Store owner shoots/kills 3 robbery suspects

[baldguy637]

Three against one and he comes out on top. Hopefully he makes a fast recovery.

Houston cops: Store owner kills 3 robbery suspects - Local News - Houston, TX - msnbc.com

 

[.40caltrucker]

I would love to see a video of this, still trying to figure out how he pulled a shotgun and handgun. They must not have known he was in the store. Not to shabby killing 3 robbers and only getting shot in the shoulder.

 

[Bigum1969]

Score one for the good guys.

Unfortunately, he will probably be sued civilly. But, he did save the taxpayers a lot of money in court proceedings and incarceration...

 

[.452browning]

Score one for the good guys.

Unfortunately, he will probably be sued civilly. But, he did save the taxpayers a lot of money in court proceedings and incarceration...

^^^agreed, i would not be suprised with todays society if he gets sued and then they take away the store he was wounded trying to protect. i think its a miracle he only made it out with only one gunshot wound and he killed all 3 robbers. the robbers were not paying much attention to him i guess. and he has the most powerful weapon possible on his side (Jesus)

 

[Prometheus]

Very cool. Sucks he got shot and it's one of the reasons why I advocate people carry a fullsize combat grade handgun whenever it is legal to do so.

You never know when you'll be facing multiple armed assailants and need to put them down as quickly as possible.

 

[sparky241]

good for him, i hope he recovers soon and i think texas also has castle doctrine like indiana.yep section 4 83.0001 80(R) SB 378 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

he is immune from civil liability. looks like it will be a clean shoot

 

[.40caltrucker]

Unfortunately, he will probably be sued civilly. .

Why would you think that? Texas has the castle doctrine, which gives the defender civil immunity.

 

[Bigum1969]

Even with that protection, I still wouldn't be surprised if he is sued.

It's mostly my cynicism coming out.

 

[.452browning]

with todays society i wouldnt be suprised if somone tries to sue him for some reason......a person shopping in the store at the time could try and sue him for emotional distress because they witnessed a violent action. not saying they would win or it would even have a chance but i wouldnt be suprised if someone contacted a laywer to explore their options for lawsuit. im not familiar with texas law at all so my opinion should be taken with grain of salt

 

[BrandonM]

+1 for the good guy. Hopefully everything works out for him and his life goes back to normal

 

[OWGEM]

More info...

Cops: Store owner kills 3 would-be robbers - U.S. news - Crime & courts - msnbc.com

 

[spartan933]

Why would you think that? Texas has the castle doctrine, which gives the defender civil immunity.

The good guy's name was Castillo, which means Castle in Spanish. Makes him the epitome of the Castle Doctrine in my mind.

My lady and I were actually discussing this the other night. Basically, that in Mexico, you don't have the right to defend your home. If you can actually purchase a legal firearm down there, which is difficult, even if you kill an intruder, you are the one who gets arrested. Which is BS! My lady having grown up in Mexico, when she hears stories like this, like me, it makes her proud to be an American.

It still amazes me the stupidity of some governments that don't feel it's okay for people to defend their lives and their property. I am just happy that I live in a country where we have freedom and control over our own lives.

 

[esrice]

More info...

Cops: Store owner kills 3 would-be robbers - U.S. news - Crime & courts - msnbc.com

Wow! The store owner took 4+ hits, but kept fighting from his handgun to his shotgun?! What a winning mindset!

I'd be curious to know if there was ever any formal training in his background.

 

[45pro]

Good for him. read this part.

The newspaper said Castillo was in critical but stable condition at hospital after suffering gunshot wounds to his left shoulder, left abdomen and legs.
According to the Chronicle, Castillo apparently initially didn't realize he'd been shot until after he untied his wife.

He kept going not realizing he'd been shot 4+ times, and that was just because of the adrenaline rush. Imagine what it would be like for a cracked out/meth addict that you were trying to put down. Its a good reminder for all us out there with low capacity firearms to carry spare magazines. You never know how many shots its going to take to put ur assailant down!

+1 for the owner
-3 for the bad guys

 

[jason867]

Apparently he took careful shot placement, to be able to kill all 3 guys...

or he was just brutally lucky.

 

[Glock32j]

+1 for the store owner

 

[OWGEM]

Apparently he took careful shot placement, to be able to kill all 3 guys...

or he was just brutally lucky.

If luck, it was earned luck.

 

[Stainer]

Karma!

Question though, does the castle doctrine apply to a business? I was under the understanding( or misunderstanding) that in Indiana the castle doctrine only applied to a residence. He is obviously justified in what he did, just wondering if this is the right defense mode.

 

[.40caltrucker]

Karma!

Question though, does the castle doctrine apply to a business? I was under the understanding( or misunderstanding) that in Indiana the castle doctrine only applied to a residence. He is obviously justified in what he did, just wondering if this is the right defense mode.

Yes in Texas it covers Home, business, auto, and anywhere else you are legally at.

 

[hoosierjohn]

Glad he was able to save his wife. I hope he pulls through with no complications.