Homeowner shoots and kills armed intruder; second intruder escapes

At this time, detectives can only describe the second suspect as a being a male. The identity of the deceased suspect is not being released until his next of kin is notified.

By Observer Staff
| 8:30 a.m. July 13, 2016

This image of 3 Frank Place, Palm Coast, was captured from Google Maps.

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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an incident where two men armed with handguns unlawfully entered a home located at 3 Frank Place, Apt. A, in Palm Coast at approximately 2 a.m. July 13. Once inside, a resident of the home confronted the armed men and shot one of them. That suspect died at the scene. The second suspect fled the scene and was not located after deputies and a K-9 team searched the area.

At this time, detectives can only describe the second suspect as a being a male. The identity of the deceased suspect is not being released until his next of kin is notified.

The Sheriff's Office is in the early phases of this investigation and has limited information. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to immediately contact the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office at 386-313-4911. Callers can also remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers of Northeast Florida at 1-888-277-8477 (TIPS). Callers are eligible to receive a reward of up to $1,000.