Friday morning feel good stories
From Carbondale, Illinois;
Officers learned that a suspect wearing a ski mask had forced his way into the residence while brandishing a firearm. He made threats against the residents and then fought with a resident, at which time the suspect’s gun went off. Police said the suspect then fled on foot.
No one was shot during the incident. The resident who fought with the intruder reported minor injuries.
From Baton Rouge, Louisiana;
On April 6, Matthews entered a home in the 500 block of Brice Street. According to the arrest report, Matthews kicked the door open.
Once inside Matthews, who was armed with a handgun, pushed the victim which led to a physical struggle between the two. Matthews then threatened to “pistol whip” the victim.
The victim was able to arm herself with a knife and stabbed Matthews in the chest in self-defense, according to the affidavit. The incident occurred in the presence of several children under the age of 12.
After the attack, Matthews left the scene in a 2007 Ford Fusion. He was driven to the Baton Rouge General Hospital and later transported to the Our Lady of the Lake Hospital for his injuries.
Matthews’ car was located and towed by authorities.
On Wednesday, authorities searched the car and found a 9mm pistol. Later that day, Matthews turned himself in to authorities.
From Ypsilanti Township, Michigan;
Police were called about 5:25 p.m. to the 1200 block of Lexington Parkway in Ypsilanti Township for a reported home invasion, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office.
Police believe an unknown man entered the residence through an unlocked door, but was struck in the face by the resident, said Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Sgt. H. Eugene Rush. The suspect then fled.
The suspect is described as a white man, last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and jeans.
Category: Feel Good Stories
3 incidents, all home invasions, all situations warranting the resident to be legally armed. I am “Always Armed”, everywhere. My weapons are not locked away from me, unloaded. They are at hand, loaded, no matter where I am, whether in the house, in the barn, in my truck, everywhere.
“The suspect is described as a white man, last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and jeans.”
And sporting a fresh knot above his left eye…
A fine job by the lady who used a pointy stabby thing to repel the invader. I hope she and her wee ones go to a home self defense class. Smart one, she is.
Apparently you CAN bring a knife to a gun fight.
“suspect wearing a ski mask”
Funny thing about ski masks. If the victim is able to “shift” the mask ever so slightly, the perp is now blind and can be beaten about the head and face.
“…..struck in the face…..”
ExPH2..you and your cast iron fry pan?
Not me, but I admire the ingenuity and bravado of the striker. I would aim at the forehead, but that’s part of the face, right?
I think you should aim for the groin instead!
Ah yes, the prefrontal cortex. Not fully developed until about age 25. Flatten it good!
Bridge of the nose- amazing how distracting a broken schnozz can be.
It’s amazing how many times we read here that the homeowners are able to arm themselves and fight back
Seems like off body carry might actually be a viable form of carry from a self defense point of view