Intruder Fatally Shot During Memphis Home Invasion; Accomplice Arrested
In Memphis, Tennessee, an intruder was shot and killed during a home invasion after he and an accomplice allegedly kicked down the door of an apartment. The victim of the home invasion reportedly shot the intruder during a struggle over…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 12, 2026 —
In Memphis, Tennessee, a home invasion incident resulted in the death of one intruder and the subsequent arrest of an alleged accomplice. The event unfolded when the intruder, accompanied by another individual, reportedly kicked down the door of an apartment.
According to preliminary reports, the resident of the apartment shot the intruder during an apparent struggle over a handgun. The identity of the intruder and the resident have not been immediately released. The circumstances leading to the home invasion and the ensuing confrontation remain under investigation.
Following the incident, law enforcement apprehended the alleged accomplice. This individual has been charged with multiple felonies. The charges include aggravated burglary and aggravated assault. Further details regarding the accomplice’s involvement and potential additional charges were not immediately available.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding home security and violent crime in the area. Authorities are continuing to investigate the sequence of events that led to the fatal shooting and the charges filed against the arrested individual. Information regarding any prior history or motives of the intruders was not provided. The investigation is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Joel Moore, Gray News staff on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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