The Ellis County Press: Homeowner shoots suspected burglar

Homeowner shoots suspected burglar
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Editor on 02/12/2009 11:57:00


NICOLE MONK
The Ellis County Press
FERRIS - According to reports made to CBS 11, on Saturday, Feb. 7, a home on
Newton Road was burglarized.
Homeowner Kevin Hamm, returned in his car and interrupted two burglery suspects.
The suspects were driving a stolen white-colored Chevrolet Suburban when they
crashed into Hamm's car as well as the car his daughter was driving.
The suspects attempted to flee the scene when Hamm, armed with a rifle, fired at
the suspects.
The suspect driving a stolen truck was shot and the other suspect ran from the
scene on foot.
On Saturday evening, the driver was in critical condition at Methodist Medical
Center in Dallas and the other suspect, not believed to be injured, has yet to
be found.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for minor injuries, the daughter was
not harmed.
Hamm could not be reached for comment as of press time.