Police indicate a Scott City, Missouri, homeowner acted in self-defense Saturday when he shot and fatally wounded an intruder who kicked in the back door of the home.
KBSI 23 noted that the incident occurred shorty after 2:30 p.m., and the homeowner called 911 to report he had shot a man who was trying to come through the back door.
KFVS 12 reported that officers arrived on scene, and the homeowner led them to the wounded suspect, who was identified as Jason L. Vermillion.
Vermillion was rushed to the hospital, where he died.
The shooting is being classified as self-defense and Scott City Police Chief Christopher M. Griggs made clear his department will not seek charges against the homeowner.
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