Man Defends Home From Two Robbers
One invader shot and killed, the other is on the loose
Friday, November 7, 2008
TAMPA, Fla. (970 WFLA) - A Tampa man turned the tables on two home invaders, killing one and sending the other fleeing for his life.
21-year-old Anthony Velez was at his home at the Tusancy Apartments on W. Hillsborough Avenue when two Hispanic males came in, tied him up and robbed him.
According to Tampa Police spokesman Laura McElroy, the suspect, fearing he would be killed by the invaders, managed to break his bonds and wrestle a gun away from one of the suspects. Velez shot one suspect, while the other managed to flee the scene.
The shot suspect was later pronounced dead at the scene. Velez suffered only minor injuries in the attack.
21-year-old Anthony Velez was at his home at the Tusancy Apartments on W. Hillsborough Avenue when two Hispanic males came in, tied him up and robbed him.
According to Tampa Police spokesman Laura McElroy, the suspect, fearing he would be killed by the invaders, managed to break his bonds and wrestle a gun away from one of the suspects. Velez shot one suspect, while the other managed to flee the scene.
The shot suspect was later pronounced dead at the scene. Velez suffered only minor injuries in the attack.
