Phoenix Homeowner Shoots, Kills Alleged Intruder

A Phoenix, Arizona, homeowner shot and killed an alleged intruder just before 11:00 p.m. Thursday.

AZ Family reported that the alleged intruder was trying to enter a home “near 17th Avenue and Camelback Road” when the homeowner drew a gun and shot him in the chest.

Phoenix Fire Department personnel arrived on the scene and transported the wounded suspect to the hospital, where he died, AZ Central noted.

The incident is still being investigated, but no charges have been filed against the homeowner.

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