A homeowner took matters into his own hands when someone broke into his house overnight in Walnut. LASD says the man confronted an armed burglar and a shootout occurred between the two.
Police tell Eyewitness News the homeowner was alone at home when he noticed a burglar breaking in.
The 27-year-old homeowner and his wife, who was also home at the time of the shooting, were not injured.A handgun from the first suspect was recovered at the scene. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the L.A. County Sheriff's Department's Homicide Bureau at 890-5500. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may dial Crime Stoppers at 222-8477.
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