Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Phoenix, Arizona

From Phoenix’ AZCentral.com of January 23, 2007
Homeowner holds suspect at gunpoint

A man held an armed suspect of a home invasion robbery at gunpoint early this morning until police could arrive, Phoenix officials said.

The victim reportedly heard the squealing of tires outside of his residence on Marlette Avenue, north of Bethany Home Road,about 5:20 a.m.

He noticed a man peeking through his window and grabbed his gun to investigate, where he found a man in body armor in the yard, police said. He also found flashlights, masks, gloves and a semi-automatic handgun scattered around the yard.

The victim held the man at gunpoint until police could arrive.

Monti Lyle Jackson, 20, was taken into custody on suspicion of home invasion, according to officials.

An additional semi-automatic pistol was found in the suspect's vehicle. Police also found that the suspect's vehicle was stolen.

Police are still searching for a second suspect.

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