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One-shot gran kills intruderLieze du Preez Potchefstroom - A youth, armed with a catty and a bread knife, was shot dead near Boons in Northwest by a grandmother who surprised him at a farmstead. The boy, who is only known as Sello of a settlement near Derby, appears to have gained entrance to the house on Wednesday afternoon about 17:00 on Elandsfontein farm. Captain David Serepa of Marico police said Elizabeth le Roux (44) fetched her 9mm pistol after her daughter, Rina van den Berg (24), warned her of an intruder in her home. Serepa said Le Roux was surprised in the house by an unknown youth who suddenly appeared from one of the bedrooms. He was armed with a catty and a bread knife. "Le Roux appears to have fired a single shot at the burglar. He was wounded in the right shoulder and died in the house," said Serepa. The two women were apparently alone on the farm at the time. Serepa said the youth's family had not been traced. The case was under investigation and would be referred to the state prosecutor for a final decision. http://news.24.com/News24/South_Africa/NorthWest/0,1113,2-7-835_1164759,00.html
Victim grabs raider's gun Apr 3 2002 By The Huddersfield Daily Examiner A ROBBERY victim bravely wrestled a gun from his attacker.The 26-year-old man was walking along Red Doles Road in Fartown shortly after 3.30am today when he was confronted by three men.One pulled a handgun from his waistband and ordered the victim to a secluded spot where they demanded money.The victim handed over his Nokia mobile phone and one of the thieves then stole a wallet from his pocket.Two of the thieves fled - but the gunman stayed behind.He put the gun back in his waistband, slapped the victim across his face and told him not to chase after him.Sgt Bob Filby, of Huddersfield police, said: "As soon as the robber turned to leave, the victim grabbed him around the waist, wrestled him to the ground and grabbed the gun."He then pointed it at the thief who ran off."All the robbers are Asian men.The gunman is aged 19 or 20, 5ft 8ins to 5ft 10ins tall and slim. He wore a dark hat. http://ichuddersfield.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0100localnews/page.cfm?objectid=11757234&method=full&siteid=50060
Teen is charged with felony murder after homeowner shoots intruderBy CHRISTINE VENDELThe Kansas City StarJackson County prosecutors on Thursday charged a Kansas City youth with murder following a burglary in which a homeowner fatally shot an intruder.James M. Evans, 17, was charged with burglary and felony murder. Missouri law allows prosecutors to file felony murder charges in felonies that lead to a person's death. He was in jail Thursday night. Bond was set at $50,000.Two juveniles thought to be involved in the break-in were questioned Wednesday and released to their parents. Detectives said the investigation was continuing.The incident began about 10 a.m. Wednesday, when a homeowner in the 300 block of Mersington Avenue heard noises from the basement of his one-story house. Court records gave this account:He grabbed his .38-caliber revolver from under his bed and left the bedroom to investigate. He encountered a burglar in his kitchen and asked him what he was doing there.The burglar, later identified Victor Fuentes, 18, of Kansas City, began to raise his hands with an object in his left hand. The homeowner thought it was a weapon and shot at least twice. The object in Fuentes' hand turned out to be a walkie-talkie.Fuentes stumbled toward the door and collapsed. The homeowner then saw a man in a white coat standing outside his house. The man got into a light-blue car, which sped off.Fuentes was pronounced dead at a hospital.Later Wednesday, police found a light-blue car in the 400 block of Jackson Avenue. Police traced it to Evans' home, according to court records, and they found Evans inside the house.The records said the youths planned to burglarize the home on Mersington, staying in contact through the walkie-talkies. Fuentes was supposed to break in, come through the house, and then open the front door for Evans and the two juveniles, according to records. http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/local/3000145.htm
Robbery charges filed against shooting victimBy DOUGLAS WALKER MUNCIE - Authorities say convicted bandit Willie Brown got more than he bargained for when he held up a southside convenience store recently. As Brown left Zipp's Deli - formerly a Village Pantry at Madison and Willard streets - after a March 15 holdup, a store clerk opened fire with a handgun, police said.The clerk fired five gunshots, according to court records. At least one of the bullets struck the 44-year-old Brown.Police found the wounded man in a home along East Second Street a few minutes after the robbery. Money that had allegedly been taken in the holdup was also recovered from the home, authorities said.Brown was formally charged with armed robbery, a class B felony carrying a standard 10-year prison term, while being treated for his wounds at Ball Memorial Hospital.The clerk told investigators that Brown had claimed he had a gun in his jacket before demanding money from the store's cash register.Brown appeared this week in Delaware Circuit Court 1, where Judge Steven Caldemeyer set his trial for July 22.Caldemeyer and Brown are not strangers.In September 1991, the judge gave Brown a maximum 20-year prison term after he was convicted of robbing a clerk at a Pizza King restaurant on East Memorial Drive. At the time of that crime, Brown was on probation for a burglary conviction in Missouri.In 1982, Brown was sentenced to 6 years in prison - also by Caldemeyer - after he was convicted of burglarizing a downtown apartment.Brown was most recently released from prison last May, according to state Department of Correction records.Contact Douglas Walker http://www.thestarpress.com/tsp/news/local/02/apr/0405court.php
Two charged in slaying of burglary accompliceBy RYAN OLIVER REVIEW-JOURNAL Two people have been charged with second-degree murder after their accomplice was fatally shot by the occupant of an apartment the trio had broken into, Las Vegas police said. Homicide Lt. Tom Monahan said the apartment resident who shot 21-year-old Morgan Crockett on March 21 will not be charged in connection with Crockett's death because he was acting in self-defense. Ashley Almquist, 21, and Kellee Salsbury, 18, surrendered to police Wednesday and were booked into the Clark County Detention Center after arrest warrants were issued. In addition to the murder count, the two are charged with burglary with intent to commit a felony. Salsbury was involved in a dispute with the occupant of the Polo Club apartment, 4201 S. Decatur Blvd., near Flamingo Road, and arrived at his front door accompanied by Crockett and Almquist to "settle the matter," Monahan said. When the resident refused to open the door, Crockett and Almquist scaled a tree to gain access to a balcony and forced their way inside, he said. The resident confronted them with a handgun, a struggle ensued and both Crockett and Almquist were shot, Monahan said. Crockett, a professional snowboarding instructor, was killed and Almquist suffered a nonfatal bullet wound to the shoulder. The decision to charge Salsbury and Almquist in connection with their friend's death came after an extensive review of the law, he said. "When any of the participants in a crime are killed, the remainder of the suspects are eligible for murder charges," Monahan said. "I can't recall in the past where I would have used the law. But ultimately, it was endorsed by the DA's office, and an independent judge reviewed the evidence and agreed there was just cause." http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2002/Apr-04-Thu-2002/news/18449360.html
West Valley police seek burger-joint thieves Owner shoots at the 2 robbers as they run awayBy Laura Hancock and Pat ReavyDeseret News staff writers WEST VALLEY CITY - Police continued their search Wednesday for two men who robbed a fast food restaurant and were chased into the parking lot and shot at by the eatery's owner. The thieves wore blue scarfs and hats when they entered Crown Burger, 2684 S. 3200 West, through a back door about 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, said West Valley Police Sgt. Brock Hudson. The door was left open by an employee emptying the trash. One man was armed with a knife and the other with a gun, Hudson said. The duo robbed the owner in a backroom and took wallets and money from the 10 customers in the restaurant. After they collected the money, the thieves ran into the parking lot where they attempted to carjack a man who was waiting for his girlfriend to get off work inside the restaurant, said Police Chief Alan Kerstein. During the attempted carjacking, the owner of the restaurant came out and fired several rounds at the duo, he said. Whether the restaurant owner should have pursued the thieves or waited for police to handle the situation is a decision that could have gone either way, Kerstein said. "That's really a personal choice for people who have guns and want to defend their property," he said, noting that what the owner did was not illegal. "We don't want to see violence. But we want the bad guys to know there are business owners who are legally armed, and if you're dumb enough to stick someone up, you do it at your own risk." On the one hand, knowing that a business owner is armed may deter potential bandits, Kerstein said. But police officers are trained to observe their surroundings before firing their weapons so innocent by-standers are not injured, he said. After being shot at, the men ran across the street and jumped into a dark-colored sports-utility vehicle and sped away, Hudson said. Investigators later found the abandoned vehicle several blocks away with blood on the passenger side door. Detectives looking for the duo have been checking local hospitals for anyone who has been treated recently for a gunshot wound. "We've called all the hospitals," Brock Hudson said. "We haven't had any information there." Many of the wallets taken from the restaurant were found inside the SUV, Hudson said. A manager at the restaurant refused to comment Wednesday morning about the incident. http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,380010163,00.html
Neighbor: Intruder Chose Wrong HouseThe encounter only lasted a few frantic moments, but when it was over, the prowler was dead, KMBC 9 News' Peggy Breit reported Wednesday. Unclaimed Property? Show Me The Money Find A New Car For The New Year Victor Fuentes, 19, was shot and later died after allegedly breaking into a man's house in the 300 block of Mersington Avenue. The man who lives in the house works nights at the railroad, so he was sleeping about 10 a.m. He told police that he was awakened to the sounds of someone rummaging through his basement, and then he grabbed his gun. The intruder was shot and taken to the hospital, where he later died. The homeowner said that as he began looking through his house, the intruder surprised him on the first floor. "At that time, the prowler made a sudden motion that he took ... as a threatening motion, and he fired the handgun at the suspect," said officer Bob Murphy of the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department. A bullet penetrated the front wall of the home, and a plate glass window shattered. "The glass ... woke me up," neighbor Paul Larabee said. Larabee said he didn't hear gunshots, but he knew why his neighbor owned a gun. Larabee said he owns one, too. "He's a fine person. I've known him 26 years here. You couldn't find a better person, but they picked on the wrong person to rob," Larabee said. Other neighbors said that break-ins and robberies are common. "My wife was in my house sleeping. They broke in, stole the stuff out of my house, and they cleaned Johnny out in broad daylight," neighbor Gary Stuart said. Police said that a such a situation is not at all the norm. "Early indications (are that it) appears it is justifiable," Murphy said. Police said they are still looking for a car that was seen speeding through the back alley and in front of the home. "I just (saw) the three boys in the car. They went right past me and scared me. (They) almost hit me," neighbor Helen Showers said. The homeowner was taken in for questioning and released. Charges are not expected, Breit reported. Police did not say whether the prowler was armed. The homeowner said he did not know Fuentes. Investigators are still looking for three men in a blue car, but they said they are not sure what role, if any, they had in what happened, Breit reported. http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/kmbc/20020403/lo/1145791_1.html
Homeowner helped break robbery ring, Richland sheriff saysBy LORA HINESStaff WriterRichland County Sheriff Leon Lott is crediting a Dentsville man with helping his agency stop a home invasion ring that targeted elderly neighbors.Homeowner Bobby Drum, 68, shot a man who tried to break into his home at 7651 Parkview Drive on March 20. As a result, a little later that night, detectives arrested the man who they say tried to rob Drum and his wife.They also have charged four other teen-agers who they say preyed on victims who they thought couldn't fight back, Lott said."Mr. Drum is a hero," Lott said. "He probably not only saved his wife and his life, but the lives of other people as well. If (Jack Maurice Austin) had not been shot by Mr. Drum, they still would be doing" home invasions.Detectives arrested Austin, 18, 7244 Claudia Drive, shortly after they say he tried to break into Drum's home. Austin called for help and told deputies he had been shot in the neck as he was walking toward a friend's home less than half a mile away from the Drums' home.On Friday, detectives also charged Eddie Washington, 17, 936E. Campanella Drive; Jason David Evans, 17, 3843 June Drive; Curtis Walton Jr., 18, 3916 Davies Drive; and Bryan Darnell Lake, 18, 7317 Highview Drive.Washington and Lake are accused of being with Austin at the Drums' home, Lott said. Washington, Evans, Walton and Austin have been charged with the March 11 robbery of Arlo Gilliam, 65, of 7012 Frandal Ave.Gilliam, who said he has been ill much of this year, said he opened his door the night of March 11 because he thought his son had come over to help take care of him."I opened the door, and (a man) put a gun to my stomach and pushed me against the door," Gilliam said. "He told me to lay down on my couch face-first, and I did it."The man then yelled something, and several other people came inside the home, Gilliam said. The group ransacked Gilliam's bedroom and took five guns before leaving, he said."They didn't hurt me," Gilliam said. "I was scared for myself."On March 20, Drum shot someone who was trying to enter his house through a screen door, police said. Drum went to a back bedroom, got his Glock 9 mm handgun and fired a shot that grazed the intruder's neck, police said.Detectives are checking to see whether the group might be connected to other recent robberies, including one that happened earlier this year in Columbia, Lott said.Drum and his wife, Dorothy, 64, have declined to discuss what happened."(Drum) was quite upset at what he had to do," Lott said. "He's the type of person who doesn't even like to hunt because he doesn't want to hurt anything." http://www.thestate.com/mld/state/news/local/2981657.htm
Pickup's owner kills suspected burglarBy S.K. BARDWELLCopyright 2002 Houston ChronicleEvidence in the fatal shooting of a burglary suspect by a northeast Houston man early today will be referred to a grand jury without charges, police said. Juan Fernando Flores, 30, of the 300 block of Vincent, died from a gunshot wound to the head after a homeowner in the 200 block of Kelley opened fire on two men he caught taking tools from his pickup truck about 1 a.m., police said. The two men fled in a car after the shooting, but police said the car crashed and began to burn a few blocks away in the 5400 block of Fulton. A passerby pulled Flores from the driver's seat of the burning car, and told police a second man in the car fled on foot. Flores, who suffered at least one gunshot wound to the head, was dead. Police were unsure whether his passenger was wounded. In the car Flores had been driving, police said they found a variety of tools, some of which were identified as belonging to the resident in the 200 block of Kelley. Police ask that anyone with information about the second suspect contact them at 713-308-3600, or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/metropolitan/1337367
Victim grabs raider's gun Apr 3 2002 By The Huddersfield Daily Examiner A ROBBERY victim bravely wrestled a gun from his attacker.The 26-year-old man was walking along Red Doles Road in Fartown shortly after 3.30am today when he was confronted by three men.One pulled a handgun from his waistband and ordered the victim to a secluded spot where they demanded money.The victim handed over his Nokia mobile phone and one of the thieves then stole a wallet from his pocket.Two of the thieves fled - but the gunman stayed behind.He put the gun back in his waistband, slapped the victim across his face and told him not to chase after him.Sgt Bob Filby, of Huddersfield police, said: "As soon as the robber turned to leave, the victim grabbed him around the waist, wrestled him to the ground and grabbed the gun."He then pointed it at the thief who ran off."All the robbers are Asian men.The gunman is aged 19 or 20, 5ft 8ins to 5ft 10ins tall and slim. He wore a dark hat. http://ichuddersfield.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0100localnews/page.cfm?objectid=11757234&method=full&siteid=50060
Teen is charged with felony murder after homeowner shoots intruderBy CHRISTINE VENDELThe Kansas City StarJackson County prosecutors on Thursday charged a Kansas City youth with murder following a burglary in which a homeowner fatally shot an intruder.James M. Evans, 17, was charged with burglary and felony murder. Missouri law allows prosecutors to file felony murder charges in felonies that lead to a person's death. He was in jail Thursday night. Bond was set at $50,000.Two juveniles thought to be involved in the break-in were questioned Wednesday and released to their parents. Detectives said the investigation was continuing.The incident began about 10 a.m. Wednesday, when a homeowner in the 300 block of Mersington Avenue heard noises from the basement of his one-story house. Court records gave this account:He grabbed his .38-caliber revolver from under his bed and left the bedroom to investigate. He encountered a burglar in his kitchen and asked him what he was doing there.The burglar, later identified Victor Fuentes, 18, of Kansas City, began to raise his hands with an object in his left hand. The homeowner thought it was a weapon and shot at least twice. The object in Fuentes' hand turned out to be a walkie-talkie.Fuentes stumbled toward the door and collapsed. The homeowner then saw a man in a white coat standing outside his house. The man got into a light-blue car, which sped off.Fuentes was pronounced dead at a hospital.Later Wednesday, police found a light-blue car in the 400 block of Jackson Avenue. Police traced it to Evans' home, according to court records, and they found Evans inside the house.The records said the youths planned to burglarize the home on Mersington, staying in contact through the walkie-talkies. Fuentes was supposed to break in, come through the house, and then open the front door for Evans and the two juveniles, according to records. http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/local/3000145.htm
Robbery charges filed against shooting victimBy DOUGLAS WALKER MUNCIE - Authorities say convicted bandit Willie Brown got more than he bargained for when he held up a southside convenience store recently. As Brown left Zipp's Deli - formerly a Village Pantry at Madison and Willard streets - after a March 15 holdup, a store clerk opened fire with a handgun, police said.The clerk fired five gunshots, according to court records. At least one of the bullets struck the 44-year-old Brown.Police found the wounded man in a home along East Second Street a few minutes after the robbery. Money that had allegedly been taken in the holdup was also recovered from the home, authorities said.Brown was formally charged with armed robbery, a class B felony carrying a standard 10-year prison term, while being treated for his wounds at Ball Memorial Hospital.The clerk told investigators that Brown had claimed he had a gun in his jacket before demanding money from the store's cash register.Brown appeared this week in Delaware Circuit Court 1, where Judge Steven Caldemeyer set his trial for July 22.Caldemeyer and Brown are not strangers.In September 1991, the judge gave Brown a maximum 20-year prison term after he was convicted of robbing a clerk at a Pizza King restaurant on East Memorial Drive. At the time of that crime, Brown was on probation for a burglary conviction in Missouri.In 1982, Brown was sentenced to 6 years in prison - also by Caldemeyer - after he was convicted of burglarizing a downtown apartment.Brown was most recently released from prison last May, according to state Department of Correction records.Contact Douglas Walker http://www.thestarpress.com/tsp/news/local/02/apr/0405court.php
Two charged in slaying of burglary accompliceBy RYAN OLIVER REVIEW-JOURNAL Two people have been charged with second-degree murder after their accomplice was fatally shot by the occupant of an apartment the trio had broken into, Las Vegas police said. Homicide Lt. Tom Monahan said the apartment resident who shot 21-year-old Morgan Crockett on March 21 will not be charged in connection with Crockett's death because he was acting in self-defense. Ashley Almquist, 21, and Kellee Salsbury, 18, surrendered to police Wednesday and were booked into the Clark County Detention Center after arrest warrants were issued. In addition to the murder count, the two are charged with burglary with intent to commit a felony. Salsbury was involved in a dispute with the occupant of the Polo Club apartment, 4201 S. Decatur Blvd., near Flamingo Road, and arrived at his front door accompanied by Crockett and Almquist to "settle the matter," Monahan said. When the resident refused to open the door, Crockett and Almquist scaled a tree to gain access to a balcony and forced their way inside, he said. The resident confronted them with a handgun, a struggle ensued and both Crockett and Almquist were shot, Monahan said. Crockett, a professional snowboarding instructor, was killed and Almquist suffered a nonfatal bullet wound to the shoulder. The decision to charge Salsbury and Almquist in connection with their friend's death came after an extensive review of the law, he said. "When any of the participants in a crime are killed, the remainder of the suspects are eligible for murder charges," Monahan said. "I can't recall in the past where I would have used the law. But ultimately, it was endorsed by the DA's office, and an independent judge reviewed the evidence and agreed there was just cause." http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2002/Apr-04-Thu-2002/news/18449360.html
West Valley police seek burger-joint thieves Owner shoots at the 2 robbers as they run awayBy Laura Hancock and Pat ReavyDeseret News staff writers WEST VALLEY CITY - Police continued their search Wednesday for two men who robbed a fast food restaurant and were chased into the parking lot and shot at by the eatery's owner. The thieves wore blue scarfs and hats when they entered Crown Burger, 2684 S. 3200 West, through a back door about 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, said West Valley Police Sgt. Brock Hudson. The door was left open by an employee emptying the trash. One man was armed with a knife and the other with a gun, Hudson said. The duo robbed the owner in a backroom and took wallets and money from the 10 customers in the restaurant. After they collected the money, the thieves ran into the parking lot where they attempted to carjack a man who was waiting for his girlfriend to get off work inside the restaurant, said Police Chief Alan Kerstein. During the attempted carjacking, the owner of the restaurant came out and fired several rounds at the duo, he said. Whether the restaurant owner should have pursued the thieves or waited for police to handle the situation is a decision that could have gone either way, Kerstein said. "That's really a personal choice for people who have guns and want to defend their property," he said, noting that what the owner did was not illegal. "We don't want to see violence. But we want the bad guys to know there are business owners who are legally armed, and if you're dumb enough to stick someone up, you do it at your own risk." On the one hand, knowing that a business owner is armed may deter potential bandits, Kerstein said. But police officers are trained to observe their surroundings before firing their weapons so innocent by-standers are not injured, he said. After being shot at, the men ran across the street and jumped into a dark-colored sports-utility vehicle and sped away, Hudson said. Investigators later found the abandoned vehicle several blocks away with blood on the passenger side door. Detectives looking for the duo have been checking local hospitals for anyone who has been treated recently for a gunshot wound. "We've called all the hospitals," Brock Hudson said. "We haven't had any information there." Many of the wallets taken from the restaurant were found inside the SUV, Hudson said. A manager at the restaurant refused to comment Wednesday morning about the incident. http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,380010163,00.html
Neighbor: Intruder Chose Wrong HouseThe encounter only lasted a few frantic moments, but when it was over, the prowler was dead, KMBC 9 News' Peggy Breit reported Wednesday. Unclaimed Property? Show Me The Money Find A New Car For The New Year Victor Fuentes, 19, was shot and later died after allegedly breaking into a man's house in the 300 block of Mersington Avenue. The man who lives in the house works nights at the railroad, so he was sleeping about 10 a.m. He told police that he was awakened to the sounds of someone rummaging through his basement, and then he grabbed his gun. The intruder was shot and taken to the hospital, where he later died. The homeowner said that as he began looking through his house, the intruder surprised him on the first floor. "At that time, the prowler made a sudden motion that he took ... as a threatening motion, and he fired the handgun at the suspect," said officer Bob Murphy of the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department. A bullet penetrated the front wall of the home, and a plate glass window shattered. "The glass ... woke me up," neighbor Paul Larabee said. Larabee said he didn't hear gunshots, but he knew why his neighbor owned a gun. Larabee said he owns one, too. "He's a fine person. I've known him 26 years here. You couldn't find a better person, but they picked on the wrong person to rob," Larabee said. Other neighbors said that break-ins and robberies are common. "My wife was in my house sleeping. They broke in, stole the stuff out of my house, and they cleaned Johnny out in broad daylight," neighbor Gary Stuart said. Police said that a such a situation is not at all the norm. "Early indications (are that it) appears it is justifiable," Murphy said. Police said they are still looking for a car that was seen speeding through the back alley and in front of the home. "I just (saw) the three boys in the car. They went right past me and scared me. (They) almost hit me," neighbor Helen Showers said. The homeowner was taken in for questioning and released. Charges are not expected, Breit reported. Police did not say whether the prowler was armed. The homeowner said he did not know Fuentes. Investigators are still looking for three men in a blue car, but they said they are not sure what role, if any, they had in what happened, Breit reported. http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/kmbc/20020403/lo/1145791_1.html
Homeowner helped break robbery ring, Richland sheriff saysBy LORA HINESStaff WriterRichland County Sheriff Leon Lott is crediting a Dentsville man with helping his agency stop a home invasion ring that targeted elderly neighbors.Homeowner Bobby Drum, 68, shot a man who tried to break into his home at 7651 Parkview Drive on March 20. As a result, a little later that night, detectives arrested the man who they say tried to rob Drum and his wife.They also have charged four other teen-agers who they say preyed on victims who they thought couldn't fight back, Lott said."Mr. Drum is a hero," Lott said. "He probably not only saved his wife and his life, but the lives of other people as well. If (Jack Maurice Austin) had not been shot by Mr. Drum, they still would be doing" home invasions.Detectives arrested Austin, 18, 7244 Claudia Drive, shortly after they say he tried to break into Drum's home. Austin called for help and told deputies he had been shot in the neck as he was walking toward a friend's home less than half a mile away from the Drums' home.On Friday, detectives also charged Eddie Washington, 17, 936E. Campanella Drive; Jason David Evans, 17, 3843 June Drive; Curtis Walton Jr., 18, 3916 Davies Drive; and Bryan Darnell Lake, 18, 7317 Highview Drive.Washington and Lake are accused of being with Austin at the Drums' home, Lott said. Washington, Evans, Walton and Austin have been charged with the March 11 robbery of Arlo Gilliam, 65, of 7012 Frandal Ave.Gilliam, who said he has been ill much of this year, said he opened his door the night of March 11 because he thought his son had come over to help take care of him."I opened the door, and (a man) put a gun to my stomach and pushed me against the door," Gilliam said. "He told me to lay down on my couch face-first, and I did it."The man then yelled something, and several other people came inside the home, Gilliam said. The group ransacked Gilliam's bedroom and took five guns before leaving, he said."They didn't hurt me," Gilliam said. "I was scared for myself."On March 20, Drum shot someone who was trying to enter his house through a screen door, police said. Drum went to a back bedroom, got his Glock 9 mm handgun and fired a shot that grazed the intruder's neck, police said.Detectives are checking to see whether the group might be connected to other recent robberies, including one that happened earlier this year in Columbia, Lott said.Drum and his wife, Dorothy, 64, have declined to discuss what happened."(Drum) was quite upset at what he had to do," Lott said. "He's the type of person who doesn't even like to hunt because he doesn't want to hurt anything." http://www.thestate.com/mld/state/news/local/2981657.htm
Pickup's owner kills suspected burglarBy S.K. BARDWELLCopyright 2002 Houston ChronicleEvidence in the fatal shooting of a burglary suspect by a northeast Houston man early today will be referred to a grand jury without charges, police said. Juan Fernando Flores, 30, of the 300 block of Vincent, died from a gunshot wound to the head after a homeowner in the 200 block of Kelley opened fire on two men he caught taking tools from his pickup truck about 1 a.m., police said. The two men fled in a car after the shooting, but police said the car crashed and began to burn a few blocks away in the 5400 block of Fulton. A passerby pulled Flores from the driver's seat of the burning car, and told police a second man in the car fled on foot. Flores, who suffered at least one gunshot wound to the head, was dead. Police were unsure whether his passenger was wounded. In the car Flores had been driving, police said they found a variety of tools, some of which were identified as belonging to the resident in the 200 block of Kelley. Police ask that anyone with information about the second suspect contact them at 713-308-3600, or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/metropolitan/1337367