Mark Tyson
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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.
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.