Homeowner Shoots, Kills Burglary Suspect in N. Phoenix

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Homeowner Shoots, Kills Burglary Suspect in N. Phoenix

PHOENIX - Phoenix police say an intruder is dead after he tried to break into a home and was shot by the occupant.

It happened near 28th Avenue and Thunderbird Road around 2 a.m.

Phoenix police Officer James Holmes said the 35-year-old intruder was trying to pry open a window when he was spotted by a man who lives there. The occupant, his wife, and two young girls were in the home at the time.

The occupant told police he confronted the intruder and yelled for him to leave. That's when the stranger reportedly reached toward his waistband and the occupant opened fire. Witnesses reported hearing at least three shots.

The intruder ran into the street and collapsed. He was taken to a hospital where he died. Police have not said if a weapon was found on the intruder.

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