East Texas Peace Officer Opens Fire on Burglars
Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:59 pm
http://www.kltv.com/global/Category.asp ... Id=5626148" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;KLTV.com wrote:Precinct One Deputy Constable Derek Phillips called 911 at 6:30. The two year veteran of the force told the dispatcher he wanted to report a break-in, and shots fired.
Police say once Thurston and Patton were inside Deputy Constable Phillips opened fire, hitting Patton in the chest, once his partner collapsed, Thurston took off, running right into the woods nearby, where Police say he ditched a handgun.
Well Done Deputy Phillips, glad you survived this potentially deadly encounter... The most basic reason to own a firearm, Protection of your family and yourself.