Home Intruder Decides 3:30 AM Is A Great Time To Get Shot In The Shoulder

By James England

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT — An intruder was neutralized by a single gunshot to the shoulder after he forcibly gained entry into a man’s home at 3:30 a.m., according to New Haven police. Investigators say the occupant of the home heard someone breaking down his front door and readied a registered handgun to defend himself. When the door crashed open and the intruder entered the home, the occupant knew he needed to defend himself.

According to FOX 61 News, the intruder was identified as twenty-six-year-old Jorge Ortiz. Police took him into custody and then to the hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. He will be charged with breaking into the man’s home.

Even in Connecticut, law-abiding citizens know that a gun may be the only tool at their disposal to defend their home when bad guys attack.

Police haven’t charged the occupant with any wrongdoing but are still investigating the scene. The occupant was unharmed during the home invasion but will probably be getting a much sturdier door to replace the old one.

In home invasion scenarios, I generally recommend getting on the phone with police the moment you detect something. That starts the clock ticking down until police show up. …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation