Tuesday, July 27, 2004

Gulfport, Mississippi



From the Biloxi Sun-Herald of July 27, 2004

Robbery victim shoots at home invader



An elderly, white-haired woman appeared calm Monday as she sat at a patio table and talked to investigators after her injured grandson fired at two robbers during a home invasion.



Her grandson, who was struck on the back of his head, found a gun and started shooting as two men ran from the home on Lewis Avenue, police said. At least one of the victims was tied with duct tape, police said at the scene after the 1:56 p.m. call for help.



Police said they found no signs of forced entry. A security-alarm sign in the front yard didn't stop the robbers from finding a way inside. South Mississippi law enforcement agencies have reported two home invasions since January. The other also occurred in Gulfport.



In Monday's incident, the grandson told detectives he was coming out of a bedroom when he noticed the two men inside, said Sexton. The grandson fell as one of the men struck him and managed to grab a gun hidden underneath a bed, Sexton said.



The injured man appeared alert and conscious and was able to walk to an ambulance by himself. His condition wasn't available later Monday, but police said his injuries didn't appear life-threatening.


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