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If he'd just practiced safe firearms handling...

MKEgal

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Burglar strikes same house twice in the same night.
He's shot & killed, but how it happened is the amazingly karmic part.

http://www.albanytribune.com/04032013-burglar-accidentally-shoots-himself-with-rifle-he-stole-dies‏/

Mendoza had entered the house on Independence Hwy and stolen several items. He then left the scene on foot to hide the stolen property before returning in a stolen farm truck. He entered the home a second time, taking more items including a rifle and shotgun.The evidence showed that while Mendoza was driving away from the scene...
 

sudden valley gunner

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Oh man......:eek:

That's just crazy.

Gun thwarts criminal and gun owner wasn't even involved. (yes I know the gun didn't do this it was by the actions of the idiot thief)
 

MAC702

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As much as I love this, I wonder when the family will sue...
 
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