Home / Crime and Justice / Florida Mom Shoots Intruder Known To Her
Florida Mom Shoots Intruder Known To Her
18 Jun
Summary
- A Florida mother shot an uninvited man known to her.
- The suspect threatened the homeowner and her two children.
- The woman acted lawfully, defending herself and her family.
A homeowner in Palm Coast, Florida, shot an intruder who entered her residence uninvited on Sunday afternoon. The suspect, identified as Michael McDonald, 33, was known to the homeowner and had a history of arrests. Deputies reported that McDonald attempted to enter through the garage, banged on a window, and then entered through the front door.
Inside the foyer, McDonald allegedly confronted the mother and her two children, making threats. The homeowner repeatedly warned him to leave before discharging her firearm, hitting him in the arm. McDonald then fled the scene in a vehicle. The mother and children were not physically harmed during the incident.
Law enforcement later located McDonald at a hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. He was subsequently arrested and charged with burglary with assault. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with authorities noting the importance of comprehensive home security, even against familiar individuals.
