Bow Mar, Colorado

From the DenverChannel.com of November 7, 2005

Burglar Shot By Homeowner In Bow Mar

Police: Man Was Shot During Attempted Burglary

A suspected burglar was shot in the arm early Monday by a resident of the small hamlet of Bow Mar in Arapahoe County, 7News reported.

According to the police, the incident happened at about 12:15 a.m. in the 52000 block of South Bow Mar Drive.

"The subject then fled the scene and went door-to-door trying to get help from people," said Bret Cottrell, chief of the Columbine Valley Police Department.

He was taken to Swedish Medical Center, where he was treated and then released.

The man was arrested following his release and booked into the Arapahoe County Jail.

Authorities have impounded a Jeep Cherokee that may have belonged to the man. It was found parked in the area of the shooting.

From the Denver Post of November 8, 2005

Homeowner shoots prowler

Would-be Bow Mar intruder, a sex offender, found hurt in nearby yard

A registered sex offender who was trying to break into a home was shot early Monday by the homeowner.

The wounded would-be intruder fled, leaving a trail of blood for police to follow.

Aaron Joseph Vigil, 37, was found in the backyard of a nearby home. He was taken to Swedish Medical Center and treated for a gunshot wound to the arm and released into police custody.
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The homeowner probably will face no charges because of Colorado's "Make My Day" law, which says homeowners have the right to protect themselves in their homes, using deadly force if necessary.