Alabama Homeowner Detains Intruder With Gun

posted on October 6, 2015
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According to WVTM 13, a 22-year-old man forced his way through the front door of a home in Gadsden, Ala., and accosted the 60-year-old woman inside. She grabbed a firearm and warned him that she would shoot if he moved.

Police came to collect the suspect, who claimed that he entered the house because someone was chasing him. A neighbor expressed shock that the incident occurred, describing the area as “… a very quiet street. Everybody stays to their self.” It’s a good thing for the homeowner that she was ready and able to deal with the unexpected.

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