Blind Man Shoots Home Intruder In Neck
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WESH.com, Florida USA
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Blind Man Shoots Home Intruder In Neck
UPDATED: 2:01 pm EDT October 27, 2007
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- A Gainesville man's lack of sight didn't stop him from
defending his home from an intruder.
According to police, Cevaughn Curtis Jr., 28, broke into Arthur Williams' house
in Gainesville at around 3 a.m.
Curtis, police said, knocked on the door, asked to be let inside but Williams
refused. Curtis then tried to force his way into the home.
The 75-year-old retired taxi dispatcher, who's been legally blind for the past
61 years, opened fire on the would-be-thief who kicked down his door, police
said.
Police said Williams shot Curtis, who tried to flee but collapsed on the front
porch, inthe left side of the neck. He was taken to a hospital in stable
condition.
Police said Curtis was charged with burglary of an occupied residence and
battery on a person over the age of 65.
Officials are praising Williams for protecting himself.
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