Thursday, September 10, 2015
Teenager kills masked intruder holding gun to mum's head only to find out it was his dad
A teenager killed a masked intruder holding a gun to
mum's head - only to learn it was his dad.
Malachi Heisler shot his father John Heisler after he
broke into the house to speak to his estranged wife.
"I had about five to six seconds to make a decision,"
said the 18-year-old.
"By the time I did recognise him, the decision was
made."
Police said Heisler, 46, forced his way into the home,
smashing windows as he went, while decked out in
full black tactical gear, including a ski mask and thigh
holsters.
Investigators said they are continuing to probe the
incident, however the teenager is not expected to
face charges.
The attack came about five months after Malachi's
mother, Jolene Andrews, obtained a temporary
restraining order against him for another armed
break-in attempt.
That order was later extended until May 2016,
authorities said.
Pinellas County sheriff Bob Gualtieri said: "When you
open the door and you see somebody dressed in all
black, in fatigues, with a ski mask on and a gun in
your mother's face - he did the right thing."
Heisler was not only prohibited from entering the
home, but he was also banned from possessing
weapons.
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