In Woodland Hills, a 46-year-old man shoots a 17-year-old boy during an attempted tire theft early Monday morning, leading to serious discussions about self-defense laws in California. The boy, one of three suspected thieves, is transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition after being struck by the gunfire.
Legal expert Dmitry Gorin clarifies California’s Castle Doctrine, noting that property owners can use deadly force only when there is a reasonable fear of great bodily harm. As a stand-your-ground state, California allows individuals to defend their property without a legal obligation to retreat, making this incident a focal point for debates on personal safety and the use of force in property crimes.
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