This was reported on the local news last night. The victim hasn't been charged with discharging a firearm within the city limits. IMO he should have been
http://www.chicoer.com/newshome/ci_5596760
Victim fires back in Chico home invasion robbery
By GREG WELTER - Staff Writer
Chico Enterprise-Record
Article Launched:04/05/2007 12:00:00 AM PDT
The sixth home invasion robbery reported to Chico police since December victimized a 54-year-old man in the 1100 block of East Lindo Avenue Tuesday night.
The resident, who isn't being named for his safety, told police he was awakened by a masked man who shined a flashlight in his face, just after 10:30 p.m.
The suspect reportedly displayed a handgun and took cash from the man's wallet.
As the suspect fled, the victim retrieved a handgun and fired two shots into the air.
Chico police Sgt. Dave Barrow said the suspect got in through an unlocked window. He said the description of the man, and the costume-style mask he wore, match that of suspects in similar robberies.
The perpetrator was said to be about 5-foot-8, with a slender build, and wearing a Halloween fright mask
In Tuesday's robbery -- and the previous five going back to December -- victims were unable to tell the race of masked intruder.
Barrow said police advise against victims chasing suspects or firing weapons, even just to scare them.
"If the robber had been aware of the handgun, this incident could have escalated to something much worse," Barrow said.
The victim wasn't injured, and there was no one else home at the time.
Barrow said it's likely the robber had scoped out the residence and knew something about his victim. He said people should be aware of strangers hanging around their neighborhoods, and report suspicion activity to police.
Anyone with information about Tuesday home invasion robbery is asked to call police at 897-4900.
http://www.chicoer.com/newshome/ci_5596760
Victim fires back in Chico home invasion robbery
By GREG WELTER - Staff Writer
Chico Enterprise-Record
Article Launched:04/05/2007 12:00:00 AM PDT
The sixth home invasion robbery reported to Chico police since December victimized a 54-year-old man in the 1100 block of East Lindo Avenue Tuesday night.
The resident, who isn't being named for his safety, told police he was awakened by a masked man who shined a flashlight in his face, just after 10:30 p.m.
The suspect reportedly displayed a handgun and took cash from the man's wallet.
As the suspect fled, the victim retrieved a handgun and fired two shots into the air.
Chico police Sgt. Dave Barrow said the suspect got in through an unlocked window. He said the description of the man, and the costume-style mask he wore, match that of suspects in similar robberies.
The perpetrator was said to be about 5-foot-8, with a slender build, and wearing a Halloween fright mask
In Tuesday's robbery -- and the previous five going back to December -- victims were unable to tell the race of masked intruder.
Barrow said police advise against victims chasing suspects or firing weapons, even just to scare them.
"If the robber had been aware of the handgun, this incident could have escalated to something much worse," Barrow said.
The victim wasn't injured, and there was no one else home at the time.
Barrow said it's likely the robber had scoped out the residence and knew something about his victim. He said people should be aware of strangers hanging around their neighborhoods, and report suspicion activity to police.
Anyone with information about Tuesday home invasion robbery is asked to call police at 897-4900.
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Cripes.