Drizzt
March 24, 2003, 07:06 PM
Homeowner Shoots Burglar
Suspect Receives Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
POSTED: 11:18 a.m. EST March 23, 2003
SPRINGFIELD, Va. -- A man who authorities describe as a would-be burglar got a lot more than he bargained for this morning when he broke into a Springfield, Va., house.
According to Fairfax County Police, the suspect got into a house in the 8100 block of Ainsworth Avenue around 6:45 this morning. Once inside, the homeowner, who was holding a shotgun, confronted him.
Police said there was a struggle, but the lady of the house managed to grab hold of the shotgun and open fire on the suspect, hitting him in the lower body.
Authorities said the suspect was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators also said the homeowners aren't hurt. Police are continuing their investigation.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/2058437/detail.html
Hit him in the lower body, eh? Wonder what she was aiming at?
Suspect Receives Non-Life-Threatening Injuries
POSTED: 11:18 a.m. EST March 23, 2003
SPRINGFIELD, Va. -- A man who authorities describe as a would-be burglar got a lot more than he bargained for this morning when he broke into a Springfield, Va., house.
According to Fairfax County Police, the suspect got into a house in the 8100 block of Ainsworth Avenue around 6:45 this morning. Once inside, the homeowner, who was holding a shotgun, confronted him.
Police said there was a struggle, but the lady of the house managed to grab hold of the shotgun and open fire on the suspect, hitting him in the lower body.
Authorities said the suspect was transported to Inova Fairfax Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators also said the homeowners aren't hurt. Police are continuing their investigation.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/2058437/detail.html
Hit him in the lower body, eh? Wonder what she was aiming at?