California man trying to steal goat shot by elderly homeowner, arrested
The suspect faces multiple charges include animal cruelty and battery
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A southern California man was shot by a homeowner earlier this month after trying to steal a goat and a dune buggy from the residence.
In a press release, The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said that 36-year-old Alexander Belinsky was shot by an elderly homeowner who sprung to action after noticing that Belinsky was trying to steal a goat from his San Marcos, California home in the North County region of San Diego.
The 79-year-old homeowner and his 60-year-old wife heard Belinsky rustling outside with the goats and when they went outside to stop him, police say Belinsky pushed them to the ground.
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At that point, fearing for the safety of his wife and himself, the homeowner went back inside and grabbed his rifle.
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While the homeowner was inside, police say Belinsky placed the goat in a dune buggy on the property and attempted to start the engine preparing to flee.
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Belinsky got out of the dune buggy when confronted by the husband, according to police, who charged him and grabbed his rifle.
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At that point, the rifle was fired and a shot hit Belinsky.
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Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office arrived shortly after and placed Belinsky under arrest.
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Belinsky was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries and the male homeowner suffered cuts on his hands but was otherwise not harmed. The homeowner’s wife did not suffer injuries during the incident.
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Belinsky has been charged with robbery, elder abuse, attempted vehicle theft, residential burglary, animal cruelty and battery.