A Fairfield man was awakened at about 3 a.m. by his barking dogs. Taking up a gun to investigate, the homeowner confronted an unknown man clutching a machete in the residence. The intruder fled on seeing the resident was armed.
Of course any death is something to regret, especially as some are definitely not ready to meet their maker, but such stories make us aware of the danger we could face and the proper response.