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Altamonte Springs Homeowner Shoots, Kills Intruder

Sunday, February 24, 2008

17-Year-Old Shot

 

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS -- A 17-year-old suspect was shot and killed in Altamonte

Springs early Saturday morning after deputies said he ran from them and into

a nearby home.

 

According to the Seminole County Sheriff's Department, the incident began

when Ryan Realford approached a uniformed deputy in an unmarked car.

 

Police said he appeared to be selling drugs. When he saw the officer's

uniform, he ran down the street.

 

According to the sheriff's office, Realford ran to a house on the 600 block

of Lake Mobile Drive.

 

The homeowner said Realford removed a locked screen door and was trying to

enter his house through a sliding glass door.

 

The homeowner said he asked Realford to leave. When he would not, the

homeowner told deputies he shot him.

 

"If he breaks into your house and you ask him to leave and he doesn't leave

why don't you come get us? Why shoot a 17-year-old in the back?" said

LaShanda Alexander, Realford's cousin.

 

According to deputies, the investigation continues and the homeowner likely

won't be charged.

 

A Florida law allows a homeowner to use deadly force if someone breaks into

their home.

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Altamonte Springs Homeowner Shoots, Kills Intruder

Sunday, February 24, 2008

17-Year-Old Shot

 

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS -- A 17-year-old suspect was shot and killed in Altamonte

Springs early Saturday morning after deputies said he ran from them and into

a nearby home.

 

According to the Seminole County Sheriff's Department, the incident began

when Ryan Realford approached a uniformed deputy in an unmarked car.

 

Police said he appeared to be selling drugs. When he saw the officer's

uniform, he ran down the street.

 

According to the sheriff's office, Realford ran to a house on the 600 block

of Lake Mobile Drive.

 

The homeowner said Realford removed a locked screen door and was trying to

enter his house through a sliding glass door.

 

The homeowner said he asked Realford to leave. When he would not, the

homeowner told deputies he shot him.

 

"If he breaks into your house and you ask him to leave and he doesn't leave

why don't you come get us? Why shoot a 17-year-old in the back?" said

LaShanda Alexander, Realford's cousin.

 

According to deputies, the investigation continues and the homeowner likely

won't be charged.

 

A Florida law allows a homeowner to use deadly force if someone breaks into

their home.

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Altamonte Springs Homeowner Shoots, Kills Intruder

Sunday, February 24, 2008

17-Year-Old Shot

 

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS -- A 17-year-old suspect was shot and killed in Altamonte

Springs early Saturday morning after deputies said he ran from them and into

a nearby home.

 

According to the Seminole County Sheriff's Department, the incident began

when Ryan Realford approached a uniformed deputy in an unmarked car.

 

Police said he appeared to be selling drugs. When he saw the officer's

uniform, he ran down the street.

 

According to the sheriff's office, Realford ran to a house on the 600 block

of Lake Mobile Drive.

 

The homeowner said Realford removed a locked screen door and was trying to

enter his house through a sliding glass door.

 

The homeowner said he asked Realford to leave. When he would not, the

homeowner told deputies he shot him.

 

"If he breaks into your house and you ask him to leave and he doesn't leave

why don't you come get us? Why shoot a 17-year-old in the back?" said

LaShanda Alexander, Realford's cousin.

 

According to deputies, the investigation continues and the homeowner likely

won't be charged.

 

A Florida law allows a homeowner to use deadly force if someone breaks into

their home.

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