A Southern California man was shot by a homeowner earlier this month after attempting to steal a goat and buggy from the residence.
In a news release, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said 36-year-old Alexander Belinsky was shot by an elderly homeowner who sprang into action after noticing Belinsky was trying to steal a goat from his home. in north San Marcos, California. San Diego County region.
The 79-year-old homeowner and his 60-year-old wife heard Belinsky rustling outside with the goats and when they went outside to stop him, police say Belinsky pushed them to the ground.
At this point, fearing for his wife’s safety and his own, the owner went back inside and grabbed his rifle.
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A San Diego man was shot by a homeowner after trying to steal a goat from his property.
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While the homeowner was inside, police say Belinsky placed the goat in a buggy on the property and attempted to start the engine in preparation to flee.
Belinsky got out of the buggy when he confronted the husband, according to police, who charged him and seized the rifle.
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Police officers at the scene of an attempted robbery in San Marcos, CA
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At that moment, the rifle was fired, and one shot struck Belinsky.
Deputies from the San Marcos Sheriff’s Office arrived shortly thereafter and arrested Belinsky.
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A herd of goats grazes on drought-stressed land as part of wildfire prevention efforts in the city of Anaheim, California.
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Belinsky was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries and the homeowner sustained cuts to his hands but was otherwise uninjured. The homeowner’s wife was not injured during the incident.
Belinsky has been charged with robbery, elder abuse, attempted carjacking, residential burglary, animal cruelty and assault.
