What should he have done? 'Ended well for the good guys': Abington police chief praises man who shot home invasion suspect - 6abc Philadelphia
She had gone to a local casino, and the bad guy, 26-year-old Khabir Shepard, followed her home, and forced his way into the house.
Investigators say, at that point, all the victim could do was scream.
"The homeowner's son had the presence of mind to wake up, somehow be able to retrieve his legally owned gun, and take action by shooting the suspect in the arm and back," said Chief Molloy.
Abington Township, Pennsylvania is about 13 miles north of downtown Philadelphia, but it will take you about 40 minutes to drive that distance, depending on traffic.
The chief of police, Patrick Molloy, had nothing but good things to say about the son.
Chief Molloy says this case highlights the need for everyone to always be aware of their surroundings, but also, citizens in the community helping make an arrest.
"He shot him twice until he was no longer a threat. He showed a lot of poise and skill and he very much likely saved his mother's life or saved her from being seriously injured," says Chief Molloy. "This ended well for the good guys and then we have a guy, who is a convicted felon who should not have possessed a firearm, who is now off the street."
As Chief Molloy says, Good Guys 1, Bad Guys 0.
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