A Reasonable Fear

“NBC Augusta - Suspected Intruder Dies After Being Shot By South Augusta Homeowner Several of the man's guns had been stolen, so when the burglar came back into the home, the homeowner believed he was armed.

Investigators say they believe he was acting in self-defense, but it's still early in the investigation.

The intruder was identified as Erroll Royal. Royal died at an Augusta hospital a shot time after the shooting.

Of course in a state that has a reasonable version of the Castle Doctrine, the fact that a home invader is in your home constitutes a threat. (Any criminal in my home is a threat.)

Good Guys 1, Bad Guys 0. [Hat tip Cramer's Civ. Gun Def. Blog]