Kansas City Gunfire Vigilantism Takes Hold Amid Car Crime Spree?!?

A troubling trend might be trending amid warmer weather . . .

Notice the tone of this report and the quotes from nearby residents . . .

KANSAS CITY NEIGHBORS CONFOUNDED BY PROPERTY CRIME SEEM TO BE FIGHTING BACK?!?

TKC doesn't ever tell people how to live . . . 

But there are risks that come with vigilantism that aren't often understood by most locals. Well trained gun owners understand that firing their weapon is only last resort in order to protect personal safety and the lives of loved ones. 

Moreover . . . 

In most courtrooms dealing with the aftermath of shootings over property . . . The assailant is rarely "justified" even in the midst of robbery. That might not seem fair but that's simply the way the U.S. criminal justice system works in most cases and with many notable exceptions.

Bottom line: Generally, gun experts advise a great deal of discretion when firing a gun because the legal aftermath is ALWAYS serious, expensive and unpredictable.

As always . . . Our main point in posting anything is just to warn locals to be careful . . . Check-it:

"A male, believed to be a teen by witnesses, was shot about 5:15 a.m. near 27th and Askew. Police say he may have broken into more than 30 cars.

"People who say they called 911 about the break-ins wonder why police at nearby East Patrol didn't respond until that shooting happened."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

KC homeowner shoots male suspected of breaking into 30 cars Wednesday

A Kansas City homeowner who says he'd been a victim of thieves repeatedly took matters into his own hands early Wednesday morning.

1 person shot after 30 cars were broken into Wednesday morning in east Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City, Missouri, police are investigating a shooting Wednesday morning that might be related to a string of car burglaries.

Developing . . .