An intruder is dead and another is on the run after a home's resident opened fire with his own gun early Wednesday, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
- 2 men entered home with handguns, deputies said
- 1 man shot dead, another ran away, Sheriff's Office said
- Unknown whether resident will face charges
Two men armed with handguns broke into a home on 3 Frank Place #A in Palm Coast at about 2 a.m. Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Office stated on its Facebook page.
“Once inside, a resident of the home confronted the armed men and shot one of them. That suspect died at the scene,” according to the statement.
A second man ran away, and deputies and a K-9 team has not been able to find him.
The Sheriff’s Office does not have a description of the fleeing suspect, and the identity of the dead man will not be released until his next of kin has been notified.
There is no word yet whether the home's resident will face charges.
The investigation is still ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office at 386-313-4911. Callers can also remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida at 1-888-277-8477 (TIPS). Callers are eligible to receive a reward of up to $1,000.