HOUSTON (KTRK) - Police are investigating after a suspected “peeping Tom” outside a Houston home was shot to death by a woman inside.
A woman in north Houston says she was frightened when she saw a strange man looking into her bedroom window around 11 p.m. Friday night.
Believing she was in danger, she got her rifle and opened fire in self-defense.
Police say the woman fired several shots through her wall, at least one of which apparently hit the suspect in the torso.
Investigators believe the man staggered a short distance then died at the scene.
Police say there’s been no decision yet as to whether any charges will be filed.
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Professor_J_Moriarty on September 13rd, 2021 at 21:50 UTC »
When I was younger there was a “peeping Tom” who visited my apartment windows and those of my neighbor nightly. We would find his footprints in the flower bed, caught him on security camera and he sometimes left love notes. One time he even tried my door knob when I was home alone. We called the police every time he triggered the cameras/lights, but they would take to long to get there and said “our hands are tied unless we catch him in the act.” This is even though we knew exactly who he was.
I finally got him to move on by leaving all my curtains open/lights on at night and cleaning a gun nightly for a week.
Police don’t take “peeping” seriously, which is a shame because it’s tends to escalate to violence. Furthermore, it’s absolutely terrifying knowing that someone is watching your home at night.
maralagosinkhole on September 13rd, 2021 at 16:58 UTC »
Not a very good "Peeping Tom" if he is looking through the window and doesn't see the part where she leaves the room and comes back with a rifle...
SpyderVenum on September 13rd, 2021 at 16:43 UTC »
Isn't firing blind through walls and not 100% knowing what is on the other side something every gun safety course tells you not to do?