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Posted: Thursday, 29 July 2010 11:00PM

Man Shoots Burglar, Police Say Self Defense



(Indianapolis, IN) -- A 64-year-old Indianapolis man opened fire on a man he caught breaking into his house on Thursday. Metro Police Sergeant Paul Thompson said the shooting was self defense.

Twenty-three-year-old Bryan Tuggle, who was alleged to be ransacking the house, was shot in the chest and is in critical condition. Phillip Dubbs said his house had been broken into a few months ago, with several items stolen. No charges are expected to be filed against him for the shooting.
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Metro Police Sergeant Paul Thompson said charges aren't likely against the homeowner for shooting an alleged burglar.

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