A resident in an prosperous Southern California neighborhood shot a suspected residence intruder Tuesday morning, police stated.
The house owner shot the suspect inside a gated residence in coastal Newport Seashore, authorities stated.
“The crime seems to be a focused incident involving a previous connection between the suspects and the victims,” a police assertion stated.
Newport Seashore law enforcement officials responded round 4:45 a.m. to a house at Pelican Hill Street and Newport Coast Drive.
A 911 caller said they shot one of many suspects inside the house, police stated.
When officers arrived, they discovered one of many suspects mendacity on the street with a handgun and affected by gunshot wounds.
The suspect was taken to a hospital for remedy.
Particulars concerning the suspect’s accidents or medical situation weren’t disclosed.
Investigators additionally discovered a second suspect in some bushes close to the house with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the top.
He was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
The 4 individuals inside the house on the time of the invasion had been unhurt, police stated.
“In case you are fascinated about coming into our metropolis to commit crime, know that we’ll defend ourselves,” Newport Seashore Mayor Will O’Neill stated in a video assertion.
