A home invasion in Florida turned deadly when the homeowner shot and killed one of the intruders. The second intruder fled the scene.
An intruder in Florida was shot and killed when the homeowner fought back with a gun, officials said. According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, the home invasion happened Thursday, the day after Christmas. Officials said two unknown men were captured on the homeowner’s video surveillance system entering through the back of the house after 9 p.m. The homeowner fired multiple rounds at one of the intruders, and the other intruder ran away, officials said.
The first intruder was shot several times and was in critical condition when police arrived. He was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where he died from his injuries the following morning.“This is the state of Florida. If you break into someone’s home, you should expect to be shot,” Sheriff Rick Wells said during a press conference. Michel Soto-Mella from Chile was the other intruder. He is charged with armed burglary, with additional charges pending.Investigators are working to find out why the two targeted the home. Officials said the deceased suspect was previously arrested in 2023 in Illinois and spent four months in jail for residential burglary before being released on parole in November of this year. He had an active warrant for parole violation and was considered armed and dangerous
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