The Armed Citizen® July 1, 2022

A woman woke to find an intruder in her bedroom—her new neighbor.

by posted on July 1, 2022
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At A 51-year-old woman shot her 54-year-old husband reportedly in self-defense at 4:15 a.m. The man survived surgery and is in stable condition. No other details have been released as an active investigation is underway. (chronline.com, Vader, Wash., 05/20/22)

A home invader attacked a woman in her bed on a Tuesday morning. She called 9-1-1, but was forced to shoot the intruder, who ended up being her new neighbor. She had injuries consistent with an attack and is not facing charges for legally defending herself in her home with a handgun. (nypost.com, Clearwater, Fl., 06/22/22)

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