Police: Richmond homeowner shoots intruder several times

RICHMOND (KRON) - Police believe a Richmond homeowner was acting out of self-defense when an alleged robber entered his family's house early Friday morning.

Around 12:14 a.m. police responded to a call of a home-invasion robbery in the 3100 block of Alta Mira Dr., according to Richmond Police Department.

When officers arrived, they found the homeowner and his family.

Police learned the 47-year-old suspect from Richmond tried breaking into two other houses before forcing his way into this home.

The suspect allegedly broke a window to get inside.

"The homeowner had no choice but to defend his family and himself from the suspect," police said.