Grandma Shot and Killed Robbery Suspect

dac · 10-27-2009, 13:35

Outstanding!

http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/65781077.html

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSAZ & AP) -- Police say it was 70-year-old grandma from Ironton who shot and killed a man who was attempting to rob her and other family members in their Columbus, Ohio motel room.

Police are not releasing the woman’s name.

The woman and other family members were in Columbus for a horse show and were in the motel Wednesday night when police say a man with a gun barged through the door, which was open slightly.

The woman’s 51-year-old son, who also does not want to be identified, says the gunman demanded everyone’s money and jewelry.

The son says when the gunman ordered everyone to the floor; his mom grabbed her purse, pulled out her 357 handgun, came back over the bed and fired.

Police say 25-year-old Wayne Winston died after staggering to the parking lot.

The son also says his mom is saddened having to shoot and kill someone.

The Columbus Dispatch reports that the woman had a permit to carry a concealed weapon and that gun belonged to her late husband.

Police say no charges have been filed against the woman, but they expect the case will be presented to a grand jury.

ES 96 · 10-27-2009, 13:56

+1 though I'm curious where she shot him with that .357 mag. Another illustration about proper placement I suppose... even though the threat still abated anyway. Go granny!!

greenberetTFS · 10-27-2009, 17:45

Just another good reason not to screw around with old granny's or old farts either.....

Big Teddy

10-27-2009, 18:06

Here in Ohio we have the "castle doctrine." That should simplify the issue for the prosecutor.

ES 96 · 10-27-2009, 18:15

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Originally Posted by HowardCohodas

Here in Ohio we have the "castle doctrine." That should simplify the issue for the prosecutor.

Page 22. Enjoy:
http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/f...s-Booklet.aspx

10-27-2009, 21:18

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Originally Posted by Alpine Matt

Page 22. Enjoy:
http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/f...s-Booklet.aspx

I guess I'm a bit dense tonight. What point are you trying to make?

ES 96 · 10-28-2009, 01:09

No point intended. Just offering the referenced Ohio Castle Doctrine in print for people to peruse if they are so inclined. Thanks for pointing it out. It never hurts to be familiar with other states' ROE re: CCW, etc.