A 92-year-old homeowner proved age is just a number when he defended himself against a late-night intruder — not knowing the man he targeted was a decorated World War II veteran.
Police say the break-in occurred just after midnight when the suspect forced his way into the elderly man’s home, thinking the homeowner would be an easy target. But what the intruder didn’t know was that the 92-year-old had seen real combat decades earlier and wasn’t about to go down without a fight.
According to investigators, the veteran grabbed his legally-owned firearm and confronted the intruder head-on. When the suspect refused to back down, the homeowner fired, fatally striking him. Authorities confirmed the shooting was in self-defense, and no charges will be filed against the veteran.
Neighbors say they’re not surprised by the man’s courage. “He’s tough as nails,” one local said. “He’s lived through war — did that guy really think he could scare him?”
The story has since gone viral, with many online hailing the veteran as a hero and a reminder that criminals never know who they’re dealing with.
👉 For one intruder, picking the wrong house proved to be a fatal mistake.