Woman Shoots, Kills Intruder

(Des Moines, Iowa) A 44-year-old woman, Shasta Bell, reacted to an intruder at her apartment early Saturday morning by getting her shotgun from under the mattress. On the fire escape outside Bell's bedroom was 45-year-old Terri Burgess, allegedly preparing to bust through the window. From three feet, Bell fired and the shotgun blast hit Burgess in the head. Burgess did not survive.

Des Moines Police Sgt. Todd Dykstra said investigators concluded that the shooting was an act of self-defense and no charges will be filed.

Heh.