UPDATED at 8:17. PM. DEVELOPING. Homeowner Shoots Burglary Suspect Geneva County

Rickey Stokes - Matt Boster

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Posted by: RStokes
Date: Jun 23 2018 7:39 PM

GENEVA COUNTY:   7:34 PM.   DEVELOPING.  In Geneva County on Rex Road just south of Wicksburg Community.

Reports that a homeowner has shot a possible burglary suspect. Hartford Rescue is on the scene.

Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms and members of Geneva County Sheriff Department are rolling and/or on the scene. Houston County Sheriff Deputies are assisting.

More info to follow.

UPDATED @ 7:50 PM

Unconfirmed sources have stated that the suspect that was shot by the homeowner has died. The investigation is still on going at this time.

UPDATED @ 8:34 PM...

We have spoke to the Geneva County Sheriff Tony Helms. Helms stated that around 6:57 PM, they received a call about a possible burglary where the homeowner had shot the suspect. Helms stated that a Hispanic male attempted to gain entry and the homeowner told him multiple time to leave. Just as the suspect was about to make entry the elderly woman shot the suspect through the door. 

Investigators are still on scene. Hartford Police, Hartford Rescue and Geneva County Sheriff office responded.

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