The Armed Citizen® June 28, 2024

A woman was lured into a parking garage by her abusive ex-husband, but she was having no more of it.

by posted on June 28, 2024
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A woman was visiting a friend at an apartment complex when she was texted a photo of her vehicle from an unknown number—possibly her ex-husband. When she went to the parking garage to check out her car, she was surprised by her ex, who had apparently been there waiting for her. The ex-husband, 39, then attacked the woman, striking her. In fear for her life, the 37-year-old woman drew her pistol and fired at him, wounding him. Police and paramedics responded to the shooting. The man was taken to a hospital in stable condition, and was subsequently charged with assault on a family member with a prior condition. The woman was not seriously injured. (cityofhoustonnews.com; Houston, Texas; 5/24/24)

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