MPD: Homeowner shoots and kills man who broke in through window

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – The Mobile County District Attorney’s Office is now reviewing a possible self-defense case after Mobile police say a homeowner in west Mobile shot and killed an intruder.

All of this happened the night of Sept. 7 after 9. MPD officers and homicide detectives were gathering evidence inside a home on Calgary Drive after responding to multiple shots fired.

Investigators say 37-year-old David Lee Jr. broke into the home through a window. That’s when police say the homeowner shot and killed him.

One street over, several police cruisers sat in a business parking lot. When FOX10 News asked why officers were there, we were told to go to the scene on Calgary Drive for information. MPD has not said why officers were staged here.

One neighbor said it’s sad someone died, but they believe the homeowner did what they had to do to protect their family.

Less than 24 hours after the shooting, a biohazard cleanup crew was parked in the home’s driveway.

As of tonight, no charges have been filed.

Stand your ground law
Under Alabama’s stand your ground law, a homeowner does not have to retreat before using force against someone who breaks into their home.

That law could play a role as the DA’s office decides what’s next.

We’ve requested the 911 transcripts and are waiting to hear back. We’ll update you as we learn more.