Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Louisiana: Man Robs Cab, Tries To Break Into House, Shot By Homeowner

Lafayette, Louisiana

From the KATC of January 9, 2008
Man Robs Cab, Tries To Break Into House, Shot By Homeowner

Early Tuesday morning, a home owner shot an intruder in the leg. The intruder was trying to get away from police after he held-up a cab driver.

According to Lafayette Police, Quintin Sam, 26, showed a cab driver a knife at the corner of Moss and Willow Streets around 1:30a.m. Tuesday. He took off, as police were chasing him, he tried to force his way into a home.

That's when the home-owner shot Sam in the leg. Sam is in the hospital, Police said when he gets out, he'll be charged with armed robbery and aggravated burglary.

Further links:
Homeowner shoots suspect

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