Homeowner shoots and kills would-be Thief in Gradada Hills

Granada Hills-A homeowner in Granada Hills shot and killed a would-be home invasion robber on Saturday, and officers think another suspect who may have been involved in the incident exited the scene with possibly a gunshot wound.  

LAPD arrived at the scene at approximately 5 a.m. in the 11400 block of Swinton Avenue near Rinaldi Avenue and discovered the suspect, who was pronounced deceased inside the victim's residence.

On Saturday at a news conference, LAPD Valley Bureau officials said the  initial investigation indicated that a suspect who possessed a weapon encountered the victim and that's when the shooting occurred.

According to Officers  During that burglary, numerous rounds were discharged by the victim, and one suspect was shot. The victim's grandmother and a young child were also in the residence during the incident.

Authorities stated it is thought that another suspect was shot due to evidence of a trail of blood, and at least one or two more suspects are involved in the burglary. 

Officers recovered a black BMW sedan from the scene, which is said to be the suspect car and may provide additional evidence to aid in locating the suspects.

Officials said once the investigation is finished the report will be submitted to the District Attorney's Office to decide if criminal charges will be filed against the homeowner.

According to the Law Anyone inside their residence that is faced with a deadly threat and is perceived as a deadly threat has the right to protect themselves, officials said.

By Anita Johnson-Brown

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