Another Failure of The Selection Process
Thieves like easy targets. James Vinson probably thought that he had selected an easy one... His selection would be the final entry on his Rap Sheet.
WATE reports:
STRAWBERRY PLAINS (WATE) – A homeowner shot and killed an intruder who broke into their East Knox County residence on Wednesday morning.
According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the homeowner living at 1001 Randles Road woke up to the sound of broken glass from the front window.
Deputies say the he fired one round from a gun, from the bedroom to the living room.
James Melvin Vinson, 40, was struck and fell backward onto the porch, according to preliminary reports from deputies. Vinson died as a result of his injuries.
Deputies say Vinson had an extensive criminal history with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and Knoxville Police Department and had two outstanding warrants in Knox County, related to a theft charge and a violation of probation. His criminal history includes theft and drug charges.
One shot! Bad for James Vinson, but this case is an example of substantive due process that is a vital part of our system of justice.
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