Tactically, I see the same mistakes others have pointed out… Had she asked for advice (
) I would have suggested, shouting from inside the door while on the phone to 911 so the conversation is recorded.. “My Name is XXX this is my home, do not enter. I have called the police.. If you enter I will use deadly force to stop you.” Then observe, listen, and waited for either the police (telling the 911 operator all along in a constant repetitive stream, I’m in fear for my life, please have the police hurry.. I am armed..Please tell the police to tell me before they come in my house. to arrive or the door to be breached. )But alas, she did not ask my advice, she chose to go to her door way, and shoot a nut case outside her home.
Like the Detroit story about warning shots at gang bangers on a lawn.. morally I’m ok, tactically, I think it was a mistake.