Misunderstood Misunderstanding
Though this seemed like a pretty straightforward case of poor communication, the Girard Police Department was forced to launch an investigation anyway. After all, Hanna had been shot in the arm and her elbow had been fractured in three places. This might have been an accident, but even accidents have to go through law enforcement...
Totally Legal
Thankfully for Renee, she was totally within her rights to possess a firearm in her home. According to the law known as the Castle Doctrine, Renee's shooting was an act of defending her home from intruders and was therefore totally legal. Even if it was actually her daughter, her belief of wrongdoing made her intentions pure and legal...
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