(Feb. 9, 2008) -- Following-up on a FLASH first reported on our front page (www.lbreport.com) last night as a shooting with no details, LBReport.com now has initial information via LBPD.
On Friday Feb. 8 at about 4:38 p.m., LBPD responded to an incomplete 911 call in a condominium complex in the 200 block of Seaside Way and discovered that a male subject had been fatally shot.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, a 26 year old man who resided at the complex, was in his home when he discovered a suspect entering his residence through a window.
The victim [resident], fearing for his safety, armed himself and fired at the suspect.
Police immediately responded to the scene along with LBFD Paramedics who pronounced the suspect dead at the scene.
At this time, the suspect is only being identified as a 21 year-old LB resident until next of kin is notified.
Due to the circumstances involved, this incident could possibly be ruled a justifiable homicide but that will not be determined until the conclusion of the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call LBPD Homicide Detectives Brian McMahan or Patrick O'Dowd at (562) 570-7244.
