Man Shoots Intruder

Last updated Tuesday, March 27, 2007 6:39 PM CDT in News

By The Morning News

    ROGERS -- A confrontation between a man in his home and an intruder ended badly Monday night -- for the intruder.

    Joshua Nicholson, 26, 425 Sheppard Road in Avoca, was asleep when someone broke into his home through the back door, according to a Benton County Sheriff's Office news release.

    Upon hearing a disturbance, Nicholson grabbed his gun, a .380-caliber pistol, and walked down the hallway. Nicholson saw a man entering the residence and fired one shot, believing he hit the man, according to police.

    Also in the home at the time were Marty Martin, 31, Nicholson's roommate; Sarah Enkler, 25, and her two children. Enkler and her two children were staying at the residence to escape an abusive relationship with her husband, according to police.

    Richard Deshields, 37, Enkler's husband, checked himself into a hospital in Joplin, Mo., suffering from a gunshot wound. Joplin Police Department officials contacted the Benton County Sheriff's Office.

    Officials with the Sheriff's Office have requested the Joplin Police Department arrest Deshields in connection with a felony charge of residential burglary and a misdemeanor charge of first-degree criminal mischief. Deshields will be transported to Benton County as soon as his condition allows, the release states.

    There are currently no charges pending for Nicholson.

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    Good For: wrote on Mar 27, 2007 7:25 PM:

    " ...Mr. Nicholson for defending his property and the people in it.............. As for Mr. Desheilds, well he got what he deserved, thats what you get for doing something that stupid. lol ..............No doubt Mr. Deshields was breaking in to do some harm to Ms. Enkler, glad there was someone there to stop it before it started. "

    Be Glad wrote on Mar 27, 2007 8:43 PM:

    " we have the 2nd amendment. Defend it always, this could be you next time. With the criminal element moving into our area we all need to be able to protect our families and homes. "

    American wrote on Mar 28, 2007 6:33 AM:

    " Well, it looks like the racial element in NWA continues to show how stupid we can get. Thank you to "TO beware" for a very well written comment. First we need to thank God that the family in that house are all OK. Second, we need to thank God that that man did not die from his stupid decision to break into his ex-wifes place. Even if it would have been a justified shooting death, it would still have ruined the young mans life had his shot killed him. Maybe now he will get the sentence in jail he deserves and a family can rest easy knowing he won't hurt them again. Thank you again to the officer whose comments reflect MOST of the people in NWA. Crime has no color or race. "

    Glad wrote on Mar 28, 2007 8:10 AM:

    " To Beware, Oh Thank-you for saying the words I have been trying to come up with for so long. Usually, when I read these posts, I become ashamed for our community, and I wonder if only racists idiots are compelled to "blog",,-Or if this is the way my friends, neighbors, and townspeople really feel. It's sickening. There is way too much of it on here "

    Now watch them prosecute Nicholson... wrote on Mar 28, 2007 8:57 AM:

    " You never know... it IS Rogers...How About it Ben? Are you gonna try and pin this guy for discharging his gun in City Limits? "

    To Prosecute.... wrote on Mar 28, 2007 9:43 AM:

    " Actually, Avoca is NOT Rogers, it is Benton County jurisdiction. "

    siloam springs wrote on Mar 28, 2007 9:45 AM:

    " Amendment II: (Right of the people to bear arms not to be infringed.) A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS, shall not be infringed. "

    Uh Oh, in the County...! wrote on Mar 28, 2007 11:56 AM:

    " Robin Green will probably be trying to fry this poor guy then wont she??? "

    rm wrote on Mar 28, 2007 2:06 PM:

    " Im glad the guy didnt die, BUT at the same time, GOOD for Nicholson to protect his home and the people in it. I bet the guy thinks twice about just busting in somewhere again!!! ahahahahahahahahahah Guns arent a bad thing, its the wrong people that have access to them. Mr Nicholson had every right to use the gun in the RIGHT way and the for the RIGHT reason!!!! good for you Mr. Nicholson!!!!!!!! "

    SIS wrote on Mar 28, 2007 3:44 PM:

    " I am glad everything is ok. It could have been Mr Desheilds that had the gun. You never know when someone that has that much rage in them and that thinks that a marriage is over what they will do. I think that Nicholson did the right thing. Dont take any chances because you could be the one who is hurt "

    no name wrote on Mar 28, 2007 10:27 PM:

    " Nicholson should have shot desheilds the way i see it desheilds got what he had coming to him that is what some people would say and you people calling him a mr that is funny. i know desheils and he is no mr. "

    no name wrote on Mar 29, 2007 10:37 AM:

    " You shouldn't judge neither side till you get the facts. Martin is no saint either they should have the hands tested for power they might be surprised. lots of lies to come out and boy does people talk when their on the stuff, "

    to no name number two wrote on Mar 29, 2007 4:14 PM:

    " Well your one to tell people not to judge. What are you doing by saying stuff about someone else too. And talk that is always something that will be around. Unless your involved you should keep your mouth shut "

    no name wrote on Apr 2, 2007 8:18 AM:

    " Ouch! Musthave hit a nerve. "

    to no name number two wrote on Apr 2, 2007 2:42 PM:

    " No just telling it like it is "

    Involved wrote on Apr 10, 2007 11:12 PM:

    " I think the decision to shoot by Mr.Nicholson was harder than anyone could imagine. But put yourself in Ms.Enklers shoes having to hide herself and her kids to escape an abusive relationship. The was obvious threat involved with Mr.Deshields actions, maybe Nicholson doesnt take threats lightly. "


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