Homeowner fatally shoots window-breaking male trying to get inside: ‘We never have anything ever happen in this neighborhood'



After a Las Vegas homeowner fatally shot a male who was breaking windows and trying to gain entry into the homeowner's residence Thursday morning, at least one neighbor reacted with concern, KLAS-TV reported.

“I was shocked,” Jennifer Sauberan told the station. “Because it’s a very quiet neighborhood.”

'I have cameras around my house now.'

“I was just thinking, 'Oh, my God, what if I hadn’t come back the night before?'” Sauberan wondered to KLAS. “It could have been my house.”

Sauberan told the station she's lived in her neighborhood near Torrey Pines Drive and Flamingo Drive for decades with no worries — until now.

“It was so unexpected,” she told KLASf the fatal shooting. ‘We never have anything ever happen in this neighborhood, ever.”

What happened?

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Homicide Lieut. Jason Johansson said the homeowner called 911 around 7:40 a.m. saying a strange male was breaking windows and trying to get inside the homeowner's residence, the station noted.

“The man was not listening to what they were telling him,” Johansson added to KLAS. “He was acting extremely irrational as they continued to tell him to leave the property.”

Johansson noted to the station that’s when the male moved toward the front door — and with that, the homeowner pulled the trigger.

Officers found the shot male in the driveway, KLAS said, adding that he later died at a hospital.

Johansson told the station there are "self-defense" elements in this case, and he doesn't believe the homeowner will face charges. The Clark County District Attorney will make a final determination, KLAS reported.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521 or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com, the station said, adding that to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online.

Meanwhile, Sauberan told KLAS she's doing her best to maintain a safe home: “I have cameras around my house now. I put them up more recently, but then I put in flood lights and stuff because [criminal activity] makes me a little bit nervous sometimes.”

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Armed homeowner finds intruder in kitchen in middle of night — and lets his gun explain how unwelcome intruder is



An armed homeowner in Oklahoma found an intruder in his kitchen in the middle of the night earlier this week — and promptly let his gun explain how unwelcome the intruder was.

Tulsa police said officers responded around 2:30 a.m. Monday to a shooting at a home near 24th and Sheridan. The homeowner said he and his wife woke up to noises coming from their back door. When the homeowner went to investigate, police said he was surprised to discover a burglar in his kitchen.

Police said the homeowner was interviewed about the incident, and no charges were being filed against him at present.

Police said the homeowner didn’t recognize the intruder, and the individual did not have permission to be in the residence.

With that, the homeowner fired his gun at the suspect, who fled with stolen items from the home, police said.

Authorities added that the wounded suspect ran into the backyard and collapsed. Police said the victims called 911 and waited for police to arrive.

The arriving officer found the wounded burglary suspect in the backyard with burglary tools as well as items taken in connection with his caper, police said.

Authorities said emergency services took the suspect to a hospital, where he was in critical condition. Police said they will provide updates on the suspect's condition upon receipt of more information.

Police said the homeowner was interviewed about the incident, and no charges were being filed against him at present.

Police added that an investigation was proceeding and will be presented to the District Attorney's Office for charges against the intruder.

How are observers reacting?

More than 300 comments have populated the space beneath the Tulsa Police Department's Facebook post about the incident. As you might imagine, commenters seem squarely behind the homeowner's actions. The following are but a few of them:

  • "Stay out of people's houses, and you won’t get hurt," one commenter said. "Good job, homeowner!"
  • "Prayers for recovery of the homeowners. What a violation of privacy and what a dreadful thing to have to do!" another commenter stated. "Prayers for peace and the ability to relax again soon."
  • "Way to go homeowner," another commenter declared. "It’s your right to stand your ground and protect your family. I’m sad for the young man that made that choice to rob someone, but…"

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Shotgun-toting Texas homeowner fatally shoots intruder who allegedly refused to leave property, lunged at homeowner, wife



A shotgun-toting homeowner in San Antonio, Texas, fatally shot an intruder who allegedly refused to leave his property and lunged at him and his wife.

Police were called to a residence in the 800 block of Allende Drive in the city's west side around 1 a.m. Sunday for a report of a shooting, KEYE-TV reported.

The homeowner reported fearing for his and his wife's safety when the male lunged at them, the station said.

A male came to the home's door, after which the homeowner asked him to leave, investigators told the station.

The male returned a short time later and again was asked to leave, KEYE reported.

Soon after, the homeowner heard noises coming from the back yard, officials told MySanAntonio.com. With that, the homeowner grabbed a shotgun, checked the yard, and again saw the same male, the outlet said.

The homeowner asked the male to leave their yard, but the male lunged at the homeowner and his wife, after which the homeowner fired a shot that hit the male in the stomach, MySanAntonio.com reported.

Police and medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but the male, believed to be around 47 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene, KEYE reported.

The homeowner reported fearing for his and his wife's safety when the male lunged at them, the station said, adding that no charges have been filed against the homeowner as police continue their investigation.

Reportedly neither the homeowner nor his wife were injured during the incident, KEYE said.

How are observers reacting?

Commenters underneath the KEYE Facebook post about the incident were divided regarding the outcome. Some sided with the homeowner who fired the fatal shot:

  • "Yep won't try that again," one commenter said.
  • "Good," another commenter noted. "Reimburse the man for the ammo expended."
  • "F around and find out," another commenter stated.
  • "This is the way," another user wrote.

But two commenters didn't see it that way:

  • "This should NEVER be the way," one user said. "Call the police and homeowners don't go outside placing yourselves in danger. This loss of life should have never happened. Taking a life should only be up [to] GOD [no one] else. Prayers to everyone."
  • "Probably didn't have to shoot to kill," another commenter wrote. "Typical."

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Woman opens fire on burglary suspect who allegedly tried to steal from her backyard. Cops find him hiding in unusual spot.



A woman opened fire on a burglary suspect who allegedly tried to steal items from her backyard in Shreveport, Louisiana, early Friday morning; police found the suspect hiding in a neighbor's dryer following a chase that lasted several hours, KSLA-TV reported.

Police at 5:10 a.m. responded to a report about shots fired on West Canal Street in the Sunset Acres neighborhood, the station said.

'I was in there reading my Bible and seen these police come up the driveway and went in the back.'

When officers arrived on scene, they encountered a homeowner who reportedly fired shots at a male who was allegedly trying to steal lawn equipment from her backyard, KSLA said.

The station said a neighbor rang the homeowner's doorbell around 4:30 a.m. saying there was someone in her backyard, and some of her belongings were spotted on the sidewalk.

Rochelle Baylor, the homeowner, told KSLA she "ran up on" the suspect, demanded to know where her property was, and opened fire "about five or six times."

Lt. Shawn Hurd told the station the suspect "ended up calling his mom to come get him," and "we ended up chasing him for miles."

KSLA said police chased the suspect for hours before they found him hiding inside neighbor James Wall's clothes dryer.

“I was in there reading my Bible and seen these police come up the driveway and went in the back,” Wall told the station in the aftermath. "We have some problems like this every once in a while, but none like this. It was like the whole police force showed up.”

KSLA said Baylor's shots didn't hit the suspect, but police said he was found covered in blood, noting that he may have been injured on barbed-wire fencing while on the run.

Joshua Dotson, 28, was charged with simple burglary, the station said.

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Intruder with previous aggravated battery charges won't leave home's doorway, says homeowner has to shoot. Homeowner obliges.



An intruder with previous aggravated battery charges against him refused to leave the doorway of an Illinois home last week despite the homeowner's repeated requests.

When the intruder opened the home's storm door, he said the homeowner would have to shoot him.

With that, the homeowner fatally shot 31-year-old Jonathan J. Gagen, KDSK-TV reported, citing Collinsville police. Collinsville is about 20 minutes northeast of St. Louis.

What are the details?

Police responded to the 500 block of St. Louis Road just after 6 p.m. last Tuesday, the station said, adding that officers found a male lying wounded on the home's porch.

Officers gave him aid until a local EMS took over, but the male — identified a day later as Gagen — was pronounced dead at the scene, KDSK said.

The Madison County Sheriff's Office — which took over the investigation because a family member of the homeowner is a part-time Collinsville police employee, the station said — determined that the homeowner asked Gagen leave the residence's front porch, but Gagen refused.

The homeowner feared for his safety and got a gun from inside the home while making "numerous" requests for Gagen to leave, KDSK noted.

The homeowner also told Gagen to not enter the home, but Gagen opened the storm door and said the homeowner would have to shoot him, the station reported, citing the sheriff's office.

With that, the homeowner fired one shot, KDSK said, adding that it struck Gagen in the chest.

Another resident called 911 immediately and requested police assistance, the station reported, adding that all residents at the home were cooperating with the investigation.

What else do we know about Gagen?

KDSK, citing the Madison County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, reported that there are two county cases involving Gagen with aggravated battery charges.

Gagen is accused in a 2020 case of grabbing a Granite City police officer's face and scratching his eyeball, the station said, adding that Gagen also is accused of fighting a private security officer at a hospital and causing the officer to fall and break his leg and ankle in June 2023.

KDSK reported that both cases were still pending last Wednesday, and there have been a number of pleadings and orders in both cases. The station added that Gagen had to complete a mental health court screening as part of a bond condition in September 2023.

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Tennessee mom holds home intruder at knifepoint after her child found him hiding from cops in her playroom, police say



A mom in Tennessee says her family hasn't yet recovered from finding a home intruder in her child's playroom and holding him at knifepoint until police arrived.

Cory Conquest told WSMV-TV that she had seen a man walking into their garage in Greenbriar on Lynwood Drive on Friday but that she didn't find anyone when she searched her home.

An hour later, her 8-year-old daughter found him hiding in her playroom on the second floor.

“She came running back downstairs screaming and crying that there was a man up there,” Conquest said. “Because of what had happened earlier in the day, I assumed it was the same man.”

Conquest took action to protect herself and her child.

“I immediately grabbed a kitchen knife for my own protection,” she continued. “I stepped to the bottom of the playroom stairs as he came stumbling down the stairs.”

She said she held him at knifepoint for about two minutes before police arrived. They identified him as Charles Mann and told her that they had chased after him twice that same day.

Police said Mann had a lengthy criminal history with charges of domestic assault, theft, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Conquest says that her daughter was so traumatized by the incident that she has not been able to set foot inside the room since.

“We’re not ok now, three days later. But we’re just taking it day by day,” she explained. "We’ll just all sleep in the same room as long as we need to. But no, we don’t feel safe in our home right now.”

Mann is facing charges of aggravated burglary and carjacking. He was booked into the Robertson County Detention Facility in Springfield on a $40,000 bond.

Here's a local news report about the incident:

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87-year-old woman fights off pantsless intruder, feeds home invader peanut butter and crackers while waiting for cops: 'Don't sit and cry about it'



An 87-year-old woman fought off a home invader – then fed the pantsless intruder snacks while waiting for cops, according to local reports in Maine.

Marjorie Perkins was awakened around 2 a.m. on July 26 to a person standing above her bed.

"I woke up to see a male standing over me by my bed, telling me he was going to cut me," Perkins told News Center Maine.

The retired teacher said she jumped out of bed and put on her shoes "real fast" so she was "ready to kick."

"I thought to myself, ‘If he’s going to cut, I’m going to kick.’ So I jumped into my shoes,” she told the Times Record.

The intruder grabbed Perkins by the shoulders and shoved her against the wall. The intruder punched her in the forehead, causing a bruise.

Perkins said she picked up a chair for self-defense and "kept hitting him" with it. She said, "Thank God I had the chair between us. It would’ve been worse."

The home intruder then retreated to the kitchen at the home in Brunswick, Maine.

The home invader told Perkins that he was "very hungry," so she gave him peanut butter and crackers.

"I kept saying, ‘You need to get out. You need help,'" Perkins said. "He said he was awfully hungry and hadn’t had anything to eat for quite a while. And I said, 'Well, here’s a box of peanut butter and honey crackers. You can have that whole box.' I gave him two containers of Ensure and I gave him two tangerines."

While the intruder was eating, Perkins called the police from a rotary phone "as fast as [she] could."

The intruder escaped the home before the police arrived. However, a dog with the Brunswick Police Department tracked down the suspect a few blocks away.

Perkins said the suspect was 17 years old and was carrying a water bottle full of alcohol.

The suspect was taken to the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland. He faces charges of burglary, criminal threatening, assault, and consuming liquor as a minor.

Authorities have declined to identify the intruder.

Police said the intruder's pants, shoes, and a knife were found near a window air conditioning unit – where the home invader is suspected of breaking into the house. The teen is believed to have moved the air conditioner's side panel and snuck into the home through the gap.

A neighbor gave Perkins a bat and had a worker reinforce the air conditioner side panel with screws.

When it comes to home invasions, Perkins said people can't play the victim and need to be ready to fight.

"Don't sit and cry about it. … Be ready to kick and pick up a chair and hit somebody with it," Perkins said while laughing.

Perkins said of her attacker, "I hope he gets help."

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Armed Missourians come home to find burglar barricaded in their house then shoot and detain intruder until cops arrive: Police



Two armed homeowners in Missouri were able to disarm and detain a would-be burglar until cops arrived, police said.

On Wednesday morning, two homeowners returned to their house to find a man barricaded in a room.

McDonald County Sheriff Robert Evenson explained, "The burglar fired a shot at the homeowners from a handgun. The homeowners, who were both armed with handguns, returned fire, striking the burglar with a gun shot in each thigh. The homeowners were able to then disarm the burglar and hold him until deputies arrived.”

Deputies with the McDonald County Sheriff's Office arrived at the crime scene around 9:30 a.m.

James F. Garrett, a 62-year-old from Seneca, was named as the burglary suspect. Garrett was immediately rushed to a hospital in Joplin.

Detectives reportedly recommended that the McDonald County prosecutor charge Seneca with burglary, first-degree assault, and armed criminal action.

Detectives are not expecting any charges to be filed against the homeowners for shooting the alleged home intruder.

Sheriff Evenson stated, "We are also grateful that the homeowners were not injured in this incident."

This is the latest example of a "good guy with a gun" thwarting a home invasion.

Earlier this month, an armed Texas man shot two men attempting to rob him at an ATM, police said. Both of the suspected robbers were shot and killed.

Last month, a would-be robber broke into a Wisconsin home. However, the armed homeowner held the intruder at gunpoint until police arrived. The burglar reportedly offered the homeowner $300 to not call the police.

Also in June, a Florida man returned from an extended trip to New Zealand to discover a man squatting in his house. The armed homeowner told police, "I said, ‘I don’t want the guy to go to jail. He reminds me of my son, in a way. Tall, skinny, too smart for his own good, and dumb as a bag of rocks at the same time.'"

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Reports: Armed homeowner ousts felon hiding in attic; declines intruder's $300 bribe to not call police

Reports: Armed homeowner ousts felon hiding in attic; declines intruder's $300 bribe to not call police



A felon is under arrest after a Wisconsin homeowner found the the intruder hiding in his attic and held him at gunpoint until authorities arrived, WISN reported.

"I pulled my gun. I am a licensed CCW weapons holder, and I pulled my gun. I pulled him out of my attic and I held him at gunpoint until the police showed up," the Cudahy, Wisconsin, homeowner identified as "John J." told the outlet of the disturbing June 19 incident.

Robert L. Turner Jr., 36, of Cudahy, Wisconsin, is charged with three felonies, including first-degree recklessly endangering safety, use of dangerous weapon; possession of firearm by a felon, and armed burglary, according to Wisconsin Circuit Court records.

The homeowner, "John" or "JJ" said he was returning home from work at around 8:50 a.m. when he noticed some insulation beneath his attic's hatch and heard noises coming from the attic, according to the Cudahy Police Department's account.

When he opened the attic hatch to investigate, John — called "JJ" in the CPD's statement — heard a voice saying "my name is Robert."

John told police he pulled the defendant, Robert Turner Jr., out of the attic. A brief struggled ensued as he took Turner out to the balcony. John declined when the intruder offered him $300 to not call the police.

Officer Thomas Kopydlowski, who was dispatched to the scene, found the defendant covered in dust and insulation and apparently suffering from a broken leg. He also found a baggie of ecstasy in the defendant's pocket and a Sig Sauer P250 9mm firearm with insulation stuck near the trigger in a charcoal grill on the balcony.

The day before John discovered Turner in his attic, the CPD responded to a report of a man jumping across rooftops about a block away from John's home, police say. Officers reported hearing gunshots. After looking for the suspect for a number of hours, they discontinued the search.

Turner was charged with homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon/explosive in Milwaukee County in 2007, TMJ4 reports.

If convicted, Turner faces a maximum of over 37 years in jail and $100,000 in fines, according to court documents shared by the Cudahy Police Department. Separately, the penalties include up to a $25,000 fine and up to 12 years and six months in jail for the reckless endangerment charge; up to a $25,000 fine and up to 10 years in jail on the felon-in-possession charge, and up to a $50,000 fine and 15 years in jail for the armed burglary charge.

Watch WISN's coverage below.



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'Get the f*** out of my house!' Florida man reportedly hides in closet to catch squatter living in his house for months, scares off intruder with warning shot



A Florida man reportedly returned from an extended trip to New Zealand to find a man squatting in his house. The armed homeowner said he hid in the closet to catch the squatter and fired his gun to scare off the intruder when he wouldn't leave.

An unnamed homeowner visited New Zealand for seven months and returned to his home in Ocala, Florida. The man allegedly noticed that his electric bill had gone up while he was overseas but didn't think much of it. Then when he returned home on June 9, the man said he saw that his door was ajar.

The home was reportedly trashed inside. He also realized that some items had been stolen, including guns, an electric scooter, tools, his Social Security card, and the deed to his house. He notified police that his home had been robbed.

The man said that he felt like someone had been living there while he was away. Concerned about a possible squatter, the homeowner slept inside a closet with his handgun in case someone returned.

"I open my eyes, and here’s this guy at the bedroom door, looking straight down at me," the homeowner told WOFL. "I freaked. I jumped up with my pistol and said get the f*** out of my house!"

The trespasser allegedly told the homeowner that he was the intruder.

The homeowner recalled the man telling him, "'You don’t belong here, you don’t own this house! This house has been vacant for three years.'"

The homeowner replied, "Get the f*** out of my house!"

The purported home intruder allegedly said, "You can’t do that, you’re going to jail! I’m going to call police!' I said, ‘Go, good, call police.’ And he did."

When the alleged home intruder refused to leave the house, the homeowner fired a warning shot into the bottom left corner of the front door, according to the affidavit.

The alleged home intruder then fled from the house.

The homeowner contacted the Marion County Sheriff's Office, officers of which later arrested 26-year-old Ze’Moye Brown.

Brown reportedly told investigators that he had been living at that house for "a few months," and he was the only one staying there. He allegedly said in the interview that the house had been vacant for three years and that the windows and doors were unlocked. Brown claimed that he didn't steal any of the items.

When deputies searched Brown, they found a rock-like substance in his pants pocket, which later tested positive for methamphetamine. He also is accused of possessing a small baggy of marijuana.

When police asked the homeowner if he wanted to press charges against Brown, he suggested only trespassing charges.

He told police, "I said, ‘I don’t want the guy to go to jail. He reminds me of my son, in a way. Tall, skinny, too smart for his own good, and dumb as a bag of rocks at the same time."

Brown was charged with misdemeanor trespassing, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. Brown is being held on $4,000 bond. He is scheduled to return to court on July 11.


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