Eastsider shoots, captures suspected burglar

Fenway · 01-12-2008

January 11, 2008

By Vic Ryckaert
vic.ryckaert@indystar.com

A burglary suspect is in the hospital this morning after an Indianapolis homeowner beat him and shot him as he tried to break into an Eastside home.

Donald Robertson, 53, woke to the sound of glass breaking at his home in the 4600 block of East 30th Street at about 12:45 a.m. Thursday, according to police reports.

Robertson grabbed his shotgun and went outside to investigate when he found a man trying to break into a window. Robertson confronted the suspect, police said. The suspect charged, police said, and Robertson fired the shotgun, not sure if the pellets hit or missed.

The men struggled and Robertson struck the suspect several times with the butt of the shotgun until it broke, police said.

The suspect continued to fight and Robertson fired the shotgun twice more, police said. The suspect fled to a back yard two blocks west, where that homeowner called police.

Police arrested Chester Burkett, 43, for attempted burglary, residential entry and attempted theft on Thursday. Burkett was held this morning in a secure detention unit at Wishard Memorial Hospital, where police said he was treated for a shotgun wound to his left thigh and several cuts to his head. Robertson was treated at the scene for a cut to his thumb, police said.

indyninja · 01-16-2008

good for him. glad he was able to retain his weapon

38special · 01-16-2008

I love stories like this...actually a bit surprised that the Star publishes them.

AKsteve · 01-17-2008

Same here

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Originally Posted by 38special

actually a bit surprised that the Star publishes them.

jjmglocktrumpet · 01-18-2008

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that there are more and more pro 2A, defend yourself pieces in the news from Indy this month?

AKsteve · 01-18-2008

It's not just you. There have been a bunch!

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Originally Posted by jjmglocktrumpet

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that there are more and more pro 2A, defend yourself pieces in the news from Indy this month?

Paul · 01-18-2008

Good for him

I would be picking up a new defense weapon if i shot somebody 3 times and he still got up.

01-12-2008	#1 (permalink)
Fenway Pays the bills Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: behind you Posts: 3,523	Eastsider shoots, captures suspected burglar January 11, 2008 By Vic Ryckaert vic.ryckaert@indystar.com A burglary suspect is in the hospital this morning after an Indianapolis homeowner beat him and shot him as he tried to break into an Eastside home. Donald Robertson, 53, woke to the sound of glass breaking at his home in the 4600 block of East 30th Street at about 12:45 a.m. Thursday, according to police reports. Robertson grabbed his shotgun and went outside to investigate when he found a man trying to break into a window. Robertson confronted the suspect, police said. The suspect charged, police said, and Robertson fired the shotgun, not sure if the pellets hit or missed. The men struggled and Robertson struck the suspect several times with the butt of the shotgun until it broke, police said. The suspect continued to fight and Robertson fired the shotgun twice more, police said. The suspect fled to a back yard two blocks west, where that homeowner called police. Police arrested Chester Burkett, 43, for attempted burglary, residential entry and attempted theft on Thursday. Burkett was held this morning in a secure detention unit at Wishard Memorial Hospital, where police said he was treated for a shotgun wound to his left thigh and several cuts to his head. Robertson was treated at the scene for a cut to his thumb, police said.

01-16-2008	#3 (permalink)
38special Gun Apologetic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southside Indy Posts: 109	I love stories like this...actually a bit surprised that the Star publishes them. __________________ They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

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Paul SIG > * Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pittsboro (Westside) Posts: 1,205	Good for him I would be picking up a new defense weapon if i shot somebody 3 times and he still got up. __________________ Opinions expressed by me are not my actual opinions "The constitution of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -- Thomas Jefferson "Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's teeth and keyston under Independence." --George Washington

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01-16-2008	#2 (permalink)
indyninja been working out Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 637	good for him. glad he was able to retain his weapon

01-18-2008	#5 (permalink)
jjmglocktrumpet Plinker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: bloomington Posts: 19	Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that there are more and more pro 2A, defend yourself pieces in the news from Indy this month?