A group of armed men approached a 53-year-old woman sitting in her car in a Walmart parking lot in Auburn, Washington, on Tuesday and demanded her property. KCPQ-TV reported.Auburn is located about 30 minutes south of Seattle.
The problem is, the woman was also armed, and the sheriff’s office said she fired shots at the suspects.
“Always carry one. The law says if you are confronted with a gun you may use the same force. And remember, shoot once, shoot to kill.”
The suspects returned fire, injuring the woman, according to KCPQ.
Police arrived on the scene around 3:30 a.m. and treated the victim at the scene for a single gunshot wound, police said, adding that the victim is expected to be OK.
KCPQ said police employed a police dog to track the suspect, who was later found and taken into custody. news release Both suspects are male, aged 19 and 21.
The department said additional information is limited at this time, and police did not provide any further details about the suspect in their news release.
How are people responding?
Many people commented on KCPQ’s Facebook post about the incident. Here are some of the comments:
- “This is exactly why I carry it with me all the time now,” one commenter said. Said“Auburn has become dangerous.”
- “I hate that I can’t go anywhere without feeling scared,” said another. I have written.
- “Even though she was shot, at least she had a chance to defend herself,” another commenter said. Observed.
- “Very little good happens at 0330, especially in the Wallyworld car park,” said another. I told a joke.
- “I carry it with me at all times,” said another commenter. Declared“The law says if you’re confronted with a gun you can use the same force. And remember, you shoot once to kill.”
- “Auburn has been pretty rough lately!” another user Shouted out.
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