Homeowner kills intruder in struggle in Kenosha
KENOSHA, Wis. — A homeowner shot and killed an intruder during a struggle inside their home, according to Kenosha police.
Police say they got a call around 7:20 p.m. about a man damaging cars at random and trying to break into houses near 64th Avenue and 69th Street.
They say the man did force his way into a house, where he got into a physical struggle with the homeowner, who shot and killed the intruder.
Police are not releasing any details about the man who was killed. They say there is no threat to the community.
Armed man shot, killed after breaking into Burke County home
Investigators said a man shot and killed a home intruder early Friday morning in Burke County [North Carolina].
Deputies responded to 2902 Flat Gap Road in Valdese after a report of shots fired around 3 a.m., according to a release from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Howard Gene Cook, 37, dead at the scene, the release said.
Authorities said Cook had broken into the home and got hold of a gun there.
Cook pointed the gun at the homeowner, who also was armed, and the homeowner fired his weapon and hit Cook, the release said.
Detectives with BCSO’s criminal investigations division will finish the investigation and submit their findings to the district attorney’s office, who will decide whether there should be any charges.