A burglar who broke into a garage in Indiana has filed a lawsuit against the homeowner for shooting him while he was running away.
David A. Bailey, 31, of Albany, broke into the garage of David McLaughlin, 33, in the city of Dunkirk on April 21, 2014, according to IndyStar.com.
McLaughlin, a postal worker, shot Bailey in the left arm.
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Bailey pleaded guilty to burglary and was placed on electronic home detention for 3 years.
McLaughlin was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 4 months home detention for criminal recklessness.
Now Bailey is suing McLaughlin for more than $100,000 in damages, according to The Daily Beast.
