Homeowner with Gun Stops Alleged Intruder with Hammer

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A homeowner with a gun stopped an alleged intruder with a hammer Saturday night in Pearland, Texas.

Click2House explained the incident occurred “in the 2200 block of North Houston Avenue near East Plum Street at 10:35 p.m.”

ABC 13 reported the alleged intruder entered the home and “started attacking the residents with a hammer.” The homeowner responded by opening fire, shooting the hammer wielding suspect numerous times.

KHOU notes that two members of the household were taken to a hospital to receive treatment for wounds sustained during the attack. The intrusion suspect was taken to a hospital as well.

AWR Hawkins is an award-winning Second Amendment columnist for Breitbart News and the writer/curator of Down Range with AWR Hawkinsa weekly newsletter focused on all things Second Amendment, also for Breitbart News. He is the political analyst for Armed American Radio. Follow him on Twitter: @AWRHawkins. Reach him at awrhawkins@breitbart.com. You can sign up to get Down Range at breitbart.com/downrange.

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