Burlington resident shoots home invasion suspect

ShooMac · 02-07-2005, 01:04 PM

These stories just give me warm fuzzies.

http://www.news-record.com/news/now/...hot_020705.htm

BURLINGTON — A man authorities allege participated in a home invasion was shot in the upper torso early this morning by one of the residents he was trying to rob, police report.

About 1:30 a.m., Burlington police responded to a reported burglary in progress at 1109 Rosenwald St.

Officers found a man later identified as Tele Richmond, 22, of 231 Kerr Chapel Road in Burlington, lying in the front yard suffering a gunshot wound to his torso.

Richmond was one of four men who entered the Rosenwald Street home and tried to rob the residents at gunpoint, police said.

One of the residents, apparently acting in self defense, fired at the suspects with a handgun, striking Richmond, police said.

The other suspects were last seen running north toward Sharpe Road.

None of the residents was injured, police said.

Richmond was transported to Alamance Regional Hospital. He was later transferred to UNC Hospitals In Chapel Hill.

His condition was not immediately available.

Big Dog · 02-07-2005, 01:39 PM

I like these stories too - proof positive that private possession of firearms is a good thing.
But, we'll never see a positive story on the use of a gun for protection in the major media. Since the perp is under 25, the VPC will list him as another "child victim of gun violence".

Well, he better learn to loosen the ol' sphincter - bubba's waiting for him in the clink.

Thrawn · 02-07-2005, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ShooMac

These stories just give me warm fuzzies.

Yeah its always good to read about people fending off criminals, I don't know about "warm fuzzies" though. That sounds a little creepy.(Thrawn slowly backs toward door...) Ummm.....gotta go now.

jerry · 02-08-2005, 07:15 AM

Which Burlington?

troylaplante · 02-08-2005, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jerry

Which Burlington?

North Carolina. The "News and Record" is a Greensboro, NC paper.

ShooMac · 02-08-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrawn

Yeah its always good to read about people fending off criminals, I don't know about "warm fuzzies" though. That sounds a little creepy.(Thrawn slowly backs toward door...) Ummm.....gotta go now.

Well, it may have just been gas.

PAPA G · 02-08-2005, 11:18 AM

Papa G dabbing his eyes, "Gee i love happy endings."

Shaun · 02-08-2005, 02:12 PM

good to hear that another good guy has gtaken out a criminal

Stopper · 02-08-2005, 03:07 PM

I like happy endings - could have been better if he'd hit the other 3!!!!

jerry · 02-08-2005, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by troylaplante

North Carolina. The "News and Record" is a Greensboro, NC paper.

oops! I be blind

ShooMac · 02-09-2005, 11:18 AM

Good news! They caught the three other BGs.
http://www.news-record.com/news/now/...olo_020905.htm

02-07-2005, 01:04 PM	#1
ShooMac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 354	Burlington resident shoots home invasion suspect These stories just give me warm fuzzies. http://www.news-record.com/news/now/...hot_020705.htm BURLINGTON — A man authorities allege participated in a home invasion was shot in the upper torso early this morning by one of the residents he was trying to rob, police report. About 1:30 a.m., Burlington police responded to a reported burglary in progress at 1109 Rosenwald St. Officers found a man later identified as Tele Richmond, 22, of 231 Kerr Chapel Road in Burlington, lying in the front yard suffering a gunshot wound to his torso. Richmond was one of four men who entered the Rosenwald Street home and tried to rob the residents at gunpoint, police said. One of the residents, apparently acting in self defense, fired at the suspects with a handgun, striking Richmond, police said. The other suspects were last seen running north toward Sharpe Road. None of the residents was injured, police said. Richmond was transported to Alamance Regional Hospital. He was later transferred to UNC Hospitals In Chapel Hill. His condition was not immediately available. __________________ "Good. Bad. I'm the guy with the gun." - Ash

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Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,359	I like these stories too - proof positive that private possession of firearms is a good thing. But, we'll never see a positive story on the use of a gun for protection in the major media. Since the perp is under 25, the VPC will list him as another "child victim of gun violence". Well, he better learn to loosen the ol' sphincter - bubba's waiting for him in the clink. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

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Stopper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansass Posts: 2,212 Images: 1	I like happy endings - could have been better if he'd hit the other 3!!!! __________________ They should have stopped at "Congress shall make no law"

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ShooMac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 354	Follow-up Good news! They caught the three other BGs. http://www.news-record.com/news/now/...olo_020905.htm __________________ "Good. Bad. I'm the guy with the gun." - Ash