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“Awakened by his 75-year-old wife, Wright confronted a 19-year-old burglar who had broken through some plywood over a bathroom window in hopes of stealing liquor, according to police. Wright grabbed his 38.caliber pistol, loaded with four rounds, and shot the intruder in the leg.  The suspect was arrested — but so was Wright. Because of prior weapons convictions, Wright was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, sparking calls by his family and neighbors for prosecutors to back down.”

http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-03-27/news/chi-elderly-man-shoots-burglar-in-englewood-both-charged-20120326_1_records-show-wright-felony-burglary-bathroom