From Lawrence County, Pennsylvania;
Two men entered the house in Ellport, outside of Ellwood City, shortly before 1:30 a.m. Friday, according to county emergency officials.
The 84-year-old homeowner, Don Lutz, fired at the intruders and one was fatally shot, authorities said. The other suspect fled.
Mr. Lutz told Post-Gazette news partner KDKA-TV that he was sleeping when the intruders came in.
“I woke up, they were busting in my front door… he went to grab me and that’s when I shot him,” Mr. Lutz said.
A suspect has been hospitalized after police say he was shot during an attempted home invasion in South Richmond Thursday night.
Police said the incident happened around 8:15 p.m. in 2200 block of Concord Avenue, near Jefferson Davis Highway. Police say the probable suspect was shot during the incident.
Crime Insider sources say the suspect was transported to a local hospital in a personal vehicle.
Oh how I love a DRT in the morning! Smells like Victory!!
The linked article says that the 84 year old Korean war veteran sleeps with a loaded .380 semi auto under his pillow
He went to investigate a noise and shot a 300 pound burglar
They tousled until the criminal rolled over dead and his accomplice fled
I would say that here is proof that .380 is a suitable defensive round
These miscreants picked the wrong old man to victimize!
I keep my pistol on the bedside table
is it safe to sleep with one under the pillow?
You can get a 9mm not much bigger, but will make a better impression on the A.H.! IMO