Man, 76, Hears Wife Scream, Shows Up with a Gun and Defends Her with Fire and Fury

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A 76-year-old Florida man used his trusty firearm to save his 74-year-old wife while she was being attacked during a violent home invasion.

Around 3 a.m. Wednesday, Robert Jackson, 51, broke into the North Redington Beach home of John and Sarah Treadwell after smashing their window with a large rock, according to a news release from the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Once inside, the suspect saw Sherry Treadwell and proceeded to assault her.

“Sherry’s husband, 76-year-old John Treadwell, heard her scream his name in distress and saw her struggling with Jackson,” the sheriff’s office said.

“Fearing for his and his wife’s safety, John retrieved his firearm and shot Jackson once in the right shoulder. Jackson fled the residence and then attempted to break into another nearby residence unsuccessfully.”

When the suspect’s second burglary attempt failed, he ran down the street and was quickly arrested after both sets of homeowners called the police, according to the release.

Jackson was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He has since been charged with burglary with battery and attempted residential burglary.

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