Colorado-Armed Real Estate Agent Shoots Attacker at House Showing

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Armed Real Estate Agent Shoots Attacker at House Showing

Commerce City, Colorado – A concealed carrying real estate agent has survived an attack from the very man she was showing an open house to.

Dawna Hetzler, an experienced real estate agent of 14 years, arrived at the Aspen Condominiums on Sunday for her 11:30am scheduled open house.

Ernest Chrisman arrived at the front door and appeared interested in the property and was asking detailed questions directly relating to the home.

“He was asking the right questions about how long it had been on the market. We talked about loans and what he might qualify for,” Hetzler said.

After touring the downstairs area with Chrisman, the two went upstairs to complete the showing.

Upon entering the master bedroom, Chrisman pulled out a large knife and cornered Hetzler.

The now knife wielding attacker pulled out a six-inch rope and ordered Hetzler into the closet, but she wasn’t going to give up that easy.

Hetzler drew her firearm, but in her hesitation the attacker was able to spray her in the eyes with bear spray.

Blinded and in extreme pain, Hetzler fired off a shot.

“He wanted me to take off my ring and go in the closet, and at that point, his intentions were deadly, in my opinion,” Hetzler said.

It’s unknown if the bullet hit Chrisman, but he sprinted away from the scene when Hetzler shot in his direction.

Dawna Hetzler was thankful she had a gun and expressed encouragement for other realtors and women to conceal carry a firearm.

“My life was in danger and if I did not have my firearm, I would not be here today.”

“I have heard about fearing open houses. I don’t live my life in fear. I live my life in faith. Faith trumps fear,” Hetzler said. “For my fellow realtors, we always hear take two to an open house. Two is not enough, you need to know what you’re going to do in any certain circumstance and be able to act on that.”

The attacker, Ernest Chrisman has since been arrested on charges of first-degree burglary, aggravated robbery, and second-degree assault.

Real estate agents, male and female, are subjected to potentially dangerous situations like this constantly.

It is for the better that more and more individuals are arming themselves and concealed carrying in public.

You never know when a crazed criminal will put your life in danger, and the time is now to prepare for the uncertain.

Scumbag was caught

'If I didn't have a firearm, I wouldn't be here to talk to you': Realtor describes attack at open house

After Chrisman ran away, Hetzler said she went downstairs and tried to find her phone, her vision obscured by bear spray. She called 911 and was later taken to the hospital. Days later, Hetzler said the residue from the bear spray still burns.

“Our men and women in blue helped me tremendously that day, and I am so grateful for their service,” Hetzler said.

She said she shared her story with the media on Wednesday morning in hopes that it will help police find the man who attacked her.

Police on Thursday afternoon arrested Chrisman on charges of 1st Degree Burglary, Aggravated Robbery and 2nd Degree Assault. He was booked into the Adams County Detention Facility.
 
Another crime stopped by an armed citizen. One of over 2 million per year.

But all that will be discussed this week is legislation to limit, and in many cases, take away citizens’ rights to defend themselves and without due process to boot
 
I briefly dated a woman who is a real estate agent. Being alone with strangers when showing houses is one of the reasons she carried.

On a side note, she's petite and good-looking. Often carried a Shield small-of back under a shirt with a fluffy hem thing. Made her even hotter.
 
headline says shoots attacker...but he wasn't shot according to he article ...or did my tired eyes misread that
 
headline says shoots attacker...but he wasn't shot according to he article ...or did my tired eyes misread that
Who cares. Good won, bad lost and good doesn't have to spend $300,000 defending herself over the next 2 years. Then get sued in civil court for damages.
 
I’m constantly baffled by the fact that so many female agents don’t carry. Such easy targets, our faces are out in the public sphere and we’re constantly put in one on one situations in empty houses.

I’m posting this as I’m sitting in an open house alone in case anyone wants to come by with some beers.
 
This is largely mythical, and outside of some weird circumstances, rarely actually happens.

-Mike
It takes one of two things since the attackers are rarely equipped to pay for legal fees by the hour:

1). Enough money to be had from the defender. Attorneys love parties who are insured for what they are suing for, and get less excited about having to do an asset chase; have a second trial to have the house transfer to a relative rules a fraudulent conveyance; perform a forensic audit of the sueee to look for hidden assets; etc.

2). A high profile case where the publicity alone is worth it for the attorney. Think Benjamin Crump.

What is does mean is you cannot speak publicly, or on NES, even if you are found 100% justified for 3 years.
 
Rookie mistake to not BYOB! Better luck next time!

If I byob then I have to share with anyone who comes by. If someone brings some and shares with me different story.

I don’t serve alcohol (or anything for that matter). I don’t need the liability in a sue happy environment we live in.
 
If I byob then I have to share with anyone who comes by. If someone brings some and shares with me different story.

I don’t serve alcohol (or anything for that matter). I don’t need the liability in a sue happy environment we live in.
How far are you from dunbarton? I have a cooler full of beer and the boating weather is meh.
 
How far are you from dunbarton? I have a cooler full of beer and the boating weather is meh.

Oh man that sounds awesome, but today I'm in Portsmouth doin family stuff. It's actually my birthday so I should be allowed to go drink in Dunbarton but don't see that happening lol.
 
Oh man that sounds awesome, but today I'm in Portsmouth doin family stuff. It's actually my birthday so I should be allowed to go drink in Dunbarton but don't see that happening lol.
Well it’s overcast anyways....fishing and drinking day
 
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