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Suspect armed with hammer shot by homeowner in Lucerne Valley
LUCERNE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 27-year-old suspect armed with a hammer was shot by a homeowner after forcing entry into her home.
It happened on April 16, 2021, at about 9:14 am. in the 36700 block of Foothill Road in Lucerne Valley.
The victim reported the suspect later identified as Robert Garcia forced his way into her residence through a back door.
According to sheriff’s officials, “the suspect entered the residence wielding a hammer and threatened to kill the female victim.”
Fearing for her life, the female victim shot the would-be intruder. Officials said Garcia walked away from the residence and was located lying on the side of Foothill Road.
Garcia was airlifted to a trauma center, however, an update on his condition was not available at the time of this release. Officials said the female victim was not injured.