Home owner '1' / Prowler '0'

mrkirker · 09-21-2009, 03:22 PM

KNOXVILLE — A 15-year-old prowler was shot Friday night in a face-off with a South Knox County homeowner, authorities said.

The shooting happened just before 11 p.m. at 837 Lester Road, Knox County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Martha Dooley said. The homeowner, Jonathan Stevens, 20, told deputies he and his wife were watching television and heard their dogs barking.

When Stevens, pistol in hand, walked outside into the driveway with his wife, the teen confronted them with a shotgun, Dooley said.

“He shot twice at the couple,” Dooley said. “He never got in the house. The homeowner shot twice at the suspect.”

Both bullets hit the teen in the chest. The couple weren’t hurt.

The boy ran. Deputies found him lying in the road, Dooley said.

The teen was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where he remained Saturday, Dooley said. His name and condition weren’t immediately available.

No charges have been filed against Stevens, Dooley said. She said she didn’t know whether he holds a carry permit.

Three other teenagers lurking outside the home ran, KCSO spokeswoman Ashley Haynes said. Deputies have questioned at least one of them but filed no charges so far, she said.

bcj1755 · 09-21-2009, 03:30 PM

More good news!

My only problem is this bit here...

Quote:

She said she didn’t know whether he holds a carry permit.

What the crap does it matter if the guy has a carry permit or not?! HE WAS ON HIS OWN PROPERTY!!!!!!

navis128 · 09-21-2009, 03:34 PM

I hope this kid doesn't come back with a lawsuit! I do not desire to fire at anyone, but if it had to come down to it, I think this is what I fear more.

45nut · 09-21-2009, 03:38 PM

If anyone shoots at me, I ain't going to shoot twice. I'm going to empty and reload.

ampaterry · 09-21-2009, 03:49 PM

This fine young man was just out walking, carying a shotgun to protect himself from the neighborhood thugs. When Stevens pulled a gun on him, he shot in self defense.

Another citizen helps a good boy go bad - -

Do not be TOO surprised of some idiots portray this incident very much that way -

topper · 09-22-2009, 03:59 AM

just watch how the media will twist this one into the boy being a "hapless victim of society making a desperate cry for help" and how the homeowner will be the criminal. if ya going to shoot, shoot to kill, dead men tell no tales. BTW, where did a 15 yo boy get a gun anyway and why was he carrying it? someone that owns that gun is gonna have to account for a minor in possesion of a firearm.

Keep both barrels loaded!

2nd amend forever · 09-22-2009, 07:19 AM

Would be nice if you included the link....

That being said....

Here: http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/se...owler-is-shot/

Quote:

Armed teenage prowler is shot

15-year-old still in hospital; owner of home not charged

* By News Sentinel staff
* Posted September 20, 2009 at midnight

Editor's note: This story has been edited to remove a reference to gun carry permit.

A 15-year-old prowler was shot Friday night in a face-off with a South Knox County homeowner, authorities said.

The shooting happened just before 11 p.m. at 837 Lester Road, Knox County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Martha Dooley said. The homeowner, Jonathan Stevens, 20, told deputies he and his wife were watching television and heard their dogs barking.

When Stevens, pistol in hand, walked outside into the driveway with his wife, the teen confronted them with a shotgun, Dooley said.

"He shot twice at the couple," Dooley said. "He never got in the house. The homeowner shot twice at the suspect."

Both bullets hit the teen in the chest. The couple weren't hurt.

The boy ran. Deputies found him lying in the road, Dooley said.

The teen was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where he remained Saturday, Dooley said. His name and condition weren't immediately available.

No charges have been filed against Stevens, Dooley said.

Three other teenagers lurking outside the home ran, KCSO spokeswoman Ashley Haynes said. Deputies have questioned at least one of them but filed no charges so far, she said.

Southern Boy · 09-22-2009, 07:26 AM

Hit twice in the chest, and survived? What did he use a pelet gun? SAnother thing, why take your wife outside with you to search for criminals? Nice shooting though.

mrkirker · 09-22-2009, 07:35 AM

Actually, there are several 'problems' with the story. As Southern Boy mentioned, there are a few 'facts' that just don't jive. I think there's a bit more to this than is being told at this time.

2ndamm, I try to include enough 'source' info with articles of this nature that should someone wish to delve further into storys of this nature, they may do so. That being said, "Please help yourself."

Zane71464 · 09-22-2009, 08:59 AM

One thing about this "ordeal" is that the man was in his right to protect what is his and protect himself and his family. I know the laws around here where I live and I'm not gonna let someone sue me later. I recently was broken into and when I discovered it the next morning, called the authorities and when they arrived, I was TOLD (twice) to remove my side arm...and on my own property, calling the authorities for help and then being told to remove my side arm......like I told them...I don't think so, and didn't.
My own opinion, I don't want to shoot anyone, but to protect what one has worked for and to let someone come and just take for free....no way!

09-21-2009, 03:22 PM	#1
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Home owner '1' / Prowler '0' KNOXVILLE — A 15-year-old prowler was shot Friday night in a face-off with a South Knox County homeowner, authorities said. The shooting happened just before 11 p.m. at 837 Lester Road, Knox County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Martha Dooley said. The homeowner, Jonathan Stevens, 20, told deputies he and his wife were watching television and heard their dogs barking. When Stevens, pistol in hand, walked outside into the driveway with his wife, the teen confronted them with a shotgun, Dooley said. “He shot twice at the couple,” Dooley said. “He never got in the house. The homeowner shot twice at the suspect.” Both bullets hit the teen in the chest. The couple weren’t hurt. The boy ran. Deputies found him lying in the road, Dooley said. The teen was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where he remained Saturday, Dooley said. His name and condition weren’t immediately available. No charges have been filed against Stevens, Dooley said. She said she didn’t know whether he holds a carry permit. Three other teenagers lurking outside the home ran, KCSO spokeswoman Ashley Haynes said. Deputies have questioned at least one of them but filed no charges so far, she said. __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.* -->

09-21-2009, 03:34 PM	#3
navis128 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,392	Re: Home owner '1' / Prowler '0' I hope this kid doesn't come back with a lawsuit! I do not desire to fire at anyone, but if it had to come down to it, I think this is what I fear more.

09-21-2009, 03:38 PM	#4
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: Home owner '1' / Prowler '0' If anyone shoots at me, I ain't going to shoot twice. I'm going to empty and reload. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

09-21-2009, 03:49 PM	#5
ampaterry TFF Admin Staff Chaplain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Tennessee Contributor Posts: 6,272	Re: Home owner '1' / Prowler '0' This fine young man was just out walking, carying a shotgun to protect himself from the neighborhood thugs. When Stevens pulled a gun on him, he shot in self defense. Another citizen helps a good boy go bad - - Do not be TOO surprised of some idiots portray this incident very much that way - __________________ A woman who demands further gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel Sanders. Larry Elder

09-22-2009, 03:59 AM	#6
topper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: deep in the woods Posts: 748	Re: Home owner '1' / Prowler '0' just watch how the media will twist this one into the boy being a "hapless victim of society making a desperate cry for help" and how the homeowner will be the criminal. if ya going to shoot, shoot to kill, dead men tell no tales. BTW, where did a 15 yo boy get a gun anyway and why was he carrying it? someone that owns that gun is gonna have to account for a minor in possesion of a firearm. Keep both barrels loaded!

09-22-2009, 07:26 AM	#8
Southern Boy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 110	Re: Home owner '1' / Prowler '0' Hit twice in the chest, and survived? What did he use a pelet gun? SAnother thing, why take your wife outside with you to search for criminals? Nice shooting though. __________________ "The 2nd Amendment is my "concealed carry permit"" Ted Nugent

09-22-2009, 07:35 AM	#9
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: Home owner '1' / Prowler '0' Actually, there are several 'problems' with the story. As Southern Boy mentioned, there are a few 'facts' that just don't jive. I think there's a bit more to this than is being told at this time. 2ndamm, I try to include enough 'source' info with articles of this nature that should someone wish to delve further into storys of this nature, they may do so. That being said, "Please help yourself." __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.*

09-22-2009, 08:59 AM	#10
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,350	Re: Home owner '1' / Prowler '0' One thing about this "ordeal" is that the man was in his right to protect what is his and protect himself and his family. I know the laws around here where I live and I'm not gonna let someone sue me later. I recently was broken into and when I discovered it the next morning, called the authorities and when they arrived, I was TOLD (twice) to remove my side arm...and on my own property, calling the authorities for help and then being told to remove my side arm......like I told them...I don't think so, and didn't. My own opinion, I don't want to shoot anyone, but to protect what one has worked for and to let someone come and just take for free....no way!