Pennsylvania Self-Defense: Police: Woman shot boyfriend in self-defense :: 08/12/2022

JESSUP, Pa. — A woman shot her boyfriend in Lackawanna County Thursday night, but he is the one facing criminal charges.

Police say the woman was acting in self-defense when she shot Eric Stepkovich at a home in Jessup.

The woman told officers Stepkovich threw her to the ground, and she was afraid for her life.

Police say she shot Stepkovich in the leg with a pistol she is licensed to carry.

Stepkovich was treated for his injuries and is facing charges of assault and harassment in Lackawanna County.

https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/police-woman-shot-boyfriend-in-self-defense-jessup-shooting-assault-harassment/523-bbed9051-420a-4d21-8d0f-a81fb7698504