Two alleged robbers were shot dead by a homeowner in Lynnwood Ridge yesterday afternoon.

The men were shot by the homeowner after they allegedly tried to flee with the man’s car while his family was still inside the vehicle.

The family returned home while the alleged robbers were still on the property, said police spokesperson Captain Dave Miller.

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When the homeowner went to investigate why there was a strange vehicle in his driveway, one of the robbers got into his car with his family still inside it.

The suspect tried to drive away with the man’s family, but fortunately crashed into a driveway wall and could not go any further.

The second suspect began to ram the complainant’s vehicle in an attempt to flee, whilst the man’s family was still inside his vehicle.

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The man managed to rescue his family and in the process, both suspects were shot.

The suspects were pronounced dead on the scene by paramedics.

Various household goods were found in the suspects’ vehicle.

“At this stage, no charges will be pressed against the homeowner,” Miller said.

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