A homeowner in Oakland was arrested after shooting and killing a robbery suspect.
The 77-year-old homeowner was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remained behind bars on Tuesday while the district attorney considered whether to file charges.It's unclear if the man, whom KTVU is not naming, will be formally charged or if the killing was justified on the grounds of self-defense.The incident happened just before 6 p.m. on Monday at 98th Avenue and Burr Street in East Oakland.Authorities said two men and a woman pulled up to a residence in the area in a stolen Infiniti Q40.
Police said the third suspect was found at the scene with a replica gun and arrested on suspicion of burglary.No charges have been filed against the homeowner, although he was arrested. The case is under review by the Alameda County District Attorney's Office.Prosecutors have until Thursday to determine whether to charge the homeowner, who declined to speak with investigators.KTVU legal analyst Michael Cardoza weighed in on the case, saying, "You're not supposed to chase them.
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