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Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:50 PM CDT
Sheriff: Homeowner kills armed robbers

By the ASSOCIATED PRESS

INDIANOLA (AP) — Police say an eastern Illinois man shot two people to death after they forced their way into his home and tried to rob him.

Vermilion County Sheriff Pat Hartshorn says the two masked men held the homeowner on the floor at gunpoint Monday night and choked him while demanding money. The sheriff says the alleged robbers were 22 and 17 but didn’t identify them or the homeowner.

Hartshorn says the men let the homeowner go when his wife said she had expensive jewelry upstairs. While the men focused on a jewelry box, the homeowner grabbed a handgun and shot them.

Hartshorn says another 17-year-old waited in a pickup outside. He drove away but was arrested a short time later.

Indianola is about 10 miles southwest of Danville.

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~STRANGER~ wrote on Sep 22, 2009 8:57 PM:

" Good old fashioned cowboy justiice. "

Mama says wrote on Sep 23, 2009 2:19 AM:

" BET the robbers messed their britches.
I hope the homeowner doesn't get prison time on this. At a service station in countryside a woman works 11p to 7a
and she isn't afraid, she has a gun and knows how use it. Sis and I are oldies
and we have ability shoot their eyeballs or other areas off protect us.
Since our home was invaded, now the talk in area is DON'T MESS WITH THE OLE FXXX BECAUSE SHE HAS A BIG GUN, just aim and it splatters other areas where hit. "

Jim1969 wrote on Sep 23, 2009 7:34 AM:

" Good deal.

But according to the WCIA newscast last night the homeowner was a retired cop so I do have to wonder if it had been an average person who shot and killed an intruder would they have been brought up on charges of some sort? I hope not, but in this day it seems the criminal has more rights than the victims. "

kamfong wrote on Sep 23, 2009 8:26 AM:

" MAMA,You tear me up LMAO @ messed their britches.BWhahahahahaha. "

Rohn Gordon wrote on Sep 23, 2009 9:32 AM:

" To bad this don't happen to all the people who break in and rob people. "

sapient wrote on Sep 23, 2009 9:52 AM:

" Just goes to show that all LAW ABIDING CITIZENS should have a gun for protection. "

TheInformed! wrote on Sep 23, 2009 10:03 AM:

" Long live the second admendment. "

exbricklayer wrote on Sep 23, 2009 12:21 PM:

" According to the police report the homeowner, a retired cop, answered a knock on his front door and the 17 and 21 year olds, armed with one shotgun, forced their way in and began beating the homeowner. His wife heard the commotion and came down stairs to investigate, when she saw her husband being beaten she convinced the intruders that she had jewelry upstairs and she would open the safe for them if they stopped beating him. Once upstairs the homeowner retrieved a handgun and when the 21 year old swung the shotgun his way he shot multiple times killing him on the spot. He then chased the unarmed 17 year old down stairs and shot him multiple times in the back as he was trying to escape. "

EIUstudent68 wrote on Sep 23, 2009 9:01 PM:

" See... If Obama has his way.. the homeowner and his wife would have been a victim... I hope the homeowner emptied his clip... Now let's make sure that they are not charged with anything... he was defending his and his wife's life. "

Peter_Venkman wrote on Sep 23, 2009 9:35 PM:

" Former Officer or not this story is awesome!!! Nice Shootin' Tex! "

lefty wrote on Sep 24, 2009 1:02 AM:

" EIUstudent68, shaddup. Obama aint taking away anyones guns. You should be more concerned with the Illinois legislature. "

Raider65 wrote on Sep 24, 2009 5:13 AM:

" excellent "

hank hill wrote on Sep 24, 2009 6:09 AM:

" I'm anxious to hear what all the anti-gunners have to say about this. What if it had been YOUR house that the CRIMINALS were trying to rob? I'll answer that for you. We would instead be reading about some folks that were shot and killed by some punks for some jewelry. The robbers got a big surprise, maybe this incident will make some other CRIMINALS think twice before they try to rob some other INNOCENT people. "

Mike P wrote on Sep 24, 2009 6:18 AM:

" Here you may have to make sure none of the intruders might be sleepwalking, or have some history of it, now, if you don't get charged, you could get sued, or both.

As far as I know folks have the right to protect themselves or their property, in or on their property. But FOID had better be kosher, gun records, and any other stuff, possibly even a valid hunting license.

Perhaps the paper should get the SA on the record for what counts as legaly defending your home, and what might face charges. Is the screen door the deciding factor? Does it make any difference if it is in town or rural? Can simply holding them at gun point for law enforcement to come and collect, have any legal problems for the homeowner? Send Rob S to do the story, he is the best reporter in the stable most of the time.

Subsequent reports so far have no charges filed or pending for shooter, and 17 year old get away driver waiting outside to be charged as an adult for home invasion. "

~STRANGER~ wrote on Sep 24, 2009 8:14 AM:

" Hank, if that old man wouldn't have had a gun the headlines would have read more like the one where 5 people were recently slain.With no clue of who the suspects were.
To bad he didn't get the driver. "

Billie Brant wrote on Sep 24, 2009 8:27 AM:

" Mike P writes
"Perhaps the paper should get the SA on the record for what counts as legaly defending your home, and what might face charges. Is the screen door the deciding factor? Does it make any difference if it is in town or rural? Can simply holding them at gun point for law enforcement to come and collect, have any legal problems for the homeowner?".... All points to ponder, BUT, I'm sure the homeowner wasn't worring about this stuff while these creeps were invading his home. I know I wouldn't be concerned with it. "

Mike P wrote on Sep 24, 2009 8:27 AM:

" There was another recent story, where a person stopped an intruder with a samurai sword. It seemed to have been in a different state, and in a detached garage. I lost track if its outcome resulted in charges for the property owner or not. "

unknownjoe wrote on Sep 24, 2009 9:14 AM:

" I wonder how much in tax dollars was saved due to this man's action. No lengthy investigation, no trial, no costly incarceration. Great job Sir, and good riddance bad guys. "

Texas T wrote on Sep 24, 2009 11:21 AM:

" I say kudos to the wife who figured out a way to get them off of her husband so that he could defend himself and her. I just hope he does not get interviewed by Diane Sawyer. When Joe Horn killed the guys that were robbing his neighbor Diane Sawyer had him on Good Morning America and she was so rude and ugly to him that I quit watching that show. "

Mike P wrote on Sep 24, 2009 12:31 PM:

" Someone was in an accident, and went to a rural home in the middle of the night, a woman was home alone, and when she wouldn't let them in to use the phone, they broke in. Could she have just shot them? How far into the home or property do they have to get?

Could the victim in the sleepwalking case?

Do you have to be physically threatened, see a weapon, or is breaking in, unlawfull entry, or trespassing enough?

Are vandals on your property fair game?

What if its going on at the neighbors and you wind up having to decide?

Will a warning shot, find you charged?

Not knowing clearly ahead of time, could cost your guns, freedom, or huge legal expenses for someone elses criminal behavior or stupidity.

I think there have been legal issues with even holding an intruder at gunpoint for law enforement to come and collect.

People should have the right to defend themselves and their property, but knowing what the lines for doing it are more clearly, could avoid several potential issues, legal or civil.

Sometimes it seems to largely depend on what jurisdiction it happens in. So understsnding the SA and law enforcements insights on when it is and when it isn't wrong to use deadly force, or other means, would protect some folks from crossing any fine lines that might find them winding up charged, sued, or no guns the next time.

The heat of the moment usually turns into what it will. Hesitating or rushing to act can both inadvertantly turn tragic or costly.

Even being completely in the right, this hero, now probably has a pretty heavy load from this chain of events.

The criminals brought this completely on themselves with their actions. Hopefully it has a lasting impact and many think twice about crime. "

father bob wrote on Sep 24, 2009 2:43 PM:

" i see the nutcases are cheering! "

NeoCon Academician wrote on Sep 24, 2009 3:55 PM:

" Hey man...nice shot...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDiC83Usn2s "

61938 wrote on Sep 24, 2009 4:09 PM:

" i see the real nutcases (blather bob)are complaining as usual. "

Harry Potter wrote on Sep 24, 2009 4:35 PM:

HeinekenMan wrote on Sep 24, 2009 5:42 PM:

" So, did he use an AK-47? Also, this happened just hours after they found the family in the Peoria area. Are they linked? I assume someone has checked into that angle. "

Billie Brant wrote on Sep 24, 2009 5:50 PM:

" Well, well well! Just because some of us feel we have a right not only to protect what's ours but the lives of ourselves and our families, we're nut cases. Am I reading this correctly from some of you? We're semi-literate rednecks. Is that correct also?

Come on now fb and HP. I'm not semi-literate. Actually I read very well. While I admit my neck can get extremely pink at times, that in and of itself is not a bad thing.

I own guns. I have an up to date FOID card. While I would not relish being put in the position of having to defend myself or my family with them, I wouldn't hesitate to do so if the situation warranted it. Thankfully I've never been in that position and I hope I never am.

Mike P, I sure as hell am not going to take the time to go down the list of "what ifs" if some jerk has broken into my home and is threatening me and mine. By the time one goes through that check list it may be too late. If in my judgement I'm in danger I am not going to take the chance that I can "reason" with the invader.While doing so the CRIMINAL could very well take my weapon and use it on ME. I'll take my chances on being charged with a crime for defending my family later.

If that makes me a semi-literate redneck or a nutcase, so be it. "

JWT wrote on Sep 24, 2009 7:20 PM:

" The homeowner has the right to "shoot to kill" if someone breaks in and their "life's in danger".
And that's the way it should be!

No complaints from me on this one.
Job well done! "

unknownjoe wrote on Sep 24, 2009 7:32 PM:

" Give us a story about criminals being killed by their intended victims and I knew it wouldn't be long before Father Bob the racist, Harry (Bleeding Heart) Potter would have to make a comment. I do not see the insanity in a person protecting their wife and property. However, I am sure that you would try to establish dialogue with home invaders while they beat and robbed you or possibly right before they put a shotgun to your head and ended your lives. That seems rather insane to me. But what can I expect from people who support organizations like ACORN who teach people how to establish houses of prostitution that would use underage latinas as sex slaves. I guess expected more from Lake Land College graduates fellahs, come on. "

Mike P wrote on Sep 24, 2009 8:05 PM:

" I hope none of us have to deal with crime of any kind, especially a home invasion.

I just like to know the rules, rather than chance unnecessary further compounding issues. I am that way with hunting, and other gun issues too.

I figured this story might be not so close to home enough, to get some clarification on stuff I've heard.

The sheriff there said people have the right to defend themselves in their homes. I have tried to find some clarification on some of the issues I mentioned, and haven't had any luck at all.

I have lots of hearsay, but no clear answers.

I know someone from another county whose home was broken into ransacked, and they tried to start his vehicles on fire, while he was gone. When the sheriff came to make the report, he suposedly said it was fine to shoot people doing stuff like that if caught on the property doing it.

I have heard they have to be inside the door of your home. I have heard they don't have to be. I would rather know, than just depend on the system to decide for me, because I went with what I heard was the law.

Many folks have a bit more than a few minutes response time from calling 911, and can't wait for professionals to showup to handle it.

Since this was a smalltown, 10 miles from Danville and the sherrif is handling it, I suspect the response time there may be delayed there, and simply waiting would have added to the risk already present. You don't know how many more are outside, in the get away car, or if any still are. "

greeneyesofmarch wrote on Sep 24, 2009 8:39 PM:

" I moved here to Mattoon from Indianola and can tell you that it would of taken quite a while for the county to show up. Indianola itself only has about 250 people. It is a very rural area, especially the outskirts.

I am thankful that the homeowners are ok.

If it were to happen at my house I wouldn't even think twice about pulling a trigger on someone that forced their way into my home, armed and intending to harm myself or my family.

If I were asked why I shot them 5 times I would simply say that is when I ran out of bullets! I would take no chances of them pulling out a hidden weapon.

Unfortunately like everywhere atleast one of the criminals had quite the rap sheet and obviously had been slapped on the hand by the courts too many times instead of getting kicked in the ---!

Thankfully I was raised on a farm and my grandfather thought that all of us should know how to handle and respect a gun....even us girls! "

Mama says wrote on Sep 25, 2009 2:42 AM:

" We girls were taught to handle a gun from age 12 on. We had breakin's and live just 9 miles out and it does seem take law awhile to arrive. The telephone repairman beat the cops to place. The 80ish female senior citizen who shot the home invader with her .44
is he reason now thieves were DEPENDS.
She was robbed once and injured. She bought a gun. The idiot went back, she blasted him with all the bullets. WAY TO GO GRANDMA. "

Responsible Party wrote on Sep 25, 2009 7:21 AM:

" Fight or flight is human natural instinct...Mother Nature's (Father God's)gift to us for self-preservation. The flight option was pretty much removed by the intruders.

I would have done the same thing and, if necessary, dragged their sorry donkey-butts back through the door (should they happen to fall outside the legal limits during the protection process). You don't mess with Mother Nature.

Rifle and Pistol was the one PE (recreation) course I aced with ease. "

Jim1969 wrote on Sep 25, 2009 8:42 AM:

" Well Mike P, regardless of the "legal" issues the old saying of it is better to be judged by 12 than carried by six really applies.

One problem with the laws regarding self defense and/or home invasion is that they are not consistent state wide. Too many counties and/or cities have their own special ordinances. "

Mike P wrote on Sep 25, 2009 9:19 AM:

" Seems folks around where this happened, wanted some clarification on this too.

WICD 15 did a story, I read its text on my phones internet. It answers some of the questions, I posed. "

father bob wrote on Sep 25, 2009 9:56 AM:

" Harry Potter wrote on Sep 24, 2009 4:35 PM:
" Give the semi-literate rednecks a gun thread and they sort of grow crazy, fb. I wonder if they're all tea nutters too? For sure they all adore Glen Beck, and we know where they get their news from. And ya gotta love those witty comebacks from 61938. He's a real deep thinker. A product of TLC no doubt. lol! """""

yeah ....they almost seem to get sexually aroused over killing. "

even steven wrote on Sep 25, 2009 10:23 AM:

" Harry Potter wrote on Sep 24, 2009 4:35 PM:

" Give the semi-literate rednecks a gun thread and they sort of grow crazy, fb. I wonder if they're all tea nutters too? For sure they all adore Glen Beck, and we know where they get their news from. And ya gotta love those witty comebacks from 61938. He's a real deep thinker. A product of TLC no doubt. lol! "

Rednecks? What do you have against the nation's Scots/Irish? Redneck is on the the oldest bigoted terms in the US. You really should read more before spouting your idiocies. I'm embarrassed for you. "

father bob wrote on Sep 25, 2009 12:02 PM:

" Peter Charles P.C. Chomyn II, 17, of Tilton, passed away Monday evening, Sept. 21, 2009, at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville.

He was born Oct. 3, 1991, in Green Bay, Wis., the son of Deena Clark.

Survivors include his mother of Tilton; one sister, Nicole Chomyn of Danville; grandparents, Marion (Gloria) Cook of Cayuga, Ind.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends.

P.C. attended Mount Hermon Bible Church in Tangier, Ind. He enjoyed playing his guitar, playing basketball and football, skateboarding, riding his bike, listening to music, working on cars and motors.

Funeral services: 1 p.m. EDT Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Ind., with private graveside rites following. Officiating: Pastor Keith Klossner; Visitation: 11 a.m. EDT Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, until time of services at the funeral home. Condolences: www.deverterfuneralhome.com. "

father bob wrote on Sep 25, 2009 12:04 PM:

" T.L. Moore, 22, of Georgetown, passed away Monday evening, Sept. 21, 2009, in Indianola.

He was born Dec. 16, 1986, in Charlotte, N.C., the son of Kimberly Lynn DeVore and Thomas Lee Moore.

Survivors include his mother, Kimberly Lynn DeVore of Danville; father and stepmother, Thomas Lee (Julia) Moore of Georgetown; three grandmothers, Edith Clark of Richmond, Va., Jackie Nier of Georgetown, and Donna DeVore of Danville; three sisters, Angela and Nicole both of Richmond, Va., and Sabra of Danville; one brother, Shawn Moore of Georgetown; and three stepbrothers, Zach Spencer, Brandon Brooks and Brian Brooks, all of Georgetown. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Pete DeVore, and one brother, Thomas McMillan.

T.L. enjoyed playing basketball, fishing and hanging out with friends.

Funeral services: 4 p.m. EDT Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at DeVerter Funeral Home in Cayuga, Ind. Visitation: 2 p.m. EDT until time of services at the funeral. Cremation following services. The family request contributions may be made in C/O DeVerter Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Condolences: www.deverterfuneralhome.com "

Billie Brant wrote on Sep 25, 2009 12:27 PM:

" yeah ....they almost seem to get sexually aroused over killing.

peeking into bedrooms now are ya fb? "

kimmi89 wrote on Sep 25, 2009 12:32 PM:

" I'm really shocked by what I'm reading from some of these Left wing nutcases. I would like Potter or Father Bob to look me in the eye and tell me that they wouldn't do anything and everything necessary to protect the people they love from harm. I doubt they could do it. I think it's very sad that two young men died, but it can be argued that it was a direct result of poor decisions. If they hadn't broken into this couple's house they would most likely be alive right now. I'm afraid that we're headed down a slippery slope where actions have no consequences. I see more examples of it everyday, and I'm telling you that you won't be happy when that day comes. No one will. "

Becky wrote on Sep 25, 2009 1:08 PM:

" Oh wow! So, let's see here....if we had outlawed guns like many people want to, the only ones with the guns in this situation would have been the outlaws and not the law abiding citizens who were being terrorised. I guess the Second Amendment was written for a reason...ya think? "

Stanley Stetson wrote on Sep 25, 2009 1:46 PM:

" * liberal hypocrites who cry wolf over the terms short bus then do an about face and use tlc are damn funny * why yes, yes they are * give that man another glass of oboy's koolaid * "

father bob wrote on Sep 25, 2009 4:02 PM:

" Billie Brant wrote on Sep 25, 2009 12:27 PM:
" yeah ....they almost seem to get sexually aroused over killing.

peeking into bedrooms now are ya fb? """""

now billie, i thought you were smarter than that....i guess i misjudged you. "

father bob wrote on Sep 25, 2009 4:09 PM:

" Becky wrote on Sep 25, 2009 1:08 PM:
" Oh wow! So, let's see here....if we had outlawed guns like many people want to, the only ones with the guns in this situation would have been the outlaws and not the law abiding citizens who were being terrorised. I guess the Second Amendment was written for a reason...ya think? """""

chill becky.....did anyone mention gun control? you people are paranoid! "

father bob wrote on Sep 25, 2009 4:34 PM:

" Stanley Stetson wrote on Sep 25, 2009 1:46 PM:
" * liberal hypocrites who cry wolf over the terms short bus then do an about face and use tlc are damn funny *""""

Doh, the likes of you making fun of handicapped kids, then condoning homicide are truly remarkable traits of what has become the despicable rightwing in this country. seems sad that no one has mentioned the tragedy of a 17 year old and a 22 year old being murdered. "

Harry Potter wrote on Sep 25, 2009 5:15 PM:

" I'm embarrassed for you. "

And would that make you a red neck? "

Harry Potter wrote on Sep 25, 2009 5:28 PM:

" Ouch, Billie.

Now calm down. It was a joke and the point is that when ever any issue about guns comes about, the gun nuts do get all worked up. Owning a gun for hunting and home protection (a good idea) does not make a person a gun nut. To me a gun nut is someone who thinks it's OK to have assault weapons, goes ballistic (pardon the pun) over any sensible gun regulations and carries on over the second amendment like it's the most important issue of the day and argues the merits of everyone packing a gun. Hey, did you get up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? lol! "

Stanley Stetson wrote on Sep 25, 2009 7:36 PM:

" * i see the resident liberal hypocrite faction has gone strangely silent * turn tail and run * yes i believe they have * how predictable of the two wittle oboy believers * baa baa barack needs ya boys * "

~STRANGER~ wrote on Sep 25, 2009 8:00 PM:

" Most of you would P yourselves while trying to get under the bed if this happened to you. "

Stanley Stetson wrote on Sep 25, 2009 8:03 PM:

" * look kids * my statement about the hypocritical use of tlc went right over pappy bob's head * figures * lol * "

Myles wrote on Sep 25, 2009 9:45 PM:

" Well said Billie Brant on your 9-24 post. "

Billie Brant wrote on Sep 25, 2009 10:01 PM:

" HP- We have enough "sensible" gun regulations and laws on the books now. I couldn't begin to tell you how thick the "paper tower" would be if they were stacked one on top of the other. The problem is, the criminal element is not going to respect these regulations and laws. The responsible citizens will be the ones penalized with more and more "sensible" gun regulations. They will keep chip chip chipping away until no one will be able to own a firearm. The thugs will continue to buy most of their weapons illegally off the street and be armed. The laws we have now need to be enforced, not more useless and redundant ones added. Do you realize that if the powers that be get their way, my Remington 870 pump 12ga shotgun which can hold 3 shells will be considered an assault weapon? This is not sensible to me.

As far as the merits of everyone packing a gun as you mentioned, I know some folks who have no business owning a pea shooter much less a gun. Most folks who own guns legally ARE responsible. Yes some are not, but I could say the same about people who drive cars .

By the way HP, I was feeling a little shakey when I got up! lol! "

NeoCon Academician wrote on Sep 25, 2009 11:35 PM:

" Give the semi-literate rednecks a gun thread and they sort of grow crazy, fb. I wonder if they're all tea nutters too? For sure they all adore Glen Beck, and we know where they get their news from. And ya gotta love those witty comebacks from 61938. He's a real deep thinker. A product of TLC no doubt. lol!
---------------------------
Give semi-literate, ex-school teachers a thread and they'll blather on about things they are completely oblivious of, for example, the percentage of dues the US pays to the UN. "

Harry Potter wrote on Sep 28, 2009 10:19 AM:

" Give semi-literate, ex-school teachers a thread and they'll blather on about things they are completely oblivious of, for example, the percentage of dues the US pays to the UN.

Uh...depending on the source, the estimates are between 22 and 25 percent. But of course the Fox clowns like Hannity claim we are paying the bulk of the cost. Evidently math, along with honesty, is not their strong suit over at Fox. "

father bob wrote on Sep 28, 2009 12:23 PM:

" hmmmm.....unlike those who love to wallow in the blood of murdered children, i have a life away from these threads. "

hank hill wrote on Sep 28, 2009 8:03 PM:

" " hmmmm.....unlike those who love to wallow in the blood of murdered children, i have a life away from these threads. "

I don't know what to say to this...murdered? Whats wrong with you! The stupid kid was commiting a VIOLENT CRIME. Maybe he got what he deserved, maybe not. He is still dead and the people he was robbing are still alive. Enough said! "

Rohn Gordon wrote on Sep 29, 2009 2:29 PM:

" If more of these intruding criminals would get terminated "murdered according to fb" maybe this type of crime would slow down some.
This reminds me of the signs I have seen on doors> ( WARNING do not worry about the dog worry about Smith & Wesson ). "

Mama says wrote on Oct 1, 2009 7:30 PM:

" SMOKING GUNS AND CONTROL is like giving someone a dozen exlaxs and tell em to have CONTROL. Anyone breaking in better have depends on and have CONTROL because I am gonna shoot til empty gun. North of Mattoon, someone breaking into the widows or alone womens homes had a surprise. Rumor has it no law was called and intruder got whooped by an senior citizen woman and her animals. Three other women have a machete, axe handle, and a gun. GO GRANNYS GO.
Reminds me of the joke about burglar in a house and a parrot was there. The parrot kept saying JESUS SEES YOU, you better leave. The parrot said this three time. The burglar opened a door and saw JESUS face to face. Jesus was an attack doberman. You know how to stop thieves in a basement? A carnival owner put his 32 ft python in the basement for the winter. Only once burglarized, think he had right idea.
Word got around fast. He had a sign BEWARE OF 32 FOOT PYTHON by door to the basement. "