Elderly Man Shoots And Kills Home Invader In San Antonio

By James England

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — One elderly couple had to deal with a home intruder who wouldn’t back down. This attack occurred in broad daylight in a nice area of San Antonio. The elderly man heard someone trying to break through the front door. He called out and pleaded with the assailant to stop. His wife got on the phone with police and informed them of the situation. When the man refused to heed the homeowner’s request, the homeowner put one shot with his revolver through the front door — striking the intruder dead in the chest.

According to the San Antonio Express-News, Troy Dell Wilson, 42, died at the scene. Paramedics attempted to resuscitate but confirmed Wilson was already dead. The homeowner and his wife were safe and San Antonio police expressed thanks to the man for calling them, telling them he was armed, and handling the situation well.

Express-News’ writer questioned whether or not the homeowner was legally licensed to own a gun. In Texas, one does not need a license to own a handgun or use it to defend himself on his own property.

Whether or not the man had a license to carry is so outside the point …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation