The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a burglary suspect was shot and killed by a homeowner in Center Point.Deputies were called to a home in the 2400 block of Ormond Drive early Wednesday morning on a report of a burglary attempt and shooting. Upon arriving, they found the homeowner, 79-year-old John Croft, sitting on the front porch suffering from a gunshot wound to his ankle and another man shot inside. A short time later, the man inside the house was pronounced dead.Croft told authorities that he was awakened by a noise from his basement and later discovered two people had broken into his house through a window. Croft said he grabbed a gun and shot at the suspects after confronting them at the top of his stairs. One suspect was struck and fell to the ground while the other ran from the house. Croft said he chased the fleeing suspect outside and across his yard before being shot in the leg. The suspect then got into an awaiting vehicle with a third suspect inside and fled the scene.Croft was taken to the hospital for treatment. He has since been released. No arrests have been made. An investigation continues.WVTM 13's Jeff Eliasoph spoke to Croft about the scary incident. Croft said he believes in the Ten Commandments and didn't want to kill anyone, but he's thankful to be alive and looking forward to his 80th birthday next month. Hear more from Croft on WVTM 13

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a burglary suspect was shot and killed by a homeowner in Center Point.

Deputies were called to a home in the 2400 block of Ormond Drive early Wednesday morning on a report of a burglary attempt and shooting. Upon arriving, they found the homeowner, 79-year-old John Croft, sitting on the front porch suffering from a gunshot wound to his ankle and another man shot inside.


A short time later, the man inside the house was pronounced dead.

Croft told authorities that he was awakened by a noise from his basement and later discovered two people had broken into his house through a window. Croft said he grabbed a gun and shot at the suspects after confronting them at the top of his stairs.

One suspect was struck and fell to the ground while the other ran from the house. Croft said he chased the fleeing suspect outside and across his yard before being shot in the leg. The suspect then got into an awaiting vehicle with a third suspect inside and fled the scene.

Croft was taken to the hospital for treatment. He has since been released.

No arrests have been made. An investigation continues.



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John Croft shot and killed burglary suspect he too was shot in the ankle. But is ok. Plans to turn 80 on April 14 @WVTM13 pic.twitter.com/V4gd4hfhmD — Jeff Eliasoph (@JeffWVTM13) March 29, 2017

WVTM 13's Jeff Eliasoph spoke to Croft about the scary incident. Croft said he believes in the Ten Commandments and didn't want to kill anyone, but he's thankful to be alive and looking forward to his 80th birthday next month.

Hear more from Croft on WVTM 13