Manchester, KY – In a bold act of self-defense, a 14-year-old boy protected his home from two armed intruders during a break-in early Saturday morning.
The incident, which occurred around 4:24 AM on February 15, 2025, within the city limits of Manchester, underscores the importance of the 2A in safeguarding lives and property.
According to Kentucky State Police (KSP), the juvenile was home when two men, identified as Roger D. Smith, 44, of McKee, and Jeffrey M. Allen, 51, of Manchester, forcibly entered the residence.
The pair allegedly aimed to steal firearms from a safe within the home. The young resident confronted the intruders, who were armed, and acted swiftly to protect himself and his home.
Faced with an immediate threat, the 14-year-old retrieved a handgun and fired at the intruders before escaping through a bedroom window.
Smith was transported to Advent Health Manchester but later succumbed to his injuries, while Allen was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Authorities confirmed that the juvenile acted in self-defense.
Detective Logan Gay is leading the investigation, with assistance from the Post 11 Investigation Team, Manchester Police Department, and the Clay County Coroner’s Office.
Autopsies for both men were scheduled for Monday, February 17, 2025.
The investigation is ongoing, but no charges are expected against the juvenile. Stay tuned for updates.
This incident shows why it’s important to teach responsible kids how to safely handle firearms. When faced with real danger, this young man’s knowledge and quick thinking helped protect him and his home.
At what age did you start teaching your children how to shoot? Are you confident that they could protect your home?
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It’s good to see that the teen was able to handle the weapon. My daughter has been around guns all her life in our family as we practice at the range and go hunting for grouse and deer. She is totally aware of all safety precautions as she has been shooting since she was 11 years old. She is currently a freshman in college. She has taken NRA safety courses as well as state sponsored hunting courses for kids.
That’s how it should be. When somebody breaks into you home you shoot them. The kid was probably shitting his pants. Good for you son. Don’t leave survivors as they continue their dirty deeds. Law enforcement is a joke nowadays, their mission is to harass and collect.
Way to go young man! You did what you had to do to protect yourself and your family. Pat yourself on the back and get a good night sleep!
Good job young man . Keeping your family safe and staying safe while doing it . Someone has trained this young man proper
Roger, last
Nice shooting , son .
Someone taught you well .
Thankfully this occurred in a red state else the young lad would most definitely have been charged with murder.
i was thinking pretty much the same thing
This young man is a true hero. He was placed in a horrific situation through no fault of his own. He did his duty to protect himself. I pray that he will be spared PSTD from the event. Stay safe. j
Sorry for the typo. I meant PTSD. j
Where were this 14 year old’s parents at 4:24 AM?
I don’t know, maybe asleep? mind yer bidness, nancy.
Give that young man a 2 thumbs up. Excellent firearm training.
Give that young man 2 thumbs up. Excellent firearm training.