A 17-year-old Lafayette boy is facing months of recovery after being shot in the abdomen outside a home on Sidon Circle, an incident that led to criminal charges against the homeowner. Robert Loesch, 52, is charged with attempted second-degree murder, criminal attempt and first-degree assault in connection with the Oct. 1 shooting. He posted bond and was released from jail before his next court date. Police received calls shortly before 10:30 p.m. reporting a disturbance and a possible shooting. Witnesses described a teenage boy who appeared intoxicated and was yelling, according to arrest documents. The documents say Loesch retrieved a gun during the disturbance. Doorbell-camera images included in the arrest records show Riley Murray approaching the front door and trying to open it, then picking up a chair from the yard and raising it over his head. Loesch fired toward him, the records say. Murray threw the chair, and Loesch fired again, striking him in the abdomen. Loesch told investigators he was scared and described the shooting as a reaction to Murray coming at him with the chair, according to the arrest documents. Murray’s mother, Becca Murray, said he spent time in intensive care and has undergone two surgeries. He is expected to remain in the hospital for another two to three months. She said his recovery has been faster than doctors first anticipated, but he is learning how to walk again after previously enjoying football and basketball. The family is raising money for his medical and recovery expenses. The case has raised questions about Colorado’s “Make My Day” law, which permits deadly force against an intruder only under certain conditions. Legal analyst Raj Chohan said the law likely would not apply if Murray remained outside the home. He said the defense could argue Loesch feared the chair might be used as a weapon, while also saying Loesch should have called 911 rather than engage with the teenager. District Attorney Michael Dougherty said the charges followed a review by Lafayette police of witness accounts and evidence, including video. He said his office would continue working with police toward an appropriate outcome. The charges are allegations, and Loesch is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.