Intruder Shot and Killed in Alleged Home Burglary in Wisconsin Town

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Police in the Town of Oconomowoc continue to look into a fatal shooting of 39-year-old James Babe. One of their tasks is to determine whether it was a case of self defense or murder. The shooter said his attorney wouldn't let him say much, but described the event as a matter of saving himself and his personal property.

The family of the man shot and killed is in shock. They admit he had past run-ins with the law, but cleaned up and was on the right path.

Police say they responded to a burglary call that turned into a fatal shooting. What prompted the gunfire is a question investigators are looking into. Police say Babe was shot and killed. Read more

Source: fox6now.com

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Corey Graff
Corey Graff is the managing editor of the <i><a href="https://www.gundigeststore.com/product/2023-standard-catalog-of-firearms-33rd-edition-the-illustrated-collectors-price-and-reference-guide/">Standard Catalog of Firearms</a></i> and <i><a href="https://www.gundigeststore.com/product/gun-digest-2023-77th-edition/">Gun Digest</a></i> annual book. In addition, he is the author of <i>What's In Your Bug-Out Bag?</i> and <i>The Comprehensive Guide to Concealed Carry Holsters.</i> His personal interest in firearms includes handguns for hunting and self-defense as well as bolt-action rifles for western hunting.

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  1. Hell yes, He was justified killing the guy. The guy was somewhere he shouldn’t have been and the homeowner was taking no chances. If the homeowner gets charged with murder, that will show everyone what’s wrong with the American justice system.

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