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Airbnb Renter Shoots Home Intruder in Florida
27 Sep
Summary
- An Airbnb renter shot an 18-year-old suspect during an attempted home break-in.
- The injured suspect is in critical but stable condition after surgery.
- An accomplice was arrested and faces the same charges as the injured suspect.
An Airbnb renter in Florida reportedly shot an alleged home intruder on the evening of Thursday, September 24. The incident occurred when two armed individuals attempted to break into the rented property. During an altercation, the renter discharged a firearm, striking one suspect, identified as 18-year-old Dareon Pubien, in the chest.
Pubien was later located by authorities and transported to Broward Health Medical Center, where he is currently in critical but stable condition after undergoing surgery. He faces charges including attempted murder and home invasion with a firearm. Police have also arrested Pubien's accomplice, 25-year-old Sean Thompson, who is facing identical charges and is being held without bond.
The shooting is under active investigation by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, with initial reports indicating it is being treated as a self-defense incident. The renter who fired the weapon has not been publicly identified. Local residents reported hearing multiple gunshots at the time of the event.
