Man shoots, kills 1 of 3 robbers keeping household at gunpoint

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — A 29-yr-outdated man in Port Arthur shot and killed a single of a few individuals holding his household at gunpoint in their personal property, law enforcement mentioned. 

Port Arthur Law enforcement officers ended up identified as to a claimed household invasion and capturing at 8:31 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27 in the 2500 block of 18th Road about 4 blocks west of Woodwoorth Boulevard, Sgt. Shannon Meaux stated in a news release. 

Officers located a 28-yr-outdated man useless within the home, Sgt. Chris Billiot said. As of 6 a.m. Monday, Port Arthur Police have not unveiled the identify of the suspect who was killed. 

Port Arthur Police detectives located three armed men experienced compelled their way into the home and held a loved ones at gunpoint suitable immediately after a girl who lived in the dwelling arrived home, according to news releases. 

The 29-yr-previous home owner listened to the commotion and arrived out of a further home with a rifle to confront the robbers and shield his younger young children, Port Arthur Police mentioned in news releases. He fired numerous photographs at a single of the gentlemen, who died. The other two suspects fled the area just before officers arrived at the scene. 

The incident is still staying investigated by Port Arthur’s Criminal Investigations Division. Any one with data is questioned to connect with CrimeStoppers at (409) 833-Guidelines.  

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