Man Shoots Attacker in Leg in Domestic Dispute

A man shot a woman attacking him with a knife in a domestic dispute on Wednesday, Oct. 17. The incident happened at a residence near Lake Worth in Florida. NBC Channel 5 News published a story about the attack on their site.

The knife attack and shooting occurred at around 10:40 pm at a home in the 2500 block of 10^th Ave. The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office sent deputies to the residence. Law enforcement found a woman suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. They also found a man that had knife wounds.

After an investigation, authorities determined that the woman, 29-year-old Alicia Figueroa, had attacked the man with a knife. The man had retaliated by shooting Figueroa in the leg.

Palm Beach deputies arrested Figueroa. They’ve charged her with aggravated assault and aggravated battery. The Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office didn’t say if they’d charge the man for firing his weapon.

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Sarah has an unbridled obsession for the shooting sports and is actively involved in her local shooting community. She is Vice President of her local gun club, leader of a Well Armed woman chapter and competitive USPSA shooter.

As a Brit living and working in the USA, her views on gun ownership and the second amendment have evolved over the years, allowing her to fully understand both sides of the gun control debate and she regularly speaks on the matter to help others understand why she feels the second amendment must be protected and why she chooses to be an advocate for the shooting sports.