Emilio Franco Dies in Deadly Downey Home Invasion

by Amy Judd | November 3, 2010 at 03:03 pm

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Emilio Franco Died in a Home Invasion Shootout in Downey California

The 54-year-old homeowner was involved in a gun battle with a home invasion robbery suspect just before 3am in the 9300 block of Gainford Avenue according to KTLA News.

Franco was shot to death inside the home, and another man, believed to be the suspect was wounded in the gun battle and taken into custody. He is currently being treated in hospital.

There were reports of a possible second suspect and some neighbors had to be evacuated while police searched the area.

It was not immediately known if he [Franco] was already home when the shooting occurred or if he was followed home by the suspect.

Family members say Franco's wife and 28-year-old pregnant daughter were also inside the home when the shots rang out.