An alleged intruder was shot and killed by a St. Petersburg, Florida, homeowner Saturday while trying to make entry through a door.
The Tampa Bay Times reported that the incident occurred “about 12:20 a.m. at a home in the 300 block of 2nd Avenue North.”
WFLA noted that the alleged intruder wrecked a car somewhere in the neighborhood, then ran into the backyard of the home and allegedly tried to make entry.
The homeowner was awakened by the noise the suspect was making and “ordered the man to leave the property.” The suspect refused to leave and was subsequently shot.
The alleged intruder was transported to a hospital, where he died.
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