Blind man fatally shoots intruder in self-defense near Taroudant

Blind man fatally shoots intruder in self-defense near Taroudant
Thursday 9 May 2024 - 00:14

A 75-year-old blind man in the village of Akridis, near Taroudant, Morocco, tragically shot and killed a 21-year-old intruder during a home invasion.

According to local reports, the young man, who had a history of criminal activity, broke into the blind man’s home with the intention of robbery. The homeowner, a former welder, had previously crafted a traditional firearm for self-defense and used it to protect himself during the intrusion.

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