Intruder killed by a Tulsa homeowner

A Tulsa home break in turns deadly. It happened around 9:30 PM Tuesday. Deward Demolle says a man broke into his house. He told Tulsa Police he stabbed 23-year-old Chibinobi Meeks. <br/><br/>Police

Wednesday, March 1st 2006, 4:32 am

By: News On 6

A Tulsa home break in turns deadly. It happened around 9:30 PM Tuesday. Deward Demolle says a man broke into his house. He told Tulsa Police he stabbed 23-year-old Chibinobi Meeks.

Police found Meeks dead inside, with a knife wound in his upper body If it's determined that the stabbing was justified, the homeowner should be covered by Oklahoma's "Make My Day" law. But some legislators say that law doesn't go far enough.

News on 6 anchor Terry Hood explains why state lawmakers believe you should be able to stand your ground, no matter where that ground might be.

Oklahoma's "Make My Day" law has been on the books for almost 20 years. It only applies if your attacked inside your home. The "Stand Your Ground" bill clarifies and adds to that law.

The bill would authorize Oklahomans who felt their lives were in danger to use deadly force, even if they weren't at home. The bill's sponsor says it would cover folks in their cars, at work, out shopping, or just walking down the street. It would also provide immunity from both criminal and civil legal action.

It all sounds good to Dana Blair. Her husband Leonard was attacked in his own vehicle, just in front of their Bixby home. "I think people should be able to protect themselves, whether they're in their car, or in a grocery store parking lot or Wal-Mart parking lot, anywhere they're at.â€

The "Stand Your Ground" bill was approved without opposition by a legislative panel. It's been sent to the State House floor for a vote.