The strike was intended to disrupt Starbucks’ Red Cup Day, which is typically one of the company’s busiest days of the year.

Despite suffering two broken legs, the veteran brought the chaotic situation to an end by fatally shooting the trespasser.

“While they were responding, they were informed that a dog had jumped up onto the bed, causing the shotgun to go off, which ultimately struck the male,” Cpl. Michael Schoone said. Police say the man ...