RIVERTON,Wyo.) A 23 year old Riverton man was shot when he allegedly tried to break into a Riverton area home yesterday (Wednesday) morning

Shane Blackburn allegedly woke a 71 year old Riverton man just after 1am Wednesday morning by beating on his door and demanding entry. The man didn�t know who was at the door and refused to open it. When the suspect allegedly began to kick on the door in an attempt to break in, the victim retrieved his handgun. The suspect was eventually able to break the doorway down, and the man discharged his handgun at the intruder. The suspect then immediately fled the area.

The victim was unsure if he had struck anyone after firing his weapon and Deputies were unable to locate anyone in the area after responding to the incident.

Blackburn arrived at the Riverton Memorial Hospital early Wednesday morning with a gunshot wound to his left shoulder, which was not life threatening. An investigation into the incident has determined enough probable cause to believeBlackburnwas responsible for the incident. Shane Blackburn was charged with criminal entry and property destruction.

The case has been forwarded to the Fremont County Attorney�s Office, and further charges may be pending.

Yes. When the door is bashed in, there are typically no issues with deadly force.

Too bad the perp will survive to bleed the taxpayer money for trial & incarceration.

Agreed Terry!

My .45 doesn't know that my trigger finger is eighty-one years old. And at door-bustin' distance, I expect one eye to suffice.

Question is � do I call 9-1-1 right away, or should I wait until the lump isn't too limp to be hauled-off relatively easily? And I'd like to save the ambulance guys that long, bumpy fifty miles to the ER in Springerville.

And with the door busted-in, should I turn the heat up, or just put-on another heavy jacket?

Decisions, decisions!

Ken,

With your hand cannon, I would expect the lump to get limp pretty quickly!

As to the 9-11 call, it might take a few minutes to call since you will be carefully watching the lump to make sure it stays limp!

Nothing says you have to endanger yourself in order to render aid to some lump that interrupts your Jackie Evancho CD!

I'm sure that the local constabulary will pull the door to after they have loaded said lump into the appropriate container. Then you can flip a coin as to the jacket or turning the heat up.

Ed

Might take a while to find a coin around this dump.






(Oh, the terribly weighty things that we old farts worry about!)

OK, flip a CD. If that doesn't work, head on over to the Largo Cafe and flip the waitress!
Heads or tails, YOU WIN!!!

Ed

Ohhh I thought this was gonna be a Bret Farve post

My bed has a headboard shelf for books and stuff.

Stuff includes the 1911A1 just inches from the pillow, along with a 6 cell Mag Lite.

Scoped 30-06 leans in the corner less than 2 feet from the bed cause I live in cougar country and often need to take a hike out back of the barn at night when the dogs tell me it is time.

So, you young intruders, try to come on in.

Ps I am a geezer and a very light sleeper. Dogs do not like strangers either.

Keep that mag Lite. I had someone in the flashlight business say they were declared weapons and Mag Lite will no longer work on one. I have no clue if that is true or not but I keep my 6 cell clipped right next to the door.

A good vest under a jacket can make a huge difference.