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Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 4:42 am
by KD5NRH
http://cbs11tv.com/local/dallas.homeown ... 28771.html
Homeowner Shoots Teenage Burglar
DALLAS (CBS 11 News) ― Police say a homeowner took the law into his own hands Tuesday and defended his property from a burglar. Police believe the burglar is responsible for other crimes in the area.
Investigators say 17-year-old Alexander Aguilar broke into a home on the 2300 block of Larry Drive in Dallas Tuesday afternoon.
The 64-year-old homeowner said he was awakened by a noise. Police say the suspected burglar had broken a window and was able to enter into the back door.
The homeowner confronted Aguilar, who then allegedly charged at him and threw a backpack at him. The homeowner shot him in the arm and held him until police arrived.
"The homeowner won't face any charges. You have a right to defend yourself and your home," said Dallas Police Sgt. Steven Shaw. "This burglar is actually someone who has active warrants out. We've been trying to catch him for the last two weeks."
Police say the suspect was skipping school at the time of the crime.
Re: Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 9:17 am
by Tactical_Texan_CHL
Methinks the media is misquoting the police here.
Police say a homeowner took the law into his own hands...
This doesn't sound at all like the police saying he took the law into his own hands to me!
"The homeowner won't face any charges. You have a right to defend yourself and your home," said Dallas Police Sgt. Steven Shaw.
Re: Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 10:19 am
by dukesean
I wrote a letter to CBS11. It would be nice to read news without some spin.
If exercising his right to defend himself inside his home is considered "taking the law into his own hands," then me exercising my right to vote is also "taking the law into my own hands."
Homeowner Votes
DALLAS (CBS 11 News) ― Police say a homeowner took the law into his own hands when he went to the local polling station to vote. Police believe the man voted for Ron Paul, but no charges are expected to be filed.
Re: Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 11:55 am
by KD5NRH
What do they usually do the editing for these stories in? I'm thinking that it shouldn't be too hard to write some filters that would flag an article for certain "spin phrases" and highlight them for review.
Re: Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 12:04 pm
by Monkey404error
Remeber, news outlets are trying to catch the publics attention. If they have to use spin to get it, they will, even if it makes all look like nuts for wanting to defend ourselves.
I'm glad the homeowner, was able to defend themself.
Re: Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 12:32 pm
by DParker
dukesean wrote:I wrote a letter to CBS11. It would be nice to read news without some spin.
If exercising his right to defend himself inside his home is considered "taking the law into his own hands," then me exercising my right to vote is also "taking the law into my own hands."
An excellent point.
As far as rationalizing the spin by citing the need to grab viewer attention, one would think that the inherent tragedy of the violent death of a 17 year-old due to his having gone so far off track in his life would be dramatic enough in and of itself without the need to sensationalize it.
Re: Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 1:20 pm
by dukesean
DParker wrote:dukesean wrote:I wrote a letter to CBS11. It would be nice to read news without some spin.
If exercising his right to defend himself inside his home is considered "taking the law into his own hands," then me exercising my right to vote is also "taking the law into my own hands."
An excellent point.
As far as rationalizing the spin by citing the need to grab viewer attention, one would think that the inherent tragedy of the violent death of a 17 year-old due to his having gone so far off track in his life would be dramatic enough in and of itself without the need to sensationalize it.
Well, the boy wasn't killed, but yes it is sad that this 17-year-old was skipping school to rob people, and then got shot.
Re: Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 2:18 pm
by DParker
dukesean wrote:Well, the boy wasn't killed...
Oops...you're right. I stand corrected.
Re: Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 2:44 pm
by eric
Dallas paper said it was a woman whom shot the bg in the ab, is this 2 seperate incidents?
Re: Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 2:48 pm
by bpet
Homeowner Shoots Teenage Burglar
"This burglar is actually someone who has active warrants out. We've been trying to catch him for the last two weeks."
Police say the suspect was skipping school at the time of the crime.
Police trying to catch him for two weeks....outstanding warrants......skipped school to rob 64 year old....
Sounds like the boy has been busy.
Obviously has had plenty of time....must have been out of school for a couple of weeks practicing his trade, otherwise, why couldn't cops have simply arrested him at school? Do they not do that anymore?
Re: Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 3:16 pm
by Wildscar
bpet wrote:Homeowner Shoots Teenage Burglar
"This burglar is actually someone who has active warrants out. We've been trying to catch him for the last two weeks."
Police say the suspect was skipping school at the time of the crime.
Police trying to catch him for two weeks....outstanding warrants......skipped school to rob 64 year old....
Sounds like the boy has been busy.
Obviously has had plenty of time....must have been out of school for a couple of weeks practicing his trade, otherwise, why couldn't cops have simply arrested him at school? Do they not do that anymore?
They where trying to catch
A burglar. They didnt know that the Burglar was
THAT kid that was skipping school.
Re: Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 5:56 pm
by boomerang
The homeowner confronted Aguilar, who then allegedly charged at him and threw a backpack at him. The homeowner shot him in the arm and held him until police arrived.
How soon will he be back on the streets to commit more crimes?
Re: Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 7:35 pm
by KD5NRH
eric wrote:Dallas paper said it was a woman whom shot the bg in the ab, is this 2 seperate incidents?
They both list addresses (don't get me started on that again) in different areas, so it would pretty much have to be.
Re: Dallas burglar shot
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 2:14 am
by Glock 23
boomerang wrote:The homeowner confronted Aguilar, who then allegedly charged at him and threw a backpack at him. The homeowner shot him in the arm and held him until police arrived.
How soon will he be back on the streets to commit more crimes?
if charged as a juve he would probably get more "time"
if as an adult, a slap on the wrist and a promotion to this kind of work
