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Homeowner Shoots Woman Trying to Enter Home
26 Aug
Summary
- A woman died after being shot by a homeowner Tuesday morning.
- The homeowner warned the woman, who persisted in trying to enter.
- Police are investigating the fatal shooting and considering charges.
A deadly shooting investigation is underway in Leesburg following an incident Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a report of a woman attempting to force entry into a home. The homeowner stated he repeatedly told the woman to leave and informed her he was armed.
Despite the warnings, the woman continued her efforts to enter the residence. The homeowner then discharged a handgun through the door, breaking a window. When the woman reached through the broken window to open the door from the inside, the homeowner fired again, striking her. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The Leesburg Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division is handling the case. They are collaborating with the State Attorney's Office to ascertain if criminal charges are warranted. The identity of the woman and further details regarding the encounter have not yet been released.
