11-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Suspected Intruder While Home Alone With His 4-Year-Old Sister

An 11-year-old boy fatally shot a suspected intruder who tried to enter his North St. Louis County home Thursday afternoon while he was alone with his 4-year-old sister, police told KMOV-TV.

The boy fired one shot that hit the suspected home intruder in the head, KDSK-TV reported. He died at the scene, police said. KTVI-TV reported his age as 16.

Police caught a second suspect just down the street, KMOV reported. He's believed to be in his late teens or early 20s, KDSK added.

The pair had attempted two other break ins at the house before finally walking through the front door — it wasn't forced entry, KMOV said. The names of the two suspects haven't been released.

Police said they believe the boy's mother purchased the gun for protection after previous attempted break-ins, KTVI said. Police said they're trying to determine why the children were home alone and why the boy had access to the gun, KTVI reported.

KMOV.com

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