WEAPONS OF CHOICE Homeowner charged after shooting intruder Family protected but suburban town prohibits possession of handguns Posted: January 10, 2004 1:00 a.m. Eastern © 2004 WorldNetDaily.com A Chicago-area homeowner protected his family by shooting an intruder but was charged with violating a local ordinance banning possession of handguns. Wilmette, Ill., Police Chief George Carpenter believes charges against Hale DeMar, 54, underscore the suburban village's serious concerns about the shooting, the Chicago Tribune reported. "The outcome of the matter in this case was very fortunate for the homeowner," he said. "We much prefer, for the safety of the home, that...
