Sunday, September 7, 2008

California: Vacaville man shoots alleged intruder

Vacaville, California

From the San Francisco Chronicle of September 7, 2008
Vacaville man shoots alleged intruder

A Vacaville resident shot and killed a man who the resident said was burglarizing his home.

The resident, who police did not identify and who lives alone on the 1200 block of Balsam Way, awoke to the sound of voices inside his home around 2 a.m. Saturday, according to a press release from the Vacaville Police Department.

The resident armed himself with a handgun, confronted the alleged burglar and shot him "at least once" in the torso, according to police. The resident then called police. The Solano County Coroner has not yet released the name of the deceased and police described him only as an unidentified white male.

Police found physical evidence at the home that they believe shows a second person was in the home when the shooting occurred. Police believe that person left the home through a bedroom window.

Authorities conducted a search with to K-9 units and a CHP helicopter but were unable to locate the other alleged burglar. Authorities are asking that person or any one else with information on the shooting to call the Vacaville Police Department at (707) 549-5200.

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