Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A man admits he broke into a business, and now he’s suing the owner who shot him for $10 million.
Kirk & Priestly dig into the case involving a man who broke into a granite and marble business in Portland, Oregon. The owner claims the intruder grabbed a pair of bolt cutters, raised them as a weapon, ignored repeated commands to get down, and began moving toward him before he opened fire.
The alleged burglar tells a different story. He says he entered the building looking for warmth—and possibly something to steal—but claims the owner began throwing objects at him, including, allegedly, a cup of urine. He says he grabbed the bolt cutters to defend himself while attempting to escape before being shot.
Now he’s seeking $5 million in compensatory damages and another $5 million in punitive damages, sparking a heated debate: Does breaking into someone’s property eliminate your right to sue—or could the business owner still be liable if excessive force was used?
A man admits he broke into a business, and now he’s suing the owner who shot him for $10 million.
Kirk & Priestly dig into the case involving a man who broke into a granite and marble business in Portland, Oregon. The owner claims the intruder grabbed a pair of bolt cutters, raised them as a weapon, ignored repeated commands to get down, and began moving toward him before he opened fire.
The alleged burglar tells a different story. He says he entered the building looking for warmth—and possibly something to steal—but claims the owner began throwing objects at him, including, allegedly, a cup of urine. He says he grabbed the bolt cutters to defend himself while attempting to escape before being shot.
Now he’s seeking $5 million in compensatory damages and another $5 million in punitive damages, sparking a heated debate: Does breaking into someone’s property eliminate your right to sue—or could the business owner still be liable if excessive force was used?
