With car theft exploding in cities like Milwaukee, some people are frustrated by limited police response, the result of funding cuts and thinned ranks colliding with surging crime. That frustration led one stolen car hunter to take matters into his own hands, ending in a guilty plea for a shooting.
Taking the law into one’s own hands carries serious legal risks. The case is a sobering reminder that however understandable the frustration, vigilante action can lead to grave consequences for the would-be hero.