One person was killed when a gun battle broke out during an apparent home invasion robbery in Downey. (KTLA-TV / November 3, 2010) |
DOWNEY, Calif. ( KTLA) -- A homeowner has been killed in an apparent gun battle with a home invasion robbery suspect in Downey.
The ordeal began shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday at a home in the 9300 block of Gainford Ave.
Officers arrived and found a man shot to death inside the home, Lt. Phil Rego of the Downey Police Department told KTLA.
Downey police have identified the victim as 53-year-old Hermilio Franco.
Another man, believed to be a suspect, was also wounded and taken into custody, Rego said, adding that he was being treated at a local hospital.
Neighbors were evacuated from their homes while police searched for a second possible suspect.
Family members say Franco owned a nightclub.
It was not immediately known if he was already home when the shooting occurred or if he was followed home by the suspect.
Family members say Franco's wife and 28-year-old pregnant daughter were also inside the home when the shots rang out.
The ordeal began shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday at a home in the 9300 block of Gainford Ave.
Officers arrived and found a man shot to death inside the home, Lt. Phil Rego of the Downey Police Department told KTLA.
Downey police have identified the victim as 53-year-old Hermilio Franco.
Another man, believed to be a suspect, was also wounded and taken into custody, Rego said, adding that he was being treated at a local hospital.
Neighbors were evacuated from their homes while police searched for a second possible suspect.
Family members say Franco owned a nightclub.
It was not immediately known if he was already home when the shooting occurred or if he was followed home by the suspect.
Family members say Franco's wife and 28-year-old pregnant daughter were also inside the home when the shots rang out.
