A homeowner in Martinsville acted in defense against a would-be burglar on Sunday afternoon, resulting in the death of the intruder. The incident, reported by the Martinsville Police Department, took place around 1:30 p.m. in the 500 block of West Pike Street, as detailed by WTHR.
The police reported that the homeowner, present during the attempted break-in, was armed and used their weapon to fatally shoot the suspect. Information on the identities of those involved has been withheld pending family notification.
FOX59 has confirmed that the homeowner is cooperating with detectives and evidence technicians, who have since responded to the scene to investigate further. The Martinsville Police Department does not believe there is a continuous threat to the community following the shooting.
Furthermore, the homeowner has provided detailed cooperation with emergency responders and detectives working at the scene, according to a report by WIBC. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet made any comments on possible charges the homeowner may face, as these cases often require careful legal scrutiny.
