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81-Year-Old Man Shoots, Kills Home Invasion Suspect

Posted: 5:47 am EDT March 19, 2008Updated: 10:12 am EDT March 19, 2008

TUCKER, Ga. -- DeKalb County police say they don't plan to file any charges against an elderly man who shot and killed an intruder.

The apparent home invasion happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday at the 81-year-old man's home, which he shared with his wife.

"Apparently the suspect was attempting to break into the home and had made entry and during the process woke the homeowner who was able to arm himself," said J.T. Ware with the DeKalb County police.

The man told authorities he and the intruder wrestled for control of the gun, which belongs to the homeowner. The gun then went off, fatally wounding the suspect.

Authorities say the man was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries he suffered in the incident.

Copyright 2008 by WSBTV.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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