BREAKING NEWS – Lakeland, Florida – A Florida sheriff praised a homeowner for standing his ground and shooting an attempted home invader.
“The homeowner did exactly what he should have,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd told WFLA-TV.
“He had a gun, he knew how to use it, it was loaded, and he shot him a lot,” Judd said. “He gave him an early Christmas present. Only Santa Claus gets to come in your house — and Santa Claus is invited.”
According to police, the homeowner says an intruder tossed a flower pot through the glass French doors of the home in an attempt to gain entry from the back porch. The homeowner then shot the intruder three times.
Judd later said he was flooded with letters from parents, who’s children were wondering if Santa Claus comes down the chimney with his helpers, would the homeowners be within their rights in regards to the elves, to blow their little heads off?