Gary, Indiana

From the Merrillville Post-Tribune of December 3, 2006

Woman fears for life after son kills intruder

One day after an her son killed one of two intruders who forced his way into her house, a Gary mother says she fears for her life.

"I'm fearful because I don't know who that guy was and I don't know who his people are," she said.

Kevin Scott, 47, of the 2000 block of Central died Friday of multiple gunshot wounds after he announced he was going to kill everyone inside the Tolleston woman's West Garfield home, Detective Sgt. Michael Jackson, said.

The homeowner, a truck driver for the city of Gary, was eating pizza with her 21-year-old son and his friend about 5:40 p.m. Friday when someone knocked on the door.

When her son's friend opened the door to see who it was, two men forced their way and put a gun to his head.

Immediately, her son ran downstairs to grab a gun while she took refuge in a first-floor bedroom.

Scott asked where everyone was and then said he was going to kill everyone there.

That's when her 21-year-old son emerged from the basement and started firing his weapon, striking Scott. The second intruder fled.

Scott was pronounced dead at The Methodist Hospitals in Gary.

Jackson said no charges are being sought in connection with the killing. The detective said the homeowner's son was defending himself and his family during a home invasion.

His mother said neither she nor her son know Scott. They also say they have no idea why their home was targeted.