Police in Fort Worth, Texas, say an intruder died Saturday afternoon after a shootout with a homeowner, according to multiple local media reports.
The incident unfolded around 3:30 p.m. when the homeowner returned to his residence and discovered an intruder inside, FOX4News reported. The two reportedly fought before both produced firearms and exchanged gunfire.
Both the alleged intruder and the homeowner were wounded in the exchange. The alleged intruder later died from his injuries, while the homeowner was transported to a hospital in unknown condition for treatment, according to WFAA.
CBS News noted that police indicated the man who was killed had an active protective order against him involving someone who lives at the home. The exact nature of the order and the relationship between the parties were not immediately disclosed.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the individuals involved, and the investigation is ongoing.
The shooting adds to a string of recent incidents in Texas where homeowners have used firearms in self-defense, drawing renewed attention to the state’s self-defense laws and the broader national debate over gun rights.
As of this writing, no charges have been announced against the homeowner, and police have not indicated whether they are treating the case as a justified use of deadly force.
This is a breaking news story; more details may emerge as the investigation continues.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2026/08/16/texas-police-intruder-dead-after-shootout-with-homeowner/