Tragic Shooting in White Lake Township Raises Legal Questions on Home Defense and Self-Protection
WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A shooting incident has left one teenager dead and another injured following an alleged break-in at a homeowner’s detached garage on Tuesday night. The incident involved seven individuals in total, raising significant discussions about homeowners’ rights to use lethal force in such situations. Local residents reported that this was the third burglary attempt on the garage, prompting police to launch an investigation into the shooting and the circumstances surrounding it. The situation has prompted questions regarding Michigan’s self-defense laws, particularly about when deadly force is permissible. Jim Makowski, a defense … Read more