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Originally Posted by Por_sha911

https://www.foxnews.com/us/carjacking-victim-arrested-after-shooting-boy-breaking-his-car-during-atlanta-confrontation

WHat a horribly written article (as so many are these days).

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Hope there’s more to the story, because on the surface this is a load of crap. How is someone trying to carjack your car not a life threatening situation? Also I hate the use of the word “boy” to describe the carjacker, it makes the story sound like it was a little kid. As opposed to him likely being a 17 year old thug.

Right, there's a big difference between "carjacking" and "breaking into a car".

A carjacking implies that the guy was driving his car when the young man attempted to force him out of the car for the purpose of stealing the car. The article below reads more like the kid was breaking into the car for the purpose of either stealing the car or possibly to steal items out of the car.
The kid was shot in the foot. Also, the article doesn't say if the kid was 12 or 19 or what. I feel like the original article was written in a misleading manner to incite folks. I'd say it worked.

https://www.hereatlanta.com/atlanta-car-break-in-shooting/

News Summary

An Atlanta man, Yoshay Carter, was arrested after he shot a juvenile boy during an attempted car break-in early Friday morning. The shooting occurred in southwest Atlanta when the car’s owner confronted the boy, who was breaking into the vehicle. The juvenile sustained a gunshot wound to his foot and is expected to recover. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the applicability of self-defense laws. Carter has been charged with aggravated assault.

Atlanta Man Arrested After Shooting Juvenile During Car Break-In

Atlanta police have arrested a man after he shot a juvenile boy during an attempted car break-in early Friday morning. The incident occurred around 2:20 a.m. in the 3300 block of Fairburn Road in southwest Atlanta. Police responded to reports of a person being shot in the area and arrived to find a male juvenile with a gunshot wound to his foot.

The injured boy confessed to authorities that he was shot while breaking into a vehicle. The vehicle’s owner, identified as 51-year-old Yoshay Carter, confronted the juvenile during the break-in and subsequently shot him in the foot. The juvenile was transported to Arthur M. Blank Children’s Hospital, where he is expected to recover.

Yoshay Carter was arrested at the scene and charged with aggravated assault. He was later booked into the Fulton County Jail. The Atlanta Police Department is currently investigating the incident to gather more details.
Legal Context of the Incident

Georgia law permits individuals to use force to defend themselves or their property, but it remains unclear whether the self-defense statute applies in this situation. Under Georgia Code §16-3-21, individuals can use force against unlawful force, while the state’s “stand your ground” law (Georgia Code §16-3-23.1) states that individuals do not have a duty to retreat before using force when legally present and not engaged in criminal activity. Authorities have yet to confirm if the self-defense laws are applicable in this shooting case.
Background Information

This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding vehicle break-ins and the legal implications surrounding self-defense in property crime cases. In recent years, car break-ins have become a significant issue for many communities, prompting discussions on lawful self-defense measures that property owners can take when faced with intrusions.

Additionally, instances of youth involvement in property crime raise important questions about prevention, intervention, and support systems for at-risk juveniles. The balance between protecting one’s property and the potential consequences of using force remains an area of public interest and concern.
FAQ
What happened in the car break-in incident in Atlanta?

A juvenile boy was shot in the foot while breaking into a car in southwest Atlanta during an incident early Friday morning.

Who was involved in the shooting?

The involved parties are a juvenile boy who attempted the break-in and the vehicle owner, 51-year-old Yoshay Carter, who shot the boy.

What are the charges against Yoshay Carter?

Yoshay Carter has been charged with aggravated assault and was booked into the Fulton County Jail.

Is the shooting considered self-defense?

It is unclear whether the self-defense statute applies in this case as authorities have not confirmed its applicability.