Crime & Safety

Man Shoots, Kills Alleged Burglar In Philadelphia

A man shot and killed someone who was allegedly breaking into a trailer to steal DJ equipment early Wednesday morning.

PHILADELPHIA — A man shot and killed an alleged burglar after he said he caught him breaking into a trailer and stealing DJ equipment in Philadelphia, according to reports.

Action News reports the shooting occurred at about 4 a.m. on the 2700 block of East Somerset Street when a 37-year-old man saw two people breaking into a trailer which contained his DJ equipment.

The outlet reports at least three shots were fired and the alleged burglar was hit in the back.

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According to NBC10, the alleged burglar ran off but died a few blocks away.

Authorities found DJ equipment in a vehicle belonging to his girlfriend, who is cooperating with police, the outlet reports.

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The shooter has not been charged and is cooperating with police, according to CBS Philadelphia.

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