Atlanta Car Break-In Leads to Arrest After Carjacking Victim Allegedly Shoots Teen

In a surprising turn of events, a carjacking victim in Atlanta found himself under arrest after allegedly shooting a teenager attempting to break into his vehicle.

According to FOX 5 Atlanta, authorities were called shortly before 3 a.m. to investigate a reported shooting in the Fairburn Mays area, located roughly 20 miles from downtown Atlanta.

Upon arrival, officers from the Atlanta Police Department discovered a minor, under 18 years old, suffering from a gunshot wound to his foot, as detailed in their report.

The young individual confessed to being shot as a result of his attempt to break into the vehicle. He was subsequently transported to a nearby children’s hospital, where he is expected to recover fully.

Yoshay Carter, 51, who owns the car, told authorities the shooting happened when he confronted the boy, the outlet reported.

Carter was later arrested and is charged with aggravated assault, according to police. He was booked into the Fulton County Jail.

Under Georgia law, there is a statute that covers “use of force in defense of property other than a habitation.”

A person is justified in threatening or using force when they reasonably believe it’s necessary to prevent or stop criminal interference with property they lawfully possess, according to the statute.

However, the use of force that is intended or likely to cause death or great bodily harm is not justified to protect property, unless the person using the force reasonably believes such force is necessary to prevent a “forcible felony,” according to Georgia law.

Georgia also has a “no-duty to retreat” statute, which says those using force as self-defense, defense of habitation, or defense of property, do not need to retreat.

Police did not confirm if self-defense laws apply in Friday’s case, according to the report.