Armed Citizen® Today
A man allegedly broke into a residence in Elbert County, Ga., on Sept. 21, and was discovered by the property owner. The suspect reportedly attempted to assault the owner, and a fight occurred. The homeowner shot the alleged intruder, who then fled the scene. He was arrested a short time later and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (wspa.com; Spartanburg, Ga.; 9/24/26)
From the Armed Citizen® Archives – June 14, 1987
Patsy Holdcroft was disturbed by the sound of someone beating on the front door of her Las Vegas, Nev., home. The 25-year-old woman armed herself and went to the door, where she warned the intruder that she was armed. Persisting, the man finally beat the door down and advanced toward Holdcroft, who fired, fatally wounding the housebreaker. (The Review-Journal; Las Vegas, Nev.)
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