Intruder SHOT—Mum’s Heroic Act

A Memphis mom’s defiant stand during a home invasion reaffirms the power of the Castle Doctrine and the right to defend one’s castle, regardless of how far the left pushes its anti-gun agenda.

At a Glance

• A mother in Memphis defended her home and children, shooting one of three intruders during a home invasion.
• The action highlights Tennessee’s strong Castle Doctrine, which empowers homeowners to use deadly force against intruders.
• The incident comes as Memphis continues to grapple with one of the highest rates of violent crime in the nation.
• Local law enforcement confirmed the mother acted within her legal rights, and she will not face charges.

A Mother Defends Her Castle

On July 15, a Memphis mother was forced to make a split-second decision when three intruders breached her family’s home. Ignoring her pleas to leave, they advanced, forcing her to fire a single shot that wounded one of the attackers and sent the others fleeing. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by law-abiding citizens in a city plagued by violent crime.

With police resources stretched thin in a city with a sky-high crime rate, residents are increasingly left with no choice but to rely on their Second Amendment rights to protect themselves and their families.

The Law on Her Side: Tennessee’s Castle Doctrine

Tennessee’s Castle Doctrine stands as a beacon for homeowners in a dangerous world. The law provides citizens with the unequivocal right to defend their families and property with force, including deadly force, when faced with an intruder.

Legal experts emphasize that under Tennessee Code § 39-11-611, the law presumes a person has a reasonable fear of imminent death or serious bodily injury when someone unlawfully and forcibly enters their home. This legal shield ensures that the focus remains on the victim’s right to safety, not on second-guessing their actions in a life-or-death situation.

A Necessary Defense in a City Under Siege

As Memphis continues to battle a crime wave, this incident has ignited a new debate about the importance of self-defense. The intruders, who now face felony charges, serve as a cautionary tale to would-be criminals.

While the left pushes an anti-gun agenda, the reality for families in high-crime areas is clear: the right to self-defense is not an abstract principle; it is a vital and necessary tool for survival. This mother’s brave stand is a testament to the fact that when faced with evil, law-abiding citizens have the right—and the duty—to fight back.