A Florida sheriff issued a “bottom-line” reminder to would-be criminals after a homeowner’s fatal interaction with an alleged pair of intruders. Sheriff Rick Wells told the media that this was a case of self-defense and praised the homeowner for protecting his home and his family. "This is the state of Florida," an emotional Wells said at a press conference. "If you want to break into someone's home, you should expect to be shot":

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Florida sheriff says home invaders "should expect to be shot"

"The bottom line is, this is the state of Florida," Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells told reporters during a press conference on Friday.

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Expect to Be Shot: Florida Sheriff's Message For Would-Be Criminals

Law enforcement in Florida isn't playing games when it comes to home invaders.A Manatee County homeowner shot and killed a man breaking into his home last Thursday. A second man was not killed and was taken into custody.The man killed - Jorge Nestevan Flores-Toledo - was from Mexico, and the second suspect is from Chile. Now, MCSO Sheriff Rick Wells has a simple message for criminals in the state of Florida looking to do harm:You're risking your…

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A homeowner in Florida fatally shot one of two masked intruders during an attempted home invasion in the River Club area late Thursday night, and one sheriff says you ‘should expect to be shot’ breaking into a Florida home. The second suspect fled but was…  Sheriff Says “Expect To Be Shot” When You Break Into A Florida Home

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Sheriff Says "Expect To Be Shot" When You Break Into A Florida Home

Home invaders "should expect to be shot," a Florida sheriff has said, after a homeowner opened fire on two suspected intruders on Thursday night, one of whom later died.
"The bottom line is, this is the state of Florida," Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells told reporters during a press conference…

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Florida Sheriff Says Home Invaders 'Should Expect To Be Shot'

A Florida sheriff praised a homeowner who fatally shot a would-be burglar and scared off his illegal immigrant accomplice after they broke into his home in Manatee County Thursday.
According to a Fox 13 report, the Florida man's surveillance system picked up motion late at night on the side of the…

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Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells has publicly supported a Bradenton, Florida, homeowner who fatally shot an alleged intruder during a break-in on Thursday night, emphasizing Florida’s strong stance on self-defense. Wells stated, “This is the state of Florida. If you want to break into someone’s home, you should expect to be shot.” The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. when the homeowner reportedly acted swiftly upon realizing a potential threa…

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A Florida sheriff issued a “bottom-line” reminder to would-be criminals after a homeowner’s fatal interaction with an alleged pair of intruders. 
(Video: Fox 13) Thursday in Bradenton, Florida, two suspects were said to have been in the midst of breaking into a home when the owner spotted them, retrieved his gun and defended his property. The fatal wounds for the one suspect had Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells issuing a message to potential cr…

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