Dallas Homeowner Fatally Shoots Suspected Burglar

On Saturday July 30, around 11 p.m., officers responded to a shooting call on the 2600 block of Quinto Drive.

During the preliminary investigation officers learned that prior to the shooting the male suspect had been harassing the neighborhood and trying to break into vehicles.

Apparently the suspect pretended to have a weapon and tried to approach the homeowner. The homeowner then retrieved a handgun and shot the suspect.

He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The homeowner is cooperating with authorities and no charges have been filed.