Naked man accused of trespassing shot dead by LA homeowner
Naked intruder shot dead in Studio City
A homeowner took matters into his own hands when a naked man broke into his house.
LOS ANGELES - A naked intruder was shot dead Friday morning by a 79-year-old homeowner in the San Fernando Valley, authorities said.
What we know:
Officials with the Los Angeles Police Department said they received a shooting call regarding a trespassing suspect at a home located in the 4500 block of Tujunga Avenue, just off the 101 Freeway, in the Studio City area around 7:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7.
Police said the naked man broke into the front of the house. Once inside, he was confronted by the 79-year-old homeowner.
LAPD investigators said the suspect grabbed the man and threw him onto the ground, resulting in two broken legs. While on the ground, the homeowner was able to grab a gun and shoot the suspect.
"The 79-year-old man tells the suspect to leave, tells him I have a gun and I will shoot you. The suspect grabs the 79-year-old man, lifts him, throws him on the ground, and that’s where the 79- year-old man suffered two broken legs," stated LAPD Capt. Warner Castillo.
"The suspect got shot one time and the suspect still approached the 79-year-old, shot the suspect again, killing him." Police said the victim shot the man at least two to three times.
The homeowner, identified only as George, was taken to the hospital and underwent surgery.
What they're saying:
A resident across the street said the man had been trying to break into homes before. A neighbor said two women were also in the house at the time of the break-in, and the 79-year-old man is a Vietnam veteran.
LAPD officials told FOX 11 that they believe the naked man may have driven to the neighborhood because they found a Prius parked around the corner with the door open and clothes on the ground. They impounded the car and the clothes.
A GoFundMe account has been created to help George, as well as the two female victims involved, cover medical expenses.
What we don't know:
The name of the suspect has not been released and the victim's condition is unknown.
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The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Los Angeles Police Department. Witness statements were given by neighbors.