Home invader shot, killed by apartment resident in El Cajon
El Cajon police Teusday investigated the fatal shooting of an intruder at an apartment complex in the East County city.
A man armed with a handgun knocked on the door of an apartment at 1499 Broadway shortly before 5:25 p.m. Monday, then forced his way inside when someone opened the door, according to El Cajon police Lt. Tim Henton.
An occupant of the apartment armed himself with a shotgun and shot the intruder, who died at Sharp Memorial Hospital at 6:30 p.m., Henton said.
Police did not immediately speculate on the motive behind the intrusion.
The intruder’s name was withheld pending family notification.
Tags: apartment, El Cajon, home invasion, intruder, SDNN, shotgun
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Comment by: Frank Posted: September 21, 2009, 11:58 pm
The person with the shotgun should get a medal, and a small reward. 1 less criminal for the state to prosecute. Why withhold the name? I’m sure the dead guy’s family knows what he does for kicks. Again good job.
Comment by: MJ Posted: October 28, 2009, 7:59 pm
Suicide by homeowner. I would like to know what sort of criminal record the dead criminal had. I would also like to know what drugs he was on. Not only should the homeowner get a small reward, he should be reimbursed by the state for the cost of the shotgun and any damage to the house as a result of this break-in.