A Phoenix, Arizona, homeowner shot and killed an alleged burglar while on a 911 call with police shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday.
Phoenix 10 reported the homeowner told police the alleged burglar, 25-year-old Kwame Hightower, entered the backyard then tried to force entry into the home.
Police said, “While on the phone with the 9-1-1 operator, the homeowner shot the man while he was in the backyard.”
AZ Central noted police found Hightower’s body upon arriving on scene.
The homeowner was taken into custody then released after being interviewed by police.
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