A Phoenix homeowner shot and killed a man he says was attempting to burglarize his house.
The homeowner called 911 to report the burglary about 8:30 p.m. Jan. 24. While officers were driving to the scene in the 10000 block of West Heatherbrae Drive, he told 911 he shot the man entering his house, police said.
Officers arrived and found a 51-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. The man, who was not identified, was taken to a hospital where he died.
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West Phoenix homeowner shoots, kills intruder
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A Phoenix homeowner shot and killed a man he says was attempting to burglarize his house.
The homeowner called 911 to report the burglary about 8:30 p.m. Jan. 24. While officers were driving to the scene in the 10000 block of West Heatherbrae Drive, he told 911 he shot the man entering his house, police said.
Officers arrived and found a 51-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. The man, who was not identified, was taken to a hospital where he died.
The homeowner provided statements to detectives and was later released from custody. After an investigation, the case will be submitted to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for review.
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