An Arizona homeowner with a gun told police he spotted an intruder in his backyard in Buckeye just after midnight Sunday and ordered him to leave, but the intruder walked toward the homeowner and then ran into the home. The suspect shot and killed the intruder.
What are the details?
police Said Just before 2:30 a.m., officers received a report of shots fired at a residence near 237th Street and Mojave Avenue. According to police, when officers arrived, the man was trying to leave the house with his hands up, so officers subdued him.
When officers searched the home, they found a bleeding man in the backyard with a gunshot wound to the chest, police said.
Police said the homeowner, who is in his 30s, told investigators that he and his family were asleep when the doorbell rang.
The homeowner told police he grabbed a handgun and looked out the front window, adding that he didn't see anyone.
The homeowner told police he soon heard noises coming from the back of the house, opened the back door and confronted the unknown man.
The homeowner told police that the man ignored orders to leave and walked toward the homeowner, who then fired one shot, hitting the man in the chest, the homeowner told police.
The injured man, a man in his early 20s, was taken to a hospital where he was eventually listed in critical condition, police said. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
No one has been identified so far, but KNXV TV reportedadded that it was unclear whether anyone would be charged.
How are people reacting?
Commenters react on the police department's Facebook page post He appears to be siding with the homeowner regarding the shooting incident. Below are just a few examples.
- “Fafo!” 1 commenter I have written. “Fortunately, the homeowner had the smarts to arm himself. Things could have played out much differently.”
- “At 2:30 a.m. in someone else's backyard, you get what you get. Most people would have done what this man did to protect their families,” said another commenter. declared. “Make your case.”
- Another posted: “Self-defense. Shoot until the threat is stopped, whether it's 1 or 5 times. That's what they're teaching. Borderline personality disorder and homeowners, great job.” . Said.
- “Finally a feel-good story!” Another commenter Shouted out.
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