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Los Angeles homeowner opens fire on burglary suspects fleeing in Studio City neighborhood
By Louis Casiano
Published January 27, 2026
A Los Angeles homeowner shot at two suspects during an attempted burglary, early Tuesday, police said.
The Los Angeles Police Department said the homeowner fired multiple shots at two people from a Studio City home around 4:40 a.m., the LAPD told Fox News Digital.
The two individuals are believed to have been attempting to burglarize the home.
After the gunfire, the suspects fled in a Chevrolet Traverse SUV, police said.
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A Los Angeles homeowner fired at two people who possibly attempted to commit a burglary early Tuesday, authorities said. (SkyFox)
It was unclear if the suspects were struck or if anything was stolen from the home, police said. The homeowner was not injured and was cooperating with investigators, the LAPD said.
Their firearm was found at the scene.
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Authorities were checking with local hospitals for anyone seeking treatment for gunshot wounds that match the time of the incident.
Investigators were also asking neighbors or potential witnesses in the area with surveillance video to contact authorities.
The Los Angeles region has seen a sharp pike in COVID-19 cases as concerns over the Omicron variant continue to grow. (iStock)
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