Alleged burglar fatally shot by homeowner in South Everett
EVERETT, Wash. -- An alleged burglar was fatally shot at a home on Monday morning.
The incident occurred at a home in the 10500 block of 21st Ave. SE at approximately 11:47 a.m.
Snohomish County sheriff's deputies said the homeowner found the stranger in his home, and a confrontation ensued. During the argument, the homeowner opened fire, hitting the alleged burglar. The person was pronounced dead minutes later.
Investigators have revealed few details about the incident.
State law allows citizens to use deadly force when protecting themselves or their homes. The prosecutor will decide whether the use of force in this case was justifiable self-defense.
Area residents say they Monday's incident caps the recent string of burglaries and car prowls.
"We moved in a couple months ago, and we've had our cars broken into," said resident Ramie Esquivel.
Jim Meyers, another resident, said his neighbor also fell victim to a car prowl.
"She had just moved in. They nailed her cars," he said. "I mean, people are doing this all the time."
Sheriff's deputies say the area has seen a slight increase in home burglaries in the past several months.
The incident occurred at a home in the 10500 block of 21st Ave. SE at approximately 11:47 a.m.
Snohomish County sheriff's deputies said the homeowner found the stranger in his home, and a confrontation ensued. During the argument, the homeowner opened fire, hitting the alleged burglar. The person was pronounced dead minutes later.
Investigators have revealed few details about the incident.
State law allows citizens to use deadly force when protecting themselves or their homes. The prosecutor will decide whether the use of force in this case was justifiable self-defense.
Area residents say they Monday's incident caps the recent string of burglaries and car prowls.
"We moved in a couple months ago, and we've had our cars broken into," said resident Ramie Esquivel.
Jim Meyers, another resident, said his neighbor also fell victim to a car prowl.
"She had just moved in. They nailed her cars," he said. "I mean, people are doing this all the time."
Sheriff's deputies say the area has seen a slight increase in home burglaries in the past several months.
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