LONGS, SC — A homeowner in Longs, South Carolina, who fatally shot an intruder will not face criminal charges, according to local authorities. The incident, which took place on the evening of October 21, involved 34-year-old Ryan Surujnauth from North Myrtle Beach, who reportedly tried to enter the home on Monaca Drive around 7:30 p.m.
According to Horry County officials, Surujnauth was attempting to break into the home when he was confronted by the homeowner. In a struggle that ensued, the homeowner shot Surujnauth multiple times. Officers arrived to find the suspect unconscious and bleeding inside the home, and medics quickly transported him to Grand Strand Medical Center, where he later died on October 22.
Chief Prosecutor Jimmy Richardson confirmed the homeowner’s actions were justified, emphasizing that all evidence pointed to self-defense.
“This guy did exactly what we would have all done,” Richardson stated. “There’s not going to be any charges in that case.”
The Horry County Police Department continues to review the details, though the homeowner’s identity has not been publicly released. The case has sparked discussion about the importance of the right to defend oneself, with authorities standing firmly behind the homeowner’s actions.
No further details have been made available as police continue their investigation.
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Many reporters never report burglary. Just “disagreements over property”.
homeowner should get better training ,so if there is a next time perp is drt saves time and money
The homeowner might have had a strategy. By leaving him alive, EMS came and removed him after a few minutes. If deceased, the suspect would have remained on his floor literally for hours while police, the Coroner’s office, etc, came in, took notes, took photos, etc. In all that time, more blood and possible other gore would have seeped out onto his floor and soaked in. Of course, given that the suspects heart continued beating, that may have likewise accounted for more blood.
Very good point, LMAO but to me a dead criminal is the best criminal. I still have to clean up the blood and mess anyway dead or not. If he is dead, then I consider my efforts paid for.
Also a good point, Musicman! In this case, the suspect died anyway, so all is well. 🙂
Re-erect the Castle Doctrine completely. But eliminate the “nighttime” part.
Hi Agostino! Are you talking about SC Castle Doctrine? I am unaware of a “nighttime” condition for that. Or might you be referring to 17-13-20 which outlines conditions where a citizen may arrest a criminal suspect, “even if the life of the suspect is lost or taken”, or verbiage of a similar meaning? https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t17c013.php#:~:text=SECTION%2017%2D13%2D20.,arrest%3B%20means%20to%20be%20used.&text=(e)%20being%20under%20circumstances%20which,flees%20when%20he%20is%20hailed. I have found text online indicating that this law was repealed between 2022 and 2024 by a bill, S-94. I can find nothing that indicates that S-94 has passed. I hope it did not pass as I am aware of at least a couple of cases… Read more »
Good for him! Happy days are here again.
Our hero should get tax free status for life, a new gun, ammo and the keys to the city from a grateful populace that will not have to be victimized by the scumbag in the future.
Saved tax slaves millions in legal, medical, incarceration costs and food. Saved judges the hassle of releasing the a$$hole to victimize you and your family.
Locals are advised to come and take time out to piss on the dead POS’s grave