Houston TX: Man Shoots Two Burglars Stealing Tools From His Truck

He killed one of them, and, unfortunately, also accidentally shot himself in the foot…  Folks, for the love of God and self, be sure to practice at the range at least once a year!  I don’t want to see any of you shooting yourself in the foot while protecting your property!

NW Houston homeowner shoots 2 suspected burglars, self
By DALE LEZON – Houston Chronicle
Dec. 31, 2009

A homeowner shot and killed a man and then wounded a woman who were reportedly trying to steal tools from his pickup early this morning at a home in northwest Houston, police said.

The homeowner also accidentally wounded himself.

The shooting occurred outside a house in the 1600 block of Ansbury about 2 a.m., police said.

The man and woman, whose names have not been released, were rushed to Ben Taub General Hospital, where the man died. The woman’s condition is unknown.

The homeowner, whose name has not been released, also was taken to Ben Taub because he shot himself in the foot during the confrontation.

Police said that the man and woman apparently were burglarizing the man’s tool box in his pickup, which was parked outside his home. He apparently saw them and opened fire.

No charges have been filed against the homeowner, but police are still investigating .

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