What started as a terrifying home invasion has now turned into a courtroom battle after the parents of three masked teens shot during the break-in filed a $2 million lawsuit against the homeowner.
According to police, the incident began when three teenagers — all wearing masks — broke into a private residence late at night. The homeowner, fearing for his life, grabbed his legally-owned firearm and opened fire. All three teens were struck, and emergency services were called immediately.
Authorities confirmed the teens were armed with knives and had attempted to rob the man inside his own home. Despite the violent nature of the break-in, the teens’ parents are now suing the homeowner, claiming he used “excessive force” and that their children didn’t deserve to be shot.
The lawsuit demands $2 million in damages, arguing the man should have tried to scare the teens away or call the police instead of pulling the trigger. The homeowner’s lawyers, however, insist he acted in self-defense and had every legal right to protect himself inside his own home.
“This man had seconds to decide whether he would live or die,” one legal expert commented. “It’s hard to argue against self-defense when three masked intruders break into your home in the middle of the night.”
The case has sparked outrage online, with thousands siding with the homeowner and slamming the lawsuit as “backwards justice.” Supporters argue the teens knowingly put themselves in danger, while critics of the shooting argue that deadly force should always be the last resort.
The case is ongoing, but one thing is certain: the battle over this late-night break-in is far from over.
👉 For one man, what should have ended with relief after surviving a break-in has instead turned into a $2 million fight in court.