Chris Fountain brought to my attention this 3/5/26 CTInsider article:

DARIEN — A homeowner shot at three people attempting to break into his home on Five Mile River Road on Thursday morning, according to police.

As the masked trio began to break in through the front door of the home, the homeowner saw that at least one of the suspects had a firearm, Darien Detective Sgt. Mauricio Vigil said in a statement Thursday afternoon. 

Vigil said the suspects fled after the firearm was discharged, and a juvenile potentially matching the description of one of the suspects arrived at the Bridgeport Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. The juvenile was rushed into surgery and his condition is stable as of 2:15 p.m. 

I am hoping this kid learns from this. 

Boise, ID

8/3/25 KTVB:

"BOISE, Idaho — Three suspects were arrested following an aggravated assault at a west Boise business Saturday night that ended with an employee shooting one of the attackers in self-defense.

"According to the Boise Police Department, Bailey Geesey, 18, from Boise, faces charges of aggravated assault and first-offense commercial burglary. Junior Antonio Alvarodo Hernandez, 18, also from Boise, was charged with aggravated assault. A male minor suspect also faces an aggravated assault charge."

Simi Valley, CA

6/18/25 Fox LA:

"During the investigation, it was revealed the suspect was the wife’s ex-boyfriend and that he was armed with a knife when he broke into the garage.

The couple had multiple issues with the suspect at the home and the woman had a temporary restraining order against her ex in the past. "

Never break into someone's home with a knife.  Even in California,  your target may have a gun.

Anderson Co., S.C.

7/7/25 WYFF:

"Anderson County father cleared in fatal shooting of son after alleged attack, deputies say"

Broward Co., FL

4/15/25 CNW Network:

"The Broward State Attorney’s Office has decided to drop all charges against 28-year-old Jaime Taylor, who had been accused of fatally shooting 27-year-old Anthony Souvenir in a Walgreens store in Miramar earlier this year. The ruling follows an investigation that concluded the shooting was a “justifiable homicide,” with Taylor acting in self-defense."

Albuquerque, NM

3/22/25 KOB:

"ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal shooting at a foothills apartment complex that left one 14-year-old boy dead Friday night....

"Someone threw a rock through an apartment window. The resident of that apartment drew his firearm and shot one of the teens. The man told detectives that his children were inside his apartment, and that he had verbally warned the teens that he had a gun as they entered.

'The shooter was detained and questioned before later being released. Police said that while the shooting appears to be in self-defense, they will continue to investigate."

Nampa, ID

 3/31/25 CBS channel 2:

NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) — A Nampa man has been cleared of any charges as the prosecutors determine he acted in self-defense.

Ryan Fleming shot and killed Kevin Villalobos on September 29, 2024, after Villalobos showed up at his home intoxicated and uninvited and began attacking Fleming. The Canyon County Prosecutor's Office reports that the evidence in this case shows that Mr. Villalobos aggressively approached the entrance of Mr. Fleming's home and began physically attacking him. Mr. Fleming "exercised his legal right to self-defense and used necessary force to protect himself and his home."

Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney Christopher Boyd issued the following statement: "This was an unfortunate and tragic event that resulted in the loss of a life, and I extend my sympathies to the family of Mr. Villalobos as they grieve. However, under Idaho law, individuals have an unequivocal right to defend themselves, their families, and their homes from violent attacks. Idaho’s self-defense and ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws are clear: when an individual is faced with an immediate and unlawful threat of serious bodily harm, they are legally justified in using force to protect themselves."

Comments attempt to blame Fleming with assertion that Fleming attacked Villalobos wife and child the previous day.  Even if true, the correct response to a crime not involving imminent harm is to call police.