A Texas homeowner chased down and shot dead an alleged thief who stole a BBQ pit from his property over the weekend, according to authorities.
The deadly confrontation took place early Sunday in the city of Humble when an unidentified man attempted to drive off with the BBQ pit, leading the homeowner to pursue him in his own vehicle, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a series of social media posts.
The owner caught up with the accused thief and his passenger a short distance from the house when he got out of his car and approached the pair, the sheriff said.
The homeowner, who was “fearing for his safety,” fired off “several” rounds toward the suspect because he thought his counterpart was reaching for a firearm, Gonzalez said.
The other individual who was with the deceased man was not hit by gunfire and is not facing any charges.
“The homeowner cooperated with investigators and provided a detailed statement about the incident,” Gonzalez said, noting the case will be handed over to a grand jury.
“Once the investigation is complete, the case will be turned over to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for presentation to a grand jury,” the top cop said.
This was in Texas. You don’t mess with a man’s grill. I doubt any charges will be filed.
I hope you’re right,I’m sure it was one of those you had to be there moments.
So the home owner chased him down and then feared for his life? Somehow I don’t think that excuse is going to work.
His only mistake he made was not popping the other one. He should get a Ticker Tape Parade down Main St. in honor of riding society of two useless eaters.
the parades will become popular again, when the republic of We the People is once again protected by law & order. Donald Trump 2024