James Parsons

Categories: News | Shootings
  • James Parsons shot an killed an intruder in his Colorado Springs, Colorado, home on December 28, 2008. According to reports, 22-year-old Sean Kennedy was intoxicated, and believed he was breaking into his own home, which was about one block from Parsons' residence.FOX News: No Charges to Be Filed Against Colorado Man...

    On January 27, 2009, prosecutors said Parsons would not face charges because he believed he was in danger. Parsons was protected under Colorado's "Make My Day" law, which allows homeowners to use deadly force against intruders as self-defense.FOX News: No Charges to Be Filed Against Colorado Man...

  • Make My Day Better?

    Colorado's "Make My Day" law allows homeowners to respond with deadly force as self-defense if an intruder breaks into their residence. On January 28, 2009, a measure which would extend such rights to businesses was rejected by Colorado lawmakers. Opponents of the so-called "Make My Day Better" bill expressed concern that the measure might lead to the repeal of other gun restrictions.Colorado Springs Gazette: Bill to extend use of lethal force fails (January 28, 2009)

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