Even Criminals Are Getting Wise To Home Invasions — Apartment Dweller Defends Himself Against Two Armed Assailants

By James England

MUNCIE, INDIANA — A man accused of dealing in marijuana successfully defended his home from two armed assailants. The apartment occupant had a video surveillance system set up to watch his front door and saw two armed men approach his door and begin kicking it. He took aim and fired through the door, striking one of the assailants.

Muncie police did not charge the occupant in the shooting death of one of the assailants but did charge him with possession of nearly a pound of marijuana. He was charged with criminal possession as well as intent to distribute.

According to the Star Press, Scott Allen Gilliam, 26, was found dead a few yards away from where the attempted break-in occurred. He is believed to have been one of the suspects in the attempted break-in and his criminal record suggests he likely shouldn’t have been able to possess a firearm legally. As for the apartment occupant, he, too, shouldn’t have been able to possess a firearm legally but will not be charged with using one to defend his own life.

From the looks of this case, it appears the two armed assailants knew this was a drug dealer’s home and targeted it …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation