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To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (999684)	2/9/2017 4:51:42 PM
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I think it was Merriam Webster.

To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (999684)	2/9/2017 4:52:34 PM
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Missouri Woman Pulls Gun, Sends Home Invader Running Posted at 11:11 am on February 7, 2017 by Bob Owens A St. Joseph woman heard someone breaking into her home Saturday morning and ran to get her gun. When she saw the home invader she fired a shot at him, and he quickly decided that he had a pressing engagement somewhere else. A homeowner reportedly shot at a burglar during an attempted home invasion on Cudmore Avenue Saturday morning. Sgt. Byrom with the St. Joseph Police Department said a woman called shortly after 7 a.m. Saturday to report the attempted burglary. She told police that she shot her personal firearm at an individual she believed was trying to break into her home. The woman was unsure if the bullet struck the individual, but said the person fled immediately after the shot was fired. This defensive gun use is one of hundreds of thousands to millions a year (depending on the studies you believe) where a crime was thwarted by an armed citizen. In most of these incidents the mere display of a firearm is enough to discourage a crime, and incidents like this where shots were fired but no one was (obviously) hit are so mundane as to barely even raise a blip on the radar of local news most days. Be armed. Be trained. Be ready.

To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (999684)	2/9/2017 4:53:27 PM
From: Brumar89	Respond to of 1572941

Father Kills Home Invader While Defending His Son in CA Posted at 11:01 am on February 7, 2017 by Bob Owens A California man was shot multiple times during a home invasion by two armed men in Lemon Grove this morning. The man’s father managed to get his hands on a gun, and ended the fight by killing one of the attackers and sending the other fleeing for his life. A shooting broke out inside a Lemon Grove home early Tuesday morning, leaving one man dead at the scene and prompting the search for another person. Sheriff’s officials responded to reports of gunfire at a home on Edding Drive near Mount Vernon Street at around 2 a.m. Officials said two armed men entered the home, and following some type of confrontation, shots were fired. Officials told reporters that one of the gunmen was believed to have been killed by the homeowner. According to officials, the homeowner’s 22-year-old son was also shot multiple times by one of the gunmen during the confrontation. He is expected to recover from his injuries. The other gunman is still on the run and will face numerous felony charges if apprehended.

To: J_F_Shepard who wrote (999684)	6/28/2017 9:54:02 AM
From: Brumar89	Respond to of 1572941

Suspect Shot by Homeowner during Residential Burglary,Castaic, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station On Monday, June 26, 2017, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a residence on the 36000 Block of Ridge Route Road, Castaic, at approximately 2:08 a.m. regarding a burglary in progress call. It appears during the burglary, the suspect went to the rear of the location and forced entry into the residence through a rear door. When the suspect entered the residence, the victim armed herself with a handgun. After a short confrontation with the suspect, the victim fired a shot, from her firearm, at the suspect hitting him in the chest. Deputy personnel arrived on scene and rendered aid until paramedics arrived. The suspect, a male Hispanic adult, was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in fair condition and is in custody for a burglary charge. There is no further information and the investigation is on-going. facebook.com

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6/28/2017 9:57:31 AM

From: Brumar89

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Riverton homeowner shoots knife-wielding man
KSL TV

RIVERTON — A man who police say was intoxicated, armed with a knife, and at one point without pants, was shot by a homeowner late Monday.

Just before 11 p.m., police were called to 11638 S. Winford Drive on a report of a shooting, said Unified Police Lt. Brian Lohrke.

Derrick Palmer, 36, was at a friend's house and became intoxicated, Lohrke said. Palmer went outside the house, and for an unknown reason began undressing and dressing in the middle of the street.

Two teenage boys who were just getting home saw what was happening and kept driving. They called their parents as they made another lap around the block, Lohrke said. The boys' parents — who could see Palmer outside their window — developed a plan to open the garage and have the boys drive directly in, Lohrke said.

But after the boys got into the house, Palmer, now clothed, began walking toward their house, Lohrke said. The father went out to confront him in the driveway.

The homeowner — who was holding a gun in one hand — attempted to pin Palmer to the ground in the front yard and a fight ensued, Lohrke said. The homeowner was successful in pinning Palmer, but he kept fighting.

The homeowner got up and tried to go back into his house. Palmer followed him into the garage, Lohrke said. According to what witnesses told police, Lohrke said the conversation at that point went something like:

"That gun is not even loaded," Palmer said.

"It's loaded," the homeowner replied.

Palmer then pulled a knife out of his pocket and asked the homeowner, "Are you going to shoot me now?" according to Lohrke.

At that point, witnesses have given conflicting stories about whether Palmer threw his knife at the homeowner or dropped it. But it prompted the homeowner to fire twice, hitting Palmer in the jaw and chest, the lieutenant said.

The wife called 911 while this was happening. When officers arrived, they found Palmer on the ground and the homeowner still watching over him with his gun, Lohrke said.

The officers, who were still trying to figure out what was going on, ordered the homeowner to drop the gun. The homeowner was compliant with the officers' orders and got on the ground after putting his gun aside.

The homeowner was initially placed in handcuffs as officers began an investigation. That's when Palmer tried to move.

"Palmer gets up at that point as they're handcuffing the homeowner, sees the gun and attempts to go for it," Lohrke said.

The officers were able to get to the gun first, prompting Palmer to try and make a run for the house, he said. Officers then deployed a Taser on Palmer and he was taken into custody. Palmer was taken to a local hospital in critical condition and was later upgraded to serious condition.

The homeowner, whose name has not yet been released, was not arrested, Lohrke said.

http://www.ksl.com/?sid=44712611&nid=148&title=homeowner-shoots-intoxicated-pantless-intruder-police-say