Phoenix, AZ – A confrontation in a Phoenix backyard ended tragically Sunday morning when a homeowner shot adn killed a man attempting too break into the residence. the incident occurred near Seventh and Glendale avenues, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
the deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Kwame Hightower. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Homeowner Reports Backyard intruder
The sequence of events began around 7:43 a.m. when the homeowner contacted 911 to report an individual in his backyard actively trying to gain entry into the house. During the ongoing emergency call, the homeowner discharged his firearm, striking Hightower.
responding officers secured the scene and facilitated the safe exit of the homeowner and his family, which included young children. Detectives interviewed the homeowner, who was later released from police custody. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office will review the case as part of the standard investigation into fatal shootings involving law enforcement response.
This incident highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding home security and the legal ramifications of defending one’s property. While the immediate circumstances involved an attempted burglary, the legal review by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office will determine the specific legal context of the shooting.
