Laundromat Owner Shoots Himself in Struggle with Burglar

The owner of a laundromat in Duenweg, Missouri, was shot in the hand with his own gun during a struggle with a man he caught burglarizing his business. His injuries were not life-threatening. The suspect fled the fled the scene, but was later arrested by police on allegations of burglary, assault, and theft of a firearm.

Sources:

Ty Albright, “Police Investigating Burglary That Injured Duenweg Laundromat Owner,” newstalkkzrg.com (January 31, 2025).

Priscilla Mace, “Galena Man Arrested in Connection to Duenweg Laundromat Burglary,”fourstateshomepage.com (February 3, 2025).