From the Munster nwtimes.com of July 29, 2004
Businessman shoots man he says tried to rob him with a sawed-off shotgun
James Shema stood behind the front counter of his store Wednesday afternoon and calmly looked up from his work to greet a potential customer.
It was business as usual for the 60-year-old owner of Shema's Outdoor Sports, despite an attempted robbery Tuesday night during which a man allegedly threatened him, his wife, Kathy, and three customers with a sawed-off shotgun.
Instead of becoming a victim, the gun store owner and marksman reportedly shot and seriously wounded his attacker.
Having operated the business since 1975, Shema said he has had break-ins at the store, 7119 Broadway, but this is the first time there's been an attempted armed robbery.
"This was the first time, and I hope it's the last," the Hebron man said.
The experience, during which he said he thought he and the others might be killed, left him counting his blessings that he was able to react like he did and not remain a victim.
"I just did what I had to do. When he came in here with a shotgun and no mask on his face I didn't think he planned to leave any survivors," Shema said.
Shema, who owns a gun permit and is licensed to sell guns, said he also is an experienced marksman who competes.
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