Horn, 62, came under intense public scrutiny after the Nov. 14 shootings. Many supporters praised him as a hero for using deadly force to protect property, while as a murderer for not heeding the 911 operator’s instructions to stay in his house and wait for police. On the 911 tape, Horn can be heard telling Diego Ortiz, and Hernando Riascos Torres, “Move and you’re dead!” followed by two quick shots, a pause, and then a third shot. Both were shot in the back.

Horn’s attorney, Tom Lambright told 11 News, CBS local affiliate:

“I’m sure Joe will be delighted,” Lambright said. “I think the evidence showed that Joe was, in fact, within his legal rights to do what he did. He didn’t want to do it, but he didn’t have any other alternative.”

Community activist Quanell X has it right, “the message that the grand jury sent today is frightening.”