Preparedness
Pepper Spray Intruder Outgunned in Hushed Valley Village Home Invasion
In the quiet neighborhood of Valley Village, on Addison Street, an unexpected confrontation took place. On Monday around 3 p.m., Los Angeles police reported a home invasion involving at least two suspects.
Upon realizing that his home had been breached, the resident reacted quickly, seizing a semi-automatic handgun.
Facing an intruder, the resident found himself targeted with “dispersed pepper spray,” as detailed by the police. It goes without saying that pepper spray is ill-advised in a face-off with a firearm.
The homeowner responded by discharging multiple rounds, hitting one of the perpetrators. This suspect remained on scene until the arrival of law enforcement and medical assistance, while the second assailant fled, seeking refuge in a vehicle that had been waiting nearby.
The injured suspect was promptly taken to a local hospital. Police described his situation as critical, but stable; KTTV-TV disclosed that the man had been shot in the neck.
Meanwhile, the resident himself needed medical attention. After what KTTV described as a “scuffle” with the intruders, he was treated at a local hospital for minor injuries.
The police have since identified the detained suspect as Chucks Chukwudi, a 35-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history involving burglary, robbery, and firearm possession. Additionally, KTTV revealed that Chukwudi had recently been on probation.
According to the authorities, Chukwudi will be “booked for the appropriate criminal charges as the investigation continues and his medical condition allows.”
North Hollywood detectives are currently investigating to establish the identities of any other individuals involved in this incident. The police suspect that these perpetrators may be linked to other burglaries in the community.
The television station KTTV, citing anonymous sources, reported that the homeowner’s wife had left the house prior to the break-in. It is believed that the intruders, assuming the residence was vacant, used a sliding glass door to gain entry.
One neighbor reacted to the surprising incident: “Yeah, crazy, middle of the afternoon,” they told KTTV. “Not the time you would expect it, you know, curious how it all unfolded and came to be. I hope it all goes as it should for him. Somebody protecting their property doesn’t always go that way, you know, especially more so here, I think, than other places.”
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Johnny B
July 23, 2024 at 11:07 am
Since the democraps have destroyed police response times, it is better to protect yourself rather than be a victim of crime. Guns are a tool that are needed when the need arises.
Joan Liska
July 23, 2024 at 11:11 am
Our Founding Fathers had used every weapon at their disposal to win a war against the King of England’s military. They wrote the 2nd Amendment without limitation to the type of arms they could bear. George Washington asserted, “A free people ought not only be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might attempt to abuse them, which would include their own Government.”
Richard Escovedo
July 23, 2024 at 11:25 am
Inside of your home with your family, you always protect them.
Vanessa Trip
July 23, 2024 at 12:31 pm
If you break into my house, I will surely shoot you. I have that right and you should know better than to try something like that. You will deserve what what you get.
Roland
July 23, 2024 at 12:32 pm
It’s a shame that the home owner couldn’t shoot better. The only way that these people will stop commiting these crimes is if they can no longer commit them . The system does not want to be bothered with dealing with these criminals, maybe because they relate to them so closely. If they die while committing one of these crimes it will be their best contribution to society that they have ever done.
Bob Kirin
July 23, 2024 at 2:33 pm
The owner needs more target practice to finish the job!
Timothy
July 23, 2024 at 5:31 pm
surprised the land of flakes & nuts didn’t throw the gun owner in jail. Very lucky, most unusual
Joseph Petersen
July 23, 2024 at 7:16 pm
Our country Needs to realize that there are already laws on the books that deal with violence against honest citizens. These laws need to be strictly enforced especially against violent offenders. The catch and release attitude of our judicial system is not working!