Tuesday, April 02, 2013

OR:Woman, 22, fends off attacker with handgun


OREGON CITY, Ore. – An man who police said grabbed a 22-year-old woman by her hair and assaulted her Sunday night got quite a surprise when she pulled out her handgun to defend herself.

Police said the suspect ran away when he saw the gun. The woman was not seriously hurt.

The attack happened near the intersection of JQ Adams Street and 8th Street in Oregon City at around 10:20 p.m., according to police. The woman had just parked her car when the suspect grabbed her by her hair from behind. Police said he dragged her down a sidewalk until she reached into her purse and pulled out her legally-owned gun.

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