Police: Man accused of shooting unarmed burglar is charged with murder

A Tennessee man is accused of shooting and killing an alleged burglar.Charles Kalb is charged with first-degree murder, according to WMC.The man killed, Lamorris Robinson, was seen stealing a chainsaw from a store, according to a police affidavit. The affidavit goes on to say Kalb shot Robinson in the back with a sawed-off shotgun as he ran from the store.Robinson was unarmed, WMC reports.“The law in Tennessee is very clear. You are not allowed to use deadly force. whether it is a firearm or a knife or any other weapon. to defend property. Period,” Will Dougan told the news outlet.Dougan works as the chief instructor at a gun range in Memphis. He teaches gun owners about using their weapons and the law. According to WMC, witnesses told police Kalb saw the theft happen.He is also charged with possession of a prohibited weapon.

A Tennessee man is accused of shooting and killing an alleged burglar.

Charles Kalb is charged with first-degree murder, according to WMC.


The man killed, Lamorris Robinson, was seen stealing a chainsaw from a store, according to a police affidavit. The affidavit goes on to say Kalb shot Robinson in the back with a sawed-off shotgun as he ran from the store.

Robinson was unarmed, WMC reports.

“The law in Tennessee is very clear. You are not allowed to use deadly force. whether it is a firearm or a knife or any other weapon. to defend property. Period,” Will Dougan told the news outlet.

Dougan works as the chief instructor at a gun range in Memphis. He teaches gun owners about using their weapons and the law.

According to WMC, witnesses told police Kalb saw the theft happen.

He is also charged with possession of a prohibited weapon.