An intruder with a rifle forced his way into a Midland, Texas, home early Saturday morning, but the homeowner put him in a chokehold and police said they found him dead. did.
What are the details?
Midland Police said George Samuel Butler, 37, entered a home in the 1400 block of Daventry Place “forcibly with a rifle.” MRT.com reportedThe homeowner then put the suspect in a chokehold “in an apparent case of self-defense.”
Police said they were called to the scene just after 4 a.m. after receiving reports of a disturbance involving a weapon and found Butler dead, the newspaper added.
MRT.com reported that the police’s Crimes Against Persons Unit and Crime Scene Unit were also called to the scene, and the next of kin were notified and the investigation into the fatal accident continued.
not the first case
MRT.com added that Butler was previously arrested for breaking into a Midland home.
Citing police, the paper reported that the woman made the following statement in July 2022: “Butler kicked in her front door.”
When police arrived, they saw Butler searching the apartment through a window and looking under the bed, and officers also saw pieces of the front door frame hanging, MRT.com reported. Reported.
Details from the outlet:
The officers made several announcements for Mr. Butler to leave the residence, but Mr. Butler refused and closed the door, rendering the officers unable to perform their duties. When officers entered the residence and attempted to handcuff Butler, Butler began struggling with the officers and placed him in a headlock. Officers were able to wrestle Butler to the ground and then handcuffed him with the assistance of other officers. A police officer also suffered a nosebleed.
MRT.com reported that Butler was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a peace officer and judge, a second-degree felony. home invasion, a second-degree felony; and two misdemeanors. The outlet reported that he was given bail of $57,000.
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