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Published On:Saturday, March 20, 2010

By Natario McKenzie

Tribune Staff Reporter

nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net

A RESIDENT shot two would-be armed robbers who were trying to break into his house, police revealed last night

The incident happened at Assembly Estates, Firetrail Road, at about 2pm yesterday.

When police officers arrived they found a gold Honda Accord car, licence plate number 221452, outside the house and a man lying bleeding nearby.

According to reports, two men - one allegedly armed with a handgun - were attempting to break into the house when they were seen by someone who lives there.

One of the thugs allegedly fired two shots at the resident, who then produced a licensed shotgun and returned fire.

This resulted in one of the attempted robbers sustaining gunshot wounds to the shoulder and upper back. He reportedly collapsed while attempting to flee the scene.

He was taken to hospital where he is listed as in serious condition.

The other would-be robber is thought to have also been hit. He reportedly fled into nearby bushes and is being hunted by detectives. Police up to press time were unable to release a description of the alleged armed robber.

Officers searching the area yesterday found a woman's handbag and a bloody shirt.

it is understood the men are connected with several house-breakings and robberies which have occurred in the South West New Providence in recent weeks.

Police press liaison officer Sergeant Chrislyn Skippings said yesterday, however, that investigations into the matter are still at the preliminary stage.

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Posted By: Reason On: 3/22/2010

Title: Cheers to the Owner!!!

Imagine what would have happen if the owner was not armed with a licensed shot gun....with crime escalating the way it is maybe the government should legalize firearms. The police dept. is grossly understaffed and under equipped who is going to protect us when we truly need it?

Posted By: Justice On: 3/22/2010

Title: Kill the Criminals and THERE WILL BE NO MORE CRIME

if ya kill all the criminals who will be left to do the crime? no one, therefore tourism flourishes, people can finally go walking in their beautiful bahama land without fears of being raped and killed for their watch or their wallets and everyone is happy!

Posted By: KVB On: 3/22/2010

Title: it is what it is

How is it not right to have a gun? @ concerned student.
Everyone has a right to defend themselves, especially in this town when its against senseless, merciless, lawless, heartless, remorseless criminals.
They coming into our homes (the place we sleep, where we make and raise our families, where we retreat to..what other solace does a human being have other than their home?)..you deserve what you get when you violate that space!

Posted By: Inquirng Mind On: 3/22/2010

Title: Home Invasion

Unfortunately, this story is so sad. While i am not sad that these individuals were shot, as they certainly got what they deserved. Only the Lord knows what they would have done had they gotten into this person's home. The sad part of this story is that I wish there was a way we could reach our young men and women before they indulge themselves in a life of crime.

Posted By: Stanley Jackson Sr. On: 3/22/2010

Title: GOOD JOB!!

This is one sure way to solve the crime problem.....KILL THE BASTARDS!! No court, no jail, NO REPEAT OFFENCES....Let's do what both lousy Governments refuse to do!!

Posted By: Mr. T On: 3/21/2010

Title: Shoot To Kill

Homeowners 2 Bandits 0
Great result!

Posted By: Jack On: 3/21/2010

Title: Shoot to Kill

Blast away. Chances are this may be the only way to reduce crime in this nation full of morons.

Posted By: freeportman criminals On: 3/21/2010

Title: one for the good guys

YOU OUT TO WORK TRYING TO BETTER YOUR LIFE CRIMINALS JUST TAKING WHAT THE WANT IT WORK LIKE THAT

Posted By: Lisa On: 3/21/2010

Title: One Down, Hundreds More To Go

That tiefin' bastard gets no sympathy from me. Let this be a lesson to the other criminals that infest our beautiful land.

Posted By: Voice of Reason On: 3/20/2010

Title: Good Job

This is exactly why RESPONSIBLE citizens should be able to carry firearms. Maybe the delinquent members of society with no concern for human life will think twice before taking what is not theirs or taking someone's life. Good Job prepared homeowner!

Posted By: Real Bahamian On: 3/20/2010

Title: Return Fire

Return shooter..............good job they came armed to defend their wrong and attacked b cuz you saw, I wish i was you in that case I have a wife and two young daughters in my home.........i would aimed for his head

Posted By: Want 2 live in peace On: 3/20/2010

Title: Don't be concerned over this!

An eye for an eye only makes everyone blind if you decide to take someone's eye. If you don't take anyone's eye then noone should take your eye! Once again YAAAYYY!
No sympathy for anyone entering another persons property. What if the shot the robber fired had hit the innocent resident? Thank God it didn't! YAAAYY! I support innocent, hard-working citizens and I condemn to the fullest these brazen, law breakers. YAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY!

Posted By: Concerned Student On: 3/20/2010

Title: sigh.

'yay'? is this the direction our country is heading in?
Its not right for someone to enter ur house and at the same time its not right to have to have a gun because things like this do happen.
sigh... an eye for an eye makes everyone blind.

Posted By: Want 2 live in peace On: 3/20/2010

Title: Right direction

YAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!

Posted By: Erasmus Folly On: 3/20/2010

Title: No Mercy

As crime escalates, expect to hear more of these stores. Step into my house where my family is sleeping... no mercy. Scum don't show us mercy, so none for them.

Posted By: Geiri On: 3/20/2010

Title: It´s still getting better in The Bahamas

It´s still getting better in The Bahamas and have a nice day, and be proud :(

Posted By: L.M On: 3/20/2010

Title: Bandits

I hate to say this but maybe this is what is needed to take back our community from these bandits! They are just creating havoc on our beautiful land.

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