This article was updated to adhere with AtNight Media’s Code of Ethics
HIDALGO COUNTY, TX—A Texas mother took decisive action to protect her family when a burglar broke into her home while she was there with her children. The incident, which occurred on October 25, ended with the intruder wounded and subsequently arrested by authorities, Your Content has learned.
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office reported that the mother, finding herself and her children in imminent danger, retreated to a bedroom with her children for safety. When 36-year-old Carlos Garcia attempted to enter the room, the woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, shot him in the left arm. Prior to firing, she had warned Garcia that she was armed and that law enforcement had been alerted.
Garcia fled the scene but was quickly apprehended by law enforcement officers in a nearby field. He has been charged with burglary. The swift response by the mother to defend her family and the subsequent arrest of Garcia underscores the gravity of home invasion incidents and the rights of homeowners to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Sheriff’s statement following the incident was clear: “If someone’s breaking into your home you have the right to protect yourself and use deadly force.” This incident highlights the legal protections afforded to individuals defending themselves from intruders in Texas,‘according to New York Post.
—
Your Content for the latest updates. Have a story or news tip? Contact our 24/7 newsroom at 833.336.8013 or e-mail our tip line: [email protected]