By Ricardo Roura
Apr 17, 2024, 10:10 PM EDT
With one suspect dead and one more injured it ended a violent home invasion that the owner of a residence responded with gunshots and that occurred early this Tuesday in Newport Beach.
The incident occurred at approximately 4:45 a.m. at a home located in an alley near Newport Coast Drive and Pelican Hill Road North.
According to Newport Beach Police Departmenta man, two women and a child of unknown age were in the house at the time the two suspects broke into the property.
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According to investigators, the two suspects entered the property through a side door and They were confronted by the owner, who shot them with a rifle.
By the time the officers arrived, They found one of the armed suspects lying in the street with several gunshot wounds.. He was taken to a hospital and authorities believe he may survive his injuries.
police officers They found a second dead suspect in nearby bushes from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.
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According to Newport Beach police, the family that lives in the house could have been attacked by people they knew.
“We know that there is a relationship between the suspects, the two suspects, and the victimsthe residents,” said Newport Beach Police Sergeant Steve Oberon.
As of Wednesday afternoon, authorities had not provided What was the nature of that relationship? nor the intentions of the suspects to commit the home invasion.
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“It is very rare for this to happen in the city of Newport Beach… I want residents and community members to know that We are doing everything possible to continue ensuring everyone’s safety.“said Oberon, who described this incident as “a targeted crime.”
Authorities said none of the people inside the residence was injured during this home invasion.
Newport Beach Mayor Will O’Neill called the crime shocking but praised the property owner. for taking action to protect your loved ones.
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“I can tell you right now that If they come to Newport Beach to commit a crime, we will defend ourselves and today (yesterday) is an example of this,” said the mayor.
The Newport Beach Police Department said this incident It was not related in any way to any home burglary ring. by suspected visitors from South America committed in wealthy neighborhoods in the area.
The authorities An investigation into the shooting is ongoing that was unleashed by the home invasion.
If anyone has information related to this case, they can contact the Newport Beach Police Department at 949-644-3662.
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