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Man Saved After Scanner Deflects Bullet

Man Saved After Scanner Deflects Bullet

Wisconsin Man in Living Room Saved After Scanner Apparently Deflects Bullet

The Associated Press

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. - Police say a police scanner may have saved Floyd Kimme's life. Kimme, 50, was sitting in his living room Sunday evening when a bullet was fired into his home by a large-caliber weapon, authorities said.

The bullet went through the wall and hit the scanner, which was in front of the recliner where Kimme was sitting, said Sheboygan County Sheriff's Captain Dave Adams.

The scanner apparently deflected the bullet away from Kimme, Adams said.

Police said the incident remains under investigation.

Information from: The Sheboygan Press, http://www.sheboygan-press.com

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[JM15 386]

haha that is funny well if anyone ever shoots at your car, you'll be in good shape Dave

[RWC130 594]

This is EXACTLY what I have a scanner in EVERY room! LOL

[helicopper 1,050]

What the article didn't say was that the bullet was fired by a neighbor who was fed up with the alert tones and radio chatter all night and especially the 200 foot antenna that was affixed to the roof!!!

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What the article didn't say was that the bullet was fired by a neighbor who was fed up with the alert tones and radio chatter all night and especially the 200 foot antenna that was affixed to the roof!!!   

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[Guest]

thats why i have a scanner in my bedroom, its there for protection, at least this will be my new excuse.

[RWC130 594]

Chris192,

Do I have a case now?

"Officer, this scanner you see here is used for protection"

I can hear the sound of the pen on the UTT! haha