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Liquor Store Owner Faces Charge after Shooting Shoplifting Suspect

Liquor Store Owner Faces Charge after Shooting Shoplifting Suspect

June 02, 2024

Liquor Store Owner Faces Charge after Shooting Shoplifting Suspect

Community Poll

Do you agree with the NYC district attorney's decision to press charges against the liquor store owner who shot a shoplifting suspect?

(Select your choice below)

Yes, the owner was wrong because lethal force should not be used to stop a non-violent crime.

Yes, although the owner had a right to protect his property, he may have violated gun ownership laws.

No, the owner had a right to protect his store, and this is a matter of personal safety.

No, charges suggest self-defense isn't valid in property crimes, which can set a worrying precedent.

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