Fighting Back: City Councilman Pulls Trigger
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Updated: 11:50 PM Jun 14, 2008
Fighting Back: City Councilman Pulls Trigger
A City Councilman in Eastern Kentucky says he was about to be the victim of a robbery, when he pulled out a gun and fought back.
Posted: 11:49 PM Jun 14, 2008
Reporter: Kallie Cart
Email Address: kallie.cart@wsaz.com
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MAGOFFIN COUNTY, KY (WSAZ) -- A City Councilman in Eastern Kentucky says he was about to be the victim of a robbery, when he pulled out a gun and fought back.

Magoffin County Sheriff Bob Jordan says three people approached Royalton City Councilman Ray Nichols at his home. Police say one of them threatened to rob and kill Nichols.

After the threats Nichols says he opened fire because he thought his life was in danger.

Police haven't made any arrests in the case. Deputies say they have notified surrounding hospitals and emergency agencies to see if anyone may have been treated for a possible gunshot wound.

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Posted by: Becky on Jun 17, 2008 at 10:32 AM

Good going, councilman!!! One of these days there will be enough armed citizens to actually scare the would be robbers into thinking twice before trying someting so stupid!
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Posted by: Liver of Truth on Jun 16, 2008 at 11:41 PM

Heart of Dixie is wrong. Read up on Obama. You do know the NRA doesn't support McCain because of his gun control views, right?
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Posted by: Jack on Jun 16, 2008 at 09:57 PM

when will people learn that we folks here in Kentucky are prepared for such an event and are well armed. i wonder if they brought their own body bags?
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