Charlotte homeowner fires on two burglars
Thursday, August 3, 2006
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (AP) - Two burglary suspects got an unexpected surprise when a Charlotte County homeowner opened fire on them.
According to the Sheriff's Office, Eric Theen and a friend armed themselves yesterday with shotguns when two men pounded on a door and tried to crawl in through a window.
Deputies say the suspects fled in a car, but had to return when they reached a dead end. Theen said the car swerved and grazed him, so he fired into the passenger door.
A shotgun pellet grazed one man's back and went through the other's shirt.
A short time later, the two suspects -- William Schork and Jacob Jenkins -- called authorities to report two men screaming and firing a shotgun at them. Schork declined medical attention for a minor wound.
Deputies charged Schork and Jenkins with burglary. The men said they went to the house to see a friend, not to burglarize it.
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