Man Shoots, Kills Alleged Burglar In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — A man shot and killed an alleged burglar after he said he caught him breaking into a trailer and stealing DJ equipment in Philadelphia, according to reports.

Action News reports the shooting occurred at about 4 a.m. on the 2700 block of East Somerset Street when a 37-year-old man saw two people breaking into a trailer which contained his DJ equipment.

The outlet reports at least three shots were fired and the alleged burglar was hit in the back.

According to NBC10, the alleged burglar ran off but died a few blocks away.

Authorities found DJ equipment in a vehicle belonging to his girlfriend, who is cooperating with police, the outlet reports.

The shooter has not been charged and is cooperating with police, according to CBS Philadelphia.