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Teh One Who Knocks
05-02-2016, 11:09 AM
The Associated Press


TALLADEGA, Ala. – An 11-year-old Alabama boy says he opened fire with a gun and wounded a man suspected of breaking into his home.

Chris Gaither tells WVTM-TV he was home alone in Talladega on Wednesday when he heard a noise and realized someone else was inside.

The boy says he grabbed a 9mm handgun and an armed male intruder threatened to kill him. Gaither says he followed the man outside and started shooting as the intruder fled with a clothes hamper.

Gaither says he wounded the man in the leg with his 12th and final shot, and the man started "crying like a baby."

Police haven't released any details on the case but say they are investigating. WVTM reports the man was treated for his wound at a hospital.

Godfather
05-03-2016, 01:49 AM
Tough kid. Sounds like he *might* have shot the burglar running away just based on the way the story is phrased, but given we're talking about a 6th grader, do you think anyone will try and charge him if he crossed the line of what might be acceptable for an adult homeowner?

Griffin
05-03-2016, 01:56 AM
I can see charges brought against the homeowner for leaving an unsecured firearm accessible to a minor.