(DailyChive.com) – This is an inspiring story of a will to survive in the face of danger. It took place in Greenwood, Mississippi, where a mother and her three children turned a potential tragedy into a testimony of faith and resilience when confronted by a home invader armed with a knife.
The assailant, identified as 44-year-old Steve Lamar Goss Jr., attempted to breach the family’s home in the Gravel Hill area. However, the family’s quick thinking and reliance on their faith became their saving grace.
Moreover, events unfolded as Carroll County deputies responded to a distress call from the woman’s husband, who was away at work during the incident. The husband’s description of the intruder and his vehicle proved to be crucial information that played a key role in law enforcement’s swift response.
Upon arriving at the scene, deputies discovered that Goss, undeterred by his failure to breach the front door, had crashed his GMC 2500 pickup truck into the dining room. Unfazed, the family sought refuge in a designated safe room—their closet.
As the intruder located the family, the mother, displaying remarkable courage, resorted to her last line of defense. She bravely shot Goss in the arm, compelling him to flee the scene. En route to the home, Deputies later spotted a vehicle matching the husband’s description and apprehended Goss after a pursuit that led him into a local store.
Following Goss’s arrest, authorities charged him with four counts of attempted murder and one count of burglary. Shockingly, this incident occurred while Goss was out on bond, having previously faced charges for the possession of a firearm by a felon.
Carroll County Sheriff Clint Walker commended the family’s actions, highlighting the importance of emergency preparedness and the strength found in prayer.
This isn’t fiction or the movies but a true life story that underscores the value of self-defense and preparedness. In the face of danger, the family’s reliance on their faith and adherence to the Second Amendment played a crucial role in protecting their lives.
Copyright 2024, DailyChive.com
