A Shot in the Dork
I’ve never been a big “gun person.” But this story about a not-so-smart burglar made me a little happier that we have the Second Amendment. I’m also happy that we have the Fifth Amendment, I don’t have to tell you why.
HOLLYWOOD, Fl. (Miami Herald) — With a man breaking through the front door, a Hollywood 15-year-old loaded his father’s gun, waited for the intruder to come in and shot him, police said.
Keil Jumper, 22, who police said has a long rap sheet, was later found bleeding in an area between two houses. Police said Jumper was seriously injured but his injuries didn’t appear life threatening.
The incident happened about 3:30 a.m. Saturday, when Jumper attempted to break down the front door, then picked up a bicycle to smash the window, police said. The sounds terrified a family of eight to 10 people who were asleep in the home, which is on South 61st Avenue in Hollywood, police said.
Police said the teenager is unlikely to be charged in the case. But they said Jumper, who was shot several times, will be — once he’s discharged from Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood.
In the burglar’s defense, he didn’t know the kid had a gun. Then again, he should have realized it was Southern Florida where you get a complimentary gun with a homegrown orange.
Police said he was seriously injured, but he would probably survive. Wish I could say the same for his dignity.
In a related story, National Rifle Association President Kayne Robinson announced that the 15-year old boy will be the recipient of their Humanitarian award.
