Thanksgiving Intruder Shot in the Head by Homeowner—Police
A suspected burglar was reportedly shot in the head and killed by a resident after he forced his way into an apartment in Philadelphia on Thanksgiving .
The suspected burglar has not been named by the Philadelphia Police Department but officials said he was a male in his 20s.
ABC Action News reported the shooting took place at The Premier at City Line in the Overbrook neighborhood, in West Philadelphia, just after 7:20 p.m on Thursday. It is unclear if the renter who lived in the apartment will face any charges.
DEVELOPING: Police say a renter shot and killed a man who allegedly forced his way into his apartment.Investigators are still on scene at the apartment complex off City Ave., in Overbrook. pic.twitter.com/nFYwPYdexD — Bryanna Gallagher November 24, 2023
Newsweek has contacted Philadelphia Police Department for an update on the investigation.
One woman who lives in the apartment block, Keenan Walker, told ABC Action News: "I thought maybe someone got through the door here but not into somebody's individual apartment which is kind of frightening.
"When you're coming in and out, people might be behind you and you don't lock the door behind you to make them use the fob, and there are security cameras everywhere."
Others who lived in the property were reportedly confused as to why the door was propped open when they came home from Thanksgiving meals.
They have since received an email from property managers who explained they were working with authorities as the investigation takes place.
A stock image of police tape. Officials in Philadelphia say they are investigating an incident involving a fatal burglary attempt.
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