Armed Homeowner Kills Alleged Intruder to Protect Family

A Detroit, Michigan, homeowner investigated strange noises Tuesday night, which led to his shooting and fatally wounding an alleged armed intruder.

WXYZ reports that the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. The homeowner was sitting outside with his family and heard noises inside of his house. He went inside and allegedly found an armed 20-year-old intruder:

ClickOnDetroit reports the homeowner’s claim that the intruder allegedly raised the gun in his direction, at which point the homeowner shot him.

The intrusion suspect died from his wounds.

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