Welcome to Aftermath, a portion of our First Line email newsletter where Attorney Anthony L. DeWitt walks you through a real-life self-defense incident and shares his key takeaways.
A young Memphis mother with two children at home was surprised when three people kicked in her front door, entering her home without permission. She retreated to the room with her children and yelled for the intruders to leave as she had her children with her. They refused. When the intruders continued, she fired a single shot that critically wounded one of the home invaders. Police were called, and all three intruders were arrested. After the police investigation concluded, no charges were sought against the defending mother.
What did the defender do right? What would you have done differently? How often do you practice home-defense plans that could involve moving or protecting children?
