Police shoot and kill homeowner who had just shot and killed an intruder. [View all]

There's a couple of threads in LBN and GD discussing this and here's a couple of links to news articles about the incident:

"According to police in Aurora, Colo., officers responded to a call on Monday from a woman who said a man was breaking into her house.

Described by police as a "very chaotic and violent scene," officers heard gunshots fired from inside the home before encountering an armed man.

The man was shot and taken to the hospital where he later died of his injuries."


https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/07/31/police-fatally-shoot-colorado-man-who-killed-home-intruder/870416002/

"Police have admitted they killed a homeowner at 1:30 a.m. Monday at the home, but they have not explained what transpired other than that police arrived to a “chaotic and violent scene,” heard gunshots and encountered an armed man, whom they shot."

https://www.denverpost.com/2018/07/31/aurora-police-shooting-victim-identified/

Here's what the NRA and other sources say about what to do after a home defense shooting and the importance of not having a weapon in hand when police arrive:

After a Defensive Shooting: What to Do

"You should also understand that, if you are still holding your gun when the police arrive, you stand a very good chance of being shot.Police officers cannot tell the good guys from the bad guys by simply looking at you. If they see a gun in your hand, they must assume that you represent a threat to them."


What to do AFTER a Self Defense Shooting

"Note: when the police arrive, do not have the gun in your hand unless you are subduing your attacker. Be prepared to identify yourself and surrender your firearm immediately. You do not want law enforcement to mistake you for the attacker."

48 Hours: What Happens After a Self-Defense Shooting?

"First, holster your weapon when police arrive. The last thing you need is a police officer walking onto the scene, seeing you with a drawn weapon and shooting you before you have time to proclaim your innocence. "

The above were found doing a quick Google search, there are many more, and they reinforce what I was taught in class.

On Youtube, one will find videos by the likes of respected firearms experts Massad Ayoob and others who stress not to have a firearm in hand when the police arrive.

Another thing mentioned in the articles about the shootings was that the intruder kicked the door open to gain access. In my opinion, if one has a gun for personal and home protection, why ignore the outside doors which are the preferred method of entry by the bad guys? Properly installed and reinforced outside doors are very hard to kick in.