SoCal Intruder Fatally Shot

(Long Beach, California) A 21-year-old man, Ariel Perez, was shot dead Friday afternoon when he climbed through the condominium window of an armed resident. The 26-year-old resident apparently fired once.

Police were dispatched and Perez was declared dead at the scene.

Obviously, the shooting death of an intruder is not a major news item because it happens regularly. What is newsworthy, however, is that intruders are shot regularly (see GunWatch) and that point should be emphasized. Day in and day out, homeowners, residents and business-owners defend themselves with guns and intruders bite the dust.

Thank you, Second Amendment.