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Homeowner shoots, kills intruder in Auburn
Deputies are investigating after someone allegedly shot and killed an intruder at a home in Auburn.
AUBURN, Wash. - Deputies are investigating after someone shot and killed an alleged intruder at a home in Auburn on Tuesday morning.
Deputies are investigating a shooting at a home in Auburn, WA.
What they're saying:
According to the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO), deputies responded to reports of a shooting at a home on South 362nd Place just after 7 a.m.
Authorities told FOX 13 Seattle that someone called 911 to say they had shot a person who broke into their house.
"Aid arrived on scene," said the KCSO in a statement before 8 a.m. "An arrest was made. There is no danger to the public."
Editor's note: KCSO deputies later clarified that no arrests were made.
At around noon, the KCSO confirmed that the person who was shot died from their injuries.
Further information is limited at this time. FOX 13 is awaiting additional details from authorities.
The KCSO said the investigation has been upgraded to a major crimes case.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the King County Sheriff's Office.
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