PITTSBURGH, PA – In a harrowing incident in Pittsburgh’s Terrace Village neighborhood, a woman was forced to defend herself against her ex-boyfriend. The confrontation occurred around 10:30 p.m. Sunday at her home.

Local media reported that earlier that day, the pair had argued over text regarding belongings the ex-boyfriend had left at the victim’s home. This escalated when he found her while driving and tried to run her off the road, an incident supported by video evidence. Following this, the woman, feeling threatened, obtained a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order.

Upon returning home with a friend, she realized he had broken down the back door. While on the phone with 911 and while “clearing the house,” she found the ex-boyfriend aggressively broking down the front door. Fearing for her life, she shot him in the right abdomen. He managed to drive himself to UPMC and was admitted in critical condition.

The ex-boyfriend now faces eight charges, including criminal trespass, stalking, and burglary. He is currently under custody in the hospital on an unrelated warrant.

This incident underscores the limitations of protective orders, which, while necessary, cannot physically stop an aggressor. In this case, the homeowner’s decision to arm herself proved crucial in halting the attack. It raises questions about the risks involved in clearing one’s own home and whether seeking police assistance might be a safer option. However, in urgent situations, individuals often have to make split-second decisions to ensure their safety, as demonstrated in this chilling encounter.

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