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01-30-10, 13:27
http://www.local12.com/news/local/story/Elderly-Man-Shoots-Intruder/fyT8VlMUGEG8HNXz8vdBRg.cspx
Emergency rooms around the Tri-State are on alert, waiting for a suspect police believe was shot by a 77 year old Avondale man in self-defense.
"I shot because he was going to shoot me. I could have shot him two or three times."
Clyde Tucker says two men broke down his door at the Hale Apartments on Tuesday. Tucker says lately, residents of his building have been victims of the same kind of crime-thugs who break down doors and rob them. So Tucker says, he was ready. "The guy was knocking on my door and I didn't respond so I got my pistol out."
Tucker fired, and the men ran out of the building. A witness, Eric Hamilton, saw the men run out and says it was clear one of the suspects had been hit by a bullet. He was holding his torso. Police found a trail of blood coming out of the apartment building. "I could have shot him if I wanted to kill the guy or something but I don't want to do nothing like that. They'll get their lesson though."
Police say the suspect will likely show up for treatment of his wound and when he does, they'll be ready to arrest him.
If you can help solve this crime, call Crimestoppers at 352-3040. You don't have to give your name and you could get cash for your clues.
Maybe you should have. He'll be back to steal your guns or seek revenge.
Emergency rooms around the Tri-State are on alert, waiting for a suspect police believe was shot by a 77 year old Avondale man in self-defense.
"I shot because he was going to shoot me. I could have shot him two or three times."
Clyde Tucker says two men broke down his door at the Hale Apartments on Tuesday. Tucker says lately, residents of his building have been victims of the same kind of crime-thugs who break down doors and rob them. So Tucker says, he was ready. "The guy was knocking on my door and I didn't respond so I got my pistol out."
Tucker fired, and the men ran out of the building. A witness, Eric Hamilton, saw the men run out and says it was clear one of the suspects had been hit by a bullet. He was holding his torso. Police found a trail of blood coming out of the apartment building. "I could have shot him if I wanted to kill the guy or something but I don't want to do nothing like that. They'll get their lesson though."
Police say the suspect will likely show up for treatment of his wound and when he does, they'll be ready to arrest him.
If you can help solve this crime, call Crimestoppers at 352-3040. You don't have to give your name and you could get cash for your clues.
Maybe you should have. He'll be back to steal your guns or seek revenge.