Wheelchair-User Faces Immediate Eviction After Shooting Robber in St. Louis

St. Louis resident evicted after shooting intruder in self-defense. Court records and surveillance footage back tenant's story.

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September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — St. Louis, United States — A St. Louis man who uses a wheelchair has been ordered to vacate his public housing unit following an incident in which he shot an armed intruder in what authorities describe as an act of self-defense.

Torrey Holliday received formal notice of his eviction from the St. Louis Housing Authority after the confrontation, which occurred in the building’s lobby. While law enforcement and prosecutors view him as a victim of attempted robbery, the housing agency cited its policy on conduct that endangers residents or staff, using surveillance footage to justify the decision.

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Holliday told FOX 2 that he was not offered any support or concern after the incident, only a notice demanding his immediate departure. He claimed the building lacked proper security and that he carried a firearm for protection. Neighbors supported his stance, acknowledging the lack of safety measures but also recognizing his right to defend himself under the circumstances.

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