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Armed Woman Defends Family: Fatally Shoots Daughter’s Ex-Boyfriend Who Held Husband at Gunpoint

By Daniel Edu

In an act of self-defense, a woman from Indiana successfully thwarted a dangerous situation by shooting and killing a man who had driven into her front yard and was holding her husband at gunpoint, as reported by the local police.

This incident took place last Monday at approximately 6:30 p.m. in Salem. The accused, Michael Chastain, 45, allegedly drove his vehicle through the front yard of a married couple’s residence. Upon exiting his car, Chastain reportedly seized the male homeowner, forcing him to the ground while brandishing a firearm to his head, according to WDRB’s account.

Inside the home, the quick-thinking wife of the homeowner was an eyewitness to the alarming scenario. Reacting swiftly, she retrieved her own handgun and fired a shot at Chastain.

Organ Springs Road in Salem, Indiana, where a woman shot and killed a man holding her husband at gunpoint, police say. (Google Maps )

Indiana State Police Sgt. John Davis conveyed, “[Chastain] exited his vehicle and put a firearm toward the homeowner’s head. The wife of the homeowner observed the altercation that occurred, walked outside with a firearm and eventually shot Chastain,” as cited by WLKY.

Following the incident, Chastain was transported to a local medical facility, where he was subsequently declared deceased.

Investigations revealed that Chastain had previously been romantically involved with the couple’s daughter. However, the daughter no longer resided at the household. The motive behind the assailant’s actions targeting the father remains unclear.

It was disclosed that Chastain had a history of criminal offenses and was already known to law enforcement prior to his death.

The woman who defended her family through her decisive actions has not faced any charges in connection to the incident, according to WLKY.

The investigation into the matter continues, as authorities seek to unravel the intricate details surrounding this tragic event.

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