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Man Shoots, Kills 2 in Home Invasion, Police SayMuldoon resident Larry James, 55, called Anchorage police shortly after midnight to report that he had fired shots at two intruders.Related Content
Two people are dead following an early morning shooting in Muldoon.
According to Anchorage police, 55-year-old Larry James called police at 12:23 a.m. and told them that he had just fired shots at intruders who had entered his home at 705 Muldoon Road. Responding officers learned that two 19-year-old men entered James’ home, and at least one of them was armed. Intruders forced James to open his safe, but James produced a handgun and fired shots at them. Both men suffered apparent gunshot wounds to the torso and were taken to area hospitals for treatment, however, efforts to save their lives were unsuccessful. Larry James was also taken to a hospital for the treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Police are searching for a third suspect who they believe was part of the robbery attempt. If you have any information, call Anchorage police at 789-8900. |
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The Doctor said on Thursday, Feb 21 at 11:06 AM
So wait... Armed men entered someone else's home and threatened that person while robbing them and there are people here who think it was wrong that the victim fought back!? If it were my child in the morgue I would feel sad and ashamed that I raised a horrible child. I would blame myself! These two young men paid with their lives because they criminals - I do not feel sorry for them. This is a plain and simple case of self defense. Drugs or not. They messed up, the broke the law, they threatened another person's life and paid.
114183011Chris B said on Thursday, Oct 4 at 1:10 AM
Have to be another voice of... You guys make me sick to think they should be living! No, they shouldn't be. Because, they had a weapon, even a FIST is a weapon and they were stealing, and telling someone they would kill him. So a big F to them. The man is a hero, not only did he defend his property, HIS life, but he defended everyone other person's life who these guys would have attacked in the future. A HERO. As to the guy who had a daughter, well maybe she will grow up, and get a real job and not be robbing houses, i wouldn't wanna end up like daddy if that was me!
103233066maddick said on Monday, Dec 12 at 7:13 PM
you dance you pay the fiddler. way to go mr james
78326096Mile66 said on Tuesday, Nov 29 at 9:52 AM
Some commenter said something about the homeowner applying Capital Punishment to these poor kids that were using firearms just as scare tactics. Capital Punishment? For crying outloud. That's what governments, through the judicial system,apply to convicted felons. This is self-defense, plain and simple. A birthright here in these US.If you don't want to be (rightfully) killed, don't be a criminal. They chose their path, they get to assume the consequences. It is their choice, their's only. The problem with many people is that they confuse self-defense with vigilantism and capital punishment. They believe that just because they broke into your house, masked and armed, and at gunpoint they forced you to give them what they want, you should not assume they could kill you, that you should comply. The problem is, how do you know they don't want YOUR life as well? Or your daughter's? How's that their decision to make, and how it is that you don't have a right to ensure your survival?
77625986RightToCarry said on Tuesday, Nov 22 at 5:19 PM
There's nothing worth dying for in my house.
77356743Anonymous said on Tuesday, Nov 22 at 10:00 AM
It's a shame that the reason why the man shot them is becasue of drugs!
77335093DarrelSr said on Monday, Nov 21 at 4:14 PM
This is a tragedy "ANYWAY YOU LOOK AT IT" This man was invaded did they have masks on.? did he know or recognize the intruders? He did get a broken nose after he was assulted he had a split decision to make i could die mabe they arent goin to leave any wittness.He had a choice to make and was with in the right to protect .This is a reminder to the community if you want to steal and pistol whip people in there homes this is what can happen.
77298116YouBetchya said on Sunday, Nov 20 at 7:34 AM
The more folks crowd in .. the friendlier they get... that's the thing about 'natural selecton' .. it's natural
77230966Pray for Mercy on your souls said on Saturday, Nov 19 at 4:28 PM
Just because someone enters a house with a gun does not mean that they are going to kill someone. It's more of a scare tactic. If you would have known these kids, you would think other wise. I'm not defending what they did, but they did not deserve to die. I cannot believe some of the things being said. If this happened to your family or friends you would not want people saying this. Let the families and friends mourn in peace. I pray that God has mercy on your souls.
77210851Respect Needed. said on Saturday, Nov 19 at 4:25 PM
Wow, I cannot believe some of the things people have to say. First off, for those who say they deserve it, you think that breaking and entering deserves capital punishment? I really don't think that's where you should stand. Second, before you say anything, you should know the situation. The homeowner is no hero, but a dirty drug dealer. Which most people in the community know. Before you attack these people, learn both sides of the story. Two kids are dead and of course cannot defend themselves. Regardless, what these kids were doing was wrong, but they were probably trying to get there money back from getting ripped off. Drugs will do that to people. So leave it alone, the families are in pain and I would pray that if this were to happen to anyone in your family that people would have enough decency to let them mourn in peace...unlike you. Sad to see two lives gone, but they are in the hearts of their family I'm sure. Prayers to the families and friends.
77210756Karaboo said on Thursday, Nov 17 at 6:51 AM
In Alaska, you enter a home, you take the risk of being SHOT, period. These boys, unfortunetly, the risked their lives. They would have shot the homeowner obviously....I applaud the homeowner, heres your sign ppl. Break in and get killed. Nuff said!
77076122Winston Smith said on Wednesday, Nov 16 at 11:11 PM
It is sad to hear the way some of you speak. Regardless of the circumstances two young lives were lost. I bet you wouldn't be talking that way if it was your son in the morgue, huh? You would be crying fouls etc but since it is not your kids you talk big and praise the shooter. The home owner in question is a known drug dealer in the community and the facts will come out soon enough regarding the situation at hand. I bet my money that he tried to rip off these two individuals and they were shot in the process. Drug dealing is a risky business and the home owner is lucky they didn't shoot him first. Regardless, killing another human isn't grounds for ignorance and stupidity which many of these comments encompass. With that being said I suggest Alaska put more money into it's educational system because the constituents have been dumb down to the Jerry Springer level. God save America, keep Alaskans in Alaska!
77063129Anonymous said on Wednesday, Nov 16 at 7:11 AM
Thank you Mr. James for saving taxpayer money. Its time that citzens take standup against these criminal elements. Enough is enough. Hope the other scum bags are taking note. Good job.
77011984HireSoldiers said on Monday, Nov 14 at 9:52 AM
Well if they would hire soldiers and put them on the streets I betcha the kids woulda coulda made a better choice...politics is money oriented so unless you shove cash up the ash of the politician this will just get worse... But hey lets have more unemployed soldiers...
76898734theygotwhattheydeserved said on Monday, Nov 14 at 9:39 AM
his kid is fatherless now? dont you feel so sorry for him? THEY CHOSE TO DO THE CRIME, so they paid the price, now these scum are out of the system. I tip my hat to Mr. James.
76897904get a job said on Sunday, Nov 13 at 8:16 PM
good riddance to criminals scum.
76876396CrimeDoesntPay said on Saturday, Nov 12 at 2:35 PM
What about the others who were involved? Were they the get-away drivers?
76832929John said on Friday, Nov 11 at 6:08 PM
How goofy do you have to be, to think it is ok to steal from other people no matter what they are up to. The dead kid sure wasnt thinking about his daughters well being when he chose a life of crime.
76805097John said on Friday, Nov 11 at 5:55 PM
They might of been just kids, but they were commiting an adult crime and paid the ultimate price.
76804693GUNS DONT KILL PEOPLE said on Friday, Nov 11 at 5:44 PM
PEOPLE THAT INVADE HOMES WITH GUNS GET KILLED BY GUNS
76804369Anonymously Sad said on Friday, Nov 11 at 2:07 PM
One of the young people that died was recently unemployed. He also has a surviving daughter that is one year old. He was wrong for the B&E. Now his daughter fatherless. Mr.James should be checked out for the sell of drugs.
76797194THEY WERE KIDS??? said on Friday, Nov 11 at 1:48 PM
Give us a break!! If the do the crime, they get the punishment dummy. Who cares, those idiots knew RIGHT from WRONG!!! Get a life and accept the errors of their ways. They made the decision to rob and steal. Good riddence! More people should follow the same path, if they break into your home..."SHOOT TO KILL".
76796377Anonymous #3 said on Friday, Nov 11 at 12:38 PM
$20 says James sells or grows drugs in his home.
76792987Promessa said on Friday, Nov 11 at 8:50 AM
Wow, I think every family should have possesion of a gun in case of an Emergency such as this one., but keep it in a safe place. To the teenagers, they deserve it all. Karma.. To the families of the deceased, may you all find peace. But this is not right to be victimized. Now the system should give it some serious thought about these teens.
76781202Raven33 said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 11:25 PM
May God have mecy on their souls!
76764261hmm said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 7:13 PM
So now thanks to all the news agency's every thief in town knows this man has a safe. Why didn't they change that portion of the story a bit?
76758499Danger WIll Robinson Danger! said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 5:42 PM
Anchorage is number 5 on the most dangerous cities list I thought.....
76755309Jeanine said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 5:08 PM
They were kids!!
76754082EXCELLENT EXAMPLE! said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 4:21 PM
You dirty street punks that haven't got anything better to do than rob people because your too lazy to work, deserve just what you got. "LOVE THAT MAKE MY DAY LAW". Keep the gutter scum where they belong.MORGUE!! Some crooks never learn do they?
76751992Russian said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 2:39 PM
Wooo Hooo im glad this guy killed these dummies. He shud have skinned them too
76748308TJ said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 2:22 PM
Great job Mr. James a true American hero
76747386Mike J. said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 1:42 PM
A true example of 'gun control'. Will be interesting to see what the additional facts are, hear from the mommas about how wonderful the boys were, etc.
76745181mikey372002 said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 12:58 PM
this guy did a great job getting rid of trash, break into a mans castle and you better know how to outrun 12 gauge buckshot or a 44 magnum, take your pick, i prefer my 12 gauge at least your kin cant identify you at the morgue.
76742633cooljulie said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 12:16 PM
My guess would be they knew him/ knew he had a safe.... could be coincidence. Could be more to the story. I spent my dividend at Walmart this year- 2 handguns, pump shotgun and lots of ammo. Then spent 2 days at the range practicing. Anyone walks into my house with bad intent will NOT be walking out! Sad that Anchorage and the Valley have come to this, but frontier justice is needed to send a message to the element who chooses to live a life of crime. The cops make a half-hearted effort but it's not even close to effective anymore. My thoughts go to Mr James, it's going to be a very hard emotional time for him, regardless of how justified he may be in shooting two people.
76740042the second amendment is great said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 12:00 PM
Yes, pray for all that lost today. You can also pray for this man that had to defend himself and his house/family. Pray that people will raise their children to respect themselves and others.
76739161BOB said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 11:57 AM
Fricken kids....when will they learn?
76738914Anonymous said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 11:47 AM
so many families are hurt today pray for them all
76738277Keith said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 11:27 AM
Prayers for all involved. Lord have Mercy.
76736993the second amendment is great said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 10:59 AM
Hope the law and the people dont persecute this man. He is a hero. Beware you little punks, he's not the only one ready to take care of you.
76735174eparry said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 10:44 AM
If the guys knew he had a safe, it's my guess they knew him. Having lived in some fairly dangerous cities, I find Anchorage to be the safest by far and the APD to be responsive and professional.
76734102Fed up with Trash in this town! said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 10:13 AM
If the investigation proves this to be a legitimate invasion and not some deal gone wrong, then justice is served. Maybe the next piece of trash will think twice before they try to pull something on another innocent person. What day is trash day in that part of town anyway? You know what they say about playing with fire.... Hip Hip Hooray! hip hip Hooray! It is a shame that the home owner will most likely be dealing with this legally and emotionally for some time.
76732039Fed up with trash in this town said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 10:05 AM
If the investigation proves this to be a legitimate invasion and not some deal gone wrong the justice is served. Maybe the next peice of trash will think twice before they try and pull something on innocent people. You know what they say about playing with fire..... hip Hip Hooray! Hip Hip Hooray
76731464mike tarver said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 9:57 AM
Thank you Mr. James for using your right to defend your property! And for saving taxpayers $200,000 per year for these DEADbeats' incarceration.a You deserve a medal!
76730917YouBetchya said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 9:36 AM
Now the only thing this man has to fear is the dead men's family and friends who know where he lives etc. He will not be safe in Anchorage. Then the official 'raping' of this man's privacy will continue with investigations into every pigtail he pulled since kindergarten. Rather than being overpoliced... APD should be dispanded and jobs give to the mortuaries and cremation centers to just do the remains collection and family notifications without revealing who killed the loved ones. I think there is already a post mortem clean-up crew in town doing a bumper business [sic]. Sure be a lot cheaper. we could keep the meter maids if we need any type of enforcement.. like our Mayor's sidewalk ordinance.... of course the mayor could just come out and shoot the fellow and call Post Mortem Services.. but Sullivan does not like to get his hands dirty does he?
76729399Anonymous said on Thursday, Nov 10 at 9:14 AM
Thank God for the right to bear arms! I am glad that the homeowner is ok!
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