• workerONE@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    “Although police have released little details about the shooting, neighbors told local media they were searching for a stolen Weed Eater on Dec. 23 when they banged on Harless’ front door at 11:50 p.m.”

    Why were they going to someone’s door at almost midnight for something like this?

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      3 days ago

      A lot of people are asleep at this time. Great way to catch people groggy and unawares; less likely for them to defend themselves. Also less chance for witnesses.

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        2 days ago

        On the other hand, also more likely for someone to assume home invader and defend themselves.

        Which might also be part of the reason, now that I think about it. Gives them an excuse to execute someone defend themselves from a crazy criminal.