CHILLUM, Md. (AP) - Police in a Maryland suburb of Washington say a homeowner shot and killed a man who broke into his car.
Prince George’s County Police said in a statement that the shooting occurred early Monday in Chillum. Authorities say the homeowner shot 32-year-old Deontae Parker from inside his home.
Officers found Parker outside with a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was pronounced dead a short time later.
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Detectives say video from the home’s surveillance system showed Parker’s actions before the shooting. Police say another suspect ran away from the area before officers arrived.
Investigators recovered a handgun from the homeowner.
Detectives are working to determine of the homeowner’s actions were justified and are consulting with the state’s attorney’s office.
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