Man defends his daughter against an abusive ex-boyfriend.

After yelling at Fuches to stop choking his daughter, the 56-year-old man got his gun and fired a shot out the window.

When that didn’t stop Fuches, the man climbed out the window and jumped down the hood of his car, which was parked in the driveway.

According to police, the man approached Fuches, who was still choking the woman, and hit him with the weapon. As the attack continued, the man shot Fuches in the leg.

Police said Fuches then turned on the man, coming at him with a large rock he’d picked up from the ground. The man fired again, this time hitting Fuches in the groin.

Neighbors told 3TV that they heard screaming and a struggle followed by gunshots. That’s when they called 911.

The father, who also called the police, rendered aid to Fuches until paramedics arrived. Fuches’ injuries reportedly were not life threatening; he is expected to recover.

Investigators at the home said the woman suffered injuries consistent with being choked and dragged through gravel. She was treated at the scene, but was not taken to the hospital.

The incident is under investigation.

Fuches is facing assault charges, but at this point, the woman’s father has not been charged with anything. Police said it’s not yet known if charges will be filed against him.

A Good Daddy™ defends his Little Girl at all times. Period.

Trouble is, if you’re going to start using a gun you’ve entered the realm of deadly force. It’s rather unwise to fire warning shots and other such things. If you don’t want to use deadly force, don’t use deadly force. That warning shot? That bullet has to come to rest somewhere, and hitting an innocent person or destroying someone else’s property is just opening up another can of worms you don’t want. And just because you shoot someone in the leg doesn’t mean the person won’t die.

I can’t fault the man for doing what he did, especially because it was in defense of his life and his daughter’s life. Just be aware of how things were done and learn something from it.