Last week, three armed intruders broke into a home in Hamilton County, Tennessee, just after midnight, and the homeowner opened fire, causing two of them to flee, but one of them died at the scene.
What are the details?
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Said Around 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a report of a home invasion in the 6300 block of Shirley Pond Road. WTVC-TV reported The house in question is located in Harrison. Harrison is about 30 minutes northeast of Chattanooga.
The sheriff’s office said a preliminary investigation revealed that three armed suspects entered the home, the homeowner confronted them, and a gunfight ensued.
One of the suspects was struck during the interaction and died at the scene, the sheriff’s office said, adding that the other two suspects fled the scene by jumping out of a window.
Law enforcement officers searched the area but were unable to locate the two suspects. Officials said the identities of those involved were not being released pending further investigation.
The homeowner who fired the fatal shots later told WTVC that it was the second night in a row that his home had been broken into. The homeowner asked police not to release his name out of concern for his safety.
Neighbors told WTVC they had always thought their neighborhood was safe, but were shocked by the home invasions two nights in a row. The department added that investigators with the sheriff’s office say this type of crime is rare in the area.
How are people reacting?
X 1 commenter I have written“We, the people, must remain vigilant. [when there’s a] Home invasion, shoot first and ask questions later.Please remind the perpetrator that this is different. [California]; we are armed and are not afraid to use them. We are the South! ”
another X user offered“1 good person; 0 bad person.”
YouTube commenter Said“Good. The perpetrator shouldn’t have broken into the house. This is called divine intervention. Find a job.”
“We are grateful that the victim was able to protect his family, home, and life,” one commenter wrote under the WTVC article.
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