Indiana mom shoots child predator Bruce Pierce who allegedly tried to rape 12-year-old girl

A harrowing incident unfolded at an Indianapolis motel room when a mother took matters into her own hands to protect her 12-year-old daughter from a convicted child molester. The mother, whose identity remains undisclosed, walked in on Bruce Pierce allegedly attempting to rape her young daughter at the Baymont Inn.

According to court documents, the grandmother of the victim revealed that Pierce had been communicating with the 12-year-old online and over the phone, trying to persuade her to leave town with him. The disturbing encounter escalated when the mother and her daughter, accompanied by their relatives, went to the motel to confront Pierce after the mother did not return home as expected.

Tragically, the young victim was left alone in the room with Pierce while her mother and sister went to the car to fetch some items. In a chilling turn of events, Pierce seized the opportunity to pin the girl down on the bed and began tearing her clothes before the mother intervened. The mother opened fire on Pierce, who was allegedly armed as well, allowing her daughter to escape the traumatizing situation.

Following the shooting, the mother and daughter fled the hotel with their family members in tow and promptly contacted the authorities. Pierce was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, but he remains at large as he is not yet in custody.

Pierce is now facing charges of attempted rape, attempted child molestation, unlawful possession of a firearm, and confinement, as reported by Fox 59. It is worth noting that Pierce had previously pleaded guilty to child molesting charges in 2016, underscoring the severity of his criminal history.

The victim, unfortunately, sustained injuries from the suspect’s weapon and had to be treated at a children’s hospital. The motive behind the mother and Pierce’s presence in the hotel lobby prior to the shooting remains unclear, adding another layer of mystery to this disturbing incident.

As the investigation unfolds and authorities continue their search for Pierce, the bravery and swift action of the mother in protecting her daughter serve as a somber reminder of the dangers lurking in unsuspecting places. The trauma inflicted on the young victim underscores the urgent need for vigilance and swift justice to prevent such heinous crimes from recurring in our communities.