Man Shot, Killed After Breaking Into City Avenue Apartment

PHILADELPHIA — A homeowner shot and killed a man who forced his way into the home on Thanksgiving, Philadelphia Police said.

The incident occurred at about 7:20 p.m. Thursday at the Tower Apartments on the 6100 block of City Avenue.

A man in his 20s forced his way into an apartment at the complex, police said.

The resident shot at the man, striking him in the head, police said.

Police said the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two firearms were recovered at the scene.