A San Antonio, Texas, homeowner shot and killed a suspected burglar multiple times around 5 a.m. Thursday.
Can 5 attention A neighbor said he heard about four “muffled gunshots” and then police cars arrived.
The 43-year-old homeowner told police what happened and said the suspect fled the scene.
However, KSAT Reported The suspect, who was in a detached garage at another home, called for help, saying he had been shot.
The robbery suspect's injuries were not life-threatening and he was taken to hospital to be treated for his wounds.
Texas has a “Stand Your Ground” law and a “Castle Doctrine,” the latter of which allows homeowners to use lethal force in a home if they believe lives are in danger, and the former of which removes the need to attempt to retreat when under attack.
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