Florida homeowner shoots, kills intruder; police search for second suspect

Home invasion happened in St. Petersburg

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A St. Petersburg homeowner shot and killed one of two men who broke into their home early Wednesday, according to the police department.

The St. Petersburg Police Department said the home invasion happened around 2 a.m. on 40th Street.

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The homeowner shot at the two men, injuring one of them, police said.

The wounded intruder was taken to a hospital, where he later died, according to authorities.

Police said the other intruder ran away from the home and had not been located as of Wednesday morning.

An investigation is ongoing.

No other details were released.