INDIANAPOLIS, IN – An Indiana homeowner was forced into a life-threatening confrontation on Tuesday evening, just before 7 p.m. The homeowner faced a masked intruder who forcibly entered his home initiating an attempted robbery.

The intruder pistol-whipped the homeowner, announced the robber which lead to a violent struggle. The homeowner described the incident as resembling a movie scene, where both men wrestled over the gun, fell through a glass table shattering it. Luckily, the homeowner managed to turn the suspect’s weapon against him, fatally shooting the suspect who died on the front step of his home.

The situation escalated as additional suspects outside the house opened fire, riddling the home and car with bullets. Amidst what he described as “thousands of gunshots,” the homeowner armed himself with his own gun and returned fire, causing the assailants to flee.

After a night of questioning, the homeowner was released without charges. Indiana law permits the use of deadly force in self-defense, supporting his actions during this harrowing incident.

Reflecting on the ordeal, the homeowner expressed deep emotional turmoil over taking a life. “That doesn’t make no sense man. I didn’t want to do that,” he lamented, emphasizing his intent was not to kill but to protect himself from being shot.

The incident starkly highlights the dire choices faced by individuals during home invasions: to comply or fight. Smith’s decision to fight, coupled with his ability to gain control of the assailant’s gun, underlines the importance of hand-to-hand skills in life-threatening situations. These skills can be crucial in turning the tide during a violent confrontation, often making the difference between life and death.

As of now, police have not released any information on the other suspects involved in the incident. The investigation is ongoing, leaving the community on alert.