Woman shoots man to death in self defense after apartment break-in in Webster
WEBSTER, Texas (KTRK) — A man was shot to death Monday night when he tried to break into a woman’s apartment in Webster, according to police.
The shooting happened at about 9 p.m. on the Gulf Freeway near Dixie Farm Road.
Police said they believe a woman was defending herself when she shot the man who broke down her front door.
The woman was not alone, as police said several people, including children were inside. Officers said she grabbed a gun and fired one shot.
“He forced entry through the front door. I don’t have the information of whether he kicked it or how he opened it, but he did break the door frame and got the door completely open and entered the location,” said Lt. J.P. Horelca.
Police are still investigating the relationship between the man and woman. It is not clear if the woman will face any charges.
Homeowner shoots, kills 2 suspects during reported home invasion
CARBON HILL, Ala. (WIAT) — Residents in Carbon Hill are in shock after a home invasion Thursday left two people dead and sent one person to the hospital.
“When I arrived on scene I noticed there were two subjects dead inside the home,” Police Chief Antoine Cobb said. “They had ski masks on.
Cobb said the homeowner had been shot and injured after gunfire was exchanged. That man is now recovering after surgery.
“It’s Walker County,” Cobb said. “Stuff happens, not just in Walker County but other counties, too. It just happened in Carbon Hill.”
It’s an incident that shook Councilwoman Cindy Killingsworth.
“You don’t expect anything of this magnitude and this horrific to happen in this small town where most people are close knit and loving,” Killingsworth said.
“We hate that it happened. He’s a big part of our community so we ask that you send prayers,” Kirk said. “Just because we had a little incident today, we pray to God that it don’t happen anymore.”
Chief Cobb said there was one other person in the house that was not hurt, but has been shaken up by this event. He wants to remind everyone to lock your doors and call for help any time there’s an emergency.
UPDATE (5/26): Walker County Coroner joey Vick tells CBS 42 that a shooting that left two people dead and another injured occurred during a reported home invasion.