Florida sheriff’s no-nonsense response when asked about homeowner who shot and killed burglar
A Florida sheriff delivered a no-nonsense message after a homeowner fatally shot an armed intruder.
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells spoke at a news conference after a dramatic confrontation Thursday evening that left one burglar dead and another taken into custody.
The incident occurred around 9 p.m. when a homeowner spotted two masked men on his surveillance cameras.
He responded immediately and ordered his wife to safety before arming himself with a gun.
He was able to shoot one of the suspects, while the other ran away and was later captured by police. Both suspects turned out to be illegal migrants whose visas had expired, as reported by Fox13.
“This is the state of Florida. “If you try to break into someone’s home, you can expect to be shot,” Sheriff Wells boldly announced at a news conference on Friday.
The dead intruder was identified as Jorge Nestevan Flores-Toledo, 27, of Mexico, who also went by Anibal Miller-Valencia.
Both suspects turned out to be illegal migrants whose visas had expired
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells spoke at a news conference after a dramatic confrontation Thursday evening that left one burglar dead and another taken into custody. “This is the state of Florida. “If you want to break into someone’s house, you can expect to be shot,” he said
He was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, but died Friday morning.
The homeowner fired at least three shots.
The second suspect was identified as Michel Soto-Mella, 39, from Chile. He was found by the homeowner who climbed through the window before backing away and running away.
Police found him a few blocks from the homeowner’s home. Soto-Mella was arrested and charged with armed burglary.
He is currently in police custody. Police say further charges are pending.
The second suspect was identified as Michel Soto-Mella, 39, from Chile. He was arrested and charged with armed burglary
Wells praised the victim’s quick-thinking actions.
“He knew something bad was about to happen, and he didn’t hesitate. “He grabbed his firearm and told his wife to get to a safe place,” he said.
We try to do everything we can [surviving] suspect,” Wells said. “He’s somewhat cooperative, but he doesn’t tell us everything.”