10-16-2008, 08:48 AM
DALLAS, Texas -- Dallas police said they will likely not press charges against a Lakewood man who shot and killed a burglar in his home Thursday morning.
The man and his wife were sleeping in their townhome in the 6100 block of Tremont Avenue when they heard a noise around 2:30 a.m.
Police said the man went downstairs to investigate and found a man trying to take a flat screen television off the wall in his living room.
The burglar had apparently pried open a window to get inside.
"This is a crime of opportunity," said Lt. Ray Beaudreault, DPD. "I don't know why he decided to pick this location. Apparently, it wasn't a wise choice."
The homeowner shot the suspect several times -- the 21-year-old man walked to the front porch where he collapsed.
He was transported to Baylor Medical Center but died of his wounds.
Police said the homeowner had the right to protect himself and his property.
FOX 4's Saul Garza said he spoke with the homeowner who was very shaken up.
The case will be referred to a Grand Jury which will make the final decision on whether to issue an indictment.
The man and his wife were sleeping in their townhome in the 6100 block of Tremont Avenue when they heard a noise around 2:30 a.m.
Police said the man went downstairs to investigate and found a man trying to take a flat screen television off the wall in his living room.
The burglar had apparently pried open a window to get inside.
"This is a crime of opportunity," said Lt. Ray Beaudreault, DPD. "I don't know why he decided to pick this location. Apparently, it wasn't a wise choice."
The homeowner shot the suspect several times -- the 21-year-old man walked to the front porch where he collapsed.
He was transported to Baylor Medical Center but died of his wounds.
Police said the homeowner had the right to protect himself and his property.
FOX 4's Saul Garza said he spoke with the homeowner who was very shaken up.
The case will be referred to a Grand Jury which will make the final decision on whether to issue an indictment.
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