Brought to you by WBIW News and Network Indiana
Last updated on Monday, May 22, 2017
(EVANSVILLLE) - Evansville Police say a homeowner shot and killed a burglary suspect early Sunday morning.
The homeowner told police he shot 25-year- old Malcolm Tyler Payton while Payton was crawling through his window with his face covered by a mask and holding a gun.
Payton was found wounded in a nearby yard with a gun nearby.
Payton was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Police say the actions of the homeowner appear to be within the law.
1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com
© Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.