Homeowner Gets Shot In Leg During Home Invasion — Shoots Back And Sends Suspects Fleeing

By James England

NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA — When a 54-year-old homeowner awoke to the sounds of intruders, he probably didn’t expect them to immediately open fire. Unfortunately, after a short confrontation with the intruders, that’s precisely what happened. He was hit in the leg but thankfully had his own firearm to return fire. The suspects fled the scene.

According to WTKR News 3, this area of Newport News isn’t known for violent break-ins. Neighbors appeared frightened and worried because the neighborhood is mostly populated with families and families with children.

“It is kind of scary,” said a neighbor along Moyer Road. “I have an 11-year-old here, so it’s just one of those things where you don’t hear stuff like that.”

One neighbor also commented that it’s necessary to own a gun to protect yourself. She said that both her and her husband are prepared should a similar incident occur to them.

It’s certainly not something that anyone truly looks forward to, but it’s an increasingly reality honest, hard working people are faced with. The potential for a violent home invasion raises everyone’s awareness. It brings focus back on the fact that violent crime can happen any time, anywhere, for any reason. That’s why we’re armed …Read the Rest

Source:: Concealed Nation