Sheriff: Man Shot During Home Invasion
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Updated: 11:16 AM Dec 3, 2008
Sheriff: Man Shot During Home Invasion
Deputies in Gallia County are investigating a home invasion where one of the suspects was shot.
Posted: 9:26 AM Dec 3, 2008
Reporter: Phil Weber
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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WSAZ) -- Deputies in Gallia County are investigating a home invasion where one of the suspects was shot.

The sheriff’s office says it happened shortly after midnight on Clay Lick Road. They say that after the suspects broke into the home, they brandished a weapon at the homeowner. Investigators say the homeowner was able to get a shotgun and shoot one of the suspects in the shoulder. Both suspects were able to flee the scene.

Investigators say a short time later; the sheriff’s office got a call form Holzer Medical Center that a man had been dropped off at the emergency room with a gunshot wound to the chest. That man is believed to be one of the home invasion suspects. He was later transferred to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington. He is said to be in critical, but stable condition.

Investigators believe the driver of the car was the other suspect in the home invasion.

The sheriff is not releasing any names at this time due to the ongoing investigation.

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Posted by: Melissa on Dec 7, 2008 at 02:18 PM

I commend this man for protecting himslef and his family. Thank God for the newly passed Castle Docterine Law. As of Sept 9th a person's residence or car is designated as a place where they are protected from illegal trespassing and violent attack. Therefore a person NOW HAS LEGAL RIGHT to use deadly force to defend that place from violent attack or an intrusion that may lead to violent attack. Finally a law to protect the victims.
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Posted by: tracey on Dec 6, 2008 at 04:29 PM

I would like to thank all of the positive comments posted. This is my family and I can see the toll it has put on them. They really need to hear all the great support thats out there. I back my father 100% for protecting his home and family!!! Thanks to all of you for the engouraging words hopefully they can soon put this behind them and move on with their lives.
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Posted by: to poe on Dec 5, 2008 at 04:16 PM

Better check ur facts since ohio passed house bill 184 the intruders can not sue and u are presumed to be acting in self defense now instead of having to prove it as before.It is a good law and soon these crooks will get the hint that people are fed up with their madness may take a few more killings but they will catch on
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