Armed Woman Shoots 13-Year-Old Girl Stealing Her Car

About this video

Colion examines a news report about a Chicago woman who shot a 13-year-old girl attempting to steal her car, exploring his personal unease with the prospect of using defensive force against young teens. He walks through Illinois self-defense law as it applies to property crimes, arguing the woman was likely justified under the state’s forcible felony rules. Colion reflects on the emotional weight of defending oneself against juveniles while maintaining that lawful self-defense remains valid regardless of an attacker’s age.

Key takeaways

• Colion admits the idea of having to use a firearm against a young teenager in self-defense is emotionally difficult for him, though he maintains he would still defend himself if facing serious threat
• Colion interprets Illinois law to permit deadly force when stopping a forcible felony like vehicle burglary with intent to commit theft, and believes the woman in the incident will likely not be charged or convicted
• Colion emphasizes that defenders should not feel at fault when others’ criminal decisions force them into situations requiring self-defense, even when the attacker is a juvenile

Episode details: published May 15, 2024 · 5:51 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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