Hamilton homeowner shoots and kills attacker after being stabbed multiple times

by Chad D. Baus

The Cincinnati News reported recently that a Hamilton resident shot and killed a man who stabbed him during a robbery.

From the article:

Chad Gabbard, 44, of Hamilton was shot to death at 11 p.m. inside 1860 Parrish Ave. in Hamilton, said Hamilton Police Sgt. Ed Burns.

Gabbard tried to rob Robert D. Shoemaker, 38, who was found on the front porch with three stab wounds to the neck, police said.

Shoemaker was transported to West Chester Hospital, where he is currently being treated.

Shoemaker's mother called 911, according to a recording of the call, released this morning.

"My son just called and told me he'd been stabbed," she said. "... He needs help. There's blood all over him."

According to a subsequent news report, investigators determined that Shoemaker was justified in the shooting, and a grand jury reported that no criminal charges would be brought.

Under Ohio's Castle Doctrine law, which took effect in 2008, if someone unlawfully enters or attempts to enter the owner's occupied home or temporary habitation, or occupied car, citizens have an initial presumption that they may act in self defense.

Chad D. Baus is the Buckeye Firearms Association Vice Chairman.