ARCHIVED - 77-year-old behind bars in Ciudad Real after shooting burglar at his home
The burglar died of his wounds after the homeowner fired various shots in the outskirts of Ciudad Real
A 77-year-old man is being held in custody on the orders of the courts of Ciudad Real after firing shots at a burglar attempting to enter his home on Sunday, causing fatal injuries.
Despite having acted in defence of his own property, the man faces an investigation and possible charges of homicide, and in the meantime is being held behind bars without bail.
The incident occurred in Carretera de la Atalaya, on the northern edge of the provincial capital, when the gun owner heard noises on his land and went to investigate. On finding the burglar attempting to break into the house he opened fire with a hunting rifle before calling the police at 2.34 in the morning, and by the time an ambulance arrived at the scene the medics on board could only certify the victim’s death.
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