Resident pistol-whips intruder

YOUNGSTOWN

Youngstown police say a man pistol-whipped an attempted burglar at his West Judson Avenue home Thursday night.

The victim told police he was shutting the back door of his house when a male came up from behind with a gun.

During their struggle, the gun discharged two or three times times.

The victim was able to disarm the suspect and “pistol-whipped” him until he fled.