Elderly Woman Grabs Gun, Holds Would-Be Burglar At Bay

An 85-year-old great-grandmother from Lake Lynn, Fayette County kept an alleged burglar at bay using a .22-caliber pistol.

According to police, a 17-year-old suspect was attempting to burglarize Leda Smith overnight.

What other options does an 85-year-old great-grandmother have against a 17-year-old invader?

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