Homeowner Fends off Alleged Armed Intruder With Gun Shot
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Updated: 7:47 PM Apr 18, 2009
Homeowner Fends off Alleged Armed Intruder With Gun Shot
A suspected home intruder is under arrest Saturday morning, after police say the homeowner took security into their own hands.
Posted: 7:17 AM Apr 18, 2009
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A suspected home intruder is under arrest Saturday morning after police say the homeowner took security into their own hands.

Colorado Springs police say they were called to 3295 West Woodmen Road on a report that a person armed with a knife had just broken into the caller's home. The caller told police they had used their gun to fire a shot at the armed suspect and the suspect had run away.

Police and K-9 units found the suspect in the woods with non-life threatening wound to his lower leg. He was transported to Memorial Hospital and arrested after he was released.

The suspect, Ricky Hatcher, was booked into the Criminal Justice Center for Felony Menacing.

Police say the homeowner and Hatcher may have known each other. Police say the homeowner is not facing charges pending further review by the District Attorneys office.

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Posted by: avg joe Location: cos on Jun 12, 2009 at 11:15 PM

Gotta love it when they get sent packing a couple of quarts low! Maybe this will set a precedent in our area. I know this property is protect by Sturm and Ruger. Sounds like he needs some range time at the range though. Keep in mind, if the intruder is half way in the window when you get 'em, drag 'em in the rest of the way! Chalk one up for the good guys, and if you haven't already "send for Wildey".
Posted by: DK Location: Springs on Apr 20, 2009 at 09:39 PM

Joe, Joe, Joe....Nicole is a true believer, she knows there is no evil and that all people are basically good! When they are bagging up her or one of her loved ones that will not do her much good.
Posted by: Joe Location: Smith on Apr 20, 2009 at 10:02 AM

Nicole, that was an ad hominem argument that contributed nothing to the discussion. The police have an odd way of viewing things - "took security into their own hands." I would hope that an individual would take responsibility for protecting themselves from a home invader. Who else is going to do it when you're face to face with the criminal?
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