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Dad Shoots Intruders After Son Shot | Toronto News
A Whitby dad, Jason Munroe, faced legal fire after shooting intruders who broke into his home and wounded his son—later admitting he was trying to kill them. The Crown pushed for a harsher sentence, claiming the original two-year house arrest and three-year probation was too lenient, especially since Munroe fired at fleeing suspects. But Ontario’s Court of Appeal sided with the judge, calling the sentence “exceptional” given Munroe’s extreme duress, use of an intruder’s weapon, and deep remorse. They noted his efforts to reform and affirmed the original ruling stood—no jail time needed, but…
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