Friday, November 11, 2005

Hattiesburg, Mississippi

From the Hattiesburg American of November 11, 2005
Police: Resident shoots suspected home invader

An intruder was shot early today in the living room of a house in the 400 block of South 13th Avenue, police said.

Kenneth James, 54, was taken to surgery at Forrest General Hospital with a bullet lodged near his kidney, Police Lt. Shane Tucker said.

The shooting occurred shortly after 5 a.m. when the residents woke up to find James in the bedroom, he said. Police did not release the names of the residents.

James apparently entered the house through the back door but it was unclear whether the door was unlocked or if he allegedly broke in, said Sgt. Robert Teck.

"He was shot in the living room and ran outside," Teck said.

Police found James in the yard on the south side of the house when they arrived, he said. James was transported to the hospital by AAA Ambulance Service.

No charges have been filed.

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