A Schuylkill County man shot and injured an intruder who attacked him and attempted to set fire to home, according to state police.
The incident occurred at about 6 p.m. Sunday, at the home of 57-year-old man in North Manheim Township, police said.
Troopers did not say exactly where the shooting occurred. The also did not identify the homeowner.
“The (intruder) came from across the street and went into the victim’s garage. While in the garage, the (intruder) retrieved a gas can and walked into the victim’s house. The (intruder) began pouring gasoline all over the floor,” according to a news release.
The home owner pushed the intruder out of the home, while at the same time, his daughter retrieved a handgun and gave it to her father then called 911, police said.
The intruder repeatedly “kept coming at” the homeowner, knocking him the ground, police said.
“The (homeowner) got to his knees and fired one shot at the (intruder), striking him in the left arm and abdomen,” police said.
The intruder stayed on the ground until paramedics and police arrived at the scene, and was taken to a local hospital for treatment for his wounds.
Troopers said they are still trying to identify the intruder.
The homeowner suffered injuries to his face.
The intruder is facing charges of burglary, simple assault and arson, police said.
Further information was not provided.
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2018/06/central_pa_man_shot_unknown_in.html
Well who wouldn’t shoot him?
“….fired one shot at the (intruder), striking him in the left arm and abdomen,” police said…..”
I guess the bullet when through his arm and into his belly.
What the hell is this country coming to ?
When it’s unlawful to use your neighbors house as a BBQ.
I would have said …
I was cooking ribs…
And the neighbor’s house caught on fire.
You’re on a roll today Flee. Keep up the good work.