Georgia Parents File Lawsuit Against Homeowner Who Fatally Shot Three Teens During Attempted Armed Robbery

CONYERS, GEORGIA The families of three teenagers who were fatally shot during an attempted armed robbery in 2019 have filed a civil lawsuit against the homeowner, arguing that he used excessive force when defending himself and others outside his home. Authorities had previously ruled the shooting a clear act of self-defense, but the parents of the deceased teens are now demanding damages and what they describe as “justice” for their children. Teens Fired First During Early-Morning Robbery According to police reports from the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office, two 16-year-olds and a 15-year-old approached a group of people standing in a front yard around 4 a. m., attempting to rob them at gunpoint. The teens reportedly fired a shot first, prompting the homeowner to return fire. All three suspects were struck and later pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators later confirmed that the homeowner’s actions were consistent with Georgia’s self-defense laws, and no criminal charges were filed. At the time, officials stated the case was “undeniably self-defense,” and the investigation was formally closed. Families Allege Unreasonable Use of Force In May 2025, the families of the three deceased teens filed a civil lawsuit in Rockdale County, naming the homeowner as the defendant. The plaintiffs identified as the families of Reid, Hernandez, and an unnamed minor claim that while the teens were involved in a robbery attempt, they were “just kids” and did not deserve to be killed. The lawsuit argues that the homeowner’s decision to fire back was unreasonable and that he should have sought another way to prevent the robbery. They are seeking unspecified damages and a formal acknowledgment of wrongdoing, despite the prior police ruling clearing the homeowner of criminal liability. Parents suing homeowner for shooting robbers instead of letting them commit a crime. byu/TheQuarantinian inEntitledPeople Community Reaction and Legal Outlook The case has divided residents in the Conyers area, where firearm ownership and self-defense laws are commonly debated. Supporters of the homeowner insist he had every right to protect himself after being shot at, while others sympathize with the families of the teenagers, calling the outcome a tragic loss of young lives. One family member reportedly told local media that her brother was killed “just because he was robbing the place and had a gun,” insisting she wanted “justice” for his death. Critics of the lawsuit argue that holding homeowners liable in such cases could set a dangerous precedent for self-defense rights in Georgia. No trial date has been set, and court filings show the case remains pending as of late November 2025. For further updates on this developing story, visit SaludaStandard-Sentinel. com.
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