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Teen Hospitalized After Studio City Homeowner Shoots Alleged Burglar in Pre-Dawn Break-In

Investigators are reviewing whether the pre-dawn shooting meets California’s self-defense standard.

Overview

  • Los Angeles police say officers responded around 4 a.m. to a home in the 11600 block of Laurel Crest Drive in Studio City after reports of a shooting.
  • Two suspected burglars fled in a black Chevy Traverse, and a driver later dropped a 16-year-old with gunshot wounds at a hospital, where police said his condition was stable.
  • No residents were injured, and it remained unknown whether anything was taken from the home, according to police and local reports.
  • Neighbor accounts describe a black Chevy idling outside before gunfire, with a license plate recorded and a 911 call placed as a house alarm sounded.
  • Authorities have not identified the homeowner, the second suspect is still at large, and the case remains under review for potential charges under California self-defense law.