Apartment Intruder Fatally Shot
Philadelphia Woman Fatally Shoots Masked Intruder Who Broke Into Her Apartment
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The woman was alone in the apartment and said the sound of breaking glass alerted her to the intruder.
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Chief Inspector Scott Small said the intruder broke a window, reached inside to open the door, and then entered the apartment before shots were fired.
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The woman turned over a semi-automatic handgun to police and was cooperating with investigators.
A Philadelphia woman shot and killed a masked intruder who broke into her apartment around 5 a.m. Wednesday. After police removed the man's mask, the woman recognized him as her ex-boyfriend, according to 12 On Your Side. The 29-year-old man died from a gunshot wound to the head. The woman, who was alone in the apartment, is cooperating with investigators.
Chief Inspector Scott Small said the intruder broke a window, reached inside to open the door, and then entered before shots were fired. The woman turned over a semi-automatic handgun to police. Investigators have not publicly detailed the circumstances of their prior relationship.
Woman Awakened by Breaking Glass
The woman was asleep when the sound of breaking glass woke her around 5 a.m. on Wednesday. The intruder had broken a window to her apartment, according to 12 On Your Side. She was alone inside at the time of the break-in. The breaking glass gave her warning that someone was entering her home.
How the Intruder Entered the Apartment
After breaking the window, the man reached inside to unlatch the door from within. Chief Inspector Scott Small confirmed this sequence of events to investigators. Once the door opened, the intruder entered the apartment. Shots were fired shortly after he got inside, according to 12 On Your Side.
Woman Recognized Ex-Boyfriend After Police Removed Mask
The masked intruder was shot in the head and died at the scene. When police removed his mask to identify him, the woman immediately recognized him as someone she had known before. A police source identified the man as her ex-boyfriend. Investigators have not released details about their relationship or why he may have broken in.
Woman Cooperating With Police Investigation
The woman handed over the semi-automatic handgun she used to police immediately after the shooting. She has been fully cooperating with investigators examining the case. Police have not filed charges against her at this time. The circumstances appear consistent with self-defense during a home invasion, according to 12 On Your Side.
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