CT - Intruder Shot In Home

[Mark Tyson]

Intruder Shot In Home

September 1, 2003

Associated Press

NORWICH -- The condition of a man who police say was shot in the abdomen by a homeowner during an apparent burglary attempt has been upgraded to good, a spokeswoman for William W. Backus Hospital said.

Police had not charged William Derose, 43, of Norwich, as of Sunday night. His condition was upgraded from stable.

Investigators continued working on the case Sunday, including looking for a second suspect in Friday's incident.

George Blacker, 61, of Norwich, told police that he shot one of two men who entered his home on Salem Turnpike about 10 p.m. Friday, the Norwich Bulletin reported. Blacker was not hurt.

Derose was found at the scene, police said. He had been shot in the abdomen.

Police said Derose and a second man apparently forced their way into the house during a burglary attempt.

State police joined the search for the second suspect.

 

[Standing Wolf]

The condition of a man who police say was shot in the abdomen by a homeowner during an apparent burglary attempt has been upgraded to good...

Better not enough gun than none at all.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Oh, that he didn't crawl away and die in some gutter instead. It would not have been for the worse either.

 

[aquapong]

Better not enough gun than none at all.

A citizen defends himself and his property and instead of congratulating him on his victory, we decide to have a caliber war. How silly. Last time I checked, the only vital organ in the abdomen is the portal vein. Any pistol round to the abdomen would not always bring a man down immediately. Maybe you should berate the citizen on his poor combat marksmanship as well his choice in caliber.