Cuyahoga Falls burglary victim shoots suspect, holds other for police

Akron Beacon-Journal
September 3, 2003

One man was shot and his alleged accomplice was held at gunpoint by a burglary victim at the Studio City apartments in Cuyahoga Falls early Tuesday, police said.

The victim, Louis E. Caporaletti, 43, was awakened during the burglary attempt at 12:45 a.m. and confronted the two suspects, police said.

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During a scuffle, police said Caporaletti produced a 9 mm handgun, fired three times and wounded one of the suspects, 19-year-old Christopher D. Walker.

Police said Caporaletti held the second suspect, 20-year-old Christopher H. Thrasher, at gunpoint until officers arrived at the 2299 Winter Parkway apartment.

Walker was taken to Akron City Hospital, where he underwent surgery for his wound, police said.

Police Lt. Tom Pozza said both suspects were charged with aggravated burglary and robbery.

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