get even.

[@rickythrower5892]

@@koda3967 understandable in some people's minds but people who live in fact base reality will tell you she has no case, seek counseling and move on.

[@DemonicasTarotPopup]

Exactly

[@PhadedTim]

shes delusional just like her brother apple doesnt fall far from the tree the brother was emotional and was thinking with his feelings so is she

[@eucliduschaumeau8813]

She is a toxic narcissist, just like her brother.

[@FiercedeityBrad]

That sister is delusional, you can tell in his face that he was there to do damage, not "look out" for her. Get a grip sis your bro was psychotic

[@morales1961]

"Never did a full investigation" ??? We saw the video and your brother was breaking into her house. This girl should be charged for extreme stupidity

[@herrysart6979]

"Did you shot him? Okay.." How is bro so clam about it😂😂

[@portalomus]

100% self defense, they warned him multiple times and he tried to break in. The father was in the right to protect his child. The ex-girlfriend sounds terrified in the video. As for the sister, the family of abusers are often in denial and blame the victim.

[@mikehydroseed1282]

She sounded terrified because she could see that her father had a gun, she was reacting to her father with fear, not the ex boyfriend.

[@denniscornsmack9416]

@@mikehydroseed1282 yeah I'm sure it had nothing to do with the guy breaking down the door with such force that he ripped out 2 3" screws out of the door frame. When you invade somebodys home that is the name of the game. It's life or death. He was told he'd be shot and he kept going through it. Nobody could know what exactly made him charge a gun but I'm willing to bet he wasn't there to have tea and cookies.

[@nightelf6262]

Screw your self defense. Whatever happen to having an understanding through conversation ? U saying is okay to end an teenage boy life just because he broke down a door. Hopefully that ain't no Christian value. Shoot first then talk.

[@meh5069]

@@mikehydroseed1282 what? She was terrified because he was busting the door down. What reason would he have to be breaking down the door after being told repeatedly to go away?

[@warrenkenneth33]

Looks like murder to a unarm having a Domesticated Disputes with a daughter of a derranged phycopath murder... Who knows she might have stolen something or what clearely they had prior experience and knowledge of who it was, not like some armed robber it was a boy friend that may haved need to talk or was going to call the police over theift or could be anything. This phypath murders of americans that want lawless civians killing americans like an outlaw that belong 300 miles out at sea where there is no laws. This is felon according to the U.S constiution and thoes aiding thesemurders of civilian disputes need to be tried for treason and aiding killing un armed on their drop steps civialans..