Homeowner shoots man dead in home invasion near Leon Valley

Police investigate a fatal shooting on the Northwest Side Friday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2017. Police investigate a fatal shooting on the Northwest Side Friday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2017. Photo: Alexandro M. Luna Photo: Alexandro M. Luna Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close Homeowner shoots man dead in home invasion near Leon Valley 1 / 20 Back to Gallery

San Antonio police say one man is dead following an attempted home burglary in a Northwest suburb Friday afternoon.

Officers responded to the 7300 Block of Marble Creek Drive, near Leon Valley, around 2:40 p.m. to a shooting in progress where they found a man had been shot by a homeowner, police say.

In a news release Saturday, police identified the homeowner as Kevin Clifton. Police say Clifton heard the "burglary suspect" banging on his windows attempting to enter the home.

When he confronted the suspect, police say Clifton began to fear for his life and shot the man.

Gus Guzman, an SAPD deputy police chief at the scene, said the suspect was a male, age unknown, who was hit twice in his upper body.

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The suspect was rushed to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity is being withheld pending notification of family.

Guzman said the homeowner knew the suspect but did not elaborate.

Neighbors told police that they heard loud pounding on the home and yelling at the residence before the shooting.

Clifton was not arrested or charged but was questioned at SAPD headquarters, according to police.

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Staff writer Chris Quinn contributed to this report



