http://www.crimefilenews.com/2010/05/rare-day-in-chicago-80-year-old-homer.html
There are some video links on the page as well.
Short version: old guy never reported his .45 despite Chicago's laws. Bad guy broke into home. Bad guy won't ever do it again. Cops are mulling charges of illegal possesion of a firearm. Neighbors think old guy is a hero.
The timing of this shooting coincides with the United States Supreme Court’s expected decision on the controversial gun ban. Legal experts have predicted that McDonald vs. City of Chicago would strike down the gun ban before the court’s summer recess in June.
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The big question’s here are, will they arrest the old couple and hold a Show Trial so other Chicagoans that crime victims that fight back can expect punishment along with a criminal record.
There are some video links on the page as well.
Short version: old guy never reported his .45 despite Chicago's laws. Bad guy broke into home. Bad guy won't ever do it again. Cops are mulling charges of illegal possesion of a firearm. Neighbors think old guy is a hero.