Depends.....
Posted on: October 1, 2019 at 10:48:38 CT
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Did the first shot hit the burglar, who was approaching and failed to heed warnings? Or was he shot be a stray round when running away?
If it was the latter instance, the best they could hope for is manslaughter because the death was caused by a negligent act.
Under the stand your ground law in Texas, he would be completely justified in shooting the burglar who was approaching him in a menacing manner.