The charges against Merritt Landry have been dropped and he can finally return to his life with his family. This outcome confirms that protecting one's home remains a fundamental right. I am grateful to everyone who saw the necessity of this defense and stood by him throughout this difficult period.
Homeowner should NOT be charged for defending his family and property!!!!
Landry, 33, a building inspector for the Historic District Landmarks Commission, was arrested Friday morning after police said he shot Marshall Coulter, 14, while the teen was inside the fenced-in area outside Landry's home in the 700 block of Mandeville Street about 2 a.m. Detectives determined that Coulter, who was not armed, was not posing any "imminent threat" to Landry. Police booked Landry with attempted second-degree murder.
Coulter had been identified as a suspect in some of the recent burglaries.
On Friday, Coulter's family acknowledged the teen's history of burglary arrests but said he had never used a gun.
New Orleans Police would not comment on Coulter's previous arrest record due to the fact that he is a minor.
Kid shouldnt have been there breaking into houses. Landry was just protecting his property. NOPD has their priorities all wrong.
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Rachel Ferguson
13 years ago
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My heart goes out to the homeowner. He did what anyone else would have done to keep his family safe. Hope he is back home with his kids soon.
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Mike Kapoor
13 years ago
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The guy was in his own yard at 2am. You have to assume the worst when someone is lurking around your house in the middle of the night. Total nonsense that he is the one in jail.
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Sarah Khan
13 years ago
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This is ridiculous. A man should be able to protect his home without being treated like a criminal. Free him now!
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Jason Farah
13 years ago
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If the kid was a known burglar then he knew the risks of stepping onto private property at 2am. Landry shouldnt be charged with murder for this.
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The charges against Merritt Landry have been dropped and he can finally return to his life with his family. This outcome confirms that protecting one's home remains a fundamental right. I am grateful to everyone who saw the necessity of this defense and stood by him throughout this difficult period.
Homeowner should NOT be charged for defending his family and property!!!!
Landry, 33, a building inspector for the Historic District Landmarks Commission, was arrested Friday morning after police said he shot Marshall Coulter, 14, while the teen was inside the fenced-in area outside Landry's home in the 700 block of Mandeville Street about 2 a.m. Detectives determined that Coulter, who was not armed, was not posing any "imminent threat" to Landry. Police booked Landry with attempted second-degree murder.
Coulter had been identified as a suspect in some of the recent burglaries.
On Friday, Coulter's family acknowledged the teen's history of burglary arrests but said he had never used a gun.
New Orleans Police would not comment on Coulter's previous arrest record due to the fact that he is a minor.
Kid shouldnt have been there breaking into houses. Landry was just protecting his property. NOPD has their priorities all wrong.
R
Rachel Ferguson
13 years ago
Featured
My heart goes out to the homeowner. He did what anyone else would have done to keep his family safe. Hope he is back home with his kids soon.
M
Mike Kapoor
13 years ago
Featured
The guy was in his own yard at 2am. You have to assume the worst when someone is lurking around your house in the middle of the night. Total nonsense that he is the one in jail.
S
Sarah Khan
13 years ago
Featured
This is ridiculous. A man should be able to protect his home without being treated like a criminal. Free him now!
J
Jason Farah
13 years ago
Featured
If the kid was a known burglar then he knew the risks of stepping onto private property at 2am. Landry shouldnt be charged with murder for this.
HE WAS DEFENDING HIS FAMILY. ENOUGH SAID.