TX) Police: Armed burglar killed by homeowner

TX) Police: Armed burglar killed by homeowner
Date: Jul 20, 2005 5:57 PM
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/3267930

July 15, 2005, 2:37PM

Police: Armed burglar killed by homeowner
Copyright 2005 Houston Chronicle

A northwest Loop-area homeowner shot and killed an intruder early today, Houston police said.


The dead suspect, who has not yet been identified, was shot by Peter Heckler, 51, when he threatened Heckler with a weapon while trying to break into Heckler's home about 3:45 a.m., police said.

Heckler was not injured.

Police are still investigating the case, which they said will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.

The suspect's identity is pending an autopsy by the Harris County Medical Examiner's office.