She said the following vehicle parked close to hers and as she got out of her vehicle and headed for the building, she heard a car door close and a person walking quickly behind her.
She turned and saw a white male, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, who then ran past her and blocked her path.
The woman told police the man was about 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds and reached out to grab her. Fearing for her safety, she pulled her handgun from her pocket and fired, hitting Bontaites in the upper chest. Police said the woman has a concealed weapon permit. - See more at
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This is another great example of how firearms protect law abiding citizen from criminals.