" You can defend your self. Just don't use unnecessary force. Eg if you come across an intruder in your home and front him, if he puts up his hands and surrenders, you bash him,your gone. "
Elderly man who shot home intruder will not be charged
Updated 23 Feb 2009, 5:30pm
Photo: Mr Valenti will not be charged over shooting at his home
Photo: Police say Mr Valenti will not be charged for shooting a man during a home invasion at his winery.
Map: Herne Hill 6056
Police in Perth have decided not to charge a 77-year-old man who shot an intruder during an alleged burglary at his home in Herne Hill.
Police say two intruders forced their way into the home of Eugene Valenti and his bed-ridden wife last Wednesday night.
They say Mr Valenti armed himself with a shotgun, locked himself and his wife in a bedroom and warned the men he was armed.
The men forced their way in and, in the ensuing struggle, a shot was fired, wounding one of them.
Police believe Mr Valenti used reasonable force defending himself and his invalid wife and say his version of events is supported by forensic evidence gathered at the scene.
Inspector Bill Munnee says Mr Valenti discharged the shot during a struggle with the offenders.
"So it wasn't like Mr Valenti was waiting to do a pop shot as they were running away or before they even came in," he said.
"He gave them plenty of warning before they entered his bedroom that he had a firearm, please don't come in.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-02-23/elderly-man-who-shot-home-intruder-will-not-be/305300
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