This played out strangely. The weirdest part (for NJ) is that the gun owner wasn't arrested, you know, because gun.

 

 

 

PRESS RELEASE: On January 5, 2015 at approximately 2337 hours, Ewing Patrol Units were detailed to a residence in the 200 block of Ewingville Road on the report of a burglary in progress. Upon their arrival, they found the actor lying face down on the ground inside the residence suffering from a gunshot wound to the cheek/jaw area. The actor was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center (Fuld) by Ewing EMS. 

Investigation revealed that the actor (Dwayne Jackson, black male, 48 years old, hgt 6’3”, wgt 250 lbs, West Central Park North NYC) was in the area visiting his girlfriend. They were at a friend’s house on Arden Ave (Ewing) when Jackson began acting in a strange manor (sp). Jackson then left the residence running on foot. A short time later, Jackson approached the victim’s residence, knocked on the door and asked to use the phone. A female resident (72 years old) told Jackson that he could not use the phone. Jackson then asked how to get to Trenton. He was told how to get to Trenton and the female resident attempted to close the door. Jackson blocked the door from being shut and forced it open. 

Once inside the residence, Jackson went straight to the kitchen area, went through the drawers pulling out a cake spatula and attempted to slit his own throat. When that did not work, he grabbed a butcher’s knife and stabbed himself in the stomach. 

The male resident (76 years old) came out of his bedroom with his .357 handgun. Jackson lunged at the male resident and a struggle ensued. The homeowner discharged a couple rounds however he did not strike Jackson. Jackson was then able to wrestle the gun away from the male resident at which time he turned around, put the gun to his chin and fired one (1) round. 

Jackson has been charged with robbery, criminal trespass and weapon offenses. Bail has been set at $100,000 full. 

Jackson is in stable condition at the hospital.

The homeowners were not injured during the incident. 

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has information pertaining to the incident as asked to contact Det. Pat. Holt at 609-882-1313 ext. 5571 or the Tip Line at 609-882-7530.

 

The dude took the homeowner's gun and shot himself. I'm sure if the gun/home owner was the one who shot the perp, we'd be looking at a different story, because Jersey.

Jackson doesn't hang out with jockeys by any chance, does he?

aww, poor fellow prob took some bad meds.

Oh man that's funny

Oh boy the lawyers are gonna lick their chops. If this elderly couple has any money, they will likely now be sued by this guys family for providing a weapon to a mentally unstable person... pain and suffering, mental anguish etc....

Got a link? I need to send this to a friend who lives down the street...

I can't find the press release on their webpage. I copied it off their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ewing-Police-Dept/273929365967562

 

Here's a link to the Times of Trenton story: http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2015/01/police_nyc_man_shoots_himself_in_the_face_inside_house_he_broke_into.html#incart_river

Thanks, man!

Jackson doesn't hang out with jockeys by any chance, does he?

What a great combo would Jackson and the Jockey make !