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Courageous Wife Tried to Shield Husband from Gunshots During Home Robbery

Photo credit: WSET
Photo credit: WSET
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By Faithwire Staff
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May 17, 2017

A loving wife attempted to shield her husband from gunshots over the weekend when the couple became victims of a home invasion.

Danville, Virginia, resident Haywood Carter died after he was shot Saturday night. His wife was also shot and was taken to the hospital, WSET-TV reported.

READ: ‘Guardian Angel’ Shielded Woman From Bullets During Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooting

Carter’s daughter, Katrina Carter Chandler, described her father as a family man who was involved in the community.

“[He] loved Danville, they were the ones that was very involved in the community,” Chandler told WSET. “My dad was a loving, loving person.”

Daughter of Haywood Carter holds up a picture of her father. She says he was a family man and loved his community. pic.twitter.com/WSUiA9TgFM

— Caren Pinto (@CarenRPinto) May 15, 2017

Chandler believes her father was targeted because he often carried a lot of cash in his pocket.

“They came in with dark clothes and masks on and hoodies,” she shared. “I truly believe someone was watching my dad.”

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Carter’s wife was grazed in the neck when she tried to shield him from the bullets.

“He loved his wife, he loved his kids, and grandkids; to take somebody who was innocent and worked in the community is senseless,” Chandler said.

Flowers left up at the Carters home. Mrs. Carter is home from hospital and recovering. pic.twitter.com/mjUBXuLgX3

— Caren Pinto (@CarenRPinto) May 15, 2017

The people responsible for Carter’s death are still on the loose, police said Monday. Authorities are still searching for a motive for the killing.

(H/T: WSET)

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