A 75-year-old homeowner in Vermont allegedly opened fire with a muzzleloader after three armed men tried to break into his residence late Tuesday night.
What are the details?
Gordon Richard Sr. told investigators that the trio tried to enter his home on Sandy Hill Road, Ga., through a locked interior door from another section of the residence where his son lived. Told. WCAX-TV reportedThis was reported by state police.
Richard told police he shot one of the men with a muzzleloader, then closed the door and called 911, police said.
According to WCAX, the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. The town of Georgia is located about 30 minutes north of Burlington.
Officers found Paul Brown, 39, of Milton and St. Albans, injured and rushed to a nearby garden, where he was listed in critical condition Wednesday, the department said.
Police told WCAX the investigation is ongoing and no one has been arrested or charged yet. WPTZ-TV said: Police executed a search warrant at the home and said the homeowner is cooperating with police.
WCAX reports that officers are searching for Matthew Richard as part of the investigation. According to WPTZ, Matthew Richard is the homeowner’s 40-year-old son. Anyone with information about his whereabouts or the incident is asked to call State Police in St. Albans at 802-524-5993. Leave an anonymous tip onlineWCAX was added.
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How are people reacting?
WCAX facebook posThe incident has received nearly 400 comments, many of which support the elderly homeowner’s actions.
- “It’s about time,” said one commenter. I have written. “It’s good for older men to protect themselves and their belongings.”
- “Those old guys still have a good fight left in them,” said another user. observed. “It’s best to leave them alone.”
- Another commenter said: “This old man should not be prosecuted.” declared.
- “This is what happened here in VT,” said another user. concluded. “When the court system does not, people need to protect themselves by releasing repeat offenders and being more lenient with their crimes.”
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