Chicago Woman Defends Home, Fatally Shoots Intruder

A 23-year-old legally armed resident thwarted a home invasion in the Austin neighborhood, leaving one suspect dead.

Two intruders broke into the woman's home early Wednesday morning, displaying firearms.
The homeowner, a licensed gun owner, exchanged gunfire with the suspects.
One intruder was shot in the chest and later pronounced dead at the hospital.
The second intruder fled the scene; no other injuries were reported.
Chicago police are investigating the incident as a homicide.