Responding police apprehended the burglar near the scene and transported him to a local hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound.
Colorado Homeowner Foils Burglary Attempt
Hearing noises outside his home early one evening, a Denver man took his pistol with him when he went to investigate. He found an intruder trying to break into the home through a window. Fearing for his life, the homeowner fired on the burglar, wounding him and stopping the incident. Responding police apprehended the burglar near the scene and transported him to a local hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound. The homeowner will not be charged for defending his home.
KUSA Channel 9, Denver, Colorado
Armed Mississippi Husband Fights Off Naked Would-Be Rapist
A Gulfport woman awakened early one morning to find a naked male intruder on top of her. The woman shouted and threw the man off her, alerting her husband, who took up a bedside pistol and held the intruder at gunpoint for responding police. No one was injured in the incident. The suspect had previous arrests for unlawful nudity and now faces charges for sexual assault and home invasion.
Sun Herald, Gulfport, Mississippi
Mississippi Homeowner Defends Against Sexagenarian Burglar
A Corinth couple was awakened about 1 a.m. by sounds of a break-in. The 61-year-old intruder entered the home and confronted the couple, despite their taking up a pistol and shouting that they were armed. In the ensuing altercation, the burglar was shot three times and driven from the home, where he collapsed from his injuries. Responding authorities transported him to a nearby medical facility, where he was pronounced dead. Police are not charging the homeowner for his self-defense, though all fatal shootings are referred to a grand jury for their determination.
Daily Corinthian, Corinth, Mississippi
Octogenarian Mississippi Housewife Defends Against Knife-Wielding Home Invader
After rifling through a truck and stealing a quantity of lawn implements, a thief forced his way into a Sultan home and knifed a 75-year-old man who tried to stop him in the stomach. The homeowner’s 80-year-old wife responded to the commotion in time to see the attacker standing over her wounded and bleeding husband. When the attacker started after her, the wife ran to her bedroom to get a pistol, with which she shot the assailant three times, killing him. Police are investigating the case, which will be reviewed by county prosecutors who will decide whether charges will be brought against the defending housewife.
The Seattle Times, Washington
Georgia Man Foils Car Theft
An Albany man awoke early one morning to sounds of a car window breaking. Taking up a pistol, he went outside to investigate. That’s when an armed man accosted him and pointed a handgun at him. Fearing for his life, the citizen fired on the armed assailant, missing him but putting him to flight and ending the crime.
WTOC-TV, Savannah, Georgia
Stabbed multiple times in various places on his body, the husband managed to get a gun and fire on his wife several times.
Louisiana Husband Defends Against Knife-Wielding Wife
A family argument turned violent when a Grant Parish wife attacked her husband with a knife. Stabbed multiple times in various places on his body, the husband managed to get a gun and fire on his wife several times, killing her and ending the attack. The husband is not expected to face charges.
South Carolina Man Defends Against Multiple Assailants
A North Charleston man was in a local bar when he was accosted by another man who pulled a gun and threatened him. Wanting to avoid trouble, the threatened man left the bar, but the assailant and another man followed him to his car and continued making threats. When the assailant started to pull his gun again, the victim, fearing for his life, drew his own pistol and fired on the assailant, hitting him and putting him to flight. Charges have yet to be filed while police investigate the incident.
The Post & Courier, Charleston, South Carolina
Texas Homeowner Kills Drunk Home Invader
An Odessa man heard sounds of a break-in at his residence early in the morning and went to investigate. That’s when a man forcibly entered the residence and rushed the homeowner. Fearing for his life and to protect his family, the homeowner fired at the invader several times, killing him and ending the attack. Only after the police investigation did the homeowner discover that his attacker was drunk and likely had tried to enter the wrong house, thinking it was his own. Police are still investigating the incident, which will be referred to the district attorney for a final determination of charges.
KWES-TV Channel 9, Midland, Texas
Louisiana Man Defends Against Multiple Home Invaders
A Port Allen man was home alone late one evening when several men broke into his trailer during a severe storm. Fortunately, the homeowner was able to retrieve a pistol and fire on the invaders, killing one and putting the others to flight. Police are still investigating the incident, which looks like a clear case of self-defense.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Armed Indiana Woman Foils Armed Robbery Attempt
When a Kokomo woman was approaching her residence door to go home, she was confronted by an unknown man who pointed a gun at her and demanded money. The woman drew and pointed her own legally carried pistol at the robber, which frightened him away. No one was injured in the incident.
