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Police Say Woman's Actions Self-Defense

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FAYETTEVILLE — Police in Cumberland County say a manattempted to break into a woman's house Friday night, but she stopped him... with a bullet.

The incident occurred off Highway 401-North in the Kelly HillsSubdivision.

Police say it is a classic case of self defense, and that they will notcharge the woman.

The injured man, however, will face charges.

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