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Homeowner shoots, kills possible intruder in attempt to break into home in east Houston, police say

A man is dead after a homeowner shoots and kills him during a break-in attempt. (KPRC)

HOUSTON – A man is dead after a homeowner shot and killed him while attempting to break into his home, police said.

Police said it happened in the 7000 block of Avenue F at around 2:20 a.m.

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Police said a homeowner was looking out from his window when he noticed two individuals who appeared suspicious outside of his fence.

When police said the homeowner grabbed a gun, he checked outside again, and that was when he saw one of the suspects attempting to break through his door.

The homeowner fired at the suspect breaking through the door, where police say he died at the scene.

The second suspect had fled the scene, according to police.

The homeowner is cooperating with officers after they say he called them to investigate.


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A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015. In 2020, she joined the KPRC 2 digital team as an intern. Ana is a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, a catmom of 3, and an aquarium enthusiast. In her spare time, she's an avid video gamer and loves to travel.

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