Homeowner fatally shoots squatter in his vacant house — but attorney says self-defense may be hard to prove
A homeowner in Oklahoma fatally shot a squatter in his vacant house. The attorney representing the homeowner indicated that proving self-defense may be challenging. The incident raises questions about the application of the castle doctrine in such cases.
- ▪The shooting occurred in Oklahoma City.
- ▪The homeowner claims self-defense in the incident.
- ▪Legal experts suggest that the castle doctrine may not apply easily in this situation.
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