Homeowners Shoot Intruders in Multiple US, Canada Incidents

Several recent incidents across the United States depict homeowners using firearms to confront and shoot intruders during break-in attempts. In Riverside County, California, a homeowner fatally shot a man who forced his way into a residence, with the incident under investigation as a homicide. In Aurora, Colorado, a homeowner shot a burglary suspect in a detached garage after being alerted by newly installed security cameras; the suspect sustained life-threatening injuries and police do not anticipate charging the homeowner. Houston authorities reported a fatal shooting during a home invasion linked to a personal relationship, with one accomplice arrested and the case headed to a grand jury. These events underscore ongoing debates about the use of deadly force in home defense, with some legal frameworks, like Colorado's 'Make My Day' law, permitting such actions under specific circumstances. Police investigations continue in these cases to determine appropriate legal outcomes.